Medical Weight Loss & Metabolic Health in Maine

Restore Your Metabolic Health. Rebuild Your Capacity.

Weight changes are often a symptom, not the whole story.

Many people assume weight gain is simply a matter of eating less and exercising more. In reality, metabolism is influenced by hormones, insulin regulation, stress, sleep, genetics, medications, and life stage. When these systems become disrupted, losing weight can become increasingly difficult despite your best efforts.

Many patients come to Reclaim Medical & Wellness because they feel like they're doing everything "right," but their body is no longer responding the way it once did. Rather than focusing solely on the number on the scale, we evaluate the biological factors influencing your health and develop a personalized strategy designed to restore your metabolic health for the long term.

Understanding Metabolic Health

You may notice the weight gain first, but metabolism influences far more than the number on the scale. It affects your energy, appetite, blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular health, hormone function, inflammation, and your body's ability to efficiently use and store energy.

When metabolism becomes disrupted, symptoms may appear gradually:

• Weight gain

• Persistent fatigue

• Increased cravings

• Difficulty losing weight

• Insulin resistance

• Elevated cholesterol

• Prediabetes

• Menopause-related weight changes

These changes rarely occur in isolation. They are often connected, which is why we believe they should be evaluated together.

Our Approach

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for improving metabolic health because there is no single cause of metabolic dysfunction. That's why every patient begins with a comprehensive assessment before we recommend treatment.

At Reclaim Medical & Wellness, we don't begin with a medication.

We begin with understanding you.

Every patient brings a unique combination of medical history, lifestyle, physiology, and health goals. Rather than asking "How do we help you lose weight?" Dr. Akobo begins by asking "Why is your metabolism changing?”

This physician-led approach allows us to develop care plans that are based on your biology, not a one-size-fits-all solution. As a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Akobo approaches metabolic health by understanding how multiple biological systems influence one another rather than treating each symptom in isolation.

Our Process

Thoughtful Medicine Starts with a Thorough Assessment.

The first step isn't deciding whether you need a GLP-1/GIP medication.

The first step is understanding what's driving your symptoms.

Step 1 — Comprehensive Assessment

We begin by evaluating your complete health picture, including:

• Medical history

• Current symptoms

• Previous weight-loss experiences

• Lifestyle and nutrition

• Sleep and stress

• Hormonal influences

• Laboratory findings

• Current medications

• Long-term health goals

This assessment helps us understand the biological factors influencing your metabolism before recommending treatment.

Step 2 — Personalized Treatment Strategy

Based on your assessment, Dr. Akobo develops a care plan tailored to your unique needs.

Depending on your health goals and clinical findings, your treatment plan may include:

• Medical weight management

• GLP-1/GIP and other peptide therapies

• Obesity medicine

• Evaluation for insulin resistance

• Metabolic syndrome treatment

• Hormone optimization

• Nutrition and lifestyle guidance

• Ongoing monitoring and follow-up

Every recommendation is grounded in evidence-based medicine and personalized to support your long-term health, not just short-term weight loss.

Step 3 — Long-Term Partnership

Metabolic health isn't transformed in a single visit.

As your body changes, your care evolves with you. Through regular follow-up appointments, Dr. Akobo monitors your progress, adjusts your treatment plan when appropriate, and partners with you in protecting your health over time.

Conditions We Commonly Treat

Medical Weight Loss

Medical weight loss focuses on improving overall metabolic health through physician-guided, evidence-based care.

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GLP-1/GIP Weight Loss Programs

GLP-1/GIP Weight Loss Programs can be an effective treatment option for some patients. We evaluate whether they are appropriate for your health, monitor your progress closely, and integrate them into a comprehensive treatment plan.

Obesity Medicine

Obesity is a complex chronic medical condition influenced by biology, hormones, metabolism, and environment. Our approach addresses the underlying factors, not simply the symptoms.

Performance Optimization

Not every patient comes to Reclaim Medical & Wellness because something is wrong. Some are already healthy and want to understand how they can improve their energy, strength, recovery, focus, and long-term performance.

Our performance optimization approach evaluates the biological factors that influence how you feel and perform, including metabolic health, hormone balance, sleep, stress, body composition, and recovery. Based on your individual health profile and goals, Dr. Akobo develops a personalized medical strategy designed to help you build strength, sustain energy, recover more effectively, and protect your health for the long term.

Insulin Resistance & Metabolic Syndrome

Early identification of metabolic dysfunction creates opportunities to improve long-term health before more serious complications develop.

Menopause Weight Gain

Hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can significantly influence metabolism and body composition. We help women understand these changes and develop strategies that support both metabolic and hormonal health.

Cravings & Appetite Regulation

Persistent cravings aren't simply a matter of willpower. They often reflect underlying biological processes that can be evaluated and treated as part of a comprehensive metabolic health plan.

What Better Metabolic Health Makes Possible

The goal isn't simply to lose weight.

It's to restore the energy, confidence, resilience, and physical capacity that allow you to fully participate in the life you've built.

For many patients, improvements in metabolic health mean:

• Constant, steady energy all day without afternoon crashes

• A clear, sharp mind with zero brain fog

• Stronger resilience against daily stress

• Deep, refreshing sleep that actually recharges you

• Balanced moods and steady emotional stamina

• Reduced joint pain and lower internal inflammation

• Easier weight management and natural appetite control

• A stronger immune system that recovers faster

• Long-term protection for your heart and brain

• True control over how your body feels and performs

Because better health isn't measured only by the number on the scale. It's measured by what becomes possible when your body is functioning the way it was designed to.