Medical Weight Loss Christchurch Doctor-Led Plans Using Wegovy, Saxenda & Contrave.

Struggling to lose weight despite diet and exercise? At 1 Health Wigram, we treat obesity as a metabolic condition, not a willpower failure. We provide access to modern, evidence-based weight loss medications (like GLP-1 injections) combined with medical monitoring to help you lose fat safely and keep it off.



How Medical Weight Loss Works Turning Down the "Food Noise."

New generation medications (known as GLP-1 agonists) work by mimicking a natural hormone your body releases after eating.

• They slow gastric emptying: You feel fuller, faster.
• They target the brain: They reduce constant thoughts about food ("food noise") and cravings.

This creates a "calorie deficit" without the intense hunger pangs that usually cause diets to fail.

Available Medications

We prescribe FDA-approved medications tailored to your medical history and budget.

• Wegovy (Semaglutide): A weekly injection specifically approved for weight management.
• Saxenda (Liraglutide): A daily injection proven to help manage appetite.
• Contrave: An oral tablet (non-injection) that targets the craving center of the brain.
• Duromine: Short-term appetite suppression for specific cases.

Funding Note: Most weight loss medications in NZ are currently unfunded (user-pays). We will provide a transparent cost breakdown of the pharmacy costs vs. our consultation fees during your visit.



Why We Are Different: The "Muscle Trap"

Many online clinics just mail you a script. We don't. Rapid weight loss can cause dangerous muscle loss (sarcopenia), which lowers your metabolism and leads to the dreaded "yo-yo" effect where you regain the weight instantly.

Our Safety Protocol:

• Baseline Body Scan: We use Tanita Body Composition Scanning to measure your exact muscle and fat levels before you start.
• Doctor Monitoring: We track your progress to ensure you are losing fat, not muscle.
• Protein & Resistance: We adjust your diet and exercise plan to protect your muscle mass while the medication does its work.

Is This Right For You?

Medical weight loss is not for "shedding a few kilos for a wedding." It is a medical intervention for long-term health.

You may qualify if:

• You have a BMI over 30 (Classified as Obese).
• You have a BMI over 27 with weight-related health issues (e.g., High Blood Pressure, Sleep Apnoea, Pre-Diabetes).
• You have struggled with "food noise" and yo-yo dieting in the past.



Start Your Fresh Chapter Today

Stop guessing and start a medically proven path to weight health. Book a consultation with Dr Bernard Teo and the team.