“I have had sich a great experience seeing Dr. Bergin. When other offices have told me I just had muscle damage or the only thing they could do for me was give shots, he said he had others ways to manage my pain and numbness, along with improving mobility. And he was right! I feel so much better! With such friendly staff and welcoming office environment, it makes for an amazing experience. I'll definitely continue seeing him!”
Service
Medical Weight Loss
in Lakeland and The Villages, FL
A medically supervised program built on your metabolism, your bloodwork and your history, with GLP-1 medication prescribed under medical oversight where it is appropriate.
- 22 years in practice
- Medically supervised
- GLP-1 where appropriate
- $47 new-patient exam
Medically reviewed by Dr. Justin Bergin, DC Updated September 18, 2026
Medical Weight Loss at ChiroMed
Have you lost the same weight more than once?
You have lost the same fifteen pounds four times. You have been told to eat less and move more by someone who never asked what your fasting insulin was doing.
You have watched a friend lose weight on a medication you were never offered, never assessed for and never had explained.
What does this program look at first?
Medical weight loss at ChiroMed starts somewhere else. Before a plan is written, we look at what your body is actually doing with food.
That means how your blood sugar behaves, what your history and medications say, and whether insulin resistance is making every calorie decision harder than it should be.
That work is part of the metabolic health programs at this practice rather than a diet standing on its own.
Is this really a willpower problem?
Dr. Justin Bergin, DC has 22 years of listening to people who were told it was. It usually is not.
It is one of the treatments offered through our weight loss service.
What medical weight loss actually does
Medical weight loss is a supervised program that treats weight as a metabolic problem rather than a motivation problem. It combines a personalized nutrition and activity plan with clinical monitoring, and where it is appropriate, GLP-1 medication prescribed under medical oversight. Progress is tracked against measurements and bloodwork, not a scale alone.
The difference between this and a diet is supervision. A plan is written from your history, your measurements and your bloodwork, and a clinician reviews it while you are on it.
Insulin resistance is usually the thing standing in the way. High circulating insulin makes stored fat hard to release, which is the mechanism behind the plateau most dieters describe.
That is treatable, and treating it changes the odds before any medication is discussed. Nutrition, protein, sleep and movement are the base of the plan rather than an afterthought.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases publishes a plain-language guide to prescription medication for overweight and obesity. Its framing matches ours.
How it works
Assessment, then lab work
Your history, your medication list and baseline measurements come first. The laboratory work goes out before any plan is written.
The metabolic base
Insulin resistance makes fat storage easy and fat release difficult. Nutrition, protein, sleep and movement are set against what your results show.
Medication, only if it fits
GLP-1 medicines slow stomach emptying and act on appetite signalling in the brain. They are prescribed under medical oversight, and only where a patient is an appropriate candidate.
Who medical weight loss helps
- Weight held in place by insulin resistance rather than by effort
- Metabolic syndrome, where several markers are drifting together
- Obesity that has not moved with ordinary dieting
- Weight that is making blood sugar, sleep, energy or joint pain worse
Who it does not help
- Anyone who wants a prescription without assessment or monitoring
- Anyone looking to buy a package of visits in advance
- Anyone hoping to be sold a supplement at the counter
- Body shape in one region, which is a separate service and not weight loss
- An eating disorder, which needs specialist care first
Background reading from an independent authority: the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases guide to prescription weight-control medication.
Conditions we treat with it
You can read more about each one. The examination decides which of them applies to you.
Why patients choose it
We measure your metabolism first
Two people at the same weight can have completely different metabolic pictures. Bloodwork and history tell us which one you are before anything is prescribed, which is the step most programs skip.
Where medication fits in the plan
GLP-1 medication is prescribed under medical oversight where it fits the patient in front of us. It is one tool inside a plan with nutrition, protein targets, movement and monitoring around it. Used on its own, the weight tends to come back.
You are reviewed while you are on it
Dose, food, side effects and what the scale and tape are doing are looked at together. The plan changes when the numbers say it should.
Your other care is in the same file
Weight, blood sugar, joint pain and energy travel together. Being treated by a practice that also treats your knees and your nerve symptoms means nobody is working in the dark.
Cost, insurance and financing
We do not publish a figure for this program, and we would be suspicious of a clinic that does.
A price quoted before an assessment is a package price, set by what sells rather than by what you need.
The one published price
Consultation, Exam, X-Rays (If Needed) & Report of Findings: Only $47
What affects the cost
- Whether medication is part of your plan at all, which is decided after the assessment
- What laboratory work is needed at the start and how often it is repeated
- How often you are reviewed, which depends on how you respond
- Whether nutrition coaching is the whole plan or one part of a wider metabolic program
What a course includes
- The consultation and history with the clinical team
- Baseline measurements and the recommended laboratory work
- Your written plan, including nutrition, protein and activity targets
- Scheduled review visits while you are on the program
Payment:
Medical weight loss is self-pay. If chiropractic care is part of your plan, that part can be billed to insurance, and our team verifies those benefits before your first visit.
Medicare coverage varies by plan and by service, and our front desk will tell you exactly what applies before you commit to anything.
Payment plans are available for self-pay care. Ask the front desk which plan fits your course of care.
The first step costs the same for everyone: Consultation, Exam, X-Rays (If Needed) & Report of Findings: Only $47.
Why ChiroMed
Why does a chiropractic practice run a metabolic program?
Most weight programs sell one thing and cannot notice anything else. Dr. Justin Bergin, DC built ChiroMed the other way around.
Chiropractic, spinal and knee decompression, Omniwave shockwave, Neuromed electroanalgesia, functional testing, gut health and metabolic care run on one plan, under one roof, across 22 years.
What else tends to be going on?
The patient whose blood sugar is drifting is very often the patient whose knees hurt, whose sleep is broken and whose energy has gone.
Those are not four separate appointments at four separate clinics. They are one conversation.
Where you would be treated
Where is the Lakeland office, and which suite?
The Lakeland office is at 6595 Florida Ave S, Suite 13, Lakeland, FL 33813. Suite 13 matters, because more than one business operates from this building.
Look for the ChiroMed suite number when you arrive. It sits on S. Florida Avenue in South Lakeland, close to Southgate Shopping Center and Lakeside Village.
It is convenient from Highland City, Christina, Scott Lake, Grasslands and the Polk Parkway.
What if The Villages is closer?
In the north the office at 929 US-441 #404, Lady Lake, FL 32159 sits just above CR 466.
It serves The Villages, Summerfield, Wildwood, Oxford, Fruitland Park and Leesburg. The same metabolic program runs at both addresses.
In Lakeland that is 6595 Florida Ave S, Suite 13, Lakeland, serving Polk County. In the Villages market the office is at 929 US-441 #404, Lady Lake, serving Lake County, Sumter County, Marion County. Dr. Justin Bergin, DC performs the examination personally at both, 22 years into practice.
More on weight loss service.
Available at our 2 locations
Treatment at our Lakeland office, and also at:
From the ChiroMed Journal
Further reading on medically supervised weight loss. They cover what the medications do, what the lab work is for and why supervision matters.
- Is Slow Metabolism Really Why You Can't Lose Weight?
A slow metabolism is rarely the main reason the scale will not move. Here is what the research says, when testing is warranted, and what to check first.
- What Medical Supervision Really Changes in a Weight Loss Plan
Medically supervised weight loss means labs, monitoring and clinical oversight, not a shot and a handout. What to ask before you enroll. New patient exam $47.
Medical Weight Loss in recent research
These sources are independent of this practice and none of them endorses it. They are listed so the reasoning behind the care can be checked rather than taken on trust.
- Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity
The trial behind current GLP-1 prescribing, in which medication plus a lifestyle program produced sustained weight loss over sixty eight weeks.
- Weight Loss to Prevent Obesity-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Adults: Behavioral Interventions
A grade B recommendation for intensive multicomponent behavioral programs, which is why a supervised plan is judged on more than the prescription.
Compare your options
Real alternatives exist, including ones this practice does not perform. Here is the honest set.
| Option | What it is | Typically considered when | Invasive? | Offered at ChiroMed? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medically supervised metabolic and nutrition program Our approach | A plan built from your history, measurements and bloodwork, with clinical review while you are on it. | Weight has not responded to ordinary dieting and there are signs that metabolism, insulin or medication side effects are involved. | No. Nothing enters the body unless a medication is prescribed. | Yes |
| GLP-1 medication under medical oversight | Prescription medicines that slow stomach emptying and act on appetite signalling, taken alongside a nutrition and activity plan. | A candidate meets the clinical criteria, understands the side effects, and will be monitored rather than left alone with a pen. | Minimally. Self-administered injection, prescribed and monitored. | Yes, where the patient is an appropriate candidate |
| Device-delivered fat reduction | A device used on a specific area of the body to reduce fat in that area. | Body shape in one region is the goal, and overall weight is not the problem being solved. | No. Applied at the surface of the skin. | Available at ChiroMed as a separate service, and it is not a weight loss treatment |
| Over-the-counter weight loss supplements | Retail pills, teas and powders sold without prescription or supervision. | Someone wants to try something before seeing a clinician. | No, though interactions with prescribed medicines are a real risk. | Not sold here. Occasionally harmless, frequently useless, and worth asking a clinician about before spending money on them. |
| Bariatric surgery | An operation that changes the size or route of the stomach and intestine. | A surgical team judges that the risks of staying at this weight now outweigh the risks of the operation. | Yes. Major surgery with permanent changes and lifelong follow-up. | Not performed here. Genuinely the right call for some patients with severe obesity, particularly where serious weight-related illness is present and supervised programs have not been enough. |
Two of these are not available here, and one of them can save a life. If a surgical referral is the right answer for you, you will hear it from us. You will not hear it a year into a program that was never going to be enough.
Is medical weight loss right for someone like you?
Candidacy is decided at the examination, not on a web page. These are the general lines.
Likely a good candidate if
- Weight has not moved despite genuine effort with food and activity
- Bloodwork or symptoms point to insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome
- You want medical supervision rather than a subscription and a shipment
- Weight is making joint pain, energy, sleep or blood sugar harder to manage
- You are willing to be measured, reviewed and told the truth about what is working
We will point you elsewhere if
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy in the near term
- You want a prescription without assessment, monitoring or any change to eating
- There is a personal or family history that makes GLP-1 medication inappropriate, which is screened at the consultation
- An eating disorder is present or suspected, which needs specialist care first
- Severe obesity with serious weight-related illness that a surgical team should be assessing now
When we are not the right answer, we say so, and connect you with someone who is.
Your first visit
What to expect, step by step
The first visit is an assessment and lab work, not a prescription. We take your history, your medication list and what you have already tried.
Lab results come back before any plan is written, and the plan is medically supervised. What it includes and what it costs is put to you in writing before anything begins.
-
01Consultation and history
What you have already tried, what happened, what your medications are, how you sleep and what a normal eating day actually looks like. This conversation takes as long as it takes.
-
02Measurement and bloodwork
Baseline measurements and the laboratory work needed to see how your body is handling blood sugar and fat. This is the step that separates a supervised program from a diet, and it is where insulin resistance usually shows itself.
-
03Your plan, and whether medication belongs in it
You are shown what was found and what it means. Nutrition, protein, activity and sleep are set first. Whether GLP-1 medication is appropriate for you is decided here, under medical oversight, and explained before anything is prescribed.
-
04Review while you are on it
Weight is the least interesting number on the sheet. Measurements, how you feel, how you are eating, side effects and the follow-up laboratory work all get reviewed. The plan is adjusted on that evidence rather than on a calendar.
-
An adjustment that is not aimed at a specific finding is just noise. We treat what the exam and the X-ray tell us to treat.
“Dr. Bergin was instrumental in relieving my back pain which I had for many years. The techniques he used on relieving my back pain were impressive. I been going to chiropractors for years and Dr. Bergin is the best. Thank You Dr. Bergin :)”
“Took a good amount of time going over my preliminary results and going over potential care plan. Great adjustment and doesn’t sugarcoat when discussing. Would recommend”
“The environment is incredible at this office with the staff and also both doctors are extremely friendly and great at what they do”
“Amazing, Super friendly and talented Staff and Doctors! My back was a hot mess after a semi hit my car on my first day moving to Florida. But after going through the treatment program I was able to get my neck, my back and my life in alignment. It was a total transformation. Thank You New City Chiropractic!”
“Hands down the best chiropractic office out there! They are super friendly and make me feel comfortable to tell then what’s wrong. They always ensure the best treatment for their patients!”
“I absolutely love this place , it is like going to visit family. They are always so pleasant , happy , and professional. I always enjoy seeing the ladies , they always put a smile on my face and even if I am having a bad day. The doctors are always so friendly and concerned with my well being. I actually look forward to going there and miss them on the days that I don't go.”
“I only wish it was closer. You are welcome it's definitely a compliment and I have read the great comments people made about the facility and staff! Amen Open one in Auburndale please!!”
“HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend coming here if you have any pains in your back or neck!! These guys are AMAZING at what they do!! Just a few months into coming here, I feel a change in the way I walk, the way my head sits on my shoulders, and I just feel GREAT; ALL THE TIME!! Crazy what some little adjustments did for me!!”
“This is an awesome chiropractic!! They are all nice and kind! Ever Since I have been adjusting my back, I don't need to take medicine before I go to bed. Also, I have been sleeping without waking up in the middle of the night because of the pain!! I really recommend the chiropractic 😊”
“Dr. Bergin at Chiromed Wellness Centers is the best chiropractor in town. I no longer have to take pain meds. If you still have pain, you’re not seeing to best chiropractor.”
“Love this place!! Cynthia and Angie are amazing! So nice and helpful!! The chiropractor’s are also amazing!! Just a great place overall! I highly recommended it!!”
“Look them up I waited so long to see a chiropractor and I found this place and am so happy that I did . Love the Drs they are so helpful and make feel like family.”
“The staff is super friendly and they walked me through the whole process. I’ve been going for a few weeks now and I’m already feeling results! The treatment the offer is very hands on and informative. I’ve never had manual adjustments until coming to this office and the staff makes you feel comfortable and takes care of your needs. Highly recommend !”
“The best Chiropractic center in South lakeland! love it here the Doctors are very urged to help with any of your needs, the beautiful assistants are nice and helpful they really make you feel welcomed. Most highly recommended Chiropractic Center. :)”
“Muy profesional la atención es formidable todos los empleados son muy amigables.Y muy efectiva sus terapias..Los recomiendo 100x100%”
“My pain has decreased dramatically, I’m no longer stretching and moving my neck in every angle trying to find relief. Every part of my body I can feel is finally getting closer to symmetry! All I can say is you should give new city a try!”
“I love this place!! They're very caring for their patients and strive to help you feel better. I strongly recommend giving them a try. I promise you won't regret it”
“The staff is very knowledgeable and organized, they get to know you and are flexible about fitting your treatment in to your life. They use proven methods to treat the root of your issues and the results are incredible. I was in a lot of pain after a car crash and within a few weeks I was able to go back to my normal routine with no discomfort.”
“I have seen and feel the change in my body since I started, I use to have major pain in my knees and neck ache. I'm an athlete and constantly need more adjustments, and every time I come I always without a doubt feel welcomed and important.”
Get in touch
Find out what your metabolism is actually doing
One consultation, real measurement, and a plan written for your body.
- 1
Send the form
Two minutes. Tell us what hurts and which office is closer.
- 2
We call you back
A real person, during office hours, to find a time that works.
- 3
Exam and answers
History, orthopedic and neurological testing, imaging on site when it changes the plan.
- $47 consultation, exam, X-rays if needed and report of findings
- Payment plans available on the self-pay programs
- 4.8 out of 5 from 225 Google reviews
- Choose Lakeland or The Villages on the form
Medical Weight Loss questions
Tap a message for the honest answer. Call Lakeland (863) 940-3444
How much does a weight loss clinic cost?
It varies so widely that any figure quoted before an assessment is a sales number.
What moves it is whether medication is part of your plan, how much laboratory work is needed, and how often you are reviewed.
You get the full cost of your recommended plan in writing first. The only figure we publish is the $47 new patient exam.
Is a weight loss clinic worth it?
It is worth it when it does what you cannot do alone. That means measuring what your metabolism is doing, prescribing and monitoring safely, and changing the plan when the numbers say so.
It is not worth it when it sells a package and never looks at you again. Ask who reviews you, how often, and what happens if it is not working.
What is the best doctor to see for weight loss?
Start with someone who assesses the metabolic picture rather than handing you a calorie target.
That means a full history, relevant bloodwork, prescribing under proper medical oversight where appropriate, and monitoring afterwards.
Where severe obesity comes with serious illness, a bariatric surgical team belongs in the conversation, and a good clinic will say so.
What is the most successful weight loss treatment?
It depends on the person, and anything that works long term has supervision and follow-up attached.
GLP-1 medication has changed what is achievable for many patients, and it works best alongside real changes to eating, protein and activity.
For severe obesity with complications, bariatric surgery remains the most powerful option, and it is not performed here.
Will insurance pay for medical weight loss?
Metabolic care at ChiroMed is self-pay. Chiropractic care here does bill insurance and is verified separately before your first visit.
Medicare coverage varies by plan and by service. Payment plans are available, and the front desk will tell you which one fits your course.
Same-week appointments
Tired of Losing the Same Weight Twice?
Consultation, Exam, X-Rays (If Needed) & Report of Findings: Only $47.
- 4.8 out of 5 on Google
Consultation, Exam, X-Rays (If Needed) & Report of Findings: Only $47