Why Traditional Approaches Fail

Over-simplified advice like “eat less, move more” doesn’t work after 40 because your body doesn’t respond the same way it did in your 20s or 30s. Metabolic and physiological changes that come with aging alter how calories are processed, where fat is stored, and how easily muscle is maintained.

Key reasons one-size-fits-all advice fails after 40

• Hormonal shifts: Declining sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone) and changes in thyroid function affect appetite, energy expenditure, fat distribution, and muscle mass.

• Reduced insulin sensitivity: Age-related changes often make blood sugar regulation more difficult, increasing the tendency to store fat and raising the risk of metabolic disease.

• Altered stress physiology: Chronic stress and changes to the HPA axis can elevate cortisol, promoting abdominal fat and making weight loss harder despite calorie restriction.

• Low-grade inflammation: Increased systemic inflammation with age interferes with metabolism, recovery from exercise, and can perpetuate insulin resistance.

• Loss of lean mass: Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) lowers resting metabolic rate and reduces the effectiveness of simple calorie-cutting strategies.

• Medication and comorbidities: Common medications and chronic conditions influence weight, appetite, and metabolism.

Why a physician-guided strategy matters

• Individual assessment: A clinician can evaluate hormones, thyroid function, glucose/insulin markers, inflammation, and medication effects—not just weight on a scale.

• Targeted interventions: Personalized plans can include hormone optimization when appropriate, insulin-sensitizing strategies, tailored nutrition, resistance training to preserve muscle, and stress-management techniques.

• Safe, monitored care: Medical oversight reduces risks from unsupported hormone therapies, extreme diets, or new exercise programs—especially important with comorbidities.

• Long-term sustainability: Combining medical insights with behavior change improves outcomes and reduces the cycle of short-lived fixes.

Bottom line: After 40, effective weight and metabolic management requires more than generic calorie advice. A physician-guided, individualized approach that addresses hormones, insulin sensitivity, stress physiology, inflammation, and muscle preservation is necessary to produce safe, lasting results.Your strategy Session Includes:

✅ Personalized metabolic assessment

✅ Root-cause identification

✅ Clear medical strategy

✅ Customized care roadmap

✅ Initial investment credited toward a personalized plan

You won’t find this with most programs:

✅ Physician-guided, root-cause medical care
✅ Not injections, fad diets, or pills
✅ Sustainable metabolic restoration
✅ Designed for women 40+ physiology
✅ Focus on long-term vitality — not short-term fixes

Our approach addresses the underlying causes of fatigue, weight changes, sleep disruption, and hormonal shifts common after 40. We combine comprehensive medical evaluation, individualized treatment plans, lifestyle coaching, and ongoing monitoring to restore metabolic function safely and sustainably.

Who benefits:

• Women 40+ experiencing weight resistance despite diet and exercise

• Those with fluctuating energy, sleep issues, or mood changes

• Anyone seeking a medically supervised path to lasting vitality without quick fixes

What to expect:

• Thorough assessment of hormones, metabolic markers, and related health factors

• Personalized, evidence-based interventions — nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and targeted medical therapies when appropriate

• Ongoing physician oversight and adjustments based on progress and lab results

Long-term results, not one-size-fits-all promises.What To Expect

1. You book your strategy session

2. We assess your metabolic goals and barriers

3. You receive a personalized plan

4. We decide the best path forward together

   No rushed sales pitch- just clarity and direction.

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Why Weight Loss Feels Harder After 40

If you are eating well, trying harder, and the scale won’t move…

It’s not a willpower problem.

After 40, your body changes:

• Estrogen shifts

• Insulin sensitivity changes

• Cortisol rises under stress

• Sleep disruptions increase inflammation

  Your metabolism becomes protective.

  Most programs respond to telling you to eat less.

• That often makes it worse.

A Different Approach to Metabolic Health

We focus on metabolic wellness, not only weight or a single blood lab.

Our physician-led approach addresses:

• Metabolic syndrome

• Insulin resistance

• Menopause-related metabolic changes

• Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

• Chronic inflammation

• Lifestyle-related disease risk

  Metabolic health matters because it is closely connected to long-term outcomes, including cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. Improving metabolic function is a key part of reducing overall health risk and supporting longesvity.

Your 30-Minute Metabolic Strategy Session

This is a physician-led medical strategy session, not a sales call.

During this session, you’ll receive:

✅ A personalized metabolic assessment

✅ Review of symptoms, history, and health goals

✅ Identification of what’s blocking your progress

✅ Clear next-step recommendations

✅ A customized care roadmap if you choose to move forward

Investment: $129

Bonus: The full amount is credited toward your personalized care plan

Limited physician sessions available each week

What Makes Our Approach Different

• ❌ No weight-loss injections or trendy drugs

• ❌ No crash diets or extreme restrictions

• ❌ No “eat less, move more” advice

✅ Physician-guided metabolic care

✅ Evidence-based lifestyle medicine

✅ Personalized, sustainable strategies

✅ Designed specifically for midlife bodies

This is healthcare that works with your body- not against it.

This Care Is Ideal For You If Any or All of These Are Yes:

• Are a woman or couple 40+

• Struggle with weight gain, fatigue, or low energy

• Have insulin resistance, prediabetes, or diabetes

• Are navigating peri- or post- menopause

• Want real, lasting results- not temporary fixes

• Prefer a non-injection, root-cause approach

How We Help Our Patients

We commonly work with patients seeking:

• A metabolic doctor for comprehensive metabolic care.

• A weight loss doctor for women who understands midlife physiology

• Menopause weight gain treatment

• Insulin resistance treatment for women

• A diabetes lifestyle medicine doctor

  Each plan is personalized based on symptoms, health history, testing/labs, and goals.

Physician-Led Metabolic & Lifestyle Medicine

Dr. Wendy Dick is a physician trained in lifestyle and metabolic medicine, specializing in helping patients improve- and often reverse- metabolic conditions through evidence-based care.

Her approach combines medical insight with personalized lifestyle strategies to support lasting health, energy, and confidence- especially during midlife transitions. As a metabolic health doctor she specializes in metabolic syndrome treatment, physician-led weight loss,insulin resistance treatment, menopause weight gain, diabetes lifestyle medicine, metabolic wellness for women 40+, and weight loss without injections.

FAQ

Do you prescribe weight-loss injections? No. Our approach does not use injections or quick-fix/fad medications.

Is this only for women? No- we work with men, women, and couples.

What if I’ve tried everything already? That’s often when metabolic, physician-guided care works best.

Is this covered by insurance? No. Our care is not billed through insurance. This allows us to spend the time, expertise, and clinical focus needed to address root causes rather than insurance-driven limitations. Patients choose this model because it prioritizes personalized physician-led care and long-term metabolic health over rushed visits and symptom-based treatment.

Why Patients Choose This Model

Patients choose this model because it prioritizes quality, time, and outcomes over insurance-driven limitations.

By operating outside of insurance, we are able to:

• Spend meaningful time understanding each patient’s full metabolic picture.

• Focus on root-causes rather than symptom management.

• Provide physician-led, personalized strategies instead of one-size-fita-all protocols.

• Maintain clinical independence and evidence-based decision making.

• Support long-term metabolic health, not short visits or volume care.

  This model is chosed by patients who value clarity, expertise, and a proactive approach to their health- and who are ready to invest in personalized care designed for their specific long-lasting results.

Ready for Real Answers and a Real Plan?

If you’re tired of guessing- and ready for clarity- your metabolic strategy session is the next step.

Your investment is credited toward care if you move forward.

Location & Access

Serving Tulsa & Beyond

We see patients:

• In-office in Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Nationwide via Telehealth

Our Other Offerings Include:

*Personalized Wellness Plans: Dive deep into personalized health strategies addressing hormone balance, gut health, weight management, and autoimmune support. Tailored to meet unique individual needs, our plans integrate the latest in nutrition, targeted exercises, and stress management.

*Family & Corporate Wellness: Extend the benefits of wellness to your loved ones and workplace. Our programs are designed to cater to the dynamic environments of families and businesses, promoting overall health cohesion and productivity.

*Specialized Therapeutic Services: Our cognitive therapy programs provide essential support for those dealing with cognitive challenges, while specialized CTE/Sports care focuses on athletes’ unique health needs, promoting peak performance and recovery.

*Aging Well & Detoxification: Embrace the golden years with grace through our Aging Well program, aimed at maintaining vitality and well-being. Quality of Life and Life span by utilizing the most current Telomere extension and restoration protocols to unlock longevity. And our detoxification services offer a refresh for body and mind, essential for releasing toxins and embracing renewal.

*Chiropractic & Physical Health Services: Address pain and enhance mobility with our expert Chiropractic care team and comprehensive rehab/physical therapy programs. Our services aim to restore balance and function, helping you live an active life free of physical constraints.

*Total Lifestyle Management: Comprehensive plans covering exercise routines, sleep optimization, and stress reduction methods, alongside techniques for mitigating risky behaviors and healthy nutrition, meal planning and cooking classes to ensure you maintain a balanced healthy lifestyle.