Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton & Sarasota

A Local Weight Loss Clinic for Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton & Sarasota

If you have searched for a weight loss clinic in Lakewood Ranch, medical weight loss in Bradenton, or a weight loss center near Sarasota, this is what we do. Wellness Center of Lakewood Ranch offers clinic-based care you can visit in person, with a team that follows your progress over time rather than handing you a plan and sending you home.

What Our Medical Weight Loss Program Includes

Every plan is built around your health history and goals. Depending on what is appropriate for you, care may include:

• A clinician evaluation of your health history, current medications, prior weight loss attempts and goals.
• A personalized plan with medical oversight, not a one-size-fits-all meal plan.
• Nutrition and lifestyle guidance you can actually keep up with in daily life.
• Lab work when it is clinically appropriate.
• Prescription medication when it is a good fit and you want it, with dose adjustments and safety checks.
• Scheduled follow-up visits to monitor progress, side effects and next steps.

Medication Options, When They Are Appropriate

For some adults, FDA-approved GLP-1 medicines are part of a supervised plan. They are prescription medicines for chronic weight management alongside a reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity, and they are not right for everyone. Read more about semaglutide weight loss in Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton, tirzepatide weight loss in Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota, or our overall medical weight loss program. Results vary from person to person.

What Happens at Your Free Consultation

1. Share your goals and history: prior attempts, medications, conditions and preferences.
2. Review your options: what a clinic-based plan could look like for you, including follow-up and what it may cost.
3. Leave with a clear next step: whether a supervised program fits and what happens next.

Book Free Consultation → Prefer a full page? Book online at /get-started or call (941) 702-0066.

Why In-Person Follow-Up Matters

Medical weight loss works best when someone is watching how you respond. Local visits make it easier to adjust a plan, check in on side effects and talk through plateaus. Our Bradenton office is convenient for patients coming from Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Parrish and Palmetto.

Planning for ongoing care? Read our guide to tirzepatide maintenance and follow-up in Bradenton.

Meet Your Clinicians

Care is led by Dr. Nancie Manning AP, DOM and Dr. Alphonso Belsito MD. Learn more on our About page and read patient stories on the Results page.

Visit Our Bradenton Office

Wellness Center of Lakewood Ranch
5255 Office Park Blvd STE 107, Bradenton, FL 34203
Phone: (941) 702-0066

Hours: Mon & Tue 7:30 AM – 12 PM and 2 – 5 PM · Wed 7:30 AM – 12 PM and 2 – 3 PM · Thu 7:30 AM – 12 PM · Closed Fri – Sun. See contact and directions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a weight loss clinic near Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton and Sarasota?

Yes. Wellness Center of Lakewood Ranch is a physician-supervised medical weight loss clinic at 5255 Office Park Blvd STE 107 in Bradenton, FL. We see patients from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota, Parrish, Palmetto and nearby communities.

Is the first consultation really free?

Yes. The first consultation, where we review your goals, health history and whether a supervised program is a fit, is free. If you decide to continue, program costs are reviewed with you before you commit.

What is the difference between a medical weight loss clinic and a commercial diet program?

A medical weight loss clinic starts with your health history and goals, and a licensed clinician decides what is appropriate for you. Care can include nutrition and lifestyle support, lab work when clinically appropriate, prescription medication when it is a good fit, and scheduled follow-up visits to monitor safety and progress.

Do I have to take a GLP-1 medication like semaglutide or tirzepatide?

No. Medication is only one possible part of a plan, and it is not right for everyone. Your clinician will discuss whether a prescription option fits your health history, goals and preferences, and what a plan without medication could look like.

How much does the program cost and does insurance cover it?

Cost depends on the plan and any medication that is included, and insurance coverage for weight loss medication varies widely by plan. We go over pricing and your options with you before you commit to anything. Cherry payment plans, our primary financing option, are available to approved patients.

How do I book a visit?

Choose Book Free Consultation on this page, call (941) 702-0066, or use our online booking page at /get-started. You will get a confirmation with the date and time.

Who may not be a candidate for prescription weight loss medication?

People who are pregnant or planning pregnancy, who have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2, or who have had a serious allergic reaction to these medicines are generally not candidates for GLP-1 weight loss medication. Your clinician reviews your full history before recommending anything.

Financing: Cherry is our primary financing option, so you can pay over time if you are approved. See Cherry payment plans.

This page is general information, not medical advice. Prescription weight loss medicines are not right for everyone, and individual results vary.