Alyse Thompson is a physician and freelance writer with a special interest in internal medicine and weight loss. She served as the medical director for a weight loss clinic based in Sarasota, Florida. During this time, she worked closely with patients and counseled them weekly throughout their medical weight loss journeys. Over the years, Dr. Thompson has developed a strong interest in teaching patients how even small changes in their lifestyle can lead to big improvements in their physical and mental well-being.