Integrative Medicine & Functional Wellness

At Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, we understand that our patients’ joint pain Is most effectively treated by a holistic and integrative approach. Maintaining a healthy weight is critical not only to joint health, but also quality of life and longevity. 

Studies show that even a 10% reduction in body mass can improve joint pain and prevent further joint destruction. Staying in a healthy weight range can take pressure off your joints, limit progression of your arthritis, slow cartilage damage, increase your ability to be active, reduce inflammation, and reduce pain symptoms. 

Using a multidimensional medical approach to weight loss paired with dietary changes and exercise, we have developed a program that actually works! 

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At your initial appointment: 

• A thorough history and physical will be completed, because getting to know our pa.ents is both our passion and our pleasure! 

• A panel of labs will be ordered to establish a baseline and to screen for malnutrition, uncontrolled or poorly controlled diabetes, insulin resistance, thyroid and other hormone deficiencies, and to develop a picture of your overall health. 

• We will obtain a baseline weight and body measurements, as well as a photo to document the beginning of your weight loss journey! 

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At your first follow-up appointment (about a week after initial appointment): 

• Labs will be reviewed in detail.

• Your personalized treatment plan (based on your unique lab work and personal/medical history) will be reviewed with you and your comprehensive weight loss treatment will begin.

• Medications and recommendations for weight loss will vary based on your medical history, lab results, and personal goals. 

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After your second appointment: 

• You will be seen monthly by our Certified Lifestyle Specialist to monitor your progress and overall health.

• After a good pattern of loss is established, visits can be moved to every three months until your goals are achieved! 

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We look forward to helping you achieve your weight loss and lifestyle goals! Book a consultation today to see how Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine can help you reach the Peak of Wellness! Dr. Joshua Schacter, DO FAAOS