Medical Weight Loss

Work one-on-one with our clinician who will perform a comprehensive health history to determine the safest and most effective treatment plan for you. Initial consults are $199. After the initial intake, you may opt for membership ($79 per month) or pay-per-visit ($99 per visit, every 2-3 months depending on treatment plan and stability in program). Medications are a separate cost. Medications offered may include name brand GLP-1, GLP/GIP, phentermine, topiramate, metformin, cyanocobalamin, naltrexone, etc. Insurance may be used for medication coverage and we will complete prior authorizations on your behalf if indicated.

Pricing For Medical Weight Loss

Initial Visit

$199

The initial visit is $199 and this includes the enrollment fee and the comprehensive visit where we will evaluate your history, goals, and determine safe treatment options (along with diet and exercise recommendations).

Ongoing Care & Monitoring

Weight loss patients are seen monthly for accountability and to determine effectiveness of treatment plan and for any necessary adjustments.

Follow-Up Visits

Subsequent visits are $99 per visit or (if enrolling in membership) are $79 per month.

Treatment Options for Medical Weight Loss

Treatment Options for
Medical Weight Loss

We offer several medically guided treatment options to support safe and effective weight loss. Depending on your health history, goals, and response to treatment, your clinician will help you choose the option that best fits your needs. Below is an overview of the medications and therapies we commonly use in our medical weight loss program.

GLP-1

The class of medication called glucagon-like peptide 1 agonist are injections that help achieve 10-15% weight loss when used with diet and exercise. They delay gastric emptying, enhance the sensation of being full, settle “food noise” or the constant thought of needing food, and they improve insulin regulation by telling the body to produce more insulin after eating, which in turn limits blood sugar spikes after eating. The medication is self-administered weekly subcutaneously (into the stomach or thigh).

Potential Benefits

Lower blood pressure and cholesterol

Reduce fatty liver disease

Reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

Side effects may include: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, headaches, injection site reaction, etc.

GLP-1/GIP

Same effects of the GLP-1 medications above but with the added benefit of containing a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide to further reduce appetite and food intake. Expected weight loss in the range of 20% or greater with diet and lifestyle changes.

Potential Benefits

Reduce appetite and food intake

Side effect profile similar to GLP-1. The medication is self-administered weekly subcutaneously (into the stomach or thigh).

Lipotropic Injections

These are administered during in-person visits in the Levant or home parties. These are often referred to as “skinny shots” or “lipo-shots” and can be used alone or in conjunction with our medical weight loss packages. After a comprehensive health history, we will determine a safe and healthy option that best suits your needs. Injections consist of a combination of vitamins and amino acids to help support healthy digestion, detoxification, metabolism, and muscle repair. Cost is $15-$30 per injection.

Potential Benefits

Healthy Digestion

Detoxification

Metabolism

Muscle Repair

Oral Medications

Many oral medications are available and may be appropriate for you. Some common options include: topiramate, bupropion, phentermine, naltrexone, metformin, methylcobalamin, etc. We often use generic Contrave or Qysmia and can combine different medications to help with your specific needs.

What happens when I reach my goal? Will I need to be on the weekly injections or other medications

Yes and no. We are going to work together to learn new ways of healthy living to ensure long-term success, but like treatment of other chronic conditions (hypertension, diabetes, asthma), the medication may need to be taken lifelong to avoid recurrence or exacerbation. Together, we will work diligently to ensure that your metabolic health is optimized and that healthy nutritional and exercise habits are locked-in and part of your new normal routine, as this will increase success with maintenance of weight loss without medication, or with less frequent dosing. It is important to remember that we are here to help you bridge the gap to services that might not yet be available to you. If (and when) your insurance does offer coverage for these medications, we will gladly transition you back to your primary care provider or specialist.

There are also many success stories where people reach their weight loss goals using weekly injectable GLP-1/GIP and were then able to maintain weight loss by using less frequent injections (1-2 per month), or transitioning to alternative oral weight loss medications (that are much less costly).

Membership options

Lipotropic Injections

$25 per dose for non-members, $15 for members

$25 per dose for non-members,
$15 for members

These intramuscular injections are often referred to as “skinny shots” or “lipo-shots,” and can be used alone or in conjunction with our medical weight loss program. They are intended to increase energy, metabolism, fat burn, and improve muscle recovery time. After a comprehensive health history, we will determine a safe and healthy option that best suits your needs. Injections may include:

Pyridoxine (B6): to promote red blood cell production and convert food to energy
Methionine: to help break down sugars & carbohydrates and convert them to energy
Inositol: to convert food to energy
Choline: to improve the health of nerve cells which shortens muscle recovery time and helps convert fat to energy
Hydroxocobalamin: to increase energy, and increase health of nerve cells
Thiamine (B1): to improve immune system and to help convert fat and carbohydrates into energy
Riboflavin (B2): to increase metabolism and support the immune system
Carnitine: to improve fat metabolism and energy, reduces recovery times and promotes muscle building potential (vital for vegetarians, vegans, or those with low meat intake)

obesity

Did you know that 41.9% of americans are obese?

Obesity is defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 and has been linked to early heart disease, high blood pressure and cholesterol, adult onset diabetes, fatty liver disease, gallstones, chronic pain, sleep apnea and some cancers, to name a few. To qualify for weight loss treatment you either need a BMI of 30+ or a BMI of 27 with another weight-associated condition (like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart burn, chronic pain, etc). If you have type 2 diabetes and obesity you would likely qualify for treatment through your primary care provider.

How is BMI interpreted for adults?

What's the hype of the GLP-1 medications?

Glucagon-like peptides 1 agonists (GLP-1) have been around for years, successfully treating type 2 diabetes, but in 2021, the FDA approved them for obesity alone. Despite having FDA approval, most insurance companies still refuse to cover the costly medications, unless a diagnosis of diabetes is also present. Major pharmaceutical companies often charge over $1000 for the GLP-1 medications per month, but clinics like this one have access to the lower-priced (and just as safe) compounded versions of the same medications, at a fraction of the cost.

How GLP-1 Medications Work

Stimulates insulin release to help the body use sugar for energy and support healthy blood sugar levels

Suppresses glucagon secretion to reduce blood sugar levels

Slow gastric emptying which suppresses appetite and improves digestion along with glycemic control

Promotes satiety, or the sense of feeling full