Obesity / Weight Management
Who It's For
Functional medicine support tailored to uncover the root cause of complex symptoms.
Consult with our care team to understand next steps and build a personalized plan.
Serving Denver Metro, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs.
About This Condition
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing metabolic disease characterized by excess body fat that impairs health and increases the risk of cardiometabolic, mechanical, and psychosocial complications. It is commonly defined in adults using body mass index thresholds, with higher classes associated with greater disease burden, but body composition, fat distribution, and metabolic status provide additional clinical context.
Clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic weight gain to complex multisystem involvement, including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and reproductive and mood disturbances. Many individuals have long-standing, gradual weight gain over years or decades before overt complications become apparent.
Diagnosis is based on anthropometric measures, assessment of adiposity distribution and related risk factors, and evaluation for obesity-associated comorbidities. Management focuses on long-term lifestyle interventions, pharmacologic therapies when indicated, and, for selected patients, metabolic and bariatric procedures, alongside ongoing support to address behavioral, environmental, and biologic drivers of weight regulation.
Common Symptoms
- •Progressive weight gain or difficulty losing weight despite attempts at dietary or activity changes
- •Reduced exercise tolerance, shortness of breath with exertion, or decreased stamina
- •Daytime fatigue, non-restorative sleep, or loud snoring suggestive of obstructive sleep apnea
- •Musculoskeletal pain, particularly in weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips, or lower back
- •History of elevated blood pressure, abnormal glucose testing, or dyslipidemia
- •Gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, abdominal discomfort, or early satiety in some individuals
- •Psychosocial distress, body image concerns, or weight-related stigma impacting mood and functioning
Conventional Treatment Options
Metabolic assessment
Personalized nutrition
Exercise prescription
Behavioral coaching
Our Functional Medicine Approach
Who It's For
Adults seeking sustainable weight loss and metabolic optimization.
Expected Outcomes
- Sustainable weight loss
- Improved metabolic markers
- Better energy and vitality