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WRITTEN BY LAUREN DREHER

PHOTOS BY MARCELO ESPINA WITH KC PHOTO AND VIDEO

Asense of well-being. This is a phrase describing what most people would like to feel inside and out. We want to look and feel our best. Finding a doctor to help us do this is difficult, especially one who has a wide spectrum of services. Meet Dr. Jesse Lopez of Inspiration Health & Wellness. Dr. Lopez is a formally trained surgeon who specializes in weight loss surgery and functional integrative medicine.

According to Dr. Lopez, integrating traditional and holistic medicine is essential to helping his patients heal. His passion stems from a core philosophy. The innate ability of the body to heal using multiple modalities. Unique to his practice is approaching the patient through mind, body, and spirit via modalities such as hormonal and metabolic balance.

Getting your hormones in check is important. When imbalanced, you can feel an array of symptoms including, but not limited to, decreased energy, lack of motivation and initiative, poor concentration and memory, irritability, mood swings, and feelings of depression. You can find the complete list on their website (inspiration. health). If any of these ring a bell for you, looking into bio-identical hormone therapy (BHRT) could help.

If your health and wellness journey includes weight loss, Dr. Lopez’s program is also designed for those who may prefer a non-surgical option for weight control. This could include the Orbera Intragastric Balloon and weight loss medications. As you continue on this journey, if surgical weight loss interests you, he is more than happy to discuss the Gastric Band or Sleeve Gastrectomy. He is committed to helping you be successful on your journey and view it as an investment in yourself. As stated on the wall of his office, “Your healthcare is an investment, not an expense.”

Dr. Jesse Lopez

Dr. Lopez and his team are here to help you be successful in feeling and looking your best. Starting with the internal and biological aspects, which often lead to a change in outer appearance. Often, after patients experience weight loss, they find facial wrinkles and deep lines that were not previously evident. Thus, they have aesthetic procedures to help such as Botox and collagen fillers.

You might think this is something only women do when, in fact, Dr. Lopez takes pride in helping men become their own health advocates. “Many times men don’t feel they need the help. We try to encourage them to understand it’s okay if they need the help. There is a reason for the fatigue, waning muscle mass and decreased libido they may be experiencing.”

YOUR THOUGHTS CREATE YOUR REALITY What makes Inspiration Health & Wellness stand out? They won’t just hear the issue and prescribe a pill. Dr. Lopez explains, “I’m so blessed when patients tell me they finally feel like they are being heard and they can start getting to the root of the issue. No one has really listened to their concerns. We search for answers, not just prescribe a pill.”

When asked about the mindset that Inspiration Health & Wellness instills in their patients, Dr. Lopez says, “Your thoughts create your reality. If you believe you’re going to be successful in your health care journey, you will. You need to come believing you’ll be successful, and we are here to help and support you in achieving that.”

This is something you’ll find throughout the office staff. Their goal is to make you feel supported from the first time you call. They want you to have confidence you made the right choice. They take it to an extreme to help with insurance questions and help you understand the services provided.

Even after the first phone call, patients feel Dr. Lopez and his staff are looking out for their best interest. Dr. Lopez is proud that they never closed their offices to patients during the pandemic and were always available for a face-toface consultation.

For a full view of products and services, visit their website, inspiration.health, or contact Dr. Lopez and his team to get started with your health care journey.

“Your thoughts create your reality. If you believe you’re going to be successful in your health care journey, you will. We are here to help and support you in achieving that.”

Pictured from L to R: Valeria Roca, Billing Coordinator; Stormyee Edmonson, Director of Clinical Administration and Services; Dr. Lopez, Physician/Surgeon; Micaela Roca, Front Office Medical Assistant Dr. Lopez discusses functional medicine with one of his patients.

Inspiration Health and Wellness • 7201 W. 110th St., Ste. 120, Overland Park, KS www.inspiration.health • 913.647.3999