Obesity Overweight
Weight is not a measure of willpower. It’s a reflection of biology, environment, and emotion. At House of Healing Integrative Medical Center, Dr. Stephanie H. Abrams helps patients redefine their relationship with weight and wellness through evidence-based, compassionate care.
As someone who openly shares her personal and family journey with weight challenges, Dr. Abrams understands the emotional and physical complexities of obesity. Her goal isn’t to focus on the scale. It’s to restore health, confidence, and self-respect through personalized medicine that honors each person’s story.
Personalized, root-cause management of obesity and overweight
Nutritional, genetic, and gut microbiome assessment with tailored lifestyle guidance
Physician-led care with Registered Dietitian collaboration
Oral and injectable options for safe, effective results
Sustainable, holistic weight improvement
Obesity and overweight are chronic, complex medical conditions, not moral failures. They result from a blend of genetic, lifestyle, hormonal, and intestinal factors that influence metabolism, appetite, and energy balance.
At House of Healing, Dr. Abrams treats weight concerns as a medical issue rooted in physiology, not judgment. Each treatment plan begins by identifying the “why,” that is, uncovering the biological and behavioral contributors behind weight gain. From there, patients receive a customized strategy that addresses both internal and external causes to achieve healthy, lasting change.
Treatment begins with an in-depth medical and lifestyle assessment, including a review of your genetics, gut health, metabolism, and daily habits. Together, Dr. Abrams and her team design a tailored plan that may include:
Through this multi-layered approach, patients gain more than results. They gain tools, understanding, and a renewed relationship with their bodies.
Obesity and overweight treatment at House of Healing can help address conditions such as:
We believe that treating obesity and overweight is about restoring balance to the body and peace to the mind. As metabolic health improves, patients often experience steadier energy, better insulin control, and healthier cholesterol levels. By addressing the underlying drivers of weight gain, such as gut flora imbalances, hormonal shifts, and behavioral patterns, Dr. Abrams helps patients build sustainable habits that support lasting wellness.
Beyond the physical transformation, many patients describe the experience as life-changing because it reignites a sense of hope and confidence. As digestion improves and inflammation decreases, mood and mental clarity often follow. Through compassionate guidance, medical insight, and personalized accountability, patients rediscover not only their vitality but also their trust in themselves, the true foundation for lifelong healing.
You may be a candidate for our treatment approach if you struggle with:
Whether you’re beginning your journey or continuing one, Dr. Abrams provides the tools, encouragement, and accountability you need to succeed, with empathy every step of the way.
Recovery is not about perfection. It’s about progress. Each week brings opportunities to celebrate new habits, improved energy, and restored confidence. Patients work closely with Dr. Abrams and our Registered Dietitian to adjust medications, refine goals, and maintain momentum.
Over time, lifestyle modifications and metabolic rebalancing help patients achieve natural, sustainable weight regulation, free from the guilt and exhaustion of traditional diet culture.
Most patients experience gradual, steady improvements in weight, energy, and metabolic markers within weeks of treatment. Many report better digestion, less inflammation, improved sleep, and reduced anxiety around food.
As health improves, the benefits extend far beyond appearance. Confidence grows, motivation increases, and life feels more manageable and fulfilling. For Dr. Abrams, success means watching patients reconnect with their bodies, their health, and their joy.
At House of Healing Integrative Medical Center, Dr. Stephanie H. Abrams offers a refreshing alternative to traditional weight loss programs, one rooted in medical science, empathy, and sustainability.
As a triple board-certified physician in Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, and Obesity Medicine, Dr. Abrams brings decades of experience and a deeply personal understanding of the challenges surrounding weight management. Her care philosophy is rooted in compassion, recognizing that obesity and overweight are complex, multifactorial conditions requiring more than calorie counting or quick fixes.
Patients at House of Healing receive truly individualized treatment. Each plan integrates nutritional guidance, gut health optimization, behavioral support, and medical therapy. Collaboration with a Registered Dietitian ensures that dietary changes feel achievable and balanced, while motivational interviewing helps patients rediscover purpose and control in their wellness journey.
Genetics influence metabolism, appetite, and fat storage, while gut flora affects digestion, inflammation, and mood. Understanding these factors helps Dr. Abrams personalize treatment.
Depending on the patient’s needs, Dr. Abrams may prescribe oral medications or GLP-1-based injectables to help regulate appetite, metabolism, and energy levels.
No. Medications are only recommended if appropriate. Many patients achieve success through nutrition, exercise, and behavioral strategies alone.
Yes. Motivational interviewing and psychotherapy support help address the emotional triggers behind eating behaviors, creating healthier long-term habits.
It’s neither. Instead, it’s a comprehensive medical wellness program that treats obesity as a chronic condition with biological, emotional, and behavioral roots.
Many patients begin noticing changes in energy, digestion, and mood within weeks. Sustainable weight changes typically follow within the first few months.
