You’ve tried different diets and workout routines, only to see fleeting results—or none at all.
But real, lasting change starts with understanding why weight gain happens in the first place. By addressing the unique factors affecting your body—like metabolism, hormones, and lifestyle—we create a plan that works for you, not against you.
Welcome to Elle MD! Located in Royal Oak, Michigan, we proudly serve clients in Bloomfield and West Bloomfield, including neighborhoods like Westchester Village, Bloomfield Village, and Franklin. Dr. Erin Hendriks and Dr. Maricela Castillo are committed to helping you achieve sustainable weight loss with a personalized, science-backed approach. Let’s take the first step toward your transformation today.
At Elle MD, we take a deeper approach, moving beyond temporary solutions to uncover the real reasons behind weight challenges. By understanding how your hormones, metabolism, nutrition, and lifestyle all play a role, we design a plan that truly works for you.
Because you deserve more than just short-term results. You deserve to feel confident, energized, and fully in control of your health.
Most conventional approaches emphasize calorie restriction and exercise without considering key factors like hormones or metabolism.
Weight gain is often tied to stress, poor sleep, and nutritional habits. Ignoring these connections can leave you stuck.
Crash diets and one-size-fits-all plans aren’t built for long-term success, often leading to frustration and lost progress.
At Elle MD, we focus on your unique needs to develop a sustainable plan that truly works. By understanding your body and lifestyle, we help you achieve long-term results that empower you to feel your best.
Behind the scenes, we spend time analyzing your medical records and test results to design a plan tailored to your body.
Your customized plan includes everything from nutrition and supplements to lifestyle recommendations, ensuring sustainable success and support.
This is the start of a life-changing journey. During your consultation we’ll work with you to understand your unique needs and goals.
Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of your symptoms and design a tailored plan to meet your unique needs. Our 3 or 6-month comprehensive programs are designed to provide the tools and support needed for lasting transformation.
We'll arrange follow-up visits (in-person or virtual) as needed.
At Elle MD, we serve clients and residents from Bloomfield and West Bloomfield with virtual consultations or in-person care at our Royal Oak clinic. Dr. Erin Hendriks and Dr. Maricela Castillo MacKenzie are committed to helping you regain control of your health with personalized weight loss solutions. Our goal is to guide you toward sustainable, long-term results.
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If you’ve been doing everything “right” but still struggle to lose weight or keep it off, medical weight loss may be the missing piece. Unlike traditional diet and exercise plans that focus only on calories and workouts, this approach looks at the bigger picture—your hormones, metabolism, and overall health—to create a plan that works with your body, not against it.
You might benefit from medical weight loss if:
-You’ve tried multiple diets and fitness routines but haven’t seen lasting progress.
-Hormonal changes, menopause, or metabolic imbalances are making weight loss more difficult.
-You feel stuck and unsure of what steps to take next.
-You need a customized, doctor-guided plan tailored to your body and lifestyle.
At Elle MD, we go beyond quick fixes and focus on long-term success. By addressing the root causes of weight gain, we help you achieve real, sustainable results. If you're ready for a personalized, science-backed approach to weight loss, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
At Elle MD in Bloomfield, Michigan, we offer personalized weight loss programs tailored to your specific needs, from medication-free solutions to FDA-approved and compounded medications. For the best results, we recommend combining these medications with lifestyle changes such as healthy eating, regular exercise, and adequate sleep. Since there are many factors to consider when starting weight loss medication, it's important to discuss your options with your doctor.
Weight loss medications are FDA-approved for patients with obesity, defined as a BMI > 30kg/m2, or for patients with overweight (BMI 27-29 kg/m2) AND the presence of another weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, high blood pressure, PCOS, Obstructive Sleep Apnea or high cholesterol.
At Elle MD, we prescribe Tirzepatide (Zepbound), Semaglutide (Wegovy), Phentermine, Qsymia (phentermine/topirmatate), Contrave (bupropion/naltrexone). Your weight loss medication will be carefully selected based on your unique medical history, needs, and preferences. We will also consider your insurance coverage to ensure the best possible treatment plan.
To ensure we can offer personalized, in-depth care without the constraints of traditional insurance, our functional medicine and weight management practice does not accept insurance. This approach allows us to prioritize the long-term health and success of our patients.
Unfortunately, most insurance policies don’t cover weight loss medications. If that’s the case for you, we’ll guide you through options like out-of-pocket payments, savings cards, or compounded medications. We’ve designed our weight loss programs to accommodate these financial options.
Depending on your individual health goals and weight loss needs, long-term use of weight loss medication may be necessary. At Elle MD, we’ll partner with you to create a customized plan to reduce or discontinue medication while preserving your results. Our method combines effective strategies, including lifestyle adjustments and ongoing support, for sustainable success.
We accept payment by cash, check, VISA, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. We also accept most FSA/HSA
Yes. We accept most HSA and FSA cards.
We understand that your schedule might change, and you might need to reschedule your appointment.
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Functional Medicine and Medical Weight Loss Clinic located in Royal Oak, and serving patients all across the state of Michigan.
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