Structure House

read moreStructure House is excited to fully reopen our doors and help our participants become the best versions of themselves. While we embrace an atmosphere that promotes lasting, positive change, that must be administered with extra precautions in these uncertain times. Structure House continues to adhere to all safety guidelines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are following a strict protocol that ensures the well-being of all participants and staff, and we have implemented heightened social distancing measures around common areas such as our classrooms, dining room, and fitness center.

read moreLook forward to a healthier lifestyle and a promising future with help from Structure House. Our customized weight management services help our guests embrace their strengths, heal their bodies, and create lasting, positive change. Structure House was founded in 1977 and is a residential healthy weight loss and wellness retreat that has helped over 40,000 people worldwide improve their overall health and quality of life. Located on a beautiful 12-acre campus in Durham, North Carolina, Structure House provides a unique, effective and safe approach to weight management and lifestyle change.

read moreThe Structure House approach to weight control includes scientifically-based principles of behavior change, nutrition, and fitness that are designed to help participants develop lasting healthy lifestyle habits. Our center employs a number of dedicated professionals who are experts in their respective fields. With a staff of highly trained medical personnel, fitness experts, nutrition specialists, and clinical mental health professionals, we are able to provide the comprehensive and holistic care that participants need to improve their overall health and well-being.

read moreObesity is an epidemic-level problem that can have a devastating personal impact. Excessive weight can take a significant toll on an individual's physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. At its simplest, excessive weight gain is a matter of diet and exercise. When the amount and quality of food a person eats isn't offset by an appropriate amount of activity, the body stores the excess energy as fat. However, at Structure House, we understand that the true underlying causes of obesity are usually much more complex than this simple equation suggests.

read moreStructure House's packages provide individualized, holistic support as you work toward building a healthy lifestyle. Choose from our four-week, extended stay, and alumni wellness packages for the treatment length that's best for your needs. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in our fully furnished private apartments, as well as access to expert support as you improve your health. All of our flexible packages include delicious meals, group-based fitness, nutrition education, support groups, cooking demos, grocery store outings, recreational activities, hiking trails, and much more.