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Metabolic Health & Weight Management

Metabolic health and medical weight management — led by a GP

An area of care for people who want a medical approach to weight and metabolic health, tailored to their starting point and goals. A registered Australian doctor takes your history, discusses your goals and works out what — if anything — is appropriate for you, alongside lifestyle guidance.

GP-Led
AHPRA-Registered Doctors
Australia-wide by telehealth
Ongoing GP review
Important notice: High Performance Human is a GP-led telehealth service. Any treatment is prescribed only by a registered Australian doctor, on a named-patient basis, after a consultation — and only where the doctor considers it clinically appropriate. Prescription medicines are dispensed by licensed Australian pharmacies. Nothing on this page is an advertisement for a therapeutic good, and no outcome is guaranteed.
Is This For You?

Who is Metabolic Health & Weight Management for?

This area of care suits adults who want a doctor-led approach to body composition and metabolic health — with clinical oversight from start to finish.

  • Adults looking to reduce body fat and improve body composition
  • People who have struggled with traditional weight loss approaches alone
  • Those wanting GP oversight throughout their care
  • Adults who prefer a non-stimulant, non-pharmaceutical approach where appropriate
  • People committed to a structured plan with ongoing GP review
How It Works

Three steps to starting your consultation

From booking to follow-up — here's what the process looks like.

1
Book
Tell us what you'd like help with and book a time that suits you.
2
Consult
A phone consultation with an AHPRA-registered doctor, who takes your history and assesses what — if anything — is appropriate for you.
3
Follow-up
If your doctor prescribes treatment, it is dispensed by a licensed Australian pharmacy. Your GP stays available for review.
What The Consultation Covers

What to expect

Everyone's starting point is different. Your GP will set realistic expectations during your consultation based on your individual health profile, goals and history, and will decide with you whether any treatment is appropriate. Care is reviewed with your doctor at regular check-ins.

Metabolic healthYour metabolic health and markers, and the factors in your history and lifestyle that may be contributing.
Body compositionSupport for lean tissue and body composition goals — not just a number on the scale.
Appetite and habitsAppetite, eating patterns and habits, discussed as part of your overall care.
GP clinical reviewYour care is reviewed with your GP at around 12 weeks and adjusted if needed.
Clinical Oversight

GP-led. Australian.

Every weight management consultation through High Performance Human is with a registered Australian GP. Only your doctor decides whether any treatment is appropriate. Learn how our medical weight loss program in Australia works end to end.

What this means for you
  • You speak with an Australian-registered GP before anything is prescribed
  • Any prescribed medicine is dispensed by a licensed Australian pharmacy
  • Your GP remains available for follow-up and review
  • Your health data is kept private and secure — no data sold or shared
Common Questions

Metabolic Health & Weight Management FAQs

These are the questions people ask most often before starting medical weight management. For anything not covered here, our full frequently asked questions page goes further, and your GP can address any clinical question specific to you during your consultation.

Will I be prescribed anything?
Not necessarily. Whether any treatment is appropriate is decided by the registered Australian GP you consult, after taking your history, and is judged individually. Nothing is supplied without a valid prescription, and your doctor may recommend no medication at all. If you want to understand why a doctor-led pathway matters, our guide comparing doctor-led care and unregulated sources explains the difference. For general background you may also find our overview of medical weight management in Australia useful.

How long before a review?
Your GP will typically arrange a review at around 12 weeks, and may schedule earlier check-ins depending on your circumstances. This review is where your doctor assesses how you are responding, discusses adjustments, and decides whether to continue. Because responses differ, the review keeps your care appropriate for you over time. Our overview of how the process works covers each stage from booking to ongoing care.

What does it cost?
It's a single transparent once-off consult fee covering your telehealth GP consultation. If your doctor prescribes treatment, the pharmacy quotes the exact cost before anything is dispensed, and there is no obligation to proceed. We publish this openly on our pricing page so you can review it before you book.

Is this the right area of care for me?
Weight management is one of several areas of care. If your goals lean toward energy and recovery, or healthy ageing, Energy & Performance Care or Healthy Ageing & Longevity Care may be more relevant. You can see them all on the areas of care overview. Whichever you choose, the consultation is the same: your GP takes your history and works out what, if anything, is appropriate for you.

Is treatment safe?
Any medicine your doctor prescribes is a prescription-only medicine dispensed by a licensed Australian pharmacy, and your care is medically supervised throughout. Suitability depends on your individual health history, which is why the consultation always comes first. For a broader explanation, read our article on what Australians should know before starting any treatment.