Why We are Different?

Our Medical Team:  Blissful Wellness is not just a Commercial Weight loss Center; it is a Medical team consisting of Physicians, Physician’s Assistants and ARNP’s that are all certified in the field of Primary Care. Dr. Blissenbach personally is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is an active member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.  Her team is dedicated solely to the treatment of Obesity.   Because Obesity is related to so many life threatening illnesses, it was imperative that the team Dr. Blissenbach assembled be highly experienced in the diagnosing and treatment of Diabetes, HTN, Heart disease, Asthma, Hypercholesterolemia, Cancer and Joint Destruction.  It is this training that allows the patients to get the safest, most effective and most successful treatment of their Obesity.

Individualized Diets:  Dr. Blissenbach has developed an individualized weight loss plan based on height, weight, ethnicity, body frame, sex, health conditions and activity level.  No two people are the same so no two diets should be the same.  Every patient’s information is included in a formula that calculates the exact amount of protein, fat and carbohydrate needed to safely and effectively lose weight for that individual.

Quality Protein:  Knowing that not all Protein supplements are created equal, Dr. Blissenbach set out on an extensive search to find the purest, most complete and best tasting protein sources available on the market. These protein supplements are an integral part of her diets and provide the patients with the ideal amount of protein to prevent metabolic shutdown and stave off the plateaus often seen with diets from other diet centers.

Vitamins:  Dr. Blissenbach, having practiced Internal Medicine for over 15 years, knew that Vitamin Deficiency in her patient population as well as in the general population was rampant.  She is a firm believer in treating the whole patient and that nutrition is all encompassing.  For this reason she is huge proponent of Pharmaceutical Grade Vitamins and incorporates them into the Wellness programs for all her patients whether they’re on a diet or living a healthy lifestyle at their ideal body weight.  Patients rave about having more energy and feel significantly better because she has gone to great lengths to research and develop some of the best vitamins on the market today.

Sustainability and Support:   knowing the abysmal statistics regarding patients being able to maintain their target weight, Dr. Blissenbach knew she had to find the most comprehensive maintenance program available to ensure that her patients kept the weight off long-term.  She compiled a team consisting of a Certified Personal Trainer, a Behavior Modification Counselor, and a Dietician who all follow the latest most effective protocol for Weight Maintenance.  She has implemented a Systems Pattern Approach that identifies an individual’s unique style of eating, exercising and coping, all factors which play an integral role in long term maintenance.  Her team provides extensive support through individual therapy, group meetings, on line support and seminars, buddy systems,  fun gatherings and contests to ensure that each of her patients feel like they are part of a huge family all working toward the goal of long term sustainable success.