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MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS IN FORT MYERS, FL

Weight Loss in Fort Myers Shouldn't Feel Like the Same Fight Again.

So the Plan Changes

When You Do.

So the Plan Changes

When You Do.

This time, different.

This time, different.

Nuviva Fort Myers combines medical guidance, one-on-one nutrition coaching, regular follow-up, and a plan that can change when your progress or your life does.

Nuviva Fort Myers combines medical guidance, one-on-one nutrition coaching, regular follow-up, and a plan that can change when your progress or your life does.

Nuviva Fort Myers combines medical guidance, one-on-one nutrition coaching, regular follow-up, and a plan that can change when your progress or your life does.

BBB ACCREDITED A+ · GULFSHORE LIFE READERS' CHOICE 2015, 2018, 2019 · NUVIVA: 2026 BEST OF FLORIDA

BBB ACCREDITED A+ · GULFSHORE LIFE READERS' CHOICE 2015, 2018, 2019 · NUVIVA: 2026 BEST OF FLORIDA

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FROM OUR FORT MYERS PATIENTS

FROM OUR FORT MYERS PATIENTS

SERVING FLORIDA SINCE 2007

SERVING FLORIDA SINCE 2007

You’ve tried the diets

You’ve tried the diets

we listen.

you’ve tried the apps

we personalize.

this time

we stay with you.

you have a team

we listen

You’ve tried the apps

You’ve tried the apps

we personalize.

we stay with you.

we listen

we listen.

This time

we stay with you.

we listen

we listen.

we personalize.

You have a team

You have a team

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YOUR FORT MYERS CARE TEAM

Medical oversight and coaching, working as one team.

Dr. Jean-Jacque Vel and Nutrition Coach Chip Acker help interpret your starting point, build the plan, notice when it isn't working, and adjust it, instead of handing you off between separate silos.

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YOUR FORT MYERS CARE TEAM

Medical oversight and coaching, working as one team.

Dr. Jean-Jacque Vel and Nutrition Coach Chip Acker help interpret your starting point, build the plan, notice when it isn't working, and adjust it, instead of handing you off between separate silos.

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Medical oversight and coaching, working as one team.

Dr. Jean-Jacque Vel and Nutrition Coach Chip Acker help interpret your starting point, build the plan, notice when it isn't working, and adjust it, instead of handing you off between separate silos.

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MEDICALLY GUIDED CARE

Jean-Jacque Vel, D.O.

Board-certified osteopathic physician specializing in internal medicine and hospital medicine. Florida license OS13545.

Dr. Jean-Jacque Vel, physician at Nuviva Fort Myers

D.O.

MEDICALLY GUIDED CARE

Jean-Jacque Vel, D.O.

Board-certified osteopathic physician specializing in internal medicine and hospital medicine. Florida license OS13545.

Dr. Jean-Jacque Vel, physician at Nuviva Fort Myers

D.O.

MEDICALLY GUIDED CARE

Jean-Jacque Vel, D.O.

Board-certified osteopathic physician specializing in internal medicine and hospital medicine. Florida license OS13545.

Dr. Jean-Jacque Vel, physician at Nuviva Fort Myers

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NUTRITION COACH

Chip Acker

Nutrition Coach and Nuviva owner, with Nuviva since 2011. He helps turn the plan into choices that fit your week.

Chip Acker, nutrition coach at Nuviva Fort Myers

1:1

NUTRITION COACH

Chip Acker

Nutrition Coach and Nuviva owner, with Nuviva since 2011. He helps turn the plan into choices that fit your week.

Chip Acker, nutrition coach at Nuviva Fort Myers

1:1

NUTRITION COACH

Chip Acker

Nutrition Coach and Nuviva owner, with Nuviva since 2011. He helps turn the plan into choices that fit your week.

Chip Acker, nutrition coach at Nuviva Fort Myers

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ONGOING ACCOUNTABILITY

ONGOING ACCOUNTABILITY

Regular check-ins, progress reviews, encouragement, and thoughtful adjustments help keep your plan connected to your needs.

A Nuviva team member reviewing paperwork with a patient at the Fort Myers clinic.

ONGOING

ONGOING ACCOUNTABILITY

ONGOING ACCOUNTABILITY

Regular check-ins, progress reviews, encouragement, and thoughtful adjustments help keep your plan connected to your needs.

A Nuviva team member reviewing paperwork with a patient at the Fort Myers clinic.

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ONGOING ACCOUNTABILITY

ONGOING ACCOUNTABILITY

Regular check-ins, progress reviews, encouragement, and thoughtful adjustments help keep your plan connected to your needs.

A Nuviva team member reviewing paperwork with a patient at the Fort Myers clinic.

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YOUR LOCAL NUVIVA TEAM

YOUR LOCAL NUVIVA TEAM

Ten established Florida locations provide real people, real clinics, and virtual flexibility when it better fits your life.

The waiting area at the Fort Myers clinic, with seating around a round table.

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YOUR LOCAL NUVIVA TEAM

YOUR LOCAL NUVIVA TEAM

Ten established Florida locations provide real people, real clinics, and virtual flexibility when it better fits your life.

The waiting area at the Fort Myers clinic, with seating around a round table.

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YOUR LOCAL NUVIVA TEAM

YOUR LOCAL NUVIVA TEAM

Ten established Florida locations provide real people, real clinics, and virtual flexibility when it better fits your life.

The waiting area at the Fort Myers clinic, with seating around a round table.

Your care does not stop when the appointment ends.

You've already proven you can start. Let's build around what normally makes you stop, with check-ins and adjustments from the same Fort Myers team.

Not Sure Where to Begin?

Answer a few simple questions and explore the Nuviva care path that best fits what you are looking for.

Not Sure Where to Begin?

Answer a few simple questions and explore the Nuviva care path that best fits what you are looking for.

HOW CARE WORKS IN FORT MYERS

What Care Looks Like Here

Four stages, one local team. Here's how care at Nuviva Fort Myers moves from your first visit to long-term maintenance.

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HOW CARE WORKS IN FORT MYERS

What Care Looks Like Here

Four stages, one local team. Here's how care at Nuviva Fort Myers moves from your first visit to long-term maintenance.

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What Care Looks Like Here

Four stages, one local team. Here's how care at Nuviva Fort Myers moves from your first visit to long-term maintenance.

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Your Path at Nuviva Fort Myers

Your Path at Nuviva Fort Myers

Every step is guided by your Fort Myers provider and coach, and built around how your body responds.

Every step is guided by your Fort Myers provider and coach, and built around how your body responds.

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Understand Your Starting Point

Your first visit is about understanding you: Dr. Vel reviews your health history, goals and relevant evaluation before anything is recommended.

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Build the Plan Together

Dr. Vel and Chip build the treatment and nutrition plan together, around the things that have derailed past attempts.

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Stay Involved

Regular follow-ups track progress and catch what isn't working early, so the plan changes before you lose momentum.

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Plan for What Comes After

Long before goal weight, the team starts planning maintenance, so what you've built has a plan to last.

Success Stories

Success Stories

Real Nuviva patients. Real transformations. Individual results vary.

Individual results vary. Images represent actual Nuviva patients who provided permission. Results depend on individual circumstances and adherence to treatment.

  • Before and after photos of Nuviva client Jema, who lost 21 lbs. Actual Nuviva client.
  • Before and after photos of Nuviva client Kimberly, who lost 37 lbs. Actual Nuviva client.
  • Before and after photos of Nuviva client Rafael, who lost 67.6 lbs. Actual Nuviva client.
  • Before and after photos of Nuviva client Tiffany, who lost 77.4 lbs. Actual Nuviva client.
  • Before and after photos of Nuviva client John, who lost 128 lbs. Actual Nuviva client.
  • Before and after photos of Nuviva client Pamela, who lost 41.8 lbs. Actual Nuviva client.

Recognized. Verified. Local.

Recognized. Verified. Local.

Recognition earned by this clinic is listed separately from awards Nuviva has earned as a brand.

AWARD

SCOPE

YEAR / RATING

Gulfshore Life Readers' Choice

Winner, Weight Loss Center, Lee County, in three separate years.

Local award · Lee County

2015 · 2018 · 2019

Gulfshore Life Readers' Choice

Winner, Weight Loss Center, Lee County, in three separate years.

Local award · Lee County

2015 · 2018 · 2019

Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40

James "Chip" Acker, Owner, Nuviva Medical Weight Loss, named to the Class of 2025.

Local leadership · Southwest Florida

2025

Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40

James "Chip" Acker, Owner, Nuviva Medical Weight Loss, named to the Class of 2025.

Local leadership · Southwest Florida

2025

BBB Accredited Business

Better Business Bureau accredited business, rated A+, listed as Nuviva Medical Weight Loss Clinic of Fort Myers.

Local · Better Business Bureau

A+

BBB Accredited Business

Better Business Bureau accredited business, rated A+, listed as Nuviva Medical Weight Loss Clinic of Fort Myers.

Local · Better Business Bureau

A+

2026 Best of Florida Winner

Weight Loss Centers category. This award recognizes Nuviva Medical Weight Loss as a brand, not this clinic individually.

Nuviva brand recognition

2026

2026 Best of Florida Winner

Weight Loss Centers category. This award recognizes Nuviva Medical Weight Loss as a brand, not this clinic individually.

Nuviva brand recognition

2026

PATIENT STORIES

Real patients. A team that stayed with them.

Nuviva patients describe what changed when they had a team instead of another program.

Individual results vary. Testimonials are shared with permission from Nuviva patients across Florida.

Spotlight

Smiling and confident women
Smiling and confident women

"Through the program, the Nuviva team worked closely with me to create a plan that fit my needs and lifestyle. With a combination of expert guidance, balanced nutrition, and cutting-edge treatments, I saw results faster than I could have ever imagined."

Shay G.

Shay G.

Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "Through the program, the Nuviva team worked closely with me to create a plan that fit my needs and lifestyle. With a combination of expert guidance, balanced nutrition, and cutting-edge treatments, I saw results faster than I could have ever imagined."

    Smiling and confident women

    Shay G.

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "My weight gain crept up as life's stressors led to poor food and lifestyle choices. Losing 30 pounds with Nuviva helped me feel like myself again, confident and better in my own skin. Thank you, Brooke, for your guidance and encouragement throughout the program."

    Smiling man wearing glasses and purple hoodie.

    Shauna P.

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "I embarked on a transformative path and today stand 70 pounds lighter and full of vitality. The beginning was tough, but the team kept me on track without overwhelming me. The quick improvements I felt kept me motivated."

    Smiling woman with long dark hair wearing grey shirt.

    Cynthia M

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "I'm so grateful I found Nuviva. I lost 85 pounds, and my health, energy, and life have all improved. Brooke helped me understand how my food and lifestyle choices impacted my weight. Losing the first 10 pounds motivated me to keep going, and I'm so glad I did."

    Man with curly hair wearing brown hat and dark shirt.

    Jody P

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "I've gained a whole new perspective on my health through my weight loss journey with Nuviva. Before starting, I struggled with my weight for years, watching the pounds creep up while making excuses about being too busy to prioritize my health."

    Woman with long hair wearing floral blouse and daisy accessory.

    Actual Nuviva Client

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "I couldn't get the last 20 pounds off on my own, so I searched for medical weight loss options and found Nuviva. It was a different approach, and it worked. Whether you have 10 pounds or 100 to lose, Nuviva can help you do it the right way, with results that last."

    Confident middle-aged woman with short blonde hair smiling softly.

    Salem T

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "Through the program, the Nuviva team worked closely with me to create a plan that fit my needs and lifestyle. With a combination of expert guidance, balanced nutrition, and cutting-edge treatments, I saw results faster than I could have ever imagined."

    Smiling and confident women

    Shay G.

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "My weight gain crept up as life's stressors led to poor food and lifestyle choices. Losing 30 pounds with Nuviva helped me feel like myself again, confident and better in my own skin. Thank you, Brooke, for your guidance and encouragement throughout the program."

    Smiling man wearing glasses and purple hoodie.

    Shauna P.

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "I embarked on a transformative path and today stand 70 pounds lighter and full of vitality. The beginning was tough, but the team kept me on track without overwhelming me. The quick improvements I felt kept me motivated."

    Smiling woman with long dark hair wearing grey shirt.

    Cynthia M

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "I'm so grateful I found Nuviva. I lost 85 pounds, and my health, energy, and life have all improved. Brooke helped me understand how my food and lifestyle choices impacted my weight. Losing the first 10 pounds motivated me to keep going, and I'm so glad I did."

    Man with curly hair wearing brown hat and dark shirt.

    Jody P

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "I've gained a whole new perspective on my health through my weight loss journey with Nuviva. Before starting, I struggled with my weight for years, watching the pounds creep up while making excuses about being too busy to prioritize my health."

    Woman with long hair wearing floral blouse and daisy accessory.

    Actual Nuviva Client

    Actual Nuviva Client

  • September 2025

    "I couldn't get the last 20 pounds off on my own, so I searched for medical weight loss options and found Nuviva. It was a different approach, and it worked. Whether you have 10 pounds or 100 to lose, Nuviva can help you do it the right way, with results that last."

    Confident middle-aged woman with short blonde hair smiling softly.

    Salem T

    Actual Nuviva Client

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PERFORMANCE

Nearly Two Decades of Real Results

From your first free consultation to your maintenance phase, we're with you at every step.

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PERFORMANCE

Nearly Two Decades of Real Results

From your first free consultation to your maintenance phase, we're with you at every step.

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PERFORMANCE

Nearly Two Decades of Real Results

From your first free consultation to your maintenance phase, we're with you at every step.

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19

YEARS IN BUSINESS

10

FLORIDA LOCATIONS

2.4K

GOOGLE REVIEWS

100K

CLIENTS SERVED

Address

13450 Parker Commons Blvd, Suite 105, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Call or text

(239) 466-4007

HOURS

Mon

Closed

Tue

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM

Wed

7 AM – 1 PM

Thu

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 5:30 PM

Fri

7 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:30 – 6 PM

Sat

7 AM – 1 PM

Sun

Closed

Nuviva Medical Weight Loss Clinic of Fort Myers BBB Business Review

Patients drive in from across the area, including:

Lehigh Acres · Fort Myers Beach · Bonita Springs · Estero

LOCAL FAQ

Questions About Nuviva Fort Myers

Straight answers about the team, treatments, cost and location at Nuviva Fort Myers.

LOCAL FAQ

Questions About Nuviva Fort Myers

Straight answers about the team, treatments, cost and location at Nuviva Fort Myers.

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LOCAL FAQ

Questions About Nuviva Fort Myers

Straight answers about the team, treatments, cost and location at Nuviva Fort Myers.

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Still have questions? Book a free consultation and we'll walk you through your options.

Who provides medical weight-loss care at Nuviva Fort Myers?

Medical weight-loss care at Nuviva Fort Myers is overseen by Dr. Jean-Jacque Vel, with one-on-one nutrition support from Nutrition Coach Chip Acker. Treatment recommendations depend on each patient's medical evaluation, health history, goals and clinical needs.

Does Nuviva Fort Myers provide nutrition coaching?

Yes. Chip Acker works with Nuviva Fort Myers patients one-on-one, turning the plan into practical nutrition decisions and adjusting it alongside Dr. Vel as your progress changes.

What weight-loss treatments are offered at Nuviva Fort Myers?

The treatments currently offered at Nuviva Fort Myers are listed below and in the treatment cards on this page, each linking to its full treatment page. Dr. Vel recommends options only after your evaluation, and every plan includes nutrition coaching and follow-up.

Does Nuviva Fort Myers offer semaglutide or tirzepatide?

When they are clinically appropriate, Nuviva Fort Myers can prescribe the GLP-1 and dual GLP-1/GIP medications listed below. Eligibility is determined only after Dr. Vel's evaluation, and medication is always paired with nutrition coaching and ongoing review.

How does the first Nuviva Fort Myers consultation work?

Your first visit is a free consultation. Dr. Vel reviews your health history and goals, explains which options may be appropriate, and you leave knowing what a plan at Nuviva Fort Myers would involve.

How much does Nuviva medical weight loss cost?

Cost depends on the treatments your provider recommends after your evaluation. Your first consultation at Nuviva Fort Myers is free, and current program pricing is explained on the What It Costs page.

SEE WHAT IT COSTS →

Where is Nuviva Fort Myers located?

Nuviva Medical Weight Loss Clinic of Fort Myers is located at 13450 Parker Commons Blvd, Suite 105, Fort Myers, FL 33912. To request a consultation, call or text (239) 466-4007.

What happens after I reach my goal weight?

Nuviva's care model includes maintenance planning rather than treating goal weight as the end of the process. Your Fort Myers team can keep working with you on nutrition, progress, treatment decisions and strategies intended to support long-term weight management.

EXPLORE THE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM →

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Weight is medical.

It deserves an actual evaluation. Book a free consultation at Parker Commons and meet the Fort Myers team built around what usually makes you stop.

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