WHOLEyou Weight Management Program

At Olmsted Medical Center (OMC), wellness is more than a number on the scale. Your health is a whole-person journey—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

The WHOLEyou Weight Management Program offers compassionate, evidence-based care that focuses on your emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing. Our goal is to help you build lifelong habits, feel your best, and create meaningful change at a pace that works for you.

Why Choose WHOLEyou?

WHOLEyou is designed for people who want lasting results—not quick fixes. What sets us apart:

• Whole-person care: We support your emotional, physical, and mental health.
• A team of specialists: You’ll have access to medical, nutrition, behavioral, and fitness experts.
• A supportive environment: Group learning helps you stay motivated.
• Personalized care plans: Your goals and lifestyle guide your treatment.
• Evidence-based treatments: We use proven strategies, from nutrition counseling to medical therapy.

Our Five Pillars of Wellness

WHOLEyou focuses on five key areas that support long-term success:

• Wellness
  • We care for the whole self. Emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing all matter.
• Habits
  • Small, sustainable changes make a big difference. We help you build routines that stick.
• Optimal Health
  • We work with you to help you feel your best—not just avoid illness.
• Lifestyle
  • We help you explore ways to improve eating, movement, sleep, and stress in ways that fit your daily life.
• Empowerment
  • We meet you where you are. You’ll learn skills, build confidence, and make choices that support your goals.

Meet the WHOLEyou Team

You’ll work with a caring team who understands how personal weight and wellness journeys can be.

Margaret Dow, MD, DiplABOM, FACOG

Board-certified OB/GYN and obesity medicine specialist
Dr. Dow leads WHOLEyou with medical expertise and a compassionate, patient-centered approach. She also serves as chair of OMC’s BirthCenter. When she’s not caring for patients, she enjoys running, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her family.

Stephanie Citronowicz, PA-C

Board-certified Physician Assistant, advanced training in obesity medicine
Stephanie creates personalized treatment plans that blend nutrition, activity, behavior change, and medical therapy. She is active in national obesity medicine organizations and loves exploring Minnesota parks with her family.

Additional Team Members

• Physicians and advanced practice clinicians
• Registered dietitians
• Licensed clinical health psychologists
• Health coaches
• Personal trainers
• Physical and occupational therapists
• Bariatric surgeons
• Sleep medicine specialists

Each expert supports a different part of your wellness journey—medical, emotional, behavioral, and physical.

How the Program Works

WHOLEyou uses a proven model called Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs)—group visits where you learn, connect with others, and receive guidance from healthcare providers.

During SMAs, you will:

• Learn about nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and goal setting
• Hear from others on similar journeys
• Have extended time with your provider in a supportive setting

Services Designed for Your Goals

• Nutrition Counseling
  • Work one-on-one with a registered dietitian to create a plan that fits your lifestyle and supports your health goals.
• Health Coaching
  • Meet with a certified health coach for six individual sessions to explore motivations, overcome challenges, and build momentum.
• Psychological Support
  • Licensed clinical health psychologists help you manage stress, shift your mindset, and support healthy behavior change.
• Personal Training
  • Our trainers meet you at your current ability level and help you build safe, realistic movement routines.
• Physical & Occupational Therapy
  • Improve mobility, reduce pain, and build strength to support your daily life.
• Bariatric Surgery Consultations
  • If surgery is an option, our bariatric specialists will guide you through your choices and next steps.
• Sleep Medicine
  • Sleep plays a major role in weight, mood, and energy. Our team can help assess and treat sleep concerns.
• Medication Management
  • If appropriate, your provider may recommend weight loss medications. Together, you’ll choose what is safe and effective.

How to Get Started

WHOLEyou is a partnership. You bring your goals and your story—we bring a supportive team, evidence-based tools, and ongoing guidance.

Insurance Coverage

Coverage varies based on the services you use. Visits may be billed as medical appointments and may include a copay or out-of-pocket cost. Contact your insurance provider for details.