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Pivio Health
IGIC is excited to start offering Pivio, a complete health improvement program! Pivio is built on the foundation of CHIP, the first lifestyle medicine program certified by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM).
What is Pivio?
Pivio is a lifestyle medicine program focused on whole-person health. Pivio is a 12-18 session program over 30-90 days in an in-person group environment with dynamic group discussions and peer support. Pivio integrates optimal nutrition, exercise and behavioral psychology principles and tools.
What does Pivio include?
Pre-and post-health status assessments
Weekly facilitated group sessions
Edutainment style video content to teach participants how to apply lifestyle medicine to your daily life and build lasting, healthy habits
A journal to track your progress and reflect on your journey towards better health
A cookbook to find healthy, nutritious recipes and a meal delivery option to simplify and ease participants into healthy eating
Educational materials such as articles, fact sheets and explainer videos on topics related to lifestyle changes and healthy living
How can I join Pivio?
We are hosting info sessions for you to learn more about the program. Check on our news page for upcoming dates or contact us using the form below.
Intragastric Weight Loss Balloon: Orbera
The intragastric weight loss balloon is the only non-surgical weight loss strategy proven to help people lose weight. Your weight loss journey begins with a personalized evaluation. You’ll start receiving the education you need to prepare you for success. After that, the Orbera balloon is inserted into your stomach during an upper endoscopy. This is a non-surgical procedure where you will be completely asleep and comfortable. The balloon will remain in place for six months, helping to control portion size and curb appetite. Our advanced endoscopist, Dr. Allen Hwang, is the only doctor in the US north of New York who places intragastric weight loss balloons.
The intragastric weight loss balloon is the only non-surgical weight loss strategy proven to help people lose weight. Your weight loss journey begins with a personalized evaluation. You’ll start receiving the education you need to prepare you for success. After that, the Orbera balloon is inserted into your stomach during an upper endoscopy. This is a non-surgical procedure where you will be completely asleep and comfortable. The balloon will remain in place for six months, helping to control portion size and curb appetite. With the help of the weight loss balloon and personalized coaching, you’ll focus on healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle habits to maximize your success. The weight loss balloon is removed from your stomach at six months. After the weight loss balloon is removed, you’ll continue receiving support to help you achieve and maintain your optimal weight and healthy lifestyle.
Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants uses the Orbera Weight Loss System. Orbera is a year-long program for helping you lose weight by changing your habits. See more about the Orbera balloon, including FAQ videos, below.
Our advanced endoscopist, Dr. Allen Hwang, is the only doctor in the US north of New York who places intragastric weight loss balloons. Call (978) 459-6737 for a consultation on weight management and the weight loss balloon.
How the Orbera Weight Loss System Works
It’s a Tool, Not a Shortcut
How Much Weight Did You Lose?
What’s Life Like After It’s Out?
Does It Really Work?
Does It Require Surgery?
Is It Worth It?
What Does It Feel Like?
The First Thing That Works
More Than a Balloon
Intragastric Weight Loss Balloon: Spatz
The Spatz3 Adjustable Balloon System is the world’s first and only adjustable gastric balloon. This non-surgical weight loss solution offers patients a higher weight loss success rate than ever before. With the highest weight loss results and highest success rates of all 8-month gastric balloons, the Spatz3 has proven to have an 84% success rate and 15% weight loss, far exceeding every non-adjustable balloon in non-comparative studies. In addition, FDA Clinical Trials show that Spatz balloon patients lost five times as much weight as those on diet alone.Spatz Medical is committed to the patient’s journey, helping them achieve their weight loss goals, while learning to listen to body cues that ultimately contribute to long-term weight management success.
The Spatz3 Adjustable Balloon System is the world’s first and only adjustable gastric balloon. This non-surgical weight loss solution offers patients a higher weight loss success rate than ever before. With the highest weight loss results and highest success rates of all 8-month gastric balloons, the Spatz3 has proven to have an 84% success rate and 15% weight loss, far exceeding every non-adjustable balloon in non-comparative studies. In addition, FDA Clinical Trials show that Spatz balloon patients lost five times as much weight as those on diet alone.Spatz Medical is committed to the patient’s journey, helping them achieve their weight loss goals, while learning to listen to body cues that ultimately contribute to long-term weight management success.
Integrated Gastroenterology Consultants now offers the Spatz3 Adjustable Balloon System as one option for intragastric balloons. See more about the Spatz3 balloon below.
Our advanced endoscopist, Dr. Allen Hwang, is one of the only doctors in the US north of New York who places intragastric weight loss balloons. Call (978) 459-6737 for a consultation on weight management and the weight loss balloon.