Functional Weight Loss
Tired of diets that don’t work? Functional medicine offers a comprehensive, root-cause approach to weight loss by addressing the underlying causes of weight gain. At the Marcus Institute, we combine advanced metabolic health assessments with the latest medically guided treatments, including GLP-1 medications, to create a personalized plan tailored to you.
Our science-based program helps you lose weight safely and effectively, focusing on custom-formulated medications, hormone optimization, and whole-person wellness. Our goal isn't just weight loss—it's to help you feel your best while achieving it.
Our Integrative Approach to Weight Loss
Sustainable weight loss starts by understanding the why behind weight gain. Many patients come to us after consulting other specialists because they suspect that something deeper is affecting their overall health. That's where our functional medicine approach makes a difference. We know that everything is connected, and lasting wellness often begins with gut health.
Initial Consultation
Your journey starts with a comprehensive consultation. Our integrative medicine practitioners take the time to truly listen to your experience so we can understand your medical history, current health issues, and your personal goals. We treat the whole person, not just the number on the scale.
Advanced Lab Testing
We use advanced diagnostics to get a complete picture of your metabolic function. This isn't a one-size-fits-all panel. We may recommend comprehensive hormone panels (estrogen, cortisol), thyroid function tests, food sensitivity analysis, and gut microbiome evaluation to identify hidden imbalances, such as hypothyroidism, insulin resistance, or nutrient deficiencies.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your consultation and lab results, we design a unique treatment plan just for you. This is a bespoke roadmap to better health conditions, not a menu of services. We partner with you to make adjustments, ensuring your plan evolves as your body heals.
Symptoms We Address Beyond the Scale
Weight issues are often a sign of deeper imbalances in the body. Our functional medicine approach can help address a range of related health conditions and symptoms, including:
- Stubborn weight gain or high body mass index (BMI)
- Chronic stress and elevated cortisol or stress levels
- Fatigue and low energy
- Hormonal imbalances (e.g., thyroid, adrenal)
- Digestive issues (gut health, bloating, food sensitivities)
- Blood sugar fluctuations and cravings for carbohydrates
- Poor sleep and sleep hygiene issues
- Mood swings or brain fog
Personalized Weight Loss and Wellness Services
Your path to a healthy weight is unique. Your treatment plan may include a combination of the following services to support your journey toward better well-being.
Medical Weight Loss
When appropriate, your plan may include GLP-1 injections, such as semaglutide or tirzepatide. We use trusted compounding pharmacies to create custom formulations, often with added B12 or glycine, designed specifically for you. (Compounded medications are not FDA‑approved.) Your safety and well-being are our top priorities, so we closely monitor your results with regular follow-ups and laboratory tests. We provide personalized monthly check-ins and frequent lab monitoring to manage any side effects, ensuring you feel good and function at your best.
Hormone Balancing (HRT)
Hormonal imbalances can be a major obstacle to weight loss. For both men and women, we can assess and balance hormones as a critical part of your weight loss plan. This may include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, which is always closely monitored for safety and effectiveness.
Gut Health Restoration
A healthy gut microbiome is the foundation of overall wellness. We provide treatments for conditions like SIBO, SIFO, and gut dysbiosis. Your plan may include targeted supplements, probiotics, and dietary changes to restore your gut health and improve digestion.
Nutritional Counseling & Lifestyle Coaching
You will work with an expert nutritionist or health coach to create a sustainable plan centered on whole foods, rather than restrictive dieting. We empower you with tools for long-term wellness, focusing on lifestyle changes like stress management, improving food intake of whole grains to regulate glucose, and optimizing sleep hygiene.
Why Choose the Marcus Institute for Your Weight Loss Journey?
Expert, Collaborative Team
Our team is trained in integrative and functional medicine approaches, working together to deliver comprehensive care.
Beyond the Quick Fix
We're not about fad diets or temporary solutions. We focus on creating lasting lifestyle modifications to help you achieve sustainable weight loss, reduce body fat, and improve overall health by mitigating the health risks associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Safe, Evidence-Based, and Personalized Care
Every aspect of your treatment plan is customized, monitored, and designed to help you feel your best. We treat the whole person, not just their BMI, providing a safe and supportive path to your health goals.
Meet Kimberly Hue-Laing, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Kim Hue-Laing is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion for educating patients and ensuring they receive high-quality care. Certified with the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Kim has extensive experience specializing in metabolic health, hormone optimization, and regenerative therapies, helping patients achieve lasting wellness through whole-body balance.