Medical Weight Loss in Mankato, MN
Weight loss is rarely as simple as “eat less, move more.” For most people, it is a deeply complex, multi-faceted challenge influenced by hormones, metabolism, gut health, emotional well-being, sleep, and environmental factors. At Between the Bridges Healing Center in Mankato, MN, we take a comprehensive, medically supervised approach to weight loss — addressing both the physical and emotional dimensions of the journey to help you achieve sustainable, meaningful results. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way with personalized programs that work with your body, not against it.
Our Weight Loss Services
Health & Detox Counseling
The foundation of successful, lasting weight loss begins with understanding your body’s current state. Our health and detox counseling program pairs you with a trained provider who will evaluate your health history, metabolic profile, dietary habits, and lifestyle to develop a realistic, personalized plan. We address not only caloric intake but also the hormonal, nutritional, and gut health factors that often silently undermine weight loss efforts. Our detox programs can also clear the toxic burden that slows metabolism and contributes to inflammation-driven weight gain.
Body Contouring
Body contouring — also known as body sculpting or body shaping — is a non-surgical aesthetic procedure designed to improve the contour and tone of specific areas of the body during or after weight loss. Using advanced technologies such as Emsculpt Neo, we simultaneously reduce stubborn fat deposits and build muscle in targeted areas, including the abdomen, thighs, arms, buttocks, and back. Body contouring can complement your weight loss journey by helping you achieve the toned, sculpted physique that diet and exercise alone may not fully deliver.
HOCATT® Therapy
HOCATT (Hyperthermic Ozone and Carbonic Acid Transdermal Therapy) is a powerful, multi-modal wellness treatment that supports weight loss through a combination of heat, ozone, carbonic acid, and infrared energy. By raising core body temperature and stimulating cellular metabolism, HOCATT helps break down and eliminate fat cells, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and support the body’s detoxification pathways — all simultaneously in a single session. It is noninvasive, painless, and has no significant side effects. Learn more about HOCATT as part of our broader detox programs.
Skinny Shots
Our Skinny Shots program offers a range of physician-supervised injection formulas designed to accelerate and support your weight loss journey. Available options include:
- Semaglutide — A GLP-1 receptor agonist clinically proven to reduce appetite and promote significant weight loss by regulating blood sugar and slowing gastric emptying
- MIC (Methionine, Inositol, Choline) — A lipotropic formula that supports fat metabolism, liver function, and the breakdown of dietary fats
- Additional customized formulations based on your specific metabolic and nutritional profile
All Skinny Shot protocols at Between the Bridges Healing Center are supervised by Dr. Jeffrey Kotulski and tailored to your individual health history, goals, and body chemistry for maximum safety and effectiveness.
Infrared Sauna
Infrared saunas differ from traditional saunas by using infrared light to heat the body from within rather than simply warming the surrounding air. This deep-tissue heating raises core body temperature, triggering an elevated metabolic state and causing the body to burn additional calories — up to 600 per session in some cases. Beyond weight loss support, infrared sauna therapy at Between the Bridges Healing Center also improves circulation, reduces inflammation, speeds muscle recovery, and supports the body’s natural detoxification processes.
Ready to take control of your weight and health? Contact the team at Between the Bridges Healing Center in Mankato, MN today at (507) 388-7488 or schedule an appointment directly to get started with a personalized weight loss program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Weight Loss Programs
What weight loss services does Between the Bridges Healing Center offer?
Between the Bridges Healing Center offers a comprehensive suite of medically supervised weight loss services including health and detox counseling, Emsculpt Neo body contouring, HOCATT® therapy, Skinny Shots (Semaglutide, MIC, and custom formulas), and infrared sauna therapy. All programs are personalized by Dr. Jeffrey Kotulski based on your unique health profile and weight loss goals.
What are Skinny Shots and how do they work?
Skinny Shots are physician-supervised injection formulas that support weight loss through different mechanisms. Semaglutide is a clinically proven GLP-1 receptor agonist that reduces appetite and regulates blood sugar. MIC shots contain lipotropic compounds — Methionine, Inositol, and Choline — that support fat metabolism and liver function. All formulas at Between the Bridges Healing Center are tailored to your individual needs and supervised by Dr. Kotulski.
Is Semaglutide safe for weight loss?
Semaglutide (brand names Ozempic and Wegovy) is FDA-approved for weight management in adults with obesity or weight-related conditions, and has been extensively studied for both safety and effectiveness. At Between the Bridges Healing Center, Semaglutide is prescribed and supervised by Dr. Kotulski as part of a comprehensive medically supervised weight loss program — not dispensed without medical oversight.
What is HOCATT therapy and how does it help with weight loss?
HOCATT uses a combination of ozone, infrared energy, carbonic acid, and heat to boost cellular metabolism, break down fat cells, improve circulation, and support detoxification. It is noninvasive and painless, and works well as part of a comprehensive weight loss and detox program at Between the Bridges Healing Center.
Can Between the Bridges Healing Center help with weight gain caused by hormonal imbalances?
Yes. Hormonal imbalances — including low thyroid function, insulin resistance, and declining estrogen or testosterone — are among the most common hidden drivers of weight gain and resistance to weight loss. Our functional medicine and bioidentical hormone therapy programs can identify and correct these imbalances as an integral part of your weight management plan.
How does the infrared sauna support weight loss?
Infrared sauna therapy heats the body from within using infrared light, elevating core temperature and metabolic rate. This can burn significant calories per session, improve circulation, reduce water retention, accelerate muscle recovery, and support the body’s natural detoxification pathways — all of which contribute to overall weight management and body composition improvement.
How do I get started with a weight loss program at Between the Bridges Healing Center?
Call Between the Bridges Healing Center in Mankato, MN at (507) 388-7488 or schedule an appointment directly online. Dr. Kotulski and our team will conduct a comprehensive health and metabolic assessment to build a personalized weight loss program designed to produce real, lasting results.