EAGLE, Colo. - ColoradoDesk -- Vibrant Health of Colorado, an integrative medical practice known for combining functional medicine with comprehensive primary care, offers medically supervised weight loss services at its Eagle, CO clinic. Residents of Eagle, Gypsum, Edwards, Avon, Vail, and the greater Vail Valley now have a local option for weight loss care that includes nutrition counseling, hormone evaluation, and GLP-1 injections when appropriate. The clinic is located at 1143 Capitol St., #101A, Eagle, CO 81631, in the heart of Eagle Ranch.

Weight loss is one of the most common reasons patients come to Vibrant Health. Instead of starting with a prescription, the practice's providers start with a simple question. Why is the weight there in the first place?

Weight Gain Is Rarely Just About Willpower

Many people who struggle with their weight have already tried diets, the apps, and the workout plans. When the scale still won't move, it's easy to assume the problem is effort. Often, it isn't.

Hormone changes during perimenopause, menopause, and andropause can make weight harder to manage. So can thyroid imbalances, insulin resistance, chronic stress, and poor sleep. Gut health plays a role too, since the gut microbiome influences energy balance and both fat and sugar metabolism.

That's why Vibrant Health's providers look at the whole picture. Medication can be part of the plan, but it's rarely the only part.

"We're not anti-traditional medicine. We all have traditional medical training prior to functional training," said Deanna Woodroffe, WHNP-BC, Founder and Clinical Director of Vibrant Health of Colorado. "If we can find the cause, we would much rather treat the cause. Often we do both because someone needs that."

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How Weight Loss Care Works at Vibrant Health

Care begins with a thorough evaluation. Providers review each patient's lifestyle, stress levels, hormone balance, and other contributors to weight gain. Many patients start with dietary counseling, and some are referred to work with a registered dietitian.

Vibrant Health's providers are experienced with low-carb and ancestral eating approaches. They often use those principles for patients who need a metabolic reset. When testing uncovers an underlying issue, like a thyroid or hormone imbalance, it's addressed as part of the plan so results have a better chance of lasting.

GLP-1 Injections, When Appropriate

GLP-1 medications mimic a hormone the body naturally produces to help regulate appetite and food intake. The FDA has approved GLP-1 injections for weight management in adults, and in clinical trials, once-weekly injections have been shown to lead to significant weight loss.

For many patients, GLP-1s make the process more manageable. They can reduce hunger, quiet food cravings, help people feel full sooner, and improve insulin sensitivity.

At Vibrant Health, GLP-1s are one tool, not the whole plan. Providers prescribe them when they're a good fit and pair them with nutrition guidance, lifestyle support, and scheduled follow-up visits.

Two Membership Options for Weight Loss Care

Vibrant Health offers a Weight Loss Membership for $50 per month. It's designed for patients who want GLP-1 therapy and weight loss support without comprehensive medical care, and it includes four visits per year.

Patients who want weight loss care as part of their overall health can choose Vibrant Health's comprehensive membership instead. It brings weight loss support together with primary care, hormone optimization, gut health, and functional medicine under one care team. Comprehensive members also receive longer visits, direct access to their providers through the patient portal, no copays or deductibles for care with Vibrant Health providers, and a 10% discount on cash-pay GLP-1 medications.

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Meet the Eagle Team

Weight loss care in Eagle is provided by two board-certified family nurse practitioners who live in the Vail Valley.

Melanie Cross, NP-C, AFMC, has more than 24 years of healthcare experience, including ICU, ER, and family medicine. She earned her functional medicine certification from the School of Applied Functional Medicine in 2023. Weight management is one of her core clinical focuses, along with sleep, energy, gut health, and hormonal balance. She lives in Vail.

Nicco Long, MSN, FNP-C, has worked in multispecialty clinics spanning endocrinology, gastroenterology, cardiology, internal medicine, and primary care. She blends Western and integrative medicine to give patients more personalized care. She has lived in Colorado's rural mountains for 25 years.

Getting Started

Eagle County residents interested in medically supervised weight loss can call the Eagle clinic at (970) 525-2229 or visit vibranthealthofcolorado.com/eagle/. For membership questions, call or text (720) 344-5969. Existing patients can reach their care team through the patient portal.

About Vibrant Health of Colorado

Vibrant Health of Colorado is an integrative medical practice providing functional medicine, comprehensive primary care, women's health, and hormone optimization for adults across Colorado. The practice has clinics in Lone Tree and Eagle and offers telehealth statewide. It blends evidence-based functional medicine with traditional care to identify root causes, build meaningful provider-patient relationships, and help patients feel truly heard, supported, and well. Contact Vibrant Health today.

Helping patients live a more vibrant life.