Our Mission Is to Provide a Professional & Honest Approach to Health Care. We come from a diverse
number of backgrounds that are utilized to give patients the most highest and most complete quality
of care possible.
Celka Ojakangas helped start Affirm Health Center in 2014, when it was known as Affirm Medical Weight Loss. In the past she has been Affirm’s secretary and office manager. Today, she works as Affirm’s content designer.
“Great bodies are made in the kitchen, not the gym.” This saying is largely true. Overeating is perhaps the most common reason for weight gain, and there are several reasons why one may overeat. Many people cope with stress, fatigue and other emotional and environmental factors by overeating, which can lead to eating more calories than your body needs. After a period of time, one’s body adjusts to the extra calories consumed and starts to get hungry even after consuming the recommended daily intake, thereby leading to a constant cycle of overeating.
There are multiple ways to combat overeating. Following a strict regimental diet in which one consumes less calories is a popular go-to when one wants to lose weight. There are other suggestions to prevent overeating, including eating food slowly, choosing nutritious foods to keep your body more consistently satisfied, and carefully measuring portion size. When self regulation does not work on its own, some invest in surgical procedures such as gastric bypass or lapband surgeries to physically change the amount their body requires to feel full.
Fortunately, there is a medical solution for those who find it difficult to fight hunger on their own, yet cannot afford expensive surgeries. Prescription appetite suppressants, which include phentermine, topiramate and name brand prescriptions, are an affordable and effective form of medical weight loss. Said prescriptions are meant to curb morning and evening hunger, thereby reducing daily caloric intake. Used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise, appetite suppressants are an effective means of losing weight.
Many people who have come to Affirm Medical Weight Loss & Healthy Aging have experienced real results through our carefully-regulated prescription appetite suppressant program. Give us a call today to see if prescription appetite suppressants would be the perfect solution for you!
A Difference You’ll Notice Right Away
For those that want a customized weight loss plan that will help them achieve their goals, patients can be assured that they will be offered the most comprehensive care for weight loss and wellness out there.
Who Are Our Services For?
Our services are for anyone who wants to look and feel healthier. There is no upper age limit. For primary care we accept patients ages 12 and older. Patient care specialists will make sure you are in the program that is right for you.
What is The Process Like?
Those who have concerns about the number of steps and time it takes to enroll in our programs should know that the 5-step process is quick and simple!
1. Measurements Taken
After filling out medical history, we establish a baseline, as well as a goal weight or outcome for every patient.
2. Basic Lab Work Drawn
We draw basic labs once a year to make sure our patients are in good health.
3. Provider Meeting
The provider works with every patient to help ensure they meet their goals before finalizing programs.
4. Checkout
Our client care specialists assist with payment, scheduling follow-up visits and providing discount coupons for medications.
5. Pick Up Medication
The prescription is sent to a pharmacy of your choice. We work to find the least expensive option and to make sure the chosen pharmacy has the prescription ready for pickup.
How long does the process take?
The first time you visit Affirm, our providers will take extra time to make sure the program you enroll in is right for you. They may ask a few extra questions regarding medical history and prior experiences with services similar to ours. This process can take up to an hour of time. Appointments following the initial intake generally take around 30 minutes to complete, but vary per services. Please call, email, or chat with us so we can answer any questions you may have.
Our trainers work individually with every patient to make sure they achieve their goals.
Our Facilities & Services
Affirm Fitness facilities specialize in one-on-one training with patients to help them achieve their goals. The Affirm FITT program helps those who need extra assistance losing weight to achieve their goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Our Fitness Philosophy
At Affirm, we believe in using every tool at our disposal to help you achieve your weight and fitness goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Affirm Fitness programs be combined with medical programs?
Absolutely! Our fitness programs are designed to complement medical weight loss programs.
How do I sign up?
Schedule a consultation here:
We will connect you with our fitness coordinators to answer any questions and get you started!
Programs at Affirm have been designed to help patients individually achieve their goals. Extra attention is given to each patient to make sure they are on track to consistently making progress, and program flexibility allows the patient to reach goals on their terms.
Are you a gym?
Affirm Fitness specializes in one-on-one programs to help each patient achieve their weight loss and fitness goals. We often host classes if there is patient interest. We ask that you schedule an appointment to use our facilities.
What hours are appointments available?
We can schedule your appointment from early morning to evening Monday through Friday every week.
How long are your programs?
Studies have shown highest success accompanies six-week programs, so most of our programs default to a six-week time frame. However, we will tailor our programs to your needs. Let us know your success time frame when you schedule here:
Where do I find pricing?
Our fitness specialists will help find the correct program for you during your consultation. There will be a standard quote or custom quote send to you according to your goals and needs. Schedule Here:
Do you accept minors?
Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian at all times. Affirm hosts programs to assist many teen athletes prepare for sports in school. These usually happen during off-season in the summer. Contact us for more details:
by a number of factors. Overeating, stress, hormonal changes and a sedentary lifestyle are all distinct contributors in weight gain. It is difficult to lose excess weight quickly once it is acquired, and often after a fast and dramatic weight loss, excess weight is quickly regained.
People resort to a number of ways to quickly lose the weight they have gained. A jarring switch to a very low calorie diet is common. Popular detox diets flush out retained water in addition to this low-calorie switch. Some opt for a trend diet in which a normal dietary staple, such as carbohydrates, is removed. Coupled with these diets is often a dramatic change in daily exercise, switching from no exercise to exercise the body is not currently used to.
Affirm Medical Weight Loss & Healthy Aging is proud to provide the HCG diet and weight loss program to its clientele. The HCG protocol has been around for sixty years and has successfully helped many quickly lose weight and maintain their lost weight by cutting fat without losing muscle mass. A healthy, low-calorie diet with light exercise is prescribed while HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) curbs feelings of hunger and targets fat as an energy source. While on the program, the patient can visit the clinic for regular supervision and also contact the clinic for questions at no charge. Under Affirm’s care on the HCG program, patients have lost over 30 pounds in a month and have successfully kept their new weight after completing the program. Call us today to see if the HCG program is the right solution for you!
Juvederm has been on of the leading treatments for eliminating lines and wrinkles since it was approved in 2006 by the US Food and Drug Administration.
If you’re interested in losing up to 33% fat in any part of your body with NO incisions and ZERO downtime, our Contoura program is for you. Click below to book a session with our specialists. Requires six weeks of weekly treatment for optimal results. Treatments are not painful and can be done on a lunch hour.
ZO Medical Skin Care is widely recognized as being one of the best medical-grade skin care lines in existence. We use ZO in our clinic to maximize patient results during our procedures.
Those who would like to eliminate unwanted spots and discolorations on their skin can now eliminate them with our Lumecca IPL laser system. For more info, or to schedule an appointment, book below.
Hair Restoration Therapy
is genetic and is called androgenic alopecia. Androgenic alopecia is a genetic condition experienced by both men and women. For men, this condition is also known as “male pattern baldness” and can occur as early as one’s teens. In men, the hairline recedes and hair gradually disappears from the crown and front part of the scalp. For women, “female pattern baldness,” or noticeable thinning of the full scalp, usually occurs in one’s forties or later.
For those suffering from unavoidable genetic baldness, there are some options available to put hair back on their scalps. Some opt for nonsurgical hairpieces like wigs or toupees. Others choose for hair transplantation procedures, in which several skin-grafting sessions are endured to receive satisfactory fullness. Scalp reduction is another surgical method to redistribute hair on the scalp; bald skin is removed so that hair-bearing skin can be stretched to fill part of the head. If surgical procedures are too extreme or costly, the topical solution Rogaine is popularly used, but is considered most effective in preventing hair loss as opposed to promoting new growth. Similarly, Propecia is another medication (taken orally) suggested primarily for the prevention hair loss instead of inciting the growth of new hair.
Affirm offers a unique solution to hair loss with its specialized prescription of bimatoprost. Bimatoprost is most popularly found in Latisse, which is an FDA-approved formula to stimulate eyelash growth. By the same principle, bimatoprost can grow hair in most areas in which it is repeatedly applied. When applied, receptors in the hair follicle are activated to stimulate growth. Multiple clinical trials have shown bimatoprost to be an effective treatment for scalp hair regrowth.
Cellulite is a dermatological condition in which skin appears dimpled and lumpy. This appearance is usually concentrated on the thighs and buttocks. Roughly 80 to 90% of post-adolescent females suffer from cellulite, yet the causes of cellulite are not well defined. Some evidence points to hormonal changes and genetics while other evidence points to lifestyle choices such as a lack of proper hydration, smoking, or a high-stress environment. Any female, regardless of weight, can have cellulite, indicating that it is not a matter of obesity, but rather an aesthetical problem that is not easily within one’s control. A variety of therapies have been developed to try to solve the problem of cellulite. Weight loss has been the main suggestion for those suffering from cellulite, however it does not appear to completely solve the issue considering women, no matter their weight, appear to have it. Liposuction is another option but is often costly and, while shaping the body, can actually make the appearance of cellulite worse. Systems that use lasers and radio frequencies are also a popular and successful means of effectively reducing cellulite; however, like liposuction, the treatments are also costly. Alternative medicinal methods, such as cellulite massage and mesotherapy, usually have minimal results. Affirm Medical Weight Loss provides a prescription for a potent aminophylline cream that can reduce the appearance of cellulite with consistent daily application. Aminophylline acts as a topical diuretic, flushing the excess water found in fatty deposits under the skin, which are responsible for cellulite’s dimpled appearance. This thereby reduces the size of the fatty cells, returning skin to a tighter, more youthful condition, leaving the client happier about her body.
