Meet the team
Our specialists have high education and broad clinical experience
Doctors
Jon-Michael Knutsen
Medical Director, Doctor and Founder
Founder and visionary who combines medical expertise with a personal approach. Passionate about making effective weight treatment accessible to everyone.
Sindre Lee-Ødegård
Chief Medical Officer, Doctor/Researcher and Founder
Our medical director who combines research with deep empathy. Dedicated to understanding each patient's unique needs and challenges.
Christian Moen
Founder and CEO
Motivating and supportive with a unique ability to make exercise joyful and meaningful. Helps patients find joy in movement.
Vibeke Svanevik
Consultant physician and obesity specialist
Consultant physician at the Centre for Morbid Obesity, Vestfold Hospital (Tønsberg) — Norway's largest public obesity clinic. Specialist in neurology (and soon psychiatry), and one of the country's most experienced obesity specialists with over 20 years treating morbid obesity.
Anne
Doctor
Experienced and wise with a unique ability to create deep, trusting relationships. Patients greatly appreciate her wise advice and support.
Rolf Hagen
Consultant physician and obesity specialist
Consultant physician at Vestfold Hospital (Tønsberg), affiliated with the Centre for Morbid Obesity, and an experienced obesity specialist. Head of one of Helseresepten's treatment teams.
Synne
Doctor
Innovative and caring with a special ability to motivate and inspire. Helps patients see opportunities where others see challenges.
Karen
Doctor
Warm and caring person who creates safety in consultations. Loves seeing patients flourish and rediscover joy in life.
Mille Kristine
Doctor
Ulrikke
Doctor
Intake team doctor with a bachelor's degree in nutrition and medical training. Ulrikke combines nutritional expertise with a holistic medical perspective.
Trine Lynghaug
Doctor
Thorough and welcoming with a natural talent for making patients feel cared for from the very first conversation. Creates confidence from the start.
Marlene Tiril Pedersen
Doctor
Intake team doctor. Marlene grew up in Ålesund and has lived in several countries. She meets each patient individually and adapts the follow-up to fit your needs.
Maria Haakonsen
Doctor
Veronica Vilde Pedersen
Doctor
Ida Beck Sætre
Doctor
Ingrid Tallerås
Doctor
Clinical Nutritionists
Andrea
Clinical Nutritionist
Dedicated and knowledgeable with a special ability to translate complex nutrition into practical, everyday advice that works.
Kristine
Clinical Nutritionist
Enthusiastic and inspiring with a natural ability to make healthy choices joyful. Helps patients build sustainable habits.
Marie
Clinical Nutritionist
Warm and supportive with deep understanding of how challenging change can be. Meets each patient with patience and care.
Marthe
Clinical Nutritionist
Creative and solution-oriented with a unique ability to find nutrition strategies that fit into busy lives and demanding everyday routines.
Mobeen
Clinical Nutritionist
Accommodating and understanding with a special ability to create safety and trust. Patients feel comfortable sharing their challenges.
Åslaug
Clinical Nutritionist
Present and attentive with a natural ability to listen and understand. Gives patients the feeling of being seen and heard in a special way.
Marita Moe
Clinical Nutritionist
Thorough and engaged with a genuine interest in each patient's everyday life. Finds nutrition solutions that are actually doable – adapted to life as it is.
Marita Leknesund
Clinical Nutritionist
Attentive and patient with an ability to make dietary changes feel natural. Helps patients find their own path – without rigid rules.
Tonje Bjørnstad
Clinical Nutritionist
Structured and caring with an ability to create confidence around nutrition. Helps patients build habits that last – at their own pace.
Physiotherapists
Marie L
Physiotherapist
Empathetic and understanding with a special ability to adapt exercises to each individual's needs and possibilities. Creates positive experiences with activity.
Elena
Physiotherapist
Encouraging and patient with a natural ability to build confidence through movement. Helps patients discover their own strength.
Jonas
Physiotherapist
Engaged and enthusiastic with a special ability to make rehabilitation a positive experience. Patients are inspired by his dedication.
Erlend Mogstad Hoel
Physiotherapist
Calm and reassuring with an ability to meet people exactly where they are. Makes movement feel achievable – one step at a time, without pressure.
Anette Melheim Tvinde
Physiotherapist
Warm and adaptable with an eye for what each individual needs. Creates exercise experiences that build confidence and give energy back.
Martine
Health Secretary
"Kind, empathetic and warm — patients love her."
Warm-hearted and thoughtful with a unique ability to create comfort and security. Patients especially appreciate her warmth and attention.
Weight loss is about biology, not willpower
Modern weight treatment is based on understanding how your body works - not how strong your will is.
GLP-1 receptor agonists and other weight-reducing medications
Modern medications that regulate hunger and satiety at the biological level. These medications help your body restore the natural balance that may have been disrupted by hormonal changes, stress, or genetic factors.
Digital one-on-one consultations every other week
Regular follow-up conversations with our doctors and nutritionists. We continuously adapt your treatment based on how your body responds, adjusting both medications and lifestyle advice to ensure the best possible results.
Holistic approach
We look at all of you - not just the number on the scale. Sleep, stress, hormones, life situation, and mental well-being all affect your weight. Our multidisciplinary team helps you address all factors that can influence your success.
Adapted to your daily life
Our advice and treatment plans are made to work in your daily life - not in a laboratory. We understand that life is complex, that you have work, family, and commitments. That's why we create solutions that can actually be implemented.
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