Obesity Therapy with Ovivamed
Ovivamed accompanies people on their path to sustainable weight reduction – digitally and in person. Medically supervised and with a holistic therapy approach.
The Ovivamed offering is under the medical direction of Dipl. med. Anita Kirner and was developed in collaboration with Prof. Dr. med. Roger Lehmann, senior physician at the Clinic for Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Clinical Nutrition at the University Hospital Zurich.
Components of the Therapy for Sustainable Weight Reduction
Medical Supervision
Our experienced physicians are responsible for your entire therapy at Ovivamed. Treatment is individually tailored and closely monitored.
Nutritional Counseling
Our certified nutritional counselors support you in developing long-term, practical eating habits suited to everyday life.
Sports Medicine
Physical activity is a fundamental component of your therapy with us. We accompany you on this path to integrate more movement into your everyday life – tailored to your physical condition and goals.
Psychotherapy
Where needed, we support you with psychotherapeutic guidance – for example in cases of emotional eating, lack of motivation, or accompanying psychological strain.
App Support
In the app, you can track your progress and stay closely connected with your care team between appointments. It also offers you medication-specific features, such as tracking side effects.
Oviva App: Your Digital Companion
The Oviva App is an integral part of your care and complements our personal contact. The app also supports you during medication therapy with Ovivamed: record your progress and log your medications. If you have any questions, you can quickly get in touch with the medical team.
Foto-Ess-Tagebuch verwenden
Erfassen Sie Ihre täglichen Mahlzeiten ganz einfach per Foto direkt in der App.
Ziele setzen
Sie erhalten personalisierte Vorschläge für Aufgaben, um Ihrem Ziel näher zu kommen.
Fortschritt verfolgen
Behalten Sie Ihre Fortschritte im Blick. Jeder Schritt bringt Sie näher ans Ziel und stärkt die Motivation.
Wissen erweitern
Mit Lerninhalten rund um Ernährung, Bewegung und Motivation werden Sie selbst zum Experten.
Chat-Feedback erhalten
Bei Fragen ermöglicht die App jederzeit den Austausch mit Ihrer Ernährungsfachperson.
On the Path to a Healthy Weight
Your Benefits with Ovivamed
Sustainable Weight Reduction
Through the combination of medication support, individual counseling, and regular follow-up, we work with you toward lasting weight loss and the improvement of accompanying conditions.
Medically Supervised and Evidence-Based
The entire therapy is overseen by experienced physicians and is based on current medical guidelines – for maximum safety and efficacy.
We Combine the Best of In-Person and Telemedicine
Important appointments take place in person, while others can be conveniently conducted online – ideal for working professionals or people with limited mobility.
Coverage by Basic Insurance Possible
Following prior cost approval, the therapy is covered by health insurance.
How Your Therapy with Ovivamed Works
You register online or are referred to us by your general practitioner.
You book your initial consultation online or via the link you receive by email, and we review your documents for completeness.
Following approved cost coverage or your decision to proceed as a self-paying patient, the prescription consultation takes place and your therapy begins.
With regular progress and outcome reviews, we accompany you throughout your therapy – individually tailored to you.
Meet Our Team
Dipl. med. Anita Kirner
Medical Director, Obesity Therapy
Suzana Stojiljkovic
Clinical Director, Psychotherapy
Melanie Donati
Clinical Director, Dietary advice
How You Rate Us
96%
of surveyed Ovivamed patients expressed high satisfaction with the care provided by the Ovivamed team.
96%
of surveyed Ovivamed patients reported an improvement in their physical health.
84%
of surveyed Ovivamed patients use the Oviva App as a core component and regard it as central support in their daily therapy.
Source: Ovivamed Patient Survey November 2025 (n=159).
For Patients
Does Ovivas offering suit you? Find out now in a few short questions. We look forward to accompanying you.
For Referring Professionals
We are happy to support your patients with an individualized treatment plan. We look forward to your referrals.
Our Locations
Zürich
Seestrasse 353
CH-8038 Zürich Wollishofen
- Our practice is located on the 1st basement floor. Please first follow the signs to Vista Augenklinik. Once you have reached the 1st basement floor, follow the signs to Ovivamed.
- The tram stop Zürich Bhf. Wollishofen/Staubstr. (T7) is located directly in front of the Ovivamed building. Wollishofen train station (S8, S24) is approximately 5 minutes on foot.
- Please note that no parking spaces are available directly in front of the building. However, parking options are available in the surrounding area.
Bern
Waldeggstrasse 40c
CH-3097 Bern Liebefeld
- From Bern train station: Bus No. 10 toward Köniz-Schliern (departures every 5 minutes / board at platform I). Exit at Hessstrasse stop (5th stop after the train station, approx. 7 minutes travel time).
- At the roundabout, turn right toward the Denner supermarket. Immediately after Denner, turn right, then continue straight ahead to Sprechzimmer+ (approx. 6 minutes on foot).
- Parking spaces with a limited parking duration are available in front of the practice.
Region Basel
Bahnhofplatz 11
CH-4410 Liestal
- From Basel SBB train station: direct train or S-Bahn to Liestal (several times per hour, approx. 10 to 17 minutes).
- The entrance at the station is located in the UNO building, between the Bahnhof-Apotheke pharmacy and Migrolino. Take the lift to the 3rd floor to reach Ovivamed.
- Parking: enter via the BLKB parking garage (on the opposite side of the street), then proceed to the UNO building parking garage / Bahnhofplatz 11. From there, take the lift to the 3rd floor to reach Ovivamed.