Pewaukee Area Medical Weight Loss
Medical weight loss programs at VIVA Wellness include a tailored nutrition plan paired with prescription weight loss medications designed to meet each client’s unique history and wellness goals.
If you’re in the Pewaukee area and looking for support on your weight loss journey, our Nurse Practitioner will work closely with you. You’ll receive regular, personalized meetings to ensure you stay on track and make steady progress toward your goals. Let us help you achieve the results you desire!
Our Medical Weight Loss Protocol At VIVA
At VIVA Wellness, we offer comprehensive medical weight loss programs that incorporate a variety of effective treatments. These include semaglutide, CONTRAVE® (naltrexone HCl/bupropion HCl), Phentermine, Qsymia®, and other scientifically developed options designed to assist with weight management. Our goal is to provide you with the tools you need for successful weight loss.
Our weight loss protocols are tailored to help you achieve your specific objectives while respecting your personal lifestyle choices. We emphasize the importance of promoting overall health throughout your journey, which is why working closely with a VIVA Wellness Nurse Practitioner is essential. You will receive a customized plan that includes personalized nutrition and exercise strategies, all based on your unique health history and wellness aspirations.
Having a dedicated Nurse Practitioner by your side means you’ll benefit from regular accountability and consistent check-ins. This support is vital for keeping you focused and motivated as you progress toward your goals. Your Nurse Practitioner will work with you to make necessary adjustments along the way, ensuring you remain on track.
In addition to our primary weight loss services, VIVA Wellness recognizes that successful weight management is interconnected with overall bodily functions. To enhance your results, we offer additional in-house services that support digestive and lymphatic health. We are committed to helping you every step of the way on your path to wellness, ensuring a holistic approach to your journey.
Medications & Prescriptions
In Our Pewaukee Area Medical Weight Loss Clinic
At VIVA Wellness, we offer the most groundbreaking weight loss treatments.
Semaglutide
As a member of the GLP-1 class of medications, semaglutide mimics the GLP-1 hormone, encouraging the body to produce more insulin, which subsequently lowers blood glucose levels.
Key Benefits
- Supports medical weight loss
- Provides anti-inflammatory effects
- Helps curb cravings for substances like alcohol and nicotine
- Reduces overall appetite
- Improves blood sugar control
- Enhances blood pressure levels
- Boosts cholesterol profiles
CONTRAVE® (naltrexone HCI/bupropion HCl)
Contrave functions by affecting two critical areas of the brain—the hunger center and the reward system—to help reduce appetite and manage cravings. This weight loss aid combines two active ingredients: bupropion and naltrexone, both of which play significant roles in supporting weight management.
Bupropion is primarily known as an antidepressant and a smoking cessation aid that may help decrease appetite. On the other hand, naltrexone is commonly used for managing alcohol and opioid dependence and can also help curb food cravings. Together, these ingredients target brain regions that regulate both appetite and reward, enhancing weight loss when paired with a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Key Benefits
- Combines the effects of bupropion and naltrexone for effective weight loss support.
- Helps diminish appetite and reduce food cravings.
- Focuses on brain areas that regulate appetite and reward mechanisms.
- Works best when combined with a balanced diet and physical activity.
- Prescribed for individuals with obesity (BMI ≥ 30) or those with a BMI ≥ 27 and weight-related health issues.
- Aids in sustaining weight loss with ongoing use and lifestyle adjustments.
Phentermine
A short-term solution for appetite suppression. Works best in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise.
Phentermine works by suppressing appetite through its effects on the central nervous system, specifically by increasing the release of certain neurotransmitters that reduce hunger. Phentermine is typically prescribed alongside lifestyle changes, such as a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, to promote effective weight loss in individuals with obesity.
Benefits
- Suppresses appetite, helping to reduce calorie intake.
- Increases energy expenditure, promoting weight loss.
- Typically used for short-term management of obesity.
- Can be effective when combined with lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.
- Helps individuals achieve initial weight loss goals quickly.
Qsymia®
This is a combination of two drugs: Phentermine and Topiramate. It will help you eat less by reducing your appetite and feeling more satisfied with what you've eaten.
It is used for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight conditions, who also have at least one weight-related medical condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Qsymia works by suppressing appetite and increasing feelings of fullness, aiding in weight loss when used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes diet and exercise.
Benefits
- Combination of phentermine and topiramate extended-release.
- Suppresses appetite and increases feelings of fullness.
- Helps with chronic weight management in adults.
- Prescribed for individuals with obesity or overweight with weight-related medical conditions.
- Supports weight loss when used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
- May improve blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and glucose control in some individuals.
Additional weight loss medications may be prescribed during your care.
We understand that every weight loss journey is different depending on the individual. We tailor a weight loss plan for your specific needs and it may require other medications not listed here.
Will I need to diet or exercise?
To achieve desired weight loss results, a healthy lifestyle is essential, including regular physical activity. While GLP-1 medications can be effective on their own, combining them with positive habits like a nutritious diet and exercise will enhance your journey.
Relying solely on GLP-1 medications without lifestyle changes is like fueling a car without changing the oil; it may work temporarily, but it will eventually break down.
Research shows the benefits of combining semaglutide with lifestyle changes. In a study of obese adults, those who used semaglutide along with diet and exercise lost significant weight—half lost at least 15%, and a third lost 20%. In contrast, participants who only made lifestyle changes without semaglutide lost just 2.4%. This highlights the powerful impact of integrating semaglutide with healthy habits for successful weight loss.
Jennifer Hruz, FNP-BC, APNP, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and founder of VIVA Wellness, will prescribe a medical weight loss plan and work with you throughout the entire process. If you are interested in exploring your weight loss options, schedule a consultation today.
All purchases are paid in full at the time of booking. No refunds or transfers. We will happily reschedule your appointment if you contact us with 48hrs notice. Anything rescheduled within a 48hr window will result in the session being forfeited, and you will be charged the full amount.
We are proud to support our medical weight loss patients in and around the following areas, but not limited to:
Brookfield • Sussex • Elm Grove • West Allis • Hartland • Waukesha • Glendale • Muskego • Delafield • Milwaukee • New Berlin • Mequon
Begin Your Medical Weight Loss Journey Today
At VIVA, our Pewaukee team is board certified and has been treating weight loss patients for nearly a decade. You can trust us at VIVA Wellness because we prioritize your health and success. Our Pewaukee area medical weight loss programs are personalized and supervised by healthcare professionals, ensuring safe and effective results. Through our weight loss injections, lymphatic drainage, and hydrotherapy, we are confident that we can help you achieve your goals safely while also helping you with any side effects you may develop.
Testimonials
"I've seen Jennifer for help with weight loss and she helped me lose 50 pounds so far since earlier this year! I look forward to my appointment every month! At VIVA Wellness they truly care about what they do and helping people. All the staff is super friendly and there's such good energy! Besides weight loss they have so many amazing services. If you're looking to feel better about yourself in anyway, I would highly recommend you check out VIVA Wellness!"
—Jonnie
"I am so impressed with VIVA Wellness. They are so professional as well as warm, caring and encouraging. I started a weight loss program. I have had so much success, I am in shock! Yes, it is a plan meant to be followed closely, but with the weekly check ins, you feel so supported. It is like going to a pep rally every week. They genuinely care about your success and are so encouraging. I have had appointments with Jennifer, and she is so sweet, it is like you have another girlfriend in your corner. So understanding if you are struggling with something and give great suggestions to help get you through it. I have never had this kind of support with any other diet plan/company. I hope they know how much they are changing people's lives for the better. Not just as far as weight loss, but also in giving us confidence to better our lives for our own health."
—Vicki
"Jennifer and VIVA Wellness are amazing and unlike any other providers. At VIVA Wellness you get personalized recommendations geared specifically to you. I feel supported and encouraged to reach my goals and understanding when I fall short. They are great about guiding you along on your own personal journey using a holistic approach to create the best version of you. And it is easy to incorporate into my daily life."
—Nikki
"VIVA Wellness is amazing! I am so thankful I found them. I am on a GLP1 medication that has allowed me to lose 35 lbs in 4 months and I feel amazing. I get so much support and guidance from the team! I highly recommend!"
—DW
"I just went for the consult yesterday so I can't say anything about results yet however Jennifer Hruz is AMAZING! She is SO thorough, easy to talk to and I can't say in my almost 40 years of life that I've had a better experience with any doctor. If you have anxiety like I do, do not fret, she is the EASIEST person to talk to! I can't wait to see my results!"
—Mary
"I cannot praise Jennifer and the staff at VIVA Wellness enough. Everyone there is so understanding and professional. While receiving medical weight loss counseling with Jennifer, I'm proud to say that I have lost eighty pounds. I'm seventy-six years young and so it might have taken me a little longer time, about one year, but Jennifer was always so patient and always there providing guidance and support. Jennifer's personal attention makes me feel like I'm her only client. I've learned so much. Needless to say, I'm looking better, but most importantly, I'm feeling great!! My blood pressure returned to normal, so my doctor discontinued my blood pressure meds. Thank you Jennifer for introducing me to and supporting me in my healthier lifestyle."
—Sharron
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