When it comes to tackling one of today’s most common and frustrating health issues – weight retention – Dr Juliette Galvin doesn’t believe in quick fixes or cookie-cutter plans.
At her Hillcrest-based GP practice – Doctor G – Wellness and Weight Loss – weight is treated not as a cosmetic concern, but as a chronic inflammatory condition rooted in metabolic dysfunction.
“Many of our patients have already tried everything by the time they walk through our doors,” says Dr Galvin. “They’ve made lifestyle changes, tried dieting and exercising, but nothing sticks. That’s where we come in.”
With a special interest in metabolic health, obesity and weight retention, Dr Galvin and her team go beyond the basics. Alongside standard GP services like chronic condition management, checkups, pap smears and Vitality health assessments, the practice offers sustainable, science-backed solutions for weight management. Using blood results and a whole-body approach, patients are treated as ecosystems, not just symptoms.
Dr Galvin began her journey under the mentorship of the late Dr Andre Postma – a pioneer in this field – and has since grown the practice significantly. Today, she proudly mentors two young doctors – Dr Jessica Lochner and Dr Matthew Carlson – who are helping to uphold the practice’s high standards.
The heart of Doctor G’s success lies in support, and not just for weight loss, but for long-term maintenance. “It’s not just about eating less and moving more. It’s about understanding the complex reasons why your body holds on to weight and addressing those in a sustainable way.”
The team’s loyal patient base, many of whom have experienced real, long-term transformation, are their biggest champions, which is likely why the practice was nominated in the Best of Durban Readers’ Choice Awards, and won the Best Weight Loss Programme or Diet category this year.
With plans to open satellite clinics in Ladysmith, Cape Town and beyond, it’s clear that Dr Galvin is just getting started. “Weight problems can drastically impact your health, confidence and quality of life,” she says. “Helping patients regain control of that is why we do what we do.”
Details: Dr G’s practice is situated at Buchanan Wellness, Unit A6, Meyrickton Park, 2 Meyrickton Place, Gillitts, Hillcrest. Phone
031 108 0888 or e-mail: liz@buchananwellness.co.za
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