Goodman Group Weight Loss + Wellness
Weight Loss + Wellness Services
At Goodman Group Weight Loss + Wellness, we believe wellness is a collaborative effort between the client, provider and nutritionist. We are dedicated to helping you succeed from the start of your weight loss and wellness journey to maintaining your weight and living a healthy lifestyle.
List of Services
- Medical Weight Loss Program
- InBody Body Composition Analysis
- Lipo-Plus injections
- B12 injections
- Nutritional guidance and meal planning
- IV Nutrition Therapy
- Specialty Testing
- Food Inflammatory Test (FIT)
- SIBO
- Leaky Gut Syndrome
- Adrenal Stress Test (Cortisol)
Meet our Weight Loss + Wellness Provider
“I am dedicated to being your support and accountability partner in your weight loss journey!”
Sara Covall
InBody 270
What is Body Composition?
Body composition is a method of breaking down the body into its core components: fat, protein, minerals, and body water. It describes your weight more accurately and provides a better glimpse into your overall health than traditional methods.
Body composition analysis can accurately show changes in fat mass, muscle mass, and body fat percentage.
Why is Body Composition Important for Weight Loss?
Most diet and fitness goals focus on weight loss or gain, overlooking that two people of the same sex and body weight may look completely different from each other because they have a different body composition. Body composition describes the amount of fat, bone, water, and muscle in the body. Measuring your body composition will tell you your own body’s unique makeup and help you identify areas to work on to improve your overall health and wellness.
Body composition analysis is a method of describing what the body is made of, differentiating between fat, protein, minerals, and body water to give you a snapshot of your health. InBody is in the business of body composition analysis, and we’re here to help you reach your health goals from the inside out.
Lipo-Plus Weight Loss Injections
In addition to basic B12 injections, we offer Lipotropic injections which help with boosting metabolism, burning fat, and regulating blood sugar to aid in weight loss. When used as a tool along side diet and exercise, these have the potential to help booster your weight loss results.
About Lipo-Plus
Lipo-Plus is a weekly injection that can be used as short or long term as the patient would like, given it is aiding in their weight loss efforts.
Lipo-Plus works in multiple ways, but the major different between this formula vs. other Lipotropic formulas on the market is the ingredient, Methylated B12.
Methylated B12 is our bodies natural form of cobalamin (vitamin B12). As compared to synthetic B12 (cyanocobalamin), methylated B12 is more readily absorbed (especially by injection), and your body recognizes this form of B12 more than other forms on the market.
Other Ingredients
Inositol, Riboflavin, Methionine, L-Carnitine, Thiamine, Pyridoxine & Choline
Weight Loss Programs
Basic: Medical Weight Loss
- 45 min initial consult with Daniel Powers, NP
- 15 min follow up appointments every 2-4 weeks
- Body composition ($10 per visit)
- Basic nutrition guidelines to include: calories and macros
- Review of current medications and labs
- Additional labs or specialty testing when deemed useful
- Discussion of weight loss medications, supplements and other therapies offered
Comprehensive: Medical+Advanced Nutrition
All components of the Basic Track above PLUS:
- Complimentary 30 min introductory consult with Eleanor Duelley, Certified Nutrition Specialist
- After introduction, option to enroll in a comprehensive, individualized program with Eleanor. Please see Nourishing Nutrition package and pricing descriptions.
- Regular follow ups with both Daniel Powers, NP and Eleanor Duelley, CNS.
IV Nutrient Therapies
IV vitamin therapy delivers nutrients directly to the bloodstream and makes them instantly accessible by the body for use.
Intravenous therapy, or IV therapy, bypasses the digestive tract and transports hydration and nutrients directly to your bloodstream. A nutrients IV is a specific type of IV therapy that efficiently administers vitamins, minerals, hydration, and medications to the body through an IV drip.
IV Therapies Menu
Click on the name of the IV’s for additional information!
Magnesium, B-complex Blend, Hydroxo-B12, Calcium Gluconate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
May help alleviate stress, improve immunity, relieves headaches/migraines, reduce chronic pain
Zofran (ondansetron), B-complex Blend, Essential Minerals Blend
May help detox, boost energy, reduce inflammation, and ease nausea
B-complex Blend, Glutamine, Arginine, Lysine, Citrulline, Carnitine, Ornithine
May help burn fat, restore energy, boost metabolism, and improve performance
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), B-complex Blend, Zinc
May boost immune system, accelerate healing, reduce duration of illness, and reduce severity of illness
Biotin, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), B-complex Blend
May help quench tired skin, reduce wrinkles, fortify hair, skin and nails
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), B-complex Blend, Essential Amino Acids, Essential Minerals Blend
May enhance athletic performance, decrease recovery time, and reduce inflammation
Folic Acid, Taurine, Alpha-Lipoic Acid
May help decrease brain fog and increase focus
Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth (SIBO) Testing
What is SIBO?
SIBO is when the bacteria that live in your small intestine are overgrown and the things that normally maintain balance among your gut flora aren’t working. It’s normal and healthy to have bacteria living in your small intestine, but too many can cause problems with your digestion — especially if they’re the wrong kind. The wrong bacteria can overwhelm the beneficial bacteria that you need to be there, and they can upset your digestive system by feeding on products that aren’t meant for them.
How is testing done and what does this test for?
SIBO testing is done at home collecting multiple “breath” samples throughout a 3 hour period. You will first drink a liquid, which the overgrown bacteria will use to produce hydrogen and methane, which will then be elevated in your breath. Elevated levels of these two gases rising a falling within that 3 hours indicates you have SIBO.
Food Inflammatory Testing (FIT)
What does this test for?
This test tests your blood for “long term” antibodies to 176 different foods. It also tests for something called Zonulin, which can indicate leaky gut.
When small particles of food are able to cross into your intestinal membrane, these small particles sometimes cause the intestines to respond with inflammation within the GI tract, which can cause troublesome symptoms, such as bloating, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, acid reflux, and/or excess flatulence.
What is the difference between a food sensitivity and food allergy?
The difference between a food allergy and sensitivity is the body’s response. When you have a food allergy, your immune system causes the reaction. If you have a food sensitivity or intolerance, the reaction is triggered by the digestive system.
- Symptoms of food intolerance include gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, cramping, and nausea.
- Symptoms of food allergy include hives, swelling, itching, anaphylaxis, and dizziness.
How is testing done and what does this test for?
This test is completed with a quick blood sample. The blood is tested for IgG and immune complexes to 176 different foods.
Adrenal Stress Testing (Cortisol)
What is Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue is thought to occur when the adrenals have been overworked to a degree that they can no longer secrete levels of cortisol that are adequate for optimal function.
How is testing done and what does this test for?
This test is collected using Saliva samples. You will collect your saliva and different periods throughout the day, including upon waking up for the morning and then several more time in a 24 hour period. The sample is then analyzed for Cortisol levels, which low levels during certain parts of the day indicating adrenal fatigue.
Leaky Gut Testing
What is Leaky Gut?
Tight openings in the intestinal walls allow water and nutrients to pass through into the bloodstream while keeping harmful substances inside. In Leaky Gut Syndrome, these openings become wider, allowing food particles, bacteria, and toxins to enter directly into the bloodstream.
Leaky gut may cause or contribute to the following symptoms: chronic diarrhea, constipation, or bloating, nutritional deficiencies, fatigue, headaches, confusion, difficulty concentrating, skin problems, such as acne, rashes, or eczema, and/or joint pains.
How is testing done and what does this test for?
Lactulose and mannitol are ingested for this test. You will then collect urine which will test for the presence of these two markers. Lactulose and mannitol are substances that should not be able to pass through the intestinal wall into the blood stream. If they do, they are excreted in urine. High levels in urine after drinking the lactulose/mannitol beverage indicates leaky gut syndrome.
Kybella
Kybella® is a prescription medicine used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called “double chin.”
It is not known if Kybella® is safe and effective for the treatment of fat outside of the submental area or in children under 18 years of age.
Vitamins + Supplements
10% off MSRP on vitamins and supplements including pre and post workout and protein powders!
We offer discounts on medical grade, high-quality vitamins and supplements that have been hand selected by Daniel. You can order using the link to the right. Daniel is also happy to discuss his recommendations with you during a weight loss or wellness consultation!
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Visit Our Locations
Kelly Care
Clarksville, Maryland
Kelly Goodman, NP & Associates PC
Bethesda, Maryland
Promenade Primary Care
Washington, D.C.