Medical Weight Loss South Surrey at SOMA MD
When Weight Loss Feels Harder Than It Used to Be
As men enter their late 30s, 40s, and 50s, changes in the body can make weight management more difficult. Habits that worked in the past may no longer deliver the same results, and progress can start to feel frustrating.
You may be eating reasonably well and staying active, yet still notice gradual weight gain. Hormonal shifts, a slowing metabolism, increased stress, poor sleep, and demanding schedules can all play a role during this stage of life.
For many men, the challenge goes beyond the number on the scale. It can impact energy levels, strength, confidence, and long-term health.
You May Be Experiencing Things Like:
- Weight gain despite maintaining similar habits
- Increased belly fat or changes in body composition
- Difficulty losing weight compared to earlier years
- Lower testosterone levels affecting energy and performance
- Increased fatigue, reduced stamina, or slower recovery
- Struggling to find time to prioritize your health
- Trying different diets or workouts without lasting results
- Feeling frustrated or unsure what actually works
Many men assume they just need to push harder or have more discipline. In reality, the body is going through natural physiological changes that often require a more targeted and effective approach.
The Good News
With the right medical guidance and personalized support, you can better understand what is happening in your body and develop a sustainable plan that supports both weight management and overall health.
That is why we created our physician-led weight management program.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Monica Michel is a practicing family physician in South Surrey, BC.
Founder and President of SOMA MD, Advanced Medical Aesthetics and Aesthetics Training Academy for women and men in South Surrey, BC.
“It’s not vanity, it’s self love”
~ Dr. Monica Michel
Julia is a Registered Dietitian based in Vancouver, BC, licensed with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia. She takes a root-cause, evidence-based approach to weight loss and chronic inflammation—focusing on nutrition, lifestyle, and mind-body strategies to deliver sustainable results.
“Health isn’t just what you eat, it’s how you care for your body.”
SOMA MD Medical Weight Management Program
The SOMA MD Medical Weight Management Program offers a physician-supervised approach designed to help patients safely lose weight and improve metabolic health.
Our structured program combines medical oversight, personalized nutrition guidance, and supportive wellness therapies to support sustainable weight loss.
- Physician-directed care
- Registered dietitian support
- Metabolic health evaluation
- Structured 90-day program
- Laboratory testing when appropriate
- Prescription therapy if indicated
- IV vitamin therapy and vitamin injection
The program is designed to provide consistent medical support and measurable progress.
How the Medical Weight Management Program Works
This structured 90-day program provides consistent medical guidance and personalized nutrition support. Each month includes appointments with both the physician and registered dietitian to assess progress, adjust your plan, and support sustainable results.
Your journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation to understand your health, metabolism, and lifestyle.
- Initial medical consultation with the physician
- Metabolic assessment
- Personalized nutrition planning session with the registered dietitian
- Wellness therapy to support overall health (part of upgraded plan)
Your care team reviews your progress and makes adjustments to help you continue moving forward.
- Progress evaluation with the physician
- Follow-up appointment with the registered dietitian
- Adjustments to your nutrition or treatment plan if needed
- Wellness therapy to support overall health (part of upgraded plan)
The third month focuses on strengthening your progress and creating a plan that supports long-term health.
- Assessment of your 90-day results
- Continued nutrition guidance
- Recommendations for next steps (either continue the program for another 90 days) or tips for long-term weight management
- Wellness therapy to support overall health (part of upgraded plan)
Note: Some clients choose to stay on the program for longer than 90 days.
Program Details
$600 per month
Optional NAD+ therapy upgrade available
Base + additional $150 per month ($750 total)
+ applicable taxes
Minimum commitment: 90 days
Who This Program Is For
This program may be appropriate for individuals who:
- Have difficulty losing weight
- Frustrated with age-related weight gain
- Want medically supervised weight loss
- Are interested in improving metabolic health
- Want personalized nutrition guidance
Begin Your Personalized Weight Management Plan with SOMA MD
The first step is completing our patient onboarding form so our medical team can review your health history.