At knownwell, we understand that finding compassionate, effective weight management support can feel overwhelming. Our Needham clinic is a 15-minute drive from Wayland and offers complete obesity medicine and primary care in a judgment-free environment. We’ve got some of the best-rated doctors in the Boston metro area.
We accept most insurance providers

We are a proud member of the Beth Israel trusted provider network
Weight management
Our expert team of board-certified physicians, nutritionists and health coaches will work with you to personalize an evidence-based plan that includes a mix of nutrition counseling, lifestyle coaching, stress and sleep management and prescription medications.
Primary care
You know your body better than anyone and your care team is here to listen to your concerns and collaborate with you on your health journey. Our primary care physicians are experts in comprehensive health strategies and addressing weight-related conditions and comorbidities.
How does knownwell work?
Get started
Once we make sure we’re available in your state and covered by your insurance, then we’ll book you an in-person or virtual visit.
Be seen and known
You’ll be partnered with a team of clinical experts who will help you build a unique care plan designed to meet your individual health needs.
Stay connected
Stay close to us with remote patient-monitoring, timely and accessible messaging, and follow-up visits. Once you are under our care, you can count on consistency from your dedicated care team throughout your wellness journey.
Wayland residents choose knownwell because we recognize that every person's health journey is unique, shaped by genetics, lifestyle, and individual circumstances that go far beyond willpower alone.
Our nearby Needham clinic serves as a welcoming medical home for the Wayland community. Here, you'll never face judgment about your weight or feel rushed through appointments.
We've thoughtfully designed our space with wider doors, comfortable seating, appropriate medical equipment, and private weigh-in areas because we believe everyone deserves to feel comfortable during their healthcare visits.

Find health at every size
Look forward to meeting our dedicated team of Physicians, Advanced Practice Clinicians, Clinical Dietitians, Nurses, and Pharmacists who act as your health coaches. We don't just prescribe medications and send you on your way.
Our licensed clinicians work together to create sustainable eating patterns, address underlying health conditions, and support you through every step of your journey.
We offer the clinical expertise and personalized attention near Wayland that online-only services simply can't match.
At knownwell, you’ll receive:
- Board-certified obesity medicine oversight
- Size-inclusive and comfortable facilities
- No shame or biased treatment
- Access to effective weight-management medication
- Ongoing nutrition counseling
- Total package primary-care services (from nurses to pharmacists)
Other competitors up-charge or outsource these services, but we provide them to you all in one place. Plus, we offer in-network insurance contracts and transparent self-pay pricing. We assist you in investing in your lasting health, not monthly gimmicks.


Primary care at knownwell
We go beyond specialized weight management. In fact, knownwell serves as your complete primary care provider, offering everything from annual physicals and preventive screenings to management of chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol.
Our licensed clinicians and doctors have an integrated approach that means your primary care and weight management are coordinated by the same caring team who knows your full health picture.
No more explaining your story repeatedly to different providers or worrying that your primary doctor might not understand your weight management journey.
Our judgment-free primary care difference:
- We're trained in weight-inclusive care, using science and empathy as motivators.
- Choose the services you need: Primary care, weight management, or both. There's no requirement to bundle them.
- Experience healthcare in spaces designed for comfort and dignity, with size-inclusive furniture and private weigh-ins only when clinically relevant.
We understand that health is complex, shaped by biology, sleep, stress, and more.
Is there a weight loss program for teens?
Our board-certified clinicians at knownwell offer complete health plans as well as weight loss programs for teens. These expert metabolic health services give personalized care plans that include:
- Nutrition counseling
- Health coaching
- Obesity management medications, when appropriate
We create a weight-inclusive environment where teens receive evidence-based care without judgment or shame. Your teen will work with a dedicated team of specialists who understand adolescent metabolic health.
They can prescribe FDA-approved medications as part of a complete treatment plan. All this is available at our clinic with weight loss services for your child near Wayland, MA.
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Finding our clinic
The closest knownwell location near Wayland is easy to find at 15 Oak St., 2nd floor, Needham, MA 02492. It’s in the heart of Needham's business district near Needham Town Common and just steps from local shops and restaurants. That’s a quick 15-minute drive from anywhere in Wayland.
The building offers ample free parking and is easily accessible, situated near the intersection of Highland Avenue and Great Plain Avenue.
Driving directions from Wayland to our knownwell clinic in Needham, MA:
- From Route 20 (Boston Post Road): Head east toward Weston, take Route 30 East to Route 135 East into Needham, turn left onto Highland Avenue, then right onto Oak Street.
- From Route 27 (Main Street): Head north through Natick, continue onto Union Street/Route 135 East into Needham, turn left onto Highland Avenue, then right onto Oak Street.
- From Route 126: Take Route 126 North to Route 135 East, continue into Needham, turn left onto Highland Avenue, then right onto Oak Street.
- From Interstate 95/Route 128: Take Exit 33B for Highland Avenue toward Needham, continue on Highland Avenue for about 1 mile, then turn left onto Oak Street.
Alternatively, we also have a knownwell clinic nearby in Woburn, MA that you can visit.
Driving directions from Wayland to our knownwell clinic on 7 Alfred St, Suite 325, Woburn, MA, 01801:
- From Route 20 (Boston Post Road): Head east through Weston and Waltham, merge onto I-95/Route 128 North, take Exit 36 for Washington Street toward Woburn, turn right onto Washington Street, then left onto Alfred Street.
- From Route 27 (Main Street): Head north to Route 9 East, merge onto I-95/Route 128 North via Route 9, take Exit 36 for Washington Street toward Woburn, turn right onto Washington Street, then left onto Alfred Street.
- From Route 126: Take Route 126 North to Route 2 East, merge onto I-95/Route 128 North, take Exit 36 for Washington Street toward Woburn, turn right onto Washington Street, then left onto Alfred Street.
Via Route 117: Take Route 117 East through Lincoln and Lexington to I-95/Route 128, merge onto I-95/Route 128 North, take Exit 36 for Washington Street toward Woburn, turn right onto Washington Street, then left onto Alfred Street.
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