Weight Loss Portland
If you have been struggling to lose weight and have tried all the usual diets and exercise programs, this may be the answer you’ve been looking for.
Elevate Wellness
We are Portland’s leading experts in helping people achieve and maintain significant weight loss.
According to the CDC, 73.6% of adults over the age of 20 are considered overweight or obese. The biggest issue with holding too much weight is that aside from the detrimental effects on self-esteem, being overweight can contribute to major health issues like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. Fortunately, modern science has come up with an incredible new technology to help take weight off and keep it off.
Led by Dr. Heath McAllister, with over 14 years of clinical experience as a physician specializing in weight loss, our team of medical and nutritional professionals has helped thousands of patients lose weight and keep it off for good.
What’s our secret? We succeed even with patients who have tried every diet and fitness program out there – because our approach is honest, customized, comprehensive, and science-driven.
Our Approach
We have had such amazing success with weight loss because we treat one person at a time. There is no cookie cutter approach to health and its exactly true for weight loss as well.
First, we schedule an intro call for Dr McAllister to dive into your case and evaluate the best strategy for your weight loss journey. Diet and exercise are absolutely a part of the program, but that is not all.
Dr. McAllister will also evaluate whether you are a candidate for one of the powerhouse new weight loss drugs like Semaglutide (brand name Ozepmic) or Tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro). These two drugs have offered thousands of patients an incredible same and powerful tool to unlocking their metabolism and helping shed extra weight.
Dr. McAllister is an expert in these drugs and has shepherded countless patients through their weight loss journey to finally look and feel their best.
Our Services
In addition to weight loss services Dr. McAllister also offers an integrative approach to common ailments like
Hormone-Balancing
Restore your natural hormone balance
Digestive Issues
Boost your energy levels naturally
Low Energy
Assess your body with tailored treatments.
Sleep Problems
Improve your sleep and wake up refreshed
Allergies
Find relief from allergies quickly
Joint Problems
Ease joint pain and improve mobility
Environmental Toxins
Detoxify from environmental toxins effectively
Dr. McAllister
Dr. McAllister is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in California and Oregon. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of New Hampshire and with honors from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. He owns Elevate Wellness, a telemedicine and anti-aging practice in Portland, and co-owns Pure Vitality Rejuvenation Center in Los Angeles. An expert in longevity and anti-aging medicine, Dr. McAllister combines modern medicine with alternative therapies for a personalized approach. Originally from Maine, he enjoys travel, cooking, hiking, and photography, and lives in northeast Portland with his wife and three children.
FAQ
Will insurance cover my medical weight loss?
All insurance plans are different so we can’t say for sure. If you’ve been diagnosed with a condition like diabetes many insurance plans will cover prescriptions. If that is the case, then we suggest you go through your primary care provider for the best chance of getting any prescriptions covered.
What is a medical weight loss program?
Medical weight loss refers to using evidence-based strategy for helping patients lose weight without surgery. Often medical weight loss includes diet and exercise recommendations and may include certain medication as well to assist weight loss.
What are the health risks of being overweight?
Being overweight or obese is linked to some very serious health conditions including insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, sleep apnea, arthritis, hyperuricemia, gall bladder disease, and certain types of cancer[2]
I don’t live in the Portland area, can I still work with Dr. McAllister?
Yes! Dr. McAllister works with patients all over Oregon as well as California.
Is Semaglutide (brand name Ozempic) safe?
Semaglutide is extremely safe. While there was some initial concern about greater risk for thyroid cancer or pancreatic cancer, no conclusions have been drawn at this time[3].
What are the major side effects of Semaglutide (brand name Ozempic)?
The biggest side effect of semaglutide is nausea. While most people tolerate the drug quite well, a small percentage experience nausea/vomiting which is enough for them to discontinue the drug. Other common side effects include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, increased risk of gall stones and dizziness[4].
What works better Tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro) or Semaglutide (brand name Ozempic)?
While everyone is different, all things considered Tirzepatide has been shown in research to be more effective at achieving weight loss while having a milder side effect profile. Tirzepatide is more expensive so patients who are price sensitive may want to consider Semaglutide. For patients who want the best of the best regardless of cost, we recommend Tirzepatide.
How does it cost to work with Dr. McAllister?
We offer a 15-Minute evaluation with Dr. McAllister. If you move forward with a weight loss program, then the $250 consultation fee is waved. If you do no move forward with a weight loss program, then the cost of the consult is $250
How long does it take to start seeing results?
Everyone is different. We have seen people who start losing weight immediately on starting the program and others need to be on the program for several months before starting to see results. And while a majority of patients we have helped have lost weight, there is always a chance you might not lose any weight. We therefore cannot guarantee weight loss.