Weight Management

Weight Management/Outpatient Nutrition Counseling

Lose weight and become the healthy person you've always wanted to be. Mission Hospital's Weight Management Services are comprehensive programs created to address your individual needs. Offered through our Center for Rehab/Sports/Wellness, these valuable services are administered by healthcare professionals trained in weight management. The whole-body approach gives you the information, resources and support you need to sensibly reach and maintain your optimum weight - which can lead to a healthier, happier and longer life. We also offer individual nutrition consults for a variety of medical conditions for adults and children.

If you have any questions about Mission Hospital Weight Management and Outpatient Nutrition Counseling Services please call (949) 364-9636.

Weight Loss Programs

New Direction Program
This 20-week weight management program is designed for people at or above 150 percent of their ideal body weight. The New Direction Program is a safe and effective way to start losing weight immediately. Following initial appointments, lab work, EKG and medical clearance, participants are placed on a medically supervised, low-calorie liquid diet, before gradually transitioning back to solid foods. With helpful weekly classes and clinics, and full access to the Center for Rehab/Sports/Wellness facilities, you'll have everything you need to succeed in the program and to maintain your success for life.

Healthstart Program
This 10-week weight management program is designed for people at or above 130 percent of their ideal body weight. Placed on a medically supervised, very low-calorie liquid diet for four weeks, participants are gradually transitioned to solid foods and are given full access to the Center for Rehab/Sports/Wellness exercise facilities. Participation requires initial appointments, lab work and prior medical clearance.

Food for Thought
A perfect way to track your progress and motivate yourself to success. This supportive weight loss program open to everyone includes six individual sessions with a registered dietitian. You'll learn to keep a detailed food record and attend weekly weigh-in and goal-setting sessions.

Care Program
The hardest part of losing weight can be keeping it off. This maintenance program supplements your hard work with continual support and information.

Nutrition Counseling

Individual Nutrition Counseling
For people seeking one-to-one consultations, we offer personalized sessions with a registered dietitian. Participants can choose to address a variety of medical conditions including diabetes, gestational diabetes, high cholesterol and more. May require a prescription from your physician.

Childrens' Cholesterol Center
This monthly service is designed for children deemed to be at increased risk of developing heart disease. Eligibility criteria include abnormal lipid profile or having an immediate family member who experienced a cardiovascular event prior to age 50. Referral from a primary care physician is required. Center visits include a full history/physical and assessment by a pediatric cardiologist as well as an evaluation by a registered dietitian and exercise specialist. Participants are followed long-term by the team. Please call (714) 221-5500 for more information.

Fitness Services

The Gym at The Center for Rehab/Sports/Wellness
If you are interested in getting fit, consider joining the gym at the Center for Rehab/Sports/Wellness. The gym is a 5000 sq. ft. facility complete with treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, weight machines and free weights. Amenities include locker rooms, personal lockers, and showering facilities. The gym employs fitness technicians who are available for questions or guidance.