The Heart & Science
of Healthy Weight Loss
Heart-Centered
Timeless Healing Practices
Empowering Environments
Uplifting Staff
Science-Based
Cutting-Edge Medicine
Modern Weight Loss Clinics
Industry-Leading Doctors
We’re dedicated to helping you achieve your dreams of a thinner, healthier you by providing you with the most current information and the most compassionate, supportive care.
Cutting-Edge Medicine
Dr. Lara’s medical weight loss programs are based on the latest science of obesity. Obesity is a disease in which fat cells have become sick and bloated (Adiposopathy). By recognizing and understanding the disease of obesity at the cellular and hormonal levels, we’re able to apply the optimal science and technology to help our patients heal from the inside out. You aren’t broken, and you don’t need to be ‘fixed’. Your fat cells are simply sick, and we’re here to help you heal them.
Timeless Healing Practices
We also recognize that physical factors are only half of the weight-loss equation. The mind and spirit play an essential role in any transformation. That’s why we embrace a holistic approach to healthy weight loss. Dr. Lara and our weight loss doctors work closely with each patient to identify and overcome any mental, emotional, or lifestyle factors that may be contributing to weight gain. In our practice, timeless healing tools like visualizations and mantras are important alongside modern technology like EKGs and green lasers.
Modern Weight Loss Clinics
Our weight loss clinics in Palm Harbor and St. Petersburg are appointed with modern amenities and provide our patients with access to the latest important advancements in weight loss technology. At our Palm Harbor location, we’re proud to offer Verjú Emerald, the very latest in green laser body sculpting technology. Our practice is currently one of a few select weight loss clinics in the world to be able to offer this technology to our patients.
Empowering Environments
Technology gizmos are important weight loss tools. But let’s face it, they aren’t usually the most inspiring things to look at. Our weight loss clinics are designed with love and care, to help our patients feel comfortable and empowered. Mindset is key for all of us, and the environments we spend time in directly affect our mindset. Calming color palettes, natural elements, and inspiring works by local artists surround you to create a respite where you can close your eyes, breathe and visualize your healthy weight loss goals and dreams.
Industry-Leading Doctors
César A. Lara M.D is board-certified in Obesity Medicine. He is a fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), where he exchanges research and knowledge with other pioneering doctors who are working together to advance the scientific study of obesity and weight loss. Dr. Lara is joined by William Maistrellis M.D. and Connie Reyes A.R.N.P. Our weight loss doctors are experts in holistic, healthy weight loss and maintain advanced certifications in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Uplifting Staff
Have you ever heard the saying ‘People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care?’ Our weight loss doctors know a whole lot. Just as importantly, they care a whole lot. Our entire team does. Expect a warm welcome when you enter our weight loss clinics. Expect staff members who remember your name and your goals. Expect genuine interest and encouragement from our weight loss doctors, staff and even other patients you meet around our clinics. Our mission and our joy is to see you reach your weight loss goals and live a happy, healthy life.