Weight Solutions Program

Our Medical Director is certified in Clinical Hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. We have found hypnosis to be a valuable adjunct in uncovering roadblocks to losing weight as well as increasing motivation to become successful in one's efforts. In addition, our Medical Director is board certified in Holistic Medicine with an emphasis in Mind-Body Medicine. For some, meals may be temporarily replaced with meal supplements. For those who are morbidly obese, the possibility of referral for surgery to help with weight loss may be considered. Most importantly, participants receive progressive plans that are closely monitored and supported throughout the program. Our specialists maintain a consistent dialogue with individuals' primary care physicians to help monitor, improve and maintain a person's overall health as progress is made. For more information about the Weight Solutions Program and how to qualify, please call Lynn Geissele, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist at 828/326-2905. If necessary, medication to suppress appetite or to block fat may be prescribed. For some, meals may be temporarily replaced with meal supplements. For those who are morbidly obese, the possibility of referral for surgery to help with weight loss may be considered. Most importantly, participants receive progressive plans that are closely monitored and supported throughout the program. Our specialists maintain a consistent dialogue with individuals' primary care physicians to help monitor, improve and maintain a person's overall health as progress is made. For more information about the Weight Management Program and how to qualify, please call Lynn Geissele, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist at 828/326-2905. Click to Read the article: The Journey of the Belts: Embracing 'Skill-power' on the Road to Weight Loss (PDF) Dr. Clark is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Holistic Medicine. He has an M.P.H. in Public Health Nutrition and has served as a member of the National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES). He is currently the Medical Director of the Catawba Valley Medical Center Weight Solutions. Memberships include the North American Association for the Study of Obesity and the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. He serves on the advisory committee for Americans in Motion (AIM) which advocates fitness, nutrition and emotional well being for the 94,000 American Academy of Family Practice members.

"I began the Weight Management Program in July 2005 after learning how easy it is to enter the program, because it was my impression that it was way too expensive to even think about. Little did I know how much I would be getting for my money, which cost much less than I had expected. After following the guidelines of the wonderful people that facilitate this program, from the nurse to the doctor to the dietician and the secretary, I was able to lose 55 pounds by Thanksgiving. I received so much encouragement from these very caring individuals. Not only do they instruct you on how to lose weight, but they genuinely cared that I would be successful. "I cannot say enough wonderful things about this program and would certainly encourage anyone that has a weight problem to make an appointment and let them explain this program to you. You will feel better not only physically, but also emotionally. When the compliments start coming in, you feel like a million dollars! I am so thankful for the staff of the Weight Management Program and hope to see more people become as successful as I have been." - Steve Grady