What does a perimenopausal woman have in common with a former male athlete? They both turned to Anti Aging & Ketamine Center to help them lose weight, but the similarities stop there. After all, weight loss isn’t one-size-fits-all, according to Melina Magistri, co-founder of Anti Aging & Ketamine Center.
Not your typical weight loss clinic, the center takes a functional and holistic approach to guiding patients through the process. The medical providers look at everything from medical history to lifestyle preferences before making an individualized plan.
Melina Magistri DNP, APRN, FNP-C and Ann Marie Catania MSN, CRNA
The 47-year-old woman, who had struggled with her weight her whole life, started with small changes like drinking more water and cutting back on her weekly trips to the drive-thru. After shedding the first 20 pounds naturally, she began taking a GLP-1 medication under the guidance of Melina Magistri, who ensured the patient continued to lose weight gradually to avoid muscle loss. Over 18 months, the woman lost 137 pounds and has since maintained her weight.
The former athlete, on the other hand, came in hoping to drop just 30 to 35 pounds and have more energy. He already understood the nutritional basics but found they were no longer as effective as they had been years ago. He also had previous knee injuries that prevented him from doing his usual workouts. The providers at Anti Aging & Ketamine Center conducted a full functional evaluation, made a few dietary suggestions, and created a care plan tailored to his needs.
“We also ended up adding testosterone and peptides that cut body fat and increase muscle mass,” Magistri said.
He lost 7 percent body fat and about 27 pounds, while gaining roughly 10 pounds of muscle. He also lost 7 inches from his waist alone.
“He’s actually in better shape than he was when he was an athlete,” Magistri said.
Like many patients at the Anti Aging & Ketamine Center, both individuals began their journeys with a goal in mind and needed a plan to get there.
“Instead of handing everyone the same prescription, we start with a functional evaluation, looking at things like inflammatory and hormone markers,” Magistri said.
The providers also take a complete medical history of the patient, and ask questions about the patient’s weight history, injuries, lifestyle and dietary preferences to get a full picture. Patients can expect body composition testing that measures body fat percentage, visceral fat, and muscle mass, along with comprehensive lab work.
Anti Aging & Ketamine Center offers a range of medications, such as GLP-1s like Wegovy or Zepbound, stimulant medications, weight loss peptides and more. These options are thoughtfully paired with personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance to help patients lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way.
“We fine-tune items throughout the weight loss process and everything’s personalized because everybody’s different,” Magistri said.
Whether you’ve struggled with yo-yo dieting, are experiencing menopausal weight gain, or want to cut body fat while building muscle, Anti Aging & Ketamine Center offers personalized weight loss programs tailored to your body, goals, and lifestyle. Call today to schedule a comprehensive weight loss evaluation and discover how a customized approach can help you achieve lasting results.