Weight Loss Support in Houston

No Cookie-Cutter Plans. Just a Plan Built Around You.

Most people who walk into The Hayden Institute wanting to lose weight have already tried the diets, the apps, and the meal plans. Many of them did everything right and still got stuck. That is usually a sign that something underneath is getting in the way.

The Hayden Institute does not run a one-size-fits-all weight loss program. Instead, practitioners working with you look at why the body is holding on to weight in the first place, then build a plan around that specific person.

"IT's Worth It!"

"10 stars is not enough for Dr Hayden and his staff. They have helped me countless times to get better when traditional doctors could not. I’ve been seeing Dr Hayden since 2015 and he has always been "on point" with each diagnosis and treatment. I have to drive an hour and 20 minutes to get there but it’s worth it. He has helped my inflammation to go down with RA, body temperature to go up, Thyroid in balance, losing weight, and most of all living better with my SI joint pain. He goes beyond chiro with his knowledge in the endocrine system and quantum neurology."

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Why Weight Loss Stalls

Body weight is influenced by far more than calories in and calories out. Some of the factors the team commonly evaluates include:

Blood sugar regulation: Frequent spikes and crashes drive cravings, fatigue, and fat storage.
Thyroid and adrenal function: Stress hormones and thyroid output both affect metabolic rate and energy.
Sex hormones: Shifts in estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can change where and how the body stores weight.
Digestive health: Gut function affects how nutrients are absorbed and how full or inflamed a person feels.
Nutrient status: Low levels of key nutrients can make it harder for the body to produce energy efficiently.
Sleep, stress, and daily habits: These quietly shape hunger hormones and metabolism every day.

How The Hayden Institute Approaches Weight Loss

Every plan starts with an evaluation. The clinician reviews health history, current symptoms, eating patterns, and lab work when appropriate, and may use functional assessment tools such as applied kinesiology to help guide nutritional recommendations.

From there, the plan is personal. Depending on what the evaluation shows, it may include:

Practical, sustainable changes to food choices and meal timing
Targeted nutritional support
Support for blood sugar, thyroid, adrenal, or digestive function
Lifestyle guidance on sleep, movement, and stress
Regular check-ins so the plan can be adjusted as the body responds

Because every person is different, the timeline and approach are different too. The goal is weight loss that lasts because the underlying drivers have been addressed.

Dr. Chase Hayden

Dr. Elissa Ellerbrock

Dr. Erica Extine

Liz Taylor - BCHN

Who This Is For

This approach is a good fit for people who:

Have tried multiple diets without lasting results
Feel tired, foggy, or inflamed along with the weight gain
Suspect hormones, blood sugar, or digestion are part of the picture
Want a clinician who looks at the whole person, not just the scale

The Clinical Team

Patients may work with Dr. Chase Hayden, Dr. Elissa Ellerbrock, Dr. Erica Extine, or Liz Taylor, BCHN, depending on their needs. All four clinicians are extensively trained in clinical nutrition, so every patient gets close, individualized nutritional guidance no matter who they see.

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Ready to find out what is really holding the weight on? Contact the office to schedule an evaluation with one of the clinicians.
Call 281-826-2685

Hayden Institute

10694 Jones Road #210
Houston, Texas 77065

Phone: 281-826-2685

Fax: 281-469-8997

Office Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
7:40am – 12:40pm,
2:20pm – 6:00pm

Tuesday, Thursday:
8:00am – 1:00pm

Saturday, Sunday:
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