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For the founder, Jan Medical Group serves as a means for him and countless others to retake their confidence and pursue the lifestyle they have always wanted
Perceiving weight loss as a means for holistic growth did not come easily for a young Jan Dipasupil growing up. Yet, through years of trial and error as well as turning his motivations into a career in the medical field, the once-aspiring practitioner then created a solution that would later become the foundation of Jan Medical Group.
Since his days in elementary school, Dr. Dipasupil has had the dilemma of finding the balance between his desire for physical activities, his asthmatic condition, and his struggles with obesity. “Losing weight was a constant battle, and it deeply affected my self-esteem,” he shares. This encouraged him to comb the internet for any means that could allow him to lose weight without having to risk his respiratory issues.
“There was an article that said if you remove sugary drinks and you just stick with water, you’d be dropping pounds,” he recalls. Committing to this change allowed him to shed 10 pounds of weight, ultimately bolstering his motivation and curiosity for non-invasive dietary habits. This later led him to take on a career as a medical practitioner specializing in Obesity and Lifestyle Medicine.
Over the course of five years, Dr. Dipasupil managed his position in Medical City as the head of lifestyle medicine, all while foreseeing the creation of his independent clinic. From opening online consultations to foreign and local clients to creating “micro education” content on TikTok, this gave him the realization that “weight loss should not always be inside the hospital, it has to be where the clients feel comfortable.”
“When I first started my practice, I assumed clients would come easily. However, I quickly realized that many people weren’t aware of obesity as a medical condition and its impact on overall health,” the founder shares. Given the topic’s sensitive nature, the beginning of Jan Medical Group in 2022 brought the business owner and his team to create an identity based on education and approachability before anything else.
Apart from sharing the breadth of weight loss through seminars for private and government organizations, Dr. Dipasupil also sought to open the clinic’s consultation services for a wider audience, onboarding psychiatrists, psychologists, endocrinologists, registered nutritionist and dietitians, and gynecologists to provide an ear to those with more personal concerns. “Each person is unique, with different lifestyles, medical conditions, and medications that may affect their weight,” he expounds.
This was later followed by the brand’s introduction of its SHAPE Program, which provided personalized weight loss plans over a fixed duration. Divided into specialized tiers such as the SHAPE Sustain, SHAPE Ultra, and Ultra Plus, each program is facilitated by the clinic’s team of medical professionals who would serve as a guide for each step in the patient’s journey.
The clinic also provides its skin tightening treatments as a means for clients to cap off their weight loss journey. “The reason why we have added that service is because clients, when they lose about 10% percent [of their weight], they see that the stubborn fats in their arms become more visible. What we need is to do is tighten the skin and to help in further reducing the effect,” he explains.
Alongside his growing team of medical professionals, Dr. Dipasupil envisions a future where the intimidation to address one’s weight is reduced, opening the door for those who wish to pursue a sustainable and health-driven lifestyle. “With the growing awareness of medications for obesity and their health benefits, we are at the start of a significant shift in how weight management is perceived.”
Despite the struggles he faced in his past, the business owner sees his career as an opportunity for him and many others to overcome the challenges of such conditions, encouraging the next generation to commit to a vision that sees their personal growth at the forefront. “I want to leave a legacy of hope and solutions for people struggling with weight. Believe in your purpose and focus on helping others.”
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