Medical Weight Loss in Scottsdale and Mesa: Safe, Sustainable, Evidence-Based

If you’ve tried dieting on your own, you know: quick fixes rarely last. At Alium Health, our primary care providers and behavioral health team collaborate to make weight loss safer, more effective, and sustainable, whether you prefer in-person visits in Scottsdale or Mesa, or telehealth services.

Why Medical Weight Loss Works Better Than DIY Diets

  • Personalized care: Baseline labs, medication review, and care plans tailored to your health history.
  • Integrated support: Primary care + behavioral health to address habits, stress, sleep, and emotional eating.
  • Ongoing monitoring: Adjustments to nutrition, activity, and medications as your body changes.

 Who’s a Good Candidate? You may benefit from medically supervised weight loss if you:

  • Have a BMI ≥ 27 with a related condition (e.g., prediabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea), or BMI ≥ 30
  • Struggle with weight cycling or emotional eating
  • Take medications that affect weight
  • Prefer a structured plan with medical oversight

Evidence-Based Options We May Use

  • Nutrition and activity coaching: Practical, culturally mindful, sustainable plans
  • Behavioral therapy: CBT/DBT-informed strategies for cravings, routines, and relapse prevention
  • Medication management (when appropriate): GLP-1s and other options reviewed for safety and fit
  • Metabolic screening: Labs to evaluate thyroid, A1C, lipids, and inflammation
  • Comorbidity care: Diabetes, hypertension, depression, anxiety—treated in one place

Serving Scottsdale and Mesa

What a Typical 12-Week Plan Looks Like

  • Weeks 1–2: Baseline labs, goal setting, nutrition plan, habit tracking setup
  • Weeks 3–6: Coaching + behavioral support; medication considered if clinically appropriate
  • Weeks 7–12: Progress review, plateaus addressed, long-term maintenance plan established

Section H2: Weight Loss and Mental Health—Why We Treat Both Weight, mood, and stress are connected. Our therapists and psychiatric providers can help manage anxiety, depression, or ADHD that may impact eating patterns and motivation, while your primary care team monitors physical health. Integrated care helps you get results without sacrificing wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you accept insurance? A: Yes—Alium Health accepts most insurance plans. See insurances-accepted for details.

Q: Can I do this via telehealth? A: Yes. We offer a hybrid model: in-clinic visits in Scottsdale or Mesa plus telehealth check-ins.

Q: Are weight loss medications required? A: No. Medications are optional and prescribed only when clinically appropriate and covered.

Q: How soon will I see results? A: Many patients notice early wins within 2–4 weeks. Sustainable, safe loss is often 1–2 lbs/week.

Start with a Primary Care Visit. The best first step is a primary care evaluation to personalize your plan. Appointments are usually available within a week.

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