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DNA-Based Weight Loss

BEGIN YOUR WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION

Lose weight with clarity, precision, and support.

Your biology is your roadmap — let us decode it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to commonly asked questions by patients seeking treatment with Medical Weight Loss (DNA-Based).

  • Will my genes decide how much weight I lose?
    No. Genes are one factor among many. Habits, sleep, stress, hormones and medication all matter too.
  • Semaglutide or tirzepatide – which is right for me?
    Both can lead to significant weight loss. The right choice depends on your health, side effects, cost and availability, and your physician decides it with you.
  • What medication will I be prescribed?
    There is no one-size-fits-all medication. Options may include GLP-1 medications or other evidence-based therapies. Your prescription depends on:

    • your medical history

    • current medications

    • labs and safety profile

    • goals and timeline

    Some patients are not candidates for certain medications — in those cases we discuss safe and effective alternatives. Medication is only started when it is medically appropriate.
  • What happens if I stop the medication?
    If you stop medication, your appetite and metabolism will gradually return to their natural baseline. This does not make you "worse" than before, but without a maintenance plan, weight regain is common — just as it is after stopping any treatment that was helping.

    That's why our program emphasizes:

    • metabolic health

    • lifestyle coaching

    • relapse-prevention strategies

    • follow-up after medication

    We help you keep the results, not just achieve them.
  • Can I combine this with GLP-1 medication?
    Yes, if it is medically appropriate. Many patients use their results to shape nutrition while on medication.
  • Will I need to be on medication forever?
    Not necessarily. Medications such as GLP-1s are tools — not a life sentence. Our goal is to help you lose weight safely, stabilize, and then create a long-term maintenance plan.

    Many patients transition to a lower dose or discontinue medication after achieving their goals, while focusing on sustainable habits and metabolic health. Your plan is individualized and always supervised by a physician.
DNA-based weight loss consultation at Valoura Med Spa in Savoy, IL

DNA-Based Weight Loss

Genetic Insight • Gut Microbiome • Physician-Guided

A weight loss plan shaped by your own genetic, gut-microbiome and metabolic information.

Two people can follow the same diet and get very different results. Genetics and the gut microbiome – the bacteria that live in your digestive system – are part of the reason. Our DNA-based program brings together genetic, gut-microbiome and metabolic information to help shape your nutrition and activity plan around how your body may respond.

At Valoura Med Spa we use the Digbi Health program. Your results are reviewed with a board-certified physician at our clinic in Savoy, a few minutes from Champaign and Urbana, and turned into practical steps you can follow.

WHAT THE PROGRAM INCLUDES

Metabolic assessment for a personalized weight loss plan at Valoura Med Spa

The program includes:

  • ✓ The Digbi Health program, which brings together genetic, gut-microbiome and metabolic information
  • ✓ A genetic test using a simple saliva sample
  • ✓ Gut-microbiome testing
  • ✓ A metabolic assessment, including body composition
  • ✓ A review of your results with our physician
  • ✓ A personalized nutrition and activity plan
  • ✓ Regular follow-up visits

WHAT DNA TESTING CAN AND CANNOT TELL YOU

Genetic results can point to tendencies – for example, how your body may respond to certain types of diet or exercise. They cannot tell you exactly how much weight you will lose, and research on DNA-guided diets is still mixed. We use your results as one useful input, alongside your history, labs and habits, not as the only guide.

RESULTS TIMELINE

Typical Results Timeline

Every patient is different. These are typical ranges, not a promise, and your physician will set your plan.

  • ✓ Test results: often within a few weeks
  • ✓ Plan review: soon after results arrive
  • ✓ Progress: individualized – it depends on your plan and how your body responds
  • ✓ Follow-up: regular, with adjustments as needed

WHAT TO EXPECT

  1. Consultation: goals, history and past attempts.
  2. Testing: a saliva sample for the genetic test, plus gut-microbiome testing and a metabolic assessment.
  3. Results review: what your data suggests, in plain language.
  4. Your plan: nutrition, activity and, if appropriate, medication options.
  5. Follow-up: regular visits to review progress and adjust.

WHY PATIENTS FROM CHAMPAIGN-URBANA CHOOSE VALOURA

  1. Physician-Reviewed Results Not just a report emailed to you.
  2. Plain Language We explain what your results suggest, and what they do not.
  3. Combined Approach Genetics, gut microbiome, metabolism, labs and habits together.
  4. Flexible Can be combined with GLP-1 or non-GLP-1 plans.
  5. Regular Support Follow-up to keep you on track.

BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION

Every treatment starts with a physician-led consultation. Call (217) 615-1806 or book online.

Valoura Med Spa, 206 Burwash Avenue, Suite B, Savoy, IL 61874 – a few minutes from Champaign and Urbana.

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