Many diets and programs help people to “lose weight”, but it is important to address the quality of weight that is being lost: Is it muscle? Water? Fat? In many cases a minimal amount of fat is being lost while the person becomes dehydrated or is losing muscle. Dr. Atkins uses a program called FirstLine Therapy that utilizes a BioImpedance Analysis machine that determines body fat and fat free mass. Using the FirstLine Therapy program, and other naturopathic modalities, Dr. Atkins is able to track the patient’s fat loss while maintaining muscle mass. This program has been researched on its efficacy and it has been shown to be beneficial, and without the potentially harmful side effects of many drugs. One of the most common reasons people gain weight is due to poorly controlled blood sugar levels and poor dietary choices. Dr. Atkins is trained to help you identify obstacles to weight loss present in your life and educate you on simple therapeutic lifestyle changes that will be a catalyst for change.

Call Dr. Atkins at (250) 655-1660 to begin working on therapeutic lifestyle changes that will help you to look and feel your best. If you require more information, there is an introductory video that can be viewed in office.