Doctor-led
HPCSA-registered practitioners.
Metabolic health · Cape Town
Weight Loss and Body Composition Consultation
A physician-led, data-driven body recomposition framework.
Book online or in personR3890 · 30 min
Book online or in personR3890 · 30 min
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This consult, explained in under a minute
Measured, not guessed
Body composition and metabolic markers.
No crash diets
Sustainable, muscle-sparing plans.
12-week roadmap
Measurable checkpoints throughout.
Getting started is simple
- 01
Book your slot
30 minutes at 183 Bree Street, with your intake form sent ahead.
- 02
Results explained
Glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR and body composition, read by a doctor.
- 03
Follow your plan
A 12-week roadmap with measurable checkpoints.
Metabolic markers
Bloodwork chosen for weight resistance
Glucose
& insulin
3 markers
HbA1c
Reflects your average blood sugar over roughly the previous two to three months.
Fasting glucose
Your blood sugar level after fasting.
Fasting insulin
Your insulin level after fasting, considered alongside blood sugar results.
Heart
& lipids
5 markers
Total cholesterol
The total amount of cholesterol carried in your blood.
LDL-C
Cholesterol carried by low-density lipoproteins, considered as part of your cardiovascular assessment.
HDL-C
Cholesterol carried by high-density lipoproteins, which help transport cholesterol back to the liver.
Triglycerides
A type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy.
ApoB
A protein on several cholesterol-carrying particles, used to help assess their number.
Thyroid
& hormones
5 markers
TSH
A hormone from the pituitary gland that signals the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones.
Free T4
Measures thyroxine (T4) that is not bound to blood proteins. It is interpreted alongside TSH to assess thyroid function.
Total testosterone
The total amount of testosterone in your blood, including protein-bound and free hormone.
SHBG
A protein that binds sex hormones and affects how much is freely available.
IGF-1
A protein influenced by growth hormone, used to assess growth hormone activity.
Liver
& inflammation
4 markers
ALT
An enzyme found mainly in the liver, measured as part of a liver assessment.
GGT
An enzyme used alongside other tests to assess the liver and bile ducts.
hs-CRP
Measures small amounts of a protein that rises with inflammation.
Ferritin
Measures a protein that stores iron. Ferritin can also rise with inflammation, so it is interpreted alongside other results.
Calculated
ratios
No extra test cost
HOMA-IR
A calculation using fasting glucose and insulin to estimate insulin resistance.
Triglyceride:HDL ratio
A calculation comparing triglycerides with HDL cholesterol. It is interpreted alongside the rest of your lipid results.
Free androgen index
A calculation comparing total testosterone with SHBG. It is an estimate, not a direct measurement of free testosterone.
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Reviewed in your consult
Additional tests may be recommended after your results and clinical review.
See all testsBlood work is required before your consultation, so your results are reviewed with you in the session.
Additional tests may be required after clinical review.
Blood tests are from
R3,700An estimate, not a quote, and billed separately from the consult fee.Metabolic care by WellNest
Why a doctor-led weight plan works better
Measured progress, not guesswork, with a plan built around your own numbers.
Book online or in person
01Improved metabolic flexibilityYour body burns fat and glucose when it should, not whichever is easiest.
02Fat loss that holds
03Muscle preserved, not sacrificed
04Better insulin & glucose balanceMeasured on fasting insulin and HOMA-IR, not guessed from the scale.
05Stable energy & appetite controlSteadier energy and fewer cravings once glucose settles.
06Composition, not just kilograms
Measured progress, not guesswork, with a plan built around your own numbers.
Book online or in personConsultation flow
Metabolic intake
Your goals
Fat lossMuscle preservationStable energySleep qualityFewer cravingsBetter mobilityContinue01
Medical Intake Form
A brief survey before you come in: your training, eating, sleep, stress and medical history. Your WellNest doctor will read it in advance.02
Body Composition & Bloods
Fat mass vs lean mass, waist and visceral fat. What we analyse: glucose, insulin, HOMA-IR, thyroid and inflammatory markers.
03
Doctor-Led Weight Loss Consultation
Thirty minutes. What's driving the resistance, what to change, and a 12-week plan with checkpoints you can measure.Optional add-ons
Build the right level of detail
- Advanced metabolic panel
In-depth insulin resistance and metabolic risk testing.
- Continuous glucose tracking
Precision feedback through continuous glucose monitoring.
- DEXA scan referral
Detailed body composition and bone density analysis.
- Supplement stack
Optimised nutrient support aligned to your metabolic profile.
- Peptide protocols
Peptide-supported recomposition strategies where clinically appropriate.
What people usually experience
- Weight that returns after each period of loss
- An established routine that no longer changes your weight
- Hunger that is greater than you expect for your intake
- Weight increasing despite consistent effort
- Progress that has not been sustainable
Weight regain
Weight that returned
Weight regain is a signal, not a personal failure
Weight regain can be influenced by appetite, sleep, stress, training load, medicines and metabolic health. Your doctor reviews the full picture, including relevant blood work, then helps you build a realistic fat-loss plan that protects lean muscle and can be adjusted as your body responds.
What people usually experience
- Weight that returns after each period of loss
- An established routine that no longer changes your weight
- Hunger that is greater than you expect for your intake
- Weight increasing despite consistent effort
- Progress that has not been sustainable
Clinical focus
What we look at together
A body-composition strategy works best when the medical, training and lifestyle picture is read as one.
- Is insulin the problem?Understanding how your body handles sugar will help determine the best practice for fat loss and regulating energy levels.
- Are you losing muscle or fat?We show you whether it is fat or muscle coming off the scale, and how to reach your goal.
- What's causing the bloating?Is it sleep, inflammation or water retention? Let the data answer your questions.
- Has your metabolism slowed down?What have all those diets and calorie deficits resulted in? We understand where you are and how to bring you where you want to be.
Is insulin the problem?
Understanding how your body handles sugar will help determine the best practice for fat loss and regulating energy levels.
Are you losing muscle or fat?
We show you whether it is fat or muscle coming off the scale, and how to reach your goal.
What's causing the bloating?
Is it sleep, inflammation or water retention? Let the data answer your questions.
Has your metabolism slowed down?
What have all those diets and calorie deficits resulted in? We understand where you are and how to bring you where you want to be.
Start here
Book your
metabolic consult
Your doctor reviews your history, body-composition goals, training, nutrition, sleep and recovery patterns, then advises on targeted testing and the clearest next steps. This brings the full picture into a practical framework for measurable progress.
Book online or in person
Consult fee
R3890Session length
30 minIntake
Sent aheadRequired
Blood workIn person at 183 Bree Street, or online anywhere in South Africa.
How it works
Metabolic care, explained
A physician-led, data-driven consult focused on metabolic health and sustainable body recomposition.
A 30-minute doctor-led session, prepared with time set aside for your profile.
HPCSA-registered oversight, measured progress and a plan reviewed against your own numbers.