About Us

Welcome to Optimal Weight & Wellness, where your journey toward a healthier, more vibrant life begins. Located in Surprise, AZ, we offer personalized & comprehensive medical weight loss and wellness solutions. Our guided coaching ensures you have the support you need to lose weight safely and effectively.

Chris's Story

Chris Hegglund, RN, our founder, brings a wealth of experience and passion to our practice. Chris's personal story is one of transformation and dedication. Diagnosed with high blood pressure and prediabetes, Chris weighed 334 lbs in November 2023. Initially focused on losing weight quickly to get off medications, the journey soon became about sustainable, healthy weight loss. Through lifestyle changes and mindfulness, Chris's metabolic labs, including A1C, are now within healthy ranges. Having lost 87 pounds so far, Chris continues his journey alongside his patients, passionately guiding them toward their optimal health.

Creating A Great Experience

In November 2023, Chris began using Semaglutide and continues to use it safely today. At Optimal Weight & Wellness, we advocate a "Low and Slow" approach to weight loss, which helps patients lose 1-3 pounds each week with minimal or no side effects. Our patients love this approach as it offers a gradual, sustainable path to weight loss and overall wellness.

Chris has a distinguished background in public health, serving as a Clinician and Safety Officer with the National Institute of Health (NIH), specializing in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This role involved significant contributions to public health research, emphasizing the importance of health and nutrition in overall wellness.

The Functional Approach

Chris is dedicated to helping patients routinely monitor key health markers such as body measurements, body composition, waist-to-hip ratio, metabolic labs, lipids, and A1C. We provide lab services, interpret the results, and explain how you can positively affect these markers with easy and effective lifestyle modifications.

Chris wants patients to feel involved and empowered in their care. He knows that starts with honest, straightforward information aimed at solving the root causes of obesity and poor health at both metabolic and cellular levels. Chris will teach you how to implement lifestyle changes that make a real difference in your health.

With a background as a travel nurse and significant contributions to public health research, Chris brings expertise and dedication to Optimal Weight & Wellness. He values family time, enjoys golf and outdoor activities, and is continually learning.

Get started today on your journey to wellness with us. Chris and the team at Optimal Weight & Wellness are excited to support your wellness goals and look forward to welcoming you.