Nutrition and Weight Management

At Trinity Health Michigan, we understand that the journey to a healthy weight is unique for everyone. Whether you're looking for non-surgical options like nutrition counseling and weight management programs or considering bariatric weight loss surgery, we offer a range of choices tailored to your individual needs.

Why Choose Our Nutrition Counseling and Weight Management Programs?

For decades, patients in Southeast and West Michigan have trusted Trinity Health Michigan for comprehensive weight management services. Our programs are designed to help you improve your health and well-being, addressing conditions like diabetes, sleep apnea, and heart disease.

Benefits of Our Services Include:

Adopting sustainable healthy habits
Delaying or avoiding weight loss surgery
Achieving long-term weight loss
Reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke
Lowering or eliminating high blood pressure medication
Resolving health issues like obstructive sleep apnea

Nutrition Counseling

Our nutrition counseling services, available in both group classes and one-on-one sessions, are led by registered dietitians. We begin with a personalized diet assessment to tailor our counseling to your specific needs. Many insurance plans cover nutrition counseling, especially with a physician referral.

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding how food impacts your health
Making healthy food choices in various settings
Developing skills for cooking nutritious meals
Gradually changing habits for long-term success
Adapting diets for special dietary needs, such as gluten-free or low-salt diets
Balancing multiple food groups and portion sizes
Addressing religious or cultural dietary preferences

Our dietitians also work closely with patients who have medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and celiac disease. We ensure that your weight loss strategies align with your current treatments, collaborating with other Trinity Health Michigan specialists as needed.

To schedule an appointment with a dietitian, call:

Ann Arbor: 734-761-2581
Canton: 734-398-7800
Grand Haven: 616-847-5489
Grand Rapids: 616-685-3098
Muskegon: Talk to your provider about a referral
Schoolcraft Campus: 734-213-3685

Weight Management Programs

Our weight management programs offer a variety of approaches to help you achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Programs Offered:

Southeast Michigan

Healthy Families: A family-focused program for children and teens (ages 6 to 18) and their caregivers. Emphasizing healthy eating over dieting, this program includes group classes and family-based counseling to support lasting change. Find out more about our Healthy Families weight management program.
HMR^® Weight Management: A structured program that combines delicious meal replacements, supervision by a Trinity Health physician, and weekly lifestyle classes. The program is designed for rapid weight loss and long-term maintenance. Get more information about HMR Weight Management.
Lifestyle Medicine: This holistic program addresses overall health and weight-related issues. Board-certified Lifestyle Medicine specialists collaborate with you on individualized goals, focusing on six key areas: physical exercise, diet, sleep, stress management, avoiding risky substances, and nurturing healthy relationships. Get more information about our Lifestyle Medicine programs.

West Michigan

Medical Weight Management: A non-surgical, medically supervised program offering three different weight loss options. From modified lifestyle choices using everyday foods to high-protein supplements, we help you choose the best program for your health and weight loss goals. Learn more about our Medical Weight Management programs.