Dedicated to helping our community achieve lasting weight loss and optimal health through compassionate, evidence-based medical care.
Acupuncture Physician
Dr. Nancie Manning is the founder of the Wellness Center of Lakewood Ranch. Board Certified Acupuncture Physician with Certified Injection Therapy credentials from the National Certification Commissions for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Certified since 2004.
With a deep passion for helping patients achieve their health goals, Dr. Nancie combines the latest advances in medical weight loss β including FDA-approved GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide β with complementary therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, and laser therapy to create truly comprehensive treatment plans.
Her philosophy is simple: every patient deserves a personalized approach that addresses the root causes of weight gain, not just the symptoms. By understanding each patient's unique health profile, lifestyle, and goals, Dr. Nancie creates programs that deliver real, lasting results.
Dr. Alphonso Belsito is a board-certified physician with the American Board of Internal Medicine, bringing decades of medical expertise to the Wellness Center of Lakewood Ranch.
As Medical Director, Dr. Belsito oversees all medical weight loss programs, ensuring every patient receives safe, effective, and medically sound treatment. His extensive background in internal medicine provides patients with the comprehensive medical oversight they need throughout their weight loss journey.
Dr. Belsito is available by appointment only and works closely with Dr. Nancie to deliver the highest standard of patient care.
Florida Medical Doctor
To provide the highest quality medical weight loss care in a compassionate, supportive environment where every patient feels valued and empowered to achieve their health goals.
To be the most trusted weight loss clinic in the Sarasota-Bradenton region, known for exceptional results, innovative treatments, and genuine care for our patients' well-being.
Excellence in care, compassion for every patient, commitment to evidence-based medicine, and dedication to helping our community live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
We built the Wellness Center of Lakewood Ranch because we saw a gap in weight loss care. Too many clinics offer cookie-cutter programs, rush patients through appointments, and focus on quick fixes rather than lasting solutions.
We take a different approach. Every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation, a personalized treatment plan, and ongoing support from a medical team that genuinely cares about their success. We take the time to understand what makes each patient unique β their health challenges, their lifestyle, their goals β and we design programs that fit their life, not the other way around.
Our integrative approach means we don't just prescribe medication and send you on your way. We combine medical weight loss with holistic therapies, nutrition guidance, and behavioral support to address every aspect of weight management. This is whole-person care, and it works.
We believe the best results come from addressing weight loss from every angle β medical, nutritional, physical, and emotional.
FDA-approved medications, evidence-based protocols, and thorough medical evaluation ensure safe, effective treatment.
Personalized nutrition plans focused on sustainable eating habits, not restrictive diets that leave you hungry and frustrated.
Acupuncture, chiropractic care, and laser therapy complement medical treatment for whole-body wellness.
Regular monitoring, body composition analysis, and lab work ensure your program is optimized for maximum results.
A judgment-free environment where you're treated with dignity, respect, and genuine concern for your well-being.
We don't just help you lose weight β we help you keep it off with sustainable strategies and ongoing support.
Located at 5255 Office Park Blvd STE 107 in Bradenton, we're conveniently situated to serve patients throughout the region. Our clinic is just minutes from Lakewood Ranch and easily accessible from Sarasota, Parrish, Palmetto, and Ellenton.
We're proud to be part of this vibrant community and committed to helping our neighbors achieve their health and weight loss goals. Whether you're a long-time Lakewood Ranch resident or new to the area, we welcome you to experience the difference that compassionate, expert medical care can make.
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5255 Office Park Blvd STE 107
Bradenton, FL 34203
π (941) 702-0066
π Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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