A Safer, More Effective Path to Long-Term Weight Loss
If you’re struggling with your weight, you’re not alone — and you’re not just dealing with a number on the scale. Excess weight is connected to diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, joint and back pain, fatigue, and many other health issues. Research shows the impact can be significant: even moderate obesity can shorten life expectancy by an average of 3 years, and severe obesity by 8–10 years.
The good news is that losing weight can meaningfully improve — or resolve — many of these conditions. The hard part is doing it safely, and keeping the weight off for good.
That’s where we come in.
At New Start Medical, we build a medical weight management plan around you — not a one-size-fits-all program. Every patient is evaluated and treated by a Board-Certified Obesity Medicine specialist, working alongside our team of medical providers. Our goal isn’t just weight loss — it’s giving you the tools to overcome what’s been standing in your way, so you can reach and maintain a healthy weight.
We know this is a challenging journey. We’re here to support you at every step.
There’s no shortage of weight-loss programs out there, and it can be genuinely hard to tell which ones are backed by real medical science and which aren’t. Here’s what sets our approach apart.
What We Do — and How We’re Different
We start by figuring out why.
Most of our patients have struggled with their weight for years and have already tried multiple diets or programs. Before we do anything else, we work with you to identify the specific barriers that have kept weight off in the past. These barriers vary widely from person to person and can include:
Metabolic and hormonal barriers
Medications that cause weight gain
Eating disorders
Longterm habits
Work, family, or other environmental factors
Most patients face more than one of these barriers at the same time — which is exactly why a generic program rarely works.
We then build a plan around those specific barriers.
Once we understand what’s been holding you back, we design a personalized treatment plan that follows the Obesity Medicine Association’s (OMA) guidelines for safe, effective, long-term weight loss. Our focus is lasting results and your long-term health — not a quick fix.
We treat the whole picture, using four evidence-based pillars:
Nutrition - Personalized guidance, resources, and education tailored to your needs
Physical activity - A strength-training program designed specifically for our patients by an Obesity Medicine specialist physician
Behavioral modification - Education and support to help you build sustainable habits
FDA-approved medication - When appropriate, warranted and desired by the patient
On medication:
When medication is a good fit, we select from a range of FDA-approved options based on your insurance coverage, personal finances, preferences, lab results, medical history, specific barriers, and goals. This may include:
GLP-1 medications: tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro), semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic), and orforglipron (Foundayo)
Other options: metformin, phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave, and Lomaira
We treat more than your weight.
Weight-related conditions (comorbidities) often improve — or need adjustment — as you lose weight, so we treat those too. You can learn more on our Common Questions page. We also work closely with your primary care provider and any other specialists involved in your care, to make sure everything stays coordinated and safe.
View Dr. Pallin’s TEDx talk on Obesity Medicine here:
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