GLP-1 and Medical Nutrition Therapy – Reach Your Weight Loss Goals Safely

Reach your weight loss goals safely with GLP-1s and medical nutrition therapy. Our MD + dietitian-guided weight loss program will help you lose weight safely and maintain weight loss through medication, lifestyle changes, and diet. Achieve sustainable weight loss with NYC dietitian nutritionists, online nutrition counseling, and medical supervision.

Over the past few years, medical weight loss has risen in popularity. GLP-1s (commercially known as Wegovy and Ozempic) have opened options for those who have struggled with weight loss. It’s important to understand this isn’t a panacea, a weight loss solution for everybody. That said, it has provided many people with a way to lose weight and improve their chronic conditions (like diabetes and fatty liver disease).

 

As dietitians, we are always cautious of “quick fixes.”  And, for many years, we struggled with how best to meet our patients’ needs safely. Sustainable weight loss takes more than medication. We have partnered with a medical practitioner and are happy to introduce our MD + Dietitian Guided Medical Weight Loss Program.

 

Who is this weight loss program for?

 

  • People looking for medication-assisted weight management with experienced medical supervision
  • Those who value regular, proactive check-ins as GLP-1 and related medications are initiated, and doses are adjusted
  • Patients who want support navigating side effects, preserving lean muscle mass, and building sustainable nutrition and lifestyle habits, so results are long-lasting
  • Individuals with a history of disordered eating who want thoughtful, individualized guidance to determine whether GLP-1–based therapies are appropriate and supportive for their recovery
  • People interested in newer incretin-based options (including GLP-1, dual GLP-1/GIP, or emerging therapies) who want a comprehensive, whole-person approach rather than medication alone

 

What Does Our Comprehensive Weight Loss Program Include?

 

You’ll work with a medical doctor, Dr. Aron Schuftan, and an expert dietitian nutritionist for our team. Our program includes:

  • An initial evaluation with our MD, Dr. Aron Schuftan (medical history, labs review, risk/benefit discussion, and individualized plan).
  • A structured 3-month ramp-up to find the best dose for you: weekly check-ins with your personal Registered Dietitian during the ramp period to monitor side effects, food intake, energy, and lean-mass preservation while the medication dose changes.
  • Monthly MD visits during ramp-up, then continued MD follow-up thereafter.
  • A dietitian’s support to navigate body image issues, work on your relationship with food, and deal with day-to-day living while taking GLP-1s.
  • Help coordinating insurance and prior-authorization — many plans cover GLP-1s in certain situations, but coverage varies; we’ll verify benefits for your plan and explain options.
  • Continued support depending on your needs, goals, and preferences — from regular monthly support to a less frequent schedule for maintenance.
In short: 4 appointments with Dr. Aaron Schuftan, 12 with your dietitian, a medical prescription for GLP-1, support to check insurance benefits and pursue authorization (where appropriate), and a safe weight loss program that works with YOU.
This program is designed to ensure your safety and sustainable weight loss. Our expert nutrition guidance, along with continued medical care with your doctor, can make treatment safer, more comfortable, and more effective.
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