Weight Loss Support
Personalized, Root-Cause Care with Naturopathic Doctors in Vancouver
If you’ve been struggling with weight loss despite doing “all the right things,” you’re not alone and it’s not a lack of willpower.
At Mint Integrative Health, our naturopathic doctors offer personalized weight loss and metabolic health support in Vancouver, designed to address the underlying factors influencing your body composition, energy, and long-term health.
We recognize that weight regulation is complex. A one-size-fits-all approach is rarely effective.
Instead, we take a comprehensive, individualized approach exploring how factors like hormones, metabolism, stress, inflammation, and lifestyle all interact to shape your results.
Why Weight Loss Can Feel So Difficult
Weight gain or resistance to weight loss is often driven by deeper physiological imbalances, not just diet and exercise.
Our team assesses for contributing factors such as:
- Thyroid dysfunction (hypothyroidism, subclinical issues)
- Insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation
- Chronic stress and cortisol imbalance
- Perimenopause and menopause-related hormonal shifts
- Low testosterone in men
- Sleep disruption and circadian rhythm issues
- Gut health and microbiome imbalances
- Inflammation and metabolic dysfunction
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Genetics and body composition tendencies
Understanding these root causes allows us to create a plan that actually works for your body.
Medical Weight Loss Options: GLP-1 Support
For some patients, medical therapies can be an effective part of a comprehensive plan. Our naturopathic doctors may prescribe or support the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists, when clinically appropriate.
These medications work by:
- Regulating appetite and satiety
- Slowing gastric emptying
- Improving blood sugar control
- Supporting sustainable weight loss
Common GLP-1 Medications Include:
- Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)
- Tirzepatide (Mounjaro)
- Liraglutide (Saxenda)
Rather than using these medications in isolation, we integrate them into a broader plan focused on:
- Preserving muscle mass
- Supporting metabolic health
- Minimizing side effects
- Transitioning off medication when appropriate
Who This Is For & What to Expect
Our weight loss support in Vancouver may be a good fit if you:
- Feel stuck despite dieting and exercising
- Suspect hormonal or metabolic issues
- Experience fatigue, cravings, or blood sugar crashes
- Are navigating perimenopause or menopause
- Want a medically supervised, evidence-informed approach
- Are curious about GLP-1 medications but want guidance
Your initial visit includes a comprehensive assessment of your health history, symptoms, and goals. Care may involve blood work or functional testing, a personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan, targeted supplementation, and ongoing follow-up to track progress and adjust your plan. We take a patient-centered, integrative approach focused on uncovering root causes and supporting sustainable, long-term results.