Medical Weight Loss

Marina Ivanovsky, APN, has been working in the weight loss space since 2003 and has experience with prescribing appetite suppressants like Adipex, Qsymia, Wellbutrin, and Contrave. Even though weight loss medications have helped many people, they were largely temporary solutions, quick fixes with multiple side effects and contraindications.

Today, we utilize the newest advancements in weight loss pharmacology. These medications are not quick fixes; rather, they are powerful tools that, when combined with customized nutrition and habit-building programs, train the brain and gut metabolic pathways to sustain long-term weight management.

Program Options & Medications

All programs are indicated for weight management in chronic-obese patients or overweight patients with weight-related comorbidity.

How Does it Work?

Modern weight loss therapies target core metabolic processes to make lifestyle adjustments natural and sustainable.

• Reduces appetite and slows stomach emptying.
• Improves control of eating and signals a feeling of fullness.
• Improves blood sugar levels, insulin sensitivity, and insulin resistance.
• Improves blood pressure, cholesterol, and fatty liver condition.
• Decreases visceral fat and systemic inflammation.

The Beyond Weight Integration

Every medication option is paired with our comprehensive Beyond Weight lifestyle program, ensuring you build the habits needed to keep the weight off for life.

• Baseline Laboratory Mapping: We start with a blood test to map inflammation levels, insulin resistance, cholesterol, and thyroid function.
• Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): We integrate CGM sensors to track real-time blood sugar responses to certain food groups, sleep, and exercise.
• Personalized Analysis: We take into consideration your complete medical history, family history, and current medications.
• Appetite & Lifestyle Evaluation: We evaluate your appetite, busy schedule, stress levels, and environmental factors.
• Practical Guidance: We guide you through a grocery store walk-through and pantry purge to learn how to read food labels.
• Continuous Coaching: Ongoing check-ins, text access for dining out questions, and coaching to build sustainable habits.

Real Results & Testimonial

"My weight loss journey with Marina Lifestyle Medicine began with them designing my personalized Beyond Weight program. With this plan, they helped me to lose 20 lbs. by creating healthy choices and turning them into healthy habits. However, it was when Marina introduced the weekly medical injections that I saw my best and quickest results. I was able to lose an additional 20 lbs. in just 3 months, bringing my total weight loss to 40 lbs. in 10 months with Beyond Weight! It has now been 4 months since my last treatment, and I have been able to maintain my weight with the healthy habits I developed. I feel fantastic." — Susan (Age 51)

Before

After (40 lbs lost)

Frequently Asked Questions