Doctor-led
HPCSA-registered practitioners.
Metabolic health · Cape Town
Weight Lossand Body CompositionConsultation
A physician-led, data-driven body recomposition framework.
Book Consultation R3890 · 30 min
Book Consultation R3890 · 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
your average blood sugar level over the past 2–3 months
Fasting glucose
your blood sugar before eating
Fasting insulin
how much insulin it takes to hold that level
Heart
& lipids
5 markers
Total cholesterol
the overall figure, useful only in context
LDL-C
the cholesterol that drives arterial risk
HDL-C
the protective fraction
Triglycerides
fat in the blood, sensitive to diet and insulin
ApoB
counts the particles that actually cause plaque
Thyroid
& hormones
5 markers
TSH
shows how your thyroid is working
Free T4
active thyroid hormone
Total testosterone
affects muscle, mood and where fat sits
SHBG
a protein that binds hormones and affects how much is available
IGF-1
reflects growth hormone activity and lean tissue
Liver
& inflammation
4 markers
ALT
liver enzyme, often raised with fatty liver
GGT
a second liver marker, sensitive to alcohol and fat load
hs-CRP
picks up low-grade inflammation
Ferritin
iron stores, which also rise with inflammation
Calculated
ratios
No extra test cost
HOMA-IR
insulin resistance, worked out from glucose and insulin
Triglyceride:HDL ratio
a simple read on metabolic health
Free androgen index
testosterone availability, from testosterone and SHBG
+More
Reviewed in your consult
Additional tests may be recommended after your results and clinical review.
See all testsBlood work is done 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.
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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 your consultConsultation 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.
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Consult fee
R3890Session length
30 minIntake
Sent aheadBlood work
Before consultIn 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.