MEDICAL & SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS
Full Service Multidisciplinary Weight Loss Clinic
LifeShape Advanced Bariatrics Center of Florida staffers include Cathy Friesela, LifeShape Patient; Christa Bert, Coordinator of LifeShape Patient and Provider Relations; Christie Brandolini, LifeShape Fitness Personal Trainer; Louise Root, LifeShape Fitness Secretary; and Vicki Gavaghan, Coordinator of LifeShape Fitness.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – LifeShape Advanced Bariatrics Center of Florida’s own personal fitness studio, that is designed specifically for bariatric patients and those who would like a more private work out experience, opened last month with a Gala Grand Opening.
Dr. Mark Fusco
LifeShape Advanced Bariatrics Center is a full service multidisciplinary weight loss clinic that offers physician supervised medical weight loss programs, personalized fitness training and surgical treatment.
“The LifeShape Fitness Center provides a state-of-the-art facility with a physician-supervised weight loss program,” said Dr. Mark Fusco. “An experienced certified personal trainer is on staff to guide and train you throughout your weight loss journey.
“LifeShape is pleased to assist you to become more active, healthy and physically fit. No matter where you are in your weight loss process, the LifeShape Fitness Center has a place for you as provide an extremely encouraging environment and positive trainers and experienced staff,” Dr. Fusco said.
“We wanted to add this fitness center that would be personalized to our patients – and also the MIMA employees,” said Christa Bert, MIMA’s coordinator of patient and provider relations.
Members have access to a treadmill, a recumbent bike, a stationary bike, an elliptical machine, a Smith machine, weights, balls, bands and an aerobics area.
The center is located at MIMA’S Bariatrics center at the Hickory Building in Melbourne, Florida, complete with its own separate entrance and separate parking.
“It’s a personalized exercise facility that has equipment and a trainer available. It’s geared toward the needs of a patient who doesn’t want to go to a large facility or gym,” said LifeShape Trainer Christie Brandolini.
MIMA appointed Brandolini as the Bariatrics Center trainer. The veteran trainer has been with the LifeShape program for three years, including work with more than 30 MIMA clients.
Planning for the fitness center began in July of 2009, when Dr. Mark Fusco approached the MIMA leadership with his vision for the center. “The MIMA leadership thought it would be a great idea with the employee wellness program,” Bert said.
Laparoscopic Gastric Band
“We specialize in Laparoscopic Gastric Band surgery and long-term patient management to help our patients take control of their obesity and regain their health,” said Dr. Mark Fusco, Medical Director LifeShape Advanced Bariatrics Center of Florida.
The LifeShape state-of-the-art facility, whose specialty is a very high level of service, is located at 1130 Hickory St. in Melbourne.
“We offer both the Allergan LAP-BAND® System and the Ethicon Realize Band surgery,” said Dr. Fusco.
“With a highly-trained team of surgeons, internal medicine doctors, nurses, nutritionists, personal trainers and psychologists, Life Shape is able to provide patients with a safe and effective weight-loss surgery, comprehensive pre and post-operative education and ongoing aftercare. We are here to guide you to a happier, healthier life.”
For more information call 321-725-4500, ext. 3623 or log on to www.LifeShape.net.
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