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Viiota is the only program that achieves weight loss and wellness through a revolutionary understanding of the microbiome and a proven program of eating, exercise, medicine, and support. Viiota recognizes that weight loss is not about willpower or calorie cutting, it's about restoring our bodies’ natural ability to manage weight and wellness through our microbiome.

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The microbiome is the control center of your health that lives in your gut. Made of trillions of microorganisms that help run virtually everything your body does—metabolism and appetite, energy levels, brain function and mood, immunity, and more—the microbiome is the star of a paradigm shift in weight loss, wellness, and all of medicine.

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GLP-1 is one of the powerful compounds created in the microbiome to regulate our metabolism. It diminishes cravings and is a key driver of weight loss and weight management. Recent breakthroughs in medicines, such as Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Ozempic (also called GLP-1 agonists or mimickers), have managed to recreate nearly identical chemical compounds that function in the same way.

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Because viiota offers both a medical and natural path for the GLP-1 portion of the program, we are able to help more patients than other weight loss programs. So, whether you qualify for a prescription or just want to lose those last few stubborn pounds, we are here to help you in the most holistic and personalized way possible.

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Microbiome

Viiota uses a comprehensive and medically proven approach to eating, exercise, medicine, and empathetic coaching to naturally heal your microbiome so that it can restore your metabolism to its greatest potential. When this happens, you’ll see cravings plummet, hunger reduced, and energy levels rise, and you’ll even start to enjoy foods that fuel your body and your microbiome.

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As doctors who have been studying the microbiome for decades, we can tell you that its recent popularity is not a fad or a phase but an extremely overdue wave of recognition. While supplements and weight loss programs are beginning to incorporate and acknowledge the microbiome, this has been core to who we are since Day One. More than any momentary product, we are dedicated to empowering patients with knowledge and understanding that can help them maintain their weight and wellness for life.

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This site is fully dedicated to weight loss and wellness through the microbiome, but, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. Visit our blog to explore in-depth topics in Microbiome Health written by Dr. Kellman, the foremost expert in Microbiome Medicine.

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The microbiome is the control center of your health that lives in your gut. Made of trillions of microorganisms that help run everything your body does (metabolism and appetite, energy levels, brain function and mood, immunity, and more), the microbiome is the star of a paradigm shift in weight loss, wellness, and all of medicine.

Discover the unbelievable capabilities of the microbiome.

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GLP-1s are one of the powerful compounds created in the microbiome to regulate our metabolism. GLP-1s can diminish cravings, making them a key driver of weight loss and weight management. Recent breakthroughs of medicines, such as Wegovy, Mounjaro, and compounded semaglutide, have managed to recreate nearly identical chemical compounds that function in the same way.

Find out if the prescriptions GLP-1 path is right for you.

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The most common side effects of GLP-1s include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, with rates dependent on the medication and dose.

However, the unique medical support you receive from viiota will help reduce and manage the side effects of GLP-1s. We’ll also provide you with the education and coaching to sustain your weight management without GLP-1s so you can become independently healthy in the long run.

Program

Our program paths and durations are based on your individual needs and preferences. To help you choose the right plan for you, start by taking our quiz. Then, our professionals will review your results and have a one-on-one discussion with you to decide what approach best suits you.

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Insurance will not cover the program itself, however your insurance may cover the medication that is part of your program. Viiota will assist you in acquiring the medication.

Yes, here is an overview of our cancellation policy:

  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before seeing the doctor, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. If you need to reschedule, there will be no administrative fee.
  • If you cancel after seeing a doctor, you’ll get a full refund except for the $250 visit cost.
  • If you cancel anytime during your program, a refund will be prorated based on your your progress; however, you will not be refunded the $25 administrative fee.
  • If you completed the 6- or 12-month program but didn’t meet your goals, you may receive a partial refund, not including the $250 doctor visit fee. However, the 3-month program does not have a refund for not meeting your goals.

Yes, you can switch between paths at any time (eligibility depending). Extra charges or credits depend on where on the timeline you make the change and generally are prorated.

While you will not be charged should you not show up to your initial appointment, there will be a $50 no-show fee should you fail to attend the next initial appointment.

Affirm is a buy now, pay later (BNPL) lender that allows you to pay for Viiota over time, in smaller increments. Affirm’s payment plans offer a no-interest option and an option to spread payments over 3-, 6-, or 12-month installments.

Additional

PHI stands for Protected Health Information. The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information. At the same time, the Privacy Rule is balanced so that it permits the disclosure of personal health information needed for patient care and other important purposes.
At Viiota, we use the latest HIPAA compliant software and protocols to protect your PHI.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that requires the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge. Viiota is a HIPAA-compliant program.