As medical providers we started this journey into wellness to improve our patient’s quality of life. We began with a medical weight loss program focused on our staff, friends and family. Since opening the doors, we have helped over 100+ patients shed pounds and improve their energy, confidence and long-term wellbeing.
We create complex, personalized treatment plans for each individual patient based on their concerns and goals. As we start you on your journey, we are with you every step of the way. From your consult to weekly updates and monthly follow ups, we continually adjust your treatment plan to maximize your success on the way to achieving your goals.
Michael Beninato has been practicing medicine as a Licensed and Certified Physician Assistant for more than 20 years. He graduated from the Army’s Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) in 2004. The first 20 years of his Physician Assistant career focused mainly on general orthopedic surgery and spine surgery in multiple patient settings such as clinical outpatient, hospitalized inpatient and the operating room. As a Physician Assistant in the Louisiana Army National Guard, Mike has maintained his clinical expertise in family practice and emergency medicine. Which includes deploying to Iraq on 2 separate occasions and most recently to Poland in 2023. In 2022 Mike developed an interest in the link between obesity and pain as it relates to orthopedic and spine pathology. In 2023 he completed his AAPA certification in Family Practice Management of Obesity. Since then, his passion for guiding patients through healthy weight loss has motivated him in the direction of Wellness and Aesthetics. As of today, Mike has helped over 200 patients successfully lose a combined total of 4,200 pounds, including the staff at Aust Interventional Pain losing a combined total of 570 pounds.