About Us
Casey Peterson
Family Nurse Practitioner
Casey Peterson, one of the founders of The Balanced Life, is a family nurse practitioner. She graduated HS in 2003 as the Salutatorian. After achieving her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing with a 3.8 GPA in 2007, she served her community as a nurse from 2007-2019 in a variety of clinical settings, including ICU, ER, and management roles.
She graduated with her Master’s in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana with a 3.9 GPA in 2019 and has been practicing as a family nurse practitioner since then with a focus on adult medicine and geriatrics. Delivering compassionate and comprehensive medical care, her focus is on preventative medicine. She will bring her positive energy into every interaction with her patients, showing them how much she truly cares for them and their goals.
In her free time, Casey enjoys exercising and spending time with friends and family and their 2 golden retrievers. She also posts Instagram meal prep videos to show others how to prepare mindful, healthy meals for a busy lifestyle.
Together, Brent and Casey will show you how to make small, meaningful lifestyle changes to achieve your amazing transformation. Learn more here.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach
Brent Peterson
Brent Peterson, the other founder of The Balanced Life, is an ACE certified personal trainer and a Precision Nutrition Level 1 certified nutrition coach. He has served his community as a career firefighter for 18 years and is currently a Captain for the Fort Wayne Fire Department. He has competed in the Firefighter Combat Challenge, achieving entry into the “Lions Den” for his exploits on the course.
Prior to joining the fire service, Brent competed at the NCAA D1 level in Track & Field as a Decathlete. Brent holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He and Casey have been married for 17 years and have 4 beautiful children - ages 15, 14, and twin 12-year-olds. Brent enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercising, fishing, hunting, and being outdoors.
Melissa Parker
Nurse Practitioner
Melissa is an experienced adult and geriatric nurse practitioner with a diverse background in healthcare. Since becoming a nurse practitioner in 2017, she has worked across various settings, including hospital medicine as a hospitalist and in geriatric care, providing essential care in nursing homes. Prior to her role as an NP, she served as an ER nurse, developing a deep passion for supporting individuals through every stage of life.
A proud wife and mother of three energetic boys who keep her on her toes, Melissa stays busy but always finds time for exercise and quality moments with her family and friends.
Having worked alongside Casey for over 15 years, Melissa brings a wealth of experience and dedication to everything she does. She has faced personal struggles with weight loss, despite knowing the best practices, but has found life-changing results with these medications. Now, she's thrilled to use her journey and knowledge to help others achieve their weight loss goals as well.
What sets us apart?
At The Balanced Health, we offer personalized weight loss support and urgent care services that truly fit your life. Whether you're working toward long-term goals or need quick help when you're not feeling well, we're here for you. We take the time to listen, guide, and care because your health journey deserves real support from real people.
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Our team of skilled medical professionals, including empathetic nurse practitioners, certified nutritionists, and personal trainers, will craft a customized weight loss plan incorporating weight loss medications tailored to your unique health needs.
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We understand everyone is unique and will work closely with you to create a plan that aligns with your lifestyle and preferences.
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Leveraging the latest scientific research, our approach ensures that you receive safe and effective weight loss strategies.
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Our commitment extends beyond weight loss. We offer persistent support to help you sustain your results and adopt a healthier lifestyle in the long run. Break free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting and lose weight for good with us!
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Appointments take place virtually from the comfort of your home. Choose from a variety of appointment times that best fits your schedule.
Can't find an appointment time you need? Email us, and we will do our best to coordinate a time with you.
FAQs
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The Balanced Life services are designed to be delivered on a telehealth video platform to allow you to interact with your care team from the privacy of your own home at a time that is convenient for you. We understand that getting on a scale in front of others may be a humiliating experience. We are not here to judge you. We support your goals! You will start treatment by following these easy steps:
1. Complete medical intake forms.
2. Schedule a time to meet with your nurse practitioner and personal trainer remotely via our telehealth platform.
3. Submit your lab results to your provider. After review, you will receive an email stating you have been approved to start the medication and explaining the next steps.
4. If medically appropriate, receive your medication on your doorstep and start your path to success!
5. You will have routine follow-up visits with both your nurse practitioner and personal trainer.
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Cost starts at $249/month for medically managed weight loss program. Final cost depends on medication prescribed.
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You will have a telehealth follow-up with your NP every 4 weeks to discuss your progress, appetite and weight loss
You will follow up with your nutritionist/personal trainer every 4-8 weeks depending on your preferences.
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You and your nurse practitioner will decide on appropriate dosing strategies for you based on FDA recommendations as well as how you tolerate the drug. We utilize the lowest effective dose, which varies for each person.
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This will vary depending on your prescribed dosing pattern. In a typical 16-week schedule, you will receive a total of 2-3 shipments depending on the supplying pharmacy.
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Although we would hate to see you go, we understand that your situation may change, and you may need to cancel services. You may cancel future subscription anytime before your payment is processed by emailing us at provider@thebalancedlifehealth.com directly requesting cancellation with the reason the cancellation is needed.
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Yes, all medications prescribed are real medicine. We work with pharmacies licensed in all 50 states, using only the highest-quality ingredients. Medically approved clients are offered prescription weight loss pills or injections. These are slowly absorbed by the body over a week to help reduce appetite and cravings.
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If you missed your dose less than 4 days ago, you can take it now and resume your current schedule.
If it has been more than 4 days since your missed dose, take the dose when you remember and then adjust your weekly schedule accordingly.
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The most common side effects of the GLP-1 class of medications are nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Nausea and vomiting can be avoided by decreasing your portion size by half when you first start the medication. If you are still hungry later, you can eat more, but be careful not to overeat as the medication slows gastric emptying, increasing the risk of nausea and vomiting.
The second most common side effect is constipation. Again, this is due to the drug slowing gastric emptying to keep you feeling full longer. To prevent constipation, increase your water intake, with a goal of drinking 64 ounces of water daily. Increase fiber intake, with a goal of 25 grams of fiber daily.
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If you have (or have a history of) any of the following conditions, you may not qualify for weight loss therapy: thyroid cancer or pancreatitis. Caution should be taken with recent heart attacks, strokes, other cancers, and serious gallbladder disease.
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The Balanced Life is currently offering services in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. We have plans to expand to other states soon.
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