Why Choose us
Why Choose CT Medical Weight Loss and Beyond?
Our Mission: Empowering Lifelong Health


What Sets Us Apart: Our Exceptional Team
Our Approach: A Comprehensive Path to Health

More Than Just Weight-Loss Shots: Our Comprehensive Services
At CT Medical Weight Loss and Beyond, we offer a wide range of services designed to support every aspect of your health and wellness journey. Whether you’re just starting out, or you’re transitioning away from medication, our comprehensive suite of services ensures that you have the support you need to succeed long-term.
- Custom Nutrition Plans – Personalized dietary guidance to fuel your body and accelerate weight loss.
- The Perfect Scale Lifestyle Transformation Program – A holistic program designed to create sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes.
- Health Coaching – One-on-one coaching to provide accountability, motivation, and expert advice tailored to your journey.
- Supplements – Professional-grade supplements to support your overall health and weight loss efforts.
- IV Therapies – Targeted treatments that support hydration, nutrient balance, and energy levels.
- Red Light Therapy – A cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment that helps reduce inflammation, promote skin health, and support fat reduction by enhancing cellular function and recovery.
- Transition from Medication Programs – Guided programs to help you maintain your results and shift away from reliance on weight-loss medications.

Meet Our Staff

Doug Dorsey
Doug Dorsey aka “The Fitness Professor” is a best selling author, fitness and nutrition coach, healthy lifestyle transformation expert, entrepreneur and college professor. For the past 20 years Doug has helped women lose weight and keep it off through his systematic approach that is holistic and customized to the individual.

Gabrielle Berthiaume
Board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Doctorate degrees from Quinnipiac University. She has years of experience in the medical weight loss industry and is highly sought after because of her knowledge, experience and exceptional care. Gabby was recently appointed by the Connecticut chapter of ASMBS to be a representative of IH STAR (Integrated Health State Access to Care Representative).

Andrea MacWilliams
Andrea MacWilliams is an accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), boasting a decade of enriching experience in the medical weight loss field. Andrea’s blends medical knowledge, compassionate care, and personal experience making her a integral guide in a clients’ weight loss journey.
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See What a Few of Our Clients Have to Say
Coming to Connecticut Medical Weight Loss was the best decision I’ve made in a long time. The staff is conscientious, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. I have come very close to the goal that I was looking for and hopefully can just extend my treating with them and meet this goal. I would recommend them highly!
Phenomenal people, very effective program, and strong plan for ongoing maintenance. Great was very happy with the results and the support I received through this journey.
CT Medical is amazing! Very informative, attentive and interested in creating a program for me to reach my goals!
Thank you so much to the team at CT Medical Weight Loss. Everyone is great! Easy to make appts. and goal weight was achieved! Highly recommend.
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Doug Dorsey is a multifaceted individual who embodies the roles of college professor, fitness coach, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and healthy lifestyle transformation expert. With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Doug has seamlessly blended his prowess in academia and health and fitness to emerge as a prominent figure in the fitness domain.
Renowned as the “Fitness Professor,” Douglas stands out for his educational approach to health and fitness, exemplifying his commitment to empowering others through knowledge. Leveraging a systematic methodology, he specializes in revolutionary fat loss techniques that are both groundbreaking and practical. His ideas resonate as cutting-edge, down-to-earth, and life-altering. Beyond his professional pursuits, Doug enjoys time with family, traveling, biking, reading, diverse cuisines and watching sports.
Gabrielle Berthiaume is an active member of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) and American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Gabrielle was elected in 2023 as the Integrated Health Chair for the State of Connecticut Chapter of ASMBS. She works collaboratively with a team of integrated health state representatives across the country, as well as state and national task force teams, to advocate and secure access to obesity treatment including pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery.
Gabrielle has strived throughout her career to help patients achieve their personal goals by using a collaborative approach to guide personalized treatment plans to improve both the patient’s overall health and wellbeing. She focuses her individualized treatment plans with patient safety as the highest priority.
Outside of work Gabrielle is an animal activist and works with three 503c non-profit animal rescues. She is an adoption coordinator, assisting with transporting animals and fosters.


Andrea MacWilliams, an accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), boasts a decade of enriching experience in Health & Wellness. As an integral part of CT Medical Weight Loss & Beyond, she excels in medical weight loss, forging profound connections with clients to actualize their potential.
Andrea’s specialization harmonizes medical knowledge with compassionate care, making her a stalwart guide in clients’ weight loss journeys. Her empathetic approach, cultivated through years of practice, establishes trust, and empowers clients to transcend physical goals. Beyond her professional role, Andrea enjoys time with my family & friends, the beach & mountains, spending time outdoors (getting walks in) and painting.
Dwayne Hunter-Parker, a true standout both on and off the field, made his mark by playing college football. His dedication, discipline, and unwavering passion for the sport translated seamlessly into his transition into the health & fitness industry. Today, Dwayne leverages his athletic expertise and relentless work ethic to inspire and produce impactful results in people’s lives. With a commitment to excellence that has carried over from the gridiron, Dwayne is now a driving force in the fitness world, helping individuals unlock their full potential and achieve their health and wellness goals. His journey from the football field to the fitness arena is a testament to his indomitable spirit and his unwavering desire to make a positive difference in the lives of those he encounters.




