Metabolic Health Consultation
Metabolic Health & Medical Weight Loss
You deserve more than being told to eat less and move more.
Our medical weight loss program at Total Illusion Aesthetic & Wellness Center was developed by our board-certified obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Desiree Eakin who oversees every aspect of the program.
Through Dr. Eakin’s signature LOOK DEEPER Method™, she designed a comprehensive program that addresses metabolic health at it’s root cause—addressing all aspects of one’s health, this unique program allows you to achieve optimal body composition results, boost metabolism and lose fat for sustainable, long-term success.
Does this sound familiar?
✔️ Weight keeps returning
You make progress, but the results don’t last.
✔️ Cravings feel constant
Food noise and cravings can be hard to manage.
✔️ Your body is changing
Metabolism, hormones and age can make a difference in how you feel.
✔️ You want a healthier path
You’re ready for a sustainable approach that supports your whole health.
The Goal Is Optimal Metabolic Health
Rather than focusing on the number on a scale, Dr. Eakin reminds patient’s the scale lies. It is not representative of our overall metabolic health. Instead we need to look to our body composition—increasing lean muscle, decreasing fat, eliminating visceral fat. So that we can achieve optimal metabolic health.
The goal is to support a healthier balance by reducing excess fat while protecting strength, mobility, and functional tissue as much as reasonably possible.
Your muscle-support strategy may include:
Adequate protein
Resistance exercise
Appropriate calorie intake
Gradual progression of activity
Monitoring strength and function
Styku® body-composition tracking
EMSCULPT NEO® when clinically appropriate
Physical therapy or specialist support when needed
Supportive Technologies Within the Program
Selected technologies may complement medical weight management:
EMSCULPT NEO® | Muscle Strength & Body Contouring
Your weight-management plan includes attention to muscle health alongside fat reduction. EMSCULPT NEO® stimulates strong muscle contractions to help strengthen, firm, and tone targeted areas. It can complement protein intake and resistance exercise as part of your body-composition goals, while those foundational habits remain essential throughout your weight-loss journey.
EMSELLA® | Pelvic Floor Support
Bladder leakage can make exercise uncomfortable and affect confidence with everyday movement. EMSELLA® uses noninvasive electromagnetic stimulation to help rehabilitate weak pelvic floor muscles and improve urinary incontinence—all while you remain fully clothed. For appropriately selected patients, addressing leakage may help reduce a barrier to staying active during a weight-management program or for those who’s weight loss journey has resulted in a weakened pelvic floor due to muscle loss.
EMTONE® | Smoother-Looking Skin
As your body changes during weight loss, you may also want to address cellulite and uneven skin texture. EMTONE® combines thermal and mechanical energy to temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite in treated areas. It can complement your program by supporting smoother-looking skin as you work toward your body-confidence goals.
EXOMIND® | Brain Optimization
May complement a personalized weight-management program by supporting mental health and emotional well-being. We look at concerns such as depression, anxiety, disrupted sleep, binge eating, and persistent thoughts about food (“food noise”) that may make healthy habits harder to sustain, and determine where EXOMIND® may fit within your care.
Questions before you begin
Here are answers to some of the most common questions we hear.
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No.
GLP-1 or related medication may be one component for eligible patients. The program also addresses medical history, metabolic health, hormones, nutrition, body composition, sleep, stress, strength, and maintenance.
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The Look Deeper Method™ for Medical Weight Loss may be appropriate for adults who:
Have overweight or obesity
Have weight-related health concerns
Have repeatedly lost and regained weight
Feel that hunger or cravings interfere with progress
Experience midlife or menopause-related body changes
Have insulin resistance or prediabetes
Have PCOS
Want to explore prescription medication
Are currently using a GLP-1 medication and need medical monitoring
Want to protect muscle during weight loss
Need a structured maintenance strategy
Want a physician-led program rather than a generic injection service
Feel that important contributors have been overlooked
The consultation determines whether the program is medically appropriate and what level of care is needed.
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No.
Medication recommendations depend on your medical history, treatment eligibility, risks, goals, preferences, and prior response.
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No single BMI number is appropriate as the only goal for every patient.
BMI is a useful screening measurement, but your health plan should also consider waist measurement, body composition, medical risks, strength, function, and quality of life.
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Normal laboratory results do not mean that your struggle is imaginary.
They may help rule out certain contributors while directing attention toward appetite biology, sleep, medications, menopause, body composition, eating patterns, environment, or other factors.
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Yes.
The consultation can determine whether a structured nutrition, movement, metabolic, hormone, or maintenance plan is appropriate without prescription weight-loss medication.
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Selected patients may benefit from nutritional evaluation, weight-regain management, body-composition monitoring, or coordination with their bariatric team.
Post-surgical deficiencies, gastrointestinal symptoms, or complications may require specialist care.
Explore & Learn
Practical insights for your metabolic health journey.
Your Body Is Not Failing You
Weight gain, cravings, metabolic changes, and weight regain are not always signs that you need more discipline.
The Look Deeper Method™ for Metabolic Health combines physician-led evaluation, targeted testing, body-composition tracking, personalized nutrition and movement, appropriate medication, muscle-preservation support, and long-term maintenance planning.
