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Obesity Medicine
My approach to obesity medicine embraces health at every size, body positivity, and body neutrality. The goal is not for everyone who walks through the door to reach a perfect size 0 swimsuit body. The goal is to find the right goal for you, tailored to your unique physical, mental, and emotional health. Goals can focus on weight loss or they can focus on building flexibility and endurance, reducing medication burden, lowering blood sugar or blood pressure. There is no one right way to pursue health.
I practice the “four pillars” theory of obesity medicine:
Nutrition
Physical activity
Behavior modification
Medications/surgery
I’m not shy about using medications to help achieve each person’s individual goals but they are not the only focus of my work. To ensure successful and lasting change, it is important to explore all aspects of a person’s health and address comorbid conditions that can slow or impact a person’s weight loss journey such as sleep apnea, insomnia, joint pain, reflux, and past trauma to name a few. Additionally, while nutrition and physical activity alone are often not as powerful as medication in providing long lasting weight loss, they are an important part of the comprehensive plan for all of my patients.
Working collaboratively and forming lasting relationships with my patients are the most rewarding aspects of medicine for me. These tools, along with my knowledge on current therapies in obesity medicine and my thirteen years of experience as a primary care provider, make me the perfect choice as your obesity medicine doctor.
Massage
I specialize in supportive care for obesity medicine patients. My services are designed to enhance your well-being, promoting both physical and emotional healing. I offer a diverse range of massage techniques tailored to meet your unique needs, including:
Swedish Massage
Shiatsu
Reflexology
Lomi Lomi
Hot Stone Therapy
Hydrotherapy
To further enhance your experience, I incorporate aromatherapy and meditative sound healing into each session, creating a deeply relaxing and restorative environment.
My massage table is designed to accommodate patients of larger body sizes, with a weight limit of up to 750 lbs. I also offer massage chair services, which can comfortably support patients up to 650 lbs.
Whether you prefer the comfort of our clinic or the convenience of a home visit, I am here for you. I offer in-clinic sessions and travel to provide home visits in the Happy Valley and Portland area.
Experience the healing power of touch in a safe and welcoming space. Book your session today and embark on a journey towards better health and wellness.