Allina Health Weight Management
Thank you for choosing Allina Health Weight Management. The Weight Management Program off ers comprehensive
weight loss options for patients of all ages. Please review the following descriptions to assure we get you scheduled with
the right program and providers.
Kids, Teens and Young Adults Weight Management Program - serving ages 25 and younger
The Kids, Teens and Young Adult program is a resource to achieve a healthier weight. Individuals and families
work with medical doctors, dietitians, nurse practitioners, mental health providers, physical therapists, surgeons,
and other specialists. If you are interested in the program, please complete a diff erent intake form for that
program. It can be found at AllinaHealth.org/kidswm.
Medical Weight Management Program
Individual Program – The individual program is a personalized, one-on-one non-surgical program. Patients
meet with a weight loss physician or nurse practitioner to create a specialized treatment plan. A registered
dietitian will develop a diet tailored to your specifi c needs. The focus is on portion control, healthy eating, and
a moderately reduced calorie diet that will work for you. This plan may include medications. The individual
program cost for provider and dietitian visits is covered by most insurers, with the exception of Medicare and
Medicare replacement plans.
Allina Health Weight Management off ers a cash pay option for dietitian visits for Medicare and Medicare
replacement plan patients.
Optifast Meal Replacement Program
The Optifast program is a medically supervised complete meal replacement program. Patients are seen by a
nurse practitioner or physician assistant during the active weight loss phase. Lifestyle and behavior change
are key to success. The Optifast program includes weekly classes and visits with our registered dietitian. The
weekly classes are taught by healthcare professionals (Registered Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Nurse
Practitioner and Physician Assistant). Classes are 45 to 60 minutes in length and are not mandatory, but are
highly encouraged as those who attend group sessions for weight management lose more weight.
Surgical Weight
Management Program
The surgical program off ers the sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and duodenal switch operations.
Your decision to have weight loss surgery is personal and complex. The Surgical Weight Management team
of surgeons, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, psychologists, nurses, dietitians, and support staff will
provide support, assistance, and advice throughout your journey before and after weight loss surgery.
Please remember that with any clinic visit, co-pays,
coinsurance and deductibles may apply.