In recent years, GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide have become increasingly popular for weight loss. While these drugs can be transformative, they are not magic bullets — and when used in isolation, they often fail to deliver lasting results. At our clinic, we take a different approach.
Our weight management programme is rooted in the belief that long-term results come from treating the whole person — not just the number on the scale. GLP-1 therapy can be a powerful adjunct to weight loss, but it must be used in the right context, with the right support systems in place. We work with patients who are fully committed — financially, emotionally, and psychologically — to making sustainable changes in how they live, eat, move, and recover.
We do not offer GLP-1 medications for short-term or cosmetic goals. Instead, our focus is on metabolic health, hormonal balance, and long-term weight stability. That means patients must be ready to participate in regular testing, follow-up appointments, and an integrated health plan that includes nutrition, movement, stress regulation, and supplementation.
Why One-Size-Fits-All Dosing Doesn’t Work
Many patients come to us after struggling with side effects or poor results from GLP-1 medications prescribed elsewhere. Standard dosing protocols often fail to account for individual variability — what works for one body may be too aggressive, or too weak, for another. In fact, research shows that up to 80% of the weight lost during GLP-1 therapy may be regained within a year of stopping treatment, especially if there is no lifestyle foundation to support the progress.
That’s why our goal is not to rely on the maximum dose, but rather to identify the lowest effective dose that supports steady, manageable weight loss with minimal side effects. This approach supports an easier transition off the medication while helping patients maintain their results.
Lifestyle First: The Foundations of Lasting Weight Loss
Medication alone will never create lasting transformation. That’s why our programme includes a deep dive into the habits and biological systems that impact weight: stress, sleep, nutrition, movement, and gut health.
Managing Stress for Metabolic Health
Chronic stress is one of the most under-recognised contributors to weight gain and metabolic dysfunction. It disrupts the gut microbiome, increases cortisol, promotes inflammation, and can even lead to insulin resistance or autoimmune flare-ups. Rather than attempting to eliminate stress altogether — an impossible task — we focus on reshaping how your body responds to it.
We develop personalised stress reduction strategies using tools like mindfulness, breathwork, yoga, sauna therapy, and massage. We also encourage the use of wearable health devices to monitor recovery metrics and heart rate variability, allowing patients to track progress and adjust in real time.
Sleep as a Metabolic Lever
Sleep is not a luxury — it’s a metabolic necessity. Even a few nights of poor sleep can spike insulin, elevate blood pressure, and alter the gut microbiome in ways that make weight loss harder. Our patients are guided through optimising their sleep routine with personalised strategies: reducing screen exposure, regulating bedroom temperature, avoiding late-night meals, and in some cases, undergoing sleep studies to rule out conditions like sleep apnoea.
Nutrition: Personalised, Not Prescriptive
Forget fad diets and blanket restrictions. Our nutritional advice is built around your body’s data — including blood biomarkers, food sensitivities, and metabolic responses. For patients on our Gold and Platinum Plans, we offer fully personalised dietary plans designed to work with, not against, your physiology.
We also support patients who require a low- or no-carbohydrate approach with practical tools to manage cravings and ease withdrawal from refined foods. Because food addiction is real, and navigating it requires more than just willpower.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM): Real-Time Insight for Real Change
Most people don’t feel an immediate difference after eating a bowl of pasta or a sweet snack — which makes it hard to stay motivated. But continuous glucose monitoring changes that. CGM provides instant feedback about how your body responds to different foods, stress levels, sleep patterns, and movement. By making the invisible visible, it empowers better decision-making and strengthens your sense of control.
We require at least four weeks of CGM at the beginning of the programme, and often encourage longer-term use for optimal metabolic tracking and habit formation.
Movement That Fits Your Life
Exercise is a non-negotiable part of our weight loss strategy — not as punishment for calories consumed, but as a way to protect lean muscle mass and enhance metabolic health. GLP-1s are known to cause muscle loss as well as fat loss. A 2023 study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism found that up to 40% of the weight lost on semaglutide came from lean mass, not fat.
That’s why we incorporate EMS (electro muscle stimulation) training into the programme. Just 20 minutes, twice a week, EMS is a time-efficient way to build and preserve muscle while supporting fat loss, improving posture, and boosting insulin sensitivity — making it ideal even for busy schedules.
Gut Health and the Microbiome: The Hidden Engine
Gut health is at the centre of our holistic model. The gut-brain axis — involving the vagus nerve, serotonin, immune signalling, and microbial metabolites — plays a profound role in regulating hunger, mood, inflammation, and energy metabolism.
We offer microbiome and gut permeability testing to assess the balance and function of your digestive system. When the gut barrier is compromised, harmful bacterial byproducts like lipopolysaccharides (LPS) can enter the bloodstream and trigger systemic inflammation — a known contributor to insulin resistance, fatigue, and even depression.
Healing the gut means reducing stress, improving sleep, using targeted probiotics like Pendulum, and correcting any nutrient deficiencies that interfere with mucosal integrity and microbial diversity.
Testing and Supplementation
Each patient undergoes comprehensive lab testing to assess metabolic health, hormone balance, inflammation, and nutrient status. Panels include tests for insulin, HbA1c, thyroid function, liver enzymes, cortisol curve, ferritin, homocysteine, B12, vitamin D, and more.
All patients are advised to supplement with omega-3 fish oil, magnesium, and vitamin D — three nutrients widely known for their metabolic and anti-inflammatory benefits. Additional supplements are recommended based on your lab results and individual needs.
It’s About Health, Not Just Weight
Our philosophy is simple: weight loss should be a by-product of restoring health — not the other way around. That’s why we reject shortcuts and quick fixes in favour of real, sustainable change. If you’re ready to invest in your long-term wellbeing and take a science-backed, data-driven approach to weight management, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
