At the North Dakota Center for Weight Management, weight loss isn’t about quick fixes, fad diets, or shame. It’s about treating the whole person—their biology, habits, and life circumstances— with evidence-based strategies and a deep commitment to sustainable change that combats the disease that is obesity.

Whether someone is battling obesity, navigating hormonal changes, or simply trying to understand why nothing has worked before, the center is built to meet them where they are—and guide them forward.

Core Services at a Glance

The North Dakota Center for Weight Management focuses on five key pillars of care that can be tailored to each individual’s needs.

1. Wellness Wisdom

Wellness support includes nutrition education, behavior coaching, and lifestyle planning. Whether someone is struggling with binge eating, emotional eating, or inconsistent habits, the center provides the knowledge and structure needed to make sustainable changes.

2. Medical Weight Management

The clinic prescribes FDA- approved medications, including GLP-1s like Ozempic/Wegovy and Monjaro/Zepbound, as well as effective oral medications such as Metformin, Topiramate, and Phentermine.

3. Body Composition Analysis

Rather than focus solely on weight, the clinic uses state- of-the-art technology to measure visceral fat, body fat percentage, and lean muscle mass. These metrics help guide treatment and make sure patients are losing fat- not muscle.

Did You Know?
Obesity is a medical condition—not a moral failure. It’s a chronic disease influenced by biology, genetics, hormones, and environment.

“I’ve had patients lose 40 pounds just from getting their sleep apnea treated. When your sleep improves, your cortisol drops, your energy returns, and your body finally gets a break.” – Dr. Rachel Faleide, DNP, FNP-C Owner & Founder

4. Menopause Symptom Management

Often unknown, the North Dakota Center for Weight Management focuses on women’s health, including support for birth control management, perimenopause, and menopause.

Hormone fluctuations during these life phases cause disruptions in our lifestyles and habits, which can affect how weight is distributed in our bodies and how we feel overall. And, the clinic is equipped to help.

5. One-on- One Personal Training

Offered in three flexible tiers, personal training is available as an optional, cash-pay add-on. Each package includes customized workouts that emphasize resistance training to build lean body mass, plus take- home plans for consistency outside the gym.

Level 1: One session per month + personalized monthly training program

Level 2: Weekly sessions + at-home workouts

Level 3: Twice-weekly sessions + at-home workouts

These programs are designed to support overall health and weight loss-not to prepare for bodybuilding competitions.

What does it look like to start treatment?

Every patient’s journey begins with a structured, supportive process designed to understand the full picture of their health.

1. Initial Intake with Dr. Faleide

Patients begin by completing a detailed health history form and meeting with Dr. Faleide, who takes time to explore their medical history. past weight loss efforts, family health risks, and lifestyle factors.

2. Physical Exam and Medical Review

The clinic screens for obesity-related conditions such as sleep apnea and evaluates current medications for any that might contribute to weight gain.

3. Advanced Body Composition Analysis

Patients are assessed using cutting-edge technology that provides insight into visceral fat, muscle mass, and metabolic health, helping the team develop a truly personalized plan.

NDCFWM 6 — North Dakota Center for Weight Management offers in-depth measures of visceral fat, body fat percentage, and lean muscle mass. North Dakota Center for Weight Management is a LGBTQ+ friendly facility.

After the initial evaluation, patients typically follow this timeline:

Month 1

Weekly visits for medication management, lifestyle coaching, and support

Months 2-3

Weekly or biweekly. depending on progress

Month 4 and Beyond

Monthly follow-ups for maintenance and long-term planning

Treating the Whole Person- Not Just the Weight

At the North Dakota Center for Weight Management, patients are never reduced to numbers. The focus is always on holistic, respectful, and science-backed care. Whether someone is navigating obesity, entering menopause, or recovering from years of frustration and self-blame, they’re met with compassion, clarity, and real solutions.