Inclusa
Health & Wellness

Welcome to Inclusa Health and Wellness. We specialize in metabolic health, weight management and chronic condition optimization.

 

Through a comprehensive approach to wellness, we strive to make improvements to your nutrition, physical activity, mental health, sleep quality and stress management to elevate your quality of life. 

 

Each of our team has been through this journey and understands your need for guidance and support. Doctors Persondek, Varner and Mercado are advocates in your care and take pride in your success. 

 

Our paramount is whole health enhancement. 

Each virtual or in person office visit with our doctors is individualized to your specific need. 

 

Join us in your journey to healthy living, as we know we are all better together.  

Meet Our Team

Our team, led by Dr. Stephanie Persondek, DO, Dr. Kyle Varner, MD, and Dr. Margaria Mercado Medina, MD, is committed to providing compassionate, expert care to guide you through a transformative experience. Together, we offer a comprehensive range of services and support, including advanced medical treatments, lifestyle coaching, and surgical options. Our physicians are board-certified specialists in obesity medicine, and together, we bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure you receive the best care possible.

Dr. Stephanie Persondek, DO

Owner & Physician, d.ABOG, d.ABOM

Dr. Kyle Varner, MD

Physician, d.ABIM

Dr. Margarita Mercado Medina, MD

Physician, d.ABOG, d.ABOM, MSCP

Our Approach to Weight Loss

We offer a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to weight management that goes beyond traditional dieting. Our programs are rooted in proven, evidence-based medical practices, and we focus on addressing both the medical and behavioral aspects of obesity.

Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) Analysis: To assess your metabolism and guide personalized nutrition and exercise recommendations. Check out the KORR resources to learn more.

Body Composition Analysis by InBody: To track changes in fat, muscle, and other key markers of health.

InHealth Lifestyle Coaching: To provide continuous support, motivation, and guidance on making sustainable lifestyle changes. Learn more about our philosophy.

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Remote Patient Monitoring: For regular check-ins and adjustments to your plan from the comfort of your home.

Customized Weight Loss Plans: Tailored to your individual needs, preferences, and goals.

Group Visits: For peer support and shared learning.

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Online Community: Where you can connect with others on the same journey.

Surgical Options: For patients who may benefit from bariatric surgery, with support throughout the process.

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Why Choose Inclusa Health and Wellness?

We are dedicated to your success and well-being. With our personalized medical care and compassionate support, we will guide you through every step of your weight loss journey. Our team will work with you to create a plan that aligns with your specific health needs, lifestyle, and long-term goals.


At Obesity Medicine Consultants, we believe in a holistic approach that combines the latest in medical science with compassionate care to help you achieve the results you desire.

What We Offer

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Insurance

We accept most insurance! Send us an appt request to check your eligibility.

Start Your Journey Today!

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how our personalized weight loss plans can help you reach your health and wellness goals.

What Our Clients Say

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Get In Touch

Let us help you create a healthier, happier future. We are here to support you every step of the way!

Phone

(509) 367-4209

Email

info@inclusahealthandwellness.com

Address

23403 E Mission Suite 231, Liberty Lake WA 99019

Business

Mon – Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat - Sun: By appointment only

About Dr. Margarita Mercado Medina, MD

Board Certified in Obesity Medicine in Liberty Lake, WA

Dr. Margarita Mercado Medina, MD holds dual board certification in obesity medicine and obstetrics and gynecology. Joining Inclusa Health and Wellness from the Seattle branch, she provides superb medical management of obesity and its related chronic health conditions. Dr. Mercado especially enjoys providing care to women with peri and post menopausal weight management. Dr. Mercado is bilingual in Spanish. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she the received her Medical Degree at the Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo. She then moved to NYC where she trained at Winthrop /NYU University Hospital and practiced in Obstetrics and Gynecology for 15 years at different academic centers.

Looking for a change in lifestyle, she then moved to Denver, then 3 years after to Washington where she also works as an OBGYN hospitalist part time at multiple facilities in the Seattle area. During her career, she has held academic appointments at Columbia University, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, University of Colorado and University of Washington. Facing her own struggles with weight management she took it upon herself to undergo extra training in order to understand and properly treat the medical condition of obesity. Her goal is to improve her patients’ overall health and quality of life. When she’s not taking care of patients, she enjoys working out, walking her dog, traveling, cooking, and watching history and science documentaries.

About Dr. Kyle Varner, MD

in Liberty Lake, WA

Dr. Kyle Varner, MD grew up in Spokane, WA.  He holds a BA in Liberal Arts from St John’s College, and attended medical school at American University of Antigua College of Medicine.  He then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI. Since graduating residency in 2016, Dr. Varner has practiced hospital medicine in a variety of settings across the United States.  He is currently seeking his board certification in Obesity Medicine, and he plans to sit for his boards this fall.

He developed a special interest in obesity medicine because of his own life-long struggle with obesity.  His approach to obesity medicine combines his background as a board certified internist with his own experience as a patient, and he is passionate about helping his patients achieve their goals and lead their best lives. When he is not taking care of patients, he enjoys travel and equestrian sports.  Most recently, he has taken up learning the sport of polo.

Dr. Stephanie Persondek

I’ve been there, right where you are standing. I’ve struggled just like you. I’ve started and stopped over and over until I felt defeated. And then I finally knew I needed to ask for help. I cannot remember a time in my childhood I was not chubby, big boned, or fluffy. I grew up listening to hurtful comments, shaming and teasing. I developed a thick skin and learned to push on. I recall dieting as early as grade school, going to specialists and joining programs, taking supplements and contemplating procedures, even as young as middle school. I just kept gaining until I reached morbid obesity at the end of college. It finally started to affect my health. After college graduation, I started preparing for a 3-month medical service trip to South America. I had never been on a trip by myself, and I had never been this far from home. I knew I couldn’t participate in all of the adventures with my current health. And then my fire was lit. I found my determination, my “why.” I lost 50 pounds before my trip by changing my diet and committing to exercise. And on that trip, I swam with sharks and sea lions, climbed volcanoes, paraglided over the ocean, sand boarded on the desert, flew in a 4-seater plane over ancient ruins, white water rafted in the jungle and had the experience of a lifetime. 
I knew my life was changed forever. From that point, I was committed to never let my health get in the way of my dreams. I continued to diet and exercise while continuing to lose and then maintain my weight. I even became Johnny G Spinning Certified, before spinning was cool. I taught exercise classes through medical school, and I continued to pique my interest in bariatric medicine. Now, nearly two decades after deciding to advocate for my health, I am still committed. I’ve maintained my goal for well over 10 years. It’s a constant journey. As in every journey, I have successes and challenges. I’ve developed a renewed passion for healthy food, and I have found a love for exercise and movement. My key to success is finding balance. Do what you love.
Don’t force something that is unattainable. And don’t travel this journey alone. I have found support from family, friends and communities across the country. And now it’s my turn to support you. I am committed to helping you find a program that best fits your needs. No two people are the same. We will explore together many diet and exercise plans, medication options and even surgical consults, deciding which will set you up for continued success. I only recommend evidence-based approaches that are proven, with hard work, to be long lasting and attainable. Let’s travel this journey together. Let’s find your “why.” Let’s light your fire and find your determination. We can do this together. Nothing can stand in your way. Read more of my journey in my blog “A Taste of Her Own Medicine,” to hear more about my “Why”
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