Medical Weight Loss in Vancouver, WA

WHO WE WORK WITH

Weight Management & Metabolic Health visits may be appropriate for adults who:

• Have struggled to lose or maintain weight
• Are concerned about prediabetes, insulin resistance, cholesterol, fatty liver disease, or blood pressure
• Want to protect muscle while losing weight
• Are considering weight-loss medication
• Are already taking a GLP-1 but want more comprehensive support
• Have reached a plateau
• Desire to transition off medication
• Want a long-term maintenance plan
• Care more about improving health than achieving a specific scale number

You do not need to wait until your health is “bad enough” to ask for help.

Frequently asked

Good questions.

Do I have to be on a GLP-1 to work with you?+

No. GLP-1 medications are one possible tool, but they are not required. Some patients use nutrition, movement, sleep support, body composition tracking, or non-GLP-1 medications. Others already take a GLP-1 and want more thoughtful monitoring and long-term support. Your plan will be based on your health, goals, preferences, and what is medically appropriate for you.

Do you prescribe weight-loss medication?+

Sometimes. Medication can be an effective tool for some patients, but it is never the only focus of your care. When appropriate, we may discuss prescription options—including GLP-1 medications and other FDA-approved or evidence-based medications—to help reduce hunger, improve fullness, decrease food noise, support blood sugar regulation, or address other factors that contribute to weight gain. Whether medication is recommended depends on your medical history, current health conditions, previous treatment experiences, goals, insurance coverage, potential side effects, and personal preferences. If medication is appropriate, we’ll review the expected benefits, possible risks, costs, monitoring requirements, and alternative options so you can make an informed decision. Receiving a prescription is never guaranteed, and not every patient needs medication to make meaningful progress.

What if I have tried everything before?+

Many of our patients arrive feeling like they have already tried every diet, program, and strategy available. That history is not evidence that you failed. It gives us useful information about what has and has not worked for your body and your life. We will review your previous experiences without judgment and use that information to build a more individualized plan.

What is body composition testing?+

Body composition testing measures more than your total weight. It helps estimate how much of your body is made up of muscle, fat, and water and provides information about visceral fat and fat distribution. We use this information to track whether you are losing fat while preserving muscle and to identify meaningful progress that may not be visible on a regular scale.

Will I have to count calories?+

Not necessarily. Some people find tracking helpful, while others find it stressful or unsustainable. We may instead focus on protein, fiber, meal structure, hunger patterns, food quality, or other practical strategies. The goal is not to make eating more complicated. It is to help you develop a way of eating that supports your health and can realistically continue over time.

How often will I be seen?+

New patients start with a 60-minute intake, then 30-minute follow-up visits will occur more frequently at the beginning of treatment and less often once their plan is working well. Follow-up visits occur approximately every four to six weeks to start and space out to quarterly as treatment progresses. Patients in long-term maintenance may be seen quarterly to biannually depending on their needs as determined by the provider. Your schedule may vary depending on your medication, symptoms, health conditions, and level of support needed.

Is this covered by insurance?+

Coverage depends on your insurance plan and the reason for your visit. Many insurance plans do not cover medical care when the primary purpose of the visit is weight loss. However, many patients have other medical conditions related to metabolic health—such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, or other medically appropriate diagnoses—that may be eligible for insurance coverage when they are evaluated and treated during your visit. Storm Wellness Northwest is currently expanding participation with select insurance plans. If we are participating with your insurance and your visit includes covered medical services, we will bill your insurance accordingly. Coverage for office visits, laboratory testing, procedures, and medications is determined by your individual insurance plan. If we are not participating with your insurance plan, you’re always welcome to receive care as a self-pay patient. Our transparent cash pricing allows you to receive care without waiting for insurance participation, and payment is due at the time of service. Insurance coverage for weight-loss medications varies widely by plan and cannot be guaranteed.