About Dr. Schmitz
Dr. Schmitz is a board-certified Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician, and is also certified in Menopause care by the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). She specializes in weight management, metabolic and midlife health, and is dedicated to promoting preventative care by helping both women and men reach their wellness goals.
During her 10+ years practicing traditional primary care, Dr. Schmitz cared for countless patients struggling with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, joint pain, fatigue, and other weight-related conditions. While she was committed to providing the best care possible, she recognized a significant challenge within the traditional healthcare system - It is not structured to allow the time, continuity, or insurance support needed to fully address the complexity of these chronic conditions in a meaningful, lasting way.
She saw firsthand that many of these health concerns were deeply interconnected, often stemming from a single, complex root cause: excess weight. Yet the standard model of care often limited visits to brief, problem-focused encounters, leaving little opportunity to provide the comprehensive, ongoing support patients truly benefit from.
Driven to create a more effective and sustainable approach, Dr. Schmitz pursued advanced training in medical weight management and became a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine in 2018. With additional certification through NAMS, she is uniquely equipped to provide evidence-based, comprehensive care for women navigating the symptoms, metabolic challenges, and hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause.
Her expertise allows her to address both weight and midlife health concerns through a more integrated, individualized approach, recognizing how these conditions intersect and influence one another - including their impact on mood, mental health, and overall well-being.
Unfortunately, the traditional medical clinic schedule leaves little time to dedicate to weight management or other preventative lifestyle changes in a thorough and effective manner. As a result, patients experience inadequate treatment, limited guidance, lack of progress, and ongoing frustrations. They may also be tempted by fad diets or invest in costly supplements and ineffective programs that fail to deliver results, leaving them feeling frustrated and discouraged. This is not a personal failure -This is a system failure.
After years of seeing the joy of success in her patients, Dr. Schmitz established Revive Health Medical Weight Loss & Wellness to bridge the gap between primary care and the resources patients deserve to regain their health, once and for all. With her extensive medical background and experience, Dr. Schmitz is able to remain mindful of pre-existing conditions, partner with other members of your healthcare team, as well as assist in managing any new medical concerns that may arise throughout your weight loss or wellness journey. This ensures safety throughout the process.
Care Delivered Across Minnesota
Wherever you are in Minnesota, you can access Revive Health’s expert menopause care, with compassion, understanding, and the clinical expertise to guide you forward.