Weight Management Program

Overview

Sustained weight loss isn’t just about willpower—it’s about skill-power. The UCI Health Weight Management Program has empowered thousands of individuals to not only lose weight but to keep it off by equipping them with the essential tools for lifelong success. 

This program offers a whole-person strategy that integrates both conventional and complementary health practices. You’ll discover evidence-informed techniques and innovative integrative treatments tailored to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. 

Throughout your journey, you’ll work with a team of specialists dedicated to helping you build a sustainable, healthier lifestyle—one that works for you. Take the first step toward long-term success with a program that sees you as the entire person you are — and not just your weight. 

Are you ready to transform your health from the inside out? 

Principles

At the heart of the UCI Health Weight Management Program is a dedicated team of experts all working together with one goal: to help you achieve a healthier, more vibrant you. 

We specialize in supporting individuals managing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic disorders, ensuring that your weight loss journey also enhances your overall health. 

Our approach is deeply personalized—we go beyond the numbers on a scale to develop a plan tailored to your unique needs. Whether your focus is disease prevention, sustainable weight management, or optimizing your well-being, our expert clinicians take a team-based approach to create powerful and sustainable strategies for your weight-loss journey. 

For a deeper understanding of your health, we offer comprehensive body composition analysis—looking beyond weight to assess muscle, bone, water, and fat composition—so we can fine-tune your plan for real, lasting results. 

Your journey to better health starts with the right support. Let’s build your path together. 

Benefits

Through this program, participants will: 

  • Receive nutritionally complete meal replacements to aid in safe, straightforward weight loss. 
  • Realize the health benefits of weight loss, which can include improvements in blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood sugar levels. 
  • Learn to build sustainable healthy habits for lasting weight loss. 
  • Receive long-term support to help keep the weight off in the future. 

Participate

A healthy body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 24.9. If your BMI is above the healthy range and you’d like to lose weight, call 949-824-8770 to sign up for a free information session to learn more about the Weight Management Program. 

You may also fill out the online registration form to request more information.

Location

Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

856 Health Sciences Road

Irvine, CA 92617

Parking

View parking guide here.

Park at the Health Sciences Parking Structure off California Ave (picture below). Park on the 3rd or 4th floor of the structure off California Ave. and note your stall number. Walk to the first floor clinic entrance. Provide the stall number and the make, model, and color of your vehicle to the front desk staff to validate your parking.

*Vehicles without parking validation or permits are subject to ticketing.

Team

Angela H. Cho, MPH, RDN

Dietitian, Weight Management

Chau Ngo, MD

Medical Director, Weight Management

Melissa Park

Administrative Assistant, Weight Management

Drew Philip, DNP, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner, Weight Management

Katie Rankell, RDN, CDCES

Program Director, Weight Management

Natalia Ullrich, MS, RDN

Dietitian, Weight Management

Gemma Watkins

Assistant Administrative Analyst, Weight Management