Shapedown® is a national weight management program for families offered through Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.  Parents and children (ages 6-18) work together as a team with a social worker, registered dietitian, and exercise specialist to learn how healthy eating, an active lifestyle and effective communication promote weight loss and family unity. The Shapedown program offers group and individual counseling:

• Group Sessions
  ShapeDown Program Weekly Series for Children and Teens
  ShapeDown FREE Orientation Session – online registration available
  
  
• Individual Counseling
  Nutrition Counseling with a Registered Dietitian
  Weight Management Assessment and Referral

Unique Program Strengths

• Stresses healthy eating rather than dieting
• Activity involves the entire family
• Allows parents to learn positive modeling techniques
• Emphasizes improvement in the child’s overall self-esteem
• Taught in a group setting so parents and children gain support from others
• Offers ongoing long-term follow-up

Location and Dates

Women’s Health Center 2nd Floor
(Located on the campus of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital)

Spring ShapeDown Weekly Series

April 15 - June 10 | Register Online
Monday 6:15 - 8:30 p.m.

FREE Orientation Sessions

March 14: Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
March 25: Monday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 1: Monday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April 11: Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Summer ShapeDown Weekly Series

July 8 - August 26 | Register online
Monday 6:15 - 8:30 p.m.

FREE Orientation Sessions

May 9: Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
June 13: Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
June 24: Monday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
July 1: Monday 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
July 11: Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Registration

You may register online or by phone for a FREE no-obligation orientation session prior to the start up of each ShapeDown Series. Enrollment is open beyond the FREE orientation dates.

Individual counseling appointments are available by appointment.  To schedule individual appointments or for more information about ShapeDown, please call 734-712-5694. 

ShapeDown may be covered in part by certain insurances. Scholarships are available. 

For additional information about Shapedown, please call us at 734-712-5694 or view our program brochure.