Doctor-led
HPCSA-registered practitioners.
Metabolic health · Cape Town
Weight Loss and Body Composition Consultation
A physician-led, data-driven body recomposition framework.
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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.
The following details describe the in-clinic metabolic consultation. The online consultation is 15 minutes; choose your format when booking.
Getting started is simple
- 01
Book your slot
Online 15 min · In clinic 30 min, 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.
The blood tests
Bloodwork chosen for weight resistance.
Panel chosen by Dr Raythaan AddinallMedical Practitioner
Glucose & insulin
3 tests
- HbA1c
- Fasting glucose
- Fasting insulin
Heart & lipids
5 tests
- Total cholesterol
- LDL-C
- HDL-C
- Triglycerides
- ApoB
Thyroid & hormones
5 tests
- TSH
- Free T4
- Total testosterone
- SHBG
- IGF-1
Liver & inflammation
4 tests
- ALT
- GGT
- hs-CRP
- Ferritin
Calculated ratios
No extra test cost
- HOMA-IR
- Triglyceride:HDL ratio
- Free androgen index
Blood work is optional for online and in-clinic consultations, but highly recommended. Your doctor reviews any available results with you and may recommend tests after clinical review if indicated.
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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 clinic
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 clinicConsultation 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
Online 15 min · In clinic 30 min. 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 clinic
Online
15 min · R550In clinic
30 min · R1,200Blood tests
Optional · Highly recommendedConsultation focus
Review your weight-management optionsBlood tests may still be needed before treatment. Laboratory charges are separate.
How it works
Metabolic care, explained
A physician-led, data-driven consult focused on metabolic health and sustainable body recomposition.
A doctor-led session (Online 15 min · In clinic 30 min), prepared with time set aside for your profile.
HPCSA-registered oversight, measured progress and a plan reviewed against your own numbers.