Corporate Wellness & Employer Partnerships
Physician-led corporate wellness and employer partnerships, supporting healthier workplaces across Michigan through obesity medicine and metabolic health expertise.
Michigan Weight Loss Institute is a physician-led corporate wellness partner for employers throughout Metro Detroit. We help organizations support employee wellbeing through evidence-based healthcare. Our practice is led by Dr. Rita Kathawa, MD, who is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. As a result, every conversation starts with real clinical credibility and a long-term view of workforce health.
Why Corporate Wellness Matters for Michigan Employers
Rising healthcare costs and chronic disease are reshaping how Michigan employers think about workforce health. Supporting employee wellbeing is now a strategic priority, not just a benefit.
The medical community recognizes obesity as a chronic disease and a leading driver of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular risk. Evidence-based care for weight and metabolic health can support prevention — and benefit the whole workplace.
Why Employers Partner With Michigan Weight Loss Institute
Organizations across Southeast Michigan choose Michigan Weight Loss Institute for its clinical credibility, individualized approach, and long-term focus.
Physician-Led Expertise
Programs are guided by Dr. Rita Kathawa, MD, double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.
Evidence-Based Care
Medical decision-making rooted in current obesity medicine guidelines and clinical best practices.
Local Metro Detroit Partner
Conveniently serving organizations throughout Southeast Michigan from offices in Sterling Heights and Bingham Farms.
Personalized Approach
Every organization has unique goals and workforce needs, and every partnership is shaped accordingly.
Focus on Long-Term Health
Supporting sustainable health improvements rather than temporary or quick-fix solutions.
Trusted Medical Resource
A physician-led practice committed to improving health outcomes through compassionate, individualized care.
Employer Partnership Opportunities
We explore collaborative opportunities individually, based on your goals and available resources — never a fixed menu of corporate wellness services. Examples span employee health education, metabolic health initiatives, and community health engagement across Metro Detroit.
Workplace Weight Management Support
Access to physician-led obesity medicine for eligible employees, offered as a resource for individuals rather than an employer-sponsored treatment program.
- Medical weight management
- Nutrition counseling
- Metabolic health assessments
- Ongoing clinical support
Wellness Education & Health Awareness
Some partnerships may include educational presentations and health awareness discussions on metabolic health and chronic disease prevention.
- Educational presentations
- Metabolic health education
- Chronic disease prevention
- Obesity medicine awareness
Onsite Wellness Opportunities
Some organizations may wish to explore onsite options. These are examples of potential collaboration, not guaranteed services.
- Body composition analysis
- Wellness screenings
- Health awareness events
Organizations We Work With
We welcome conversations with a broad range of organizations across Macomb County, Oakland County, and Metro Detroit.
Professional Services
- Law Firms
- Accounting Firms
- Consulting Firms
Healthcare Organizations
- Physician Practices
- Dental Groups
- Therapy Practices
- Healthcare Employers
Corporate & Industrial
- Manufacturing Companies
- Automotive Suppliers
- Corporate Offices
Public & Community
- Municipalities
- School Districts
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Community Groups
Benefits of Partnership
A partnership with us creates value for both organizations and their people.
For Employers
- Access to physician expertise in obesity medicine and metabolic health
- Support for workforce health initiatives
- A trusted local healthcare resource in Metro Detroit
- Opportunities to enhance employee wellbeing
- Increased awareness of preventive healthcare
For Employees
- Access to specialized obesity medicine care
- Education regarding metabolic health
- Personalized treatment opportunities
- Evidence-based weight management support
- Improved understanding of chronic disease prevention
How Partnership Discussions Begin
Partnerships develop through conversation. The process is intentionally flexible, allowing each relationship to take shape around an organization’s goals.
Employer Consultation
We start with an informal, no-pressure conversation to learn about your organization and introduce our physician-led approach.
Discussion of Organizational Goals
We listen for what matters most — from health education to access to medical weight management — and keep the conversation realistic.
Potential Areas of Collaboration
Together, we identify where obesity medicine and metabolic health resources may add the most value, weighed against your goals and resources.
Customized Recommendations
We outline flexible, individualized recommendations — never one-size-fits-all — so a partnership can start small and grow.
Ongoing Relationship Building
We stay in touch and adjust as your needs evolve, with a shared focus on sustainable workforce health.
Meet Dr. Rita Kathawa, MD, MA
Medical Director | Michigan Weight Loss Institute
Dr. Rita Kathawa is a double board-certified physician. She specializes in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Because she focuses on metabolic health, she treats weight as part of a patient’s whole health, not in isolation. That includes conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular risk.
Her approach follows current obesity medicine guidelines and evidence-based practice. At the same time, it stays deeply personal and patient-centered. Every plan is individual, because no two patients — and no two organizations — are the same.
For employers, her leadership offers what workforce health needs most: a trusted physician with real clinical expertise, compassion, and a long-term commitment to better outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a corporate wellness partnership?
It is a collaborative relationship between an employer and a healthcare provider focused on employee health. At Michigan Weight Loss Institute, it centers on physician-led obesity medicine, metabolic health education, and chronic disease prevention — shaped around your goals rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
How can employers work with Michigan Weight Loss Institute?
Start with an informal consultation to discuss your goals and explore potential areas of collaboration, such as employee health education, weight management support for eligible employees, and metabolic health initiatives. Discussions are exploratory, not packaged programs.
What types of workplace wellness initiatives can be discussed?
Conversations may touch on workplace weight management support, wellness education and health awareness, and onsite wellness opportunities. These are examples of potential collaboration, evaluated individually based on your goals and available resources.
Are partnership opportunities customized?
Yes. Every organization has unique goals and workforce needs, so we approach each partnership individually and keep recommendations flexible — allowing a partnership to start small and grow over time.
Does Michigan Weight Loss Institute offer onsite wellness events?
Some organizations may wish to explore onsite options such as body composition analysis, wellness screenings, or health awareness events. These are examples of potential collaboration rather than guaranteed services, and each is evaluated individually.
How can employers help employees access obesity medicine services?
Employers can raise awareness of physician-led obesity medicine and connect interested employees with Michigan Weight Loss Institute. Care is offered as a resource for individual employees rather than an employer-sponsored treatment program.
What is obesity medicine?
Obesity medicine is a medical specialty that treats obesity as a chronic disease using evidence-based care. It addresses the metabolic, hormonal, and behavioral factors behind weight, along with related conditions like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Dr. Rita Kathawa, MD is board-certified in Obesity Medicine.
Do you serve employers throughout Metro Detroit?
Yes. With offices in Sterling Heights and Bingham Farms, we serve employers throughout Metro Detroit, including Macomb County, Oakland County, and the broader Southeast Michigan region.
Where are your offices located?
We have two offices: 41400 Dequindre Rd., Suite 105, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, and 32000 Telegraph Rd., Bingham Farms, MI 48025.
Let’s Start the Conversation
Maybe your organization is interested in employee health education, wellness initiatives, physician-led obesity medicine, or a broader workforce health strategy. Whatever the case, we welcome the opportunity to discuss how we might partner.
Serving Employers Across Metro Detroit
Sterling Heights Office
41400 Dequindre Rd., Suite 105
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Serving Macomb County and the surrounding Metro Detroit area.
Bingham Farms Office
32000 Telegraph Rd.
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
Serving Oakland County and Southeast Michigan.
