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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the weight-loss
program consist of? What's involved in following the program?
At MinDshape there isn't one set plan because everyone's needs
and desires are different. Everyone we serve gets a customized
program that will enable them to succeed. What you
will get from MinDshape includes:
- Working with a nutritionist to create a
realistic eating plan
- Metabolic testing to personalize your weight
loss plan
- Personalized objectives for weight and
wellness that addresses your food preferences, health issues
and your exercise, lifestyle and cultural needs
- Encouragement, increased self-awareness
and monitoring
- One-on-one, group and family nutritional
counseling and support where you will learn to make positive
and healthy behavior changes and stay motivated as you work
toward your goals
- Skills needed to manage high-risk situations
- Techniques to maintain weight loss and
prevent relapse
- Recommendations for fitness programs that
will be enjoyable and keep you motivated
Who supervises the program and what
type of training, experience, education, and certifications
do they have? Dr.
Gary Spivack, M.D., Medical Director
Dr. Spivack has more than three decades of experience
in psychoanalytic treatment, child and adolescent psychiatry,
behavior modification, family therapy, group therapy and the
use of medications. Dr. Spivack founded MinDshape to give
people life-long solutions to their weight loss hurdles. "Most
weight loss centers give a quick fix, which ultimately sabotages
a person's metabolism. At MinDshape we change and improve
behaviors with results that last a lifetime."
Deborah Jeffery, RD, LD,
Director of Nutrition Services
Debbie Jeffery has more than twenty years of clinical nutrition
experience as a registered dietitian in acute care, long term
and outpatient settings. She's worked extensively with adults
and children, including those with weight-related illnesses
such as diabetes and hypertension.
Is the program safe?
The program is not only safe, but the changes that you will
be making will improve your health, not risk it further. The
professional staff at MinDshape is very well educated in weight
loss, nutritional counseling and the health complications
surrounding being overweight or eating poorly. We will work
with your personal physician, trainer, spouse and family,
as you wish, to make sure that you are not only successful
in the program, but safe.
What is the total cost of the program?
Working with MinDshape is one of the best investments you
can make in yourself and your future. Costs vary as each program
is customized to the individual. Our services are very affordable,
especially when compared to the cost of medical treatments
that may be avoided:
Losing your excess weight and learning how to control your
medical problems through good nutrition and exercise—often
without drugs—is an investment that will quickly pay
off in your improved health and quality of life.
A sample starting plan would include:
- A one-on-one meeting with one of our
dietitians to discuss your individual goals and create a
customized diet plan and menus.
- An easy, non-invasive
medical test to find your metabolic rate (how many calories
you use at rest). This test is often covered by insurance.
- Weekly individual, family or group meetings
to review your progress, make necessary changes to your
program, and answer questions about any health, lifestyle
or diet concerns you have encountered.
Please contact us for pricing on the services that you could use.
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