Weight Loss

      The initial medical evaluation costs $300 for new clients or clients who have not been seen in the clinic in the past year. You will receive personalized and medically supervised guidance to help you reach your weight loss goal, whether you have a little weight to lose or a lot. I want to make sure I can help you reduce your risk of medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cancers, arthritis, and sleep apnea before they happen or help you decrease your pain from being overweight or improve the medical illnesses that you have. You will get a body composition analysis, Vitamin B12 injection and learn healthy eating, activity and behavior habits for weight loss. 

     If you choose medication to help you with weight loss, you will be able to remain on medication not only to help you lose weight, but also to prevent you from regaining weight.

     You can choose to come in monthly without using any medications. The cost is $100 for a body composition analysis, medical supervision and education and Vitamin B12 injection.

     Prescription Human Chorionic Gonadatropin (HCG) injection is available for individuals who are 18 years or older, who have a lot of weight to lose, would like to use this method for short-term weight loss or who have not responded well to other prescription medications. HCG is a hormone that is created by the placenta that can help rid the body of fat with the combination of a special diet. HCG is not approved by the FDA for weight loss, but it has been available for over 60 years with low side effect risks. If you're taking medications for diabetes and/or blood pressure, these medications may need to be adjusted as you lose weight. The average weight loss is 1/2 pound a day.

      Some common side effects of HCG include constipation, nausea, headache, irregular menses and an increased chance of getting pregnant for women and increased testosterone levels for men.            

     The cost for the HCG program varies depending on how long you choose to do the session. These visits include the evaluation, initial/mid/end body composition analysis, instructions, support, medication and supplies, and maintenance instructions.        

     If you have had blood tests such as thyroid, glucose, cholesterol, blood count, chemistry (liver, kidney and electrolytes) in the last year, please bring a copy with you to your first appointment. If you choose to do a second session and do not bring them in, you will be required to pay $50 for me to order and interpret the required blood tests.

     The cost is $300 for 1 month and $600 for 2 months of medication, including visits.

     Phentermine is one of the best medication available to curb your appetite and is FDA approved for weight loss. Although it is approved for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 30% and for over the age of 16, it may be offered to you if your BMI is less and/or you have other risk factors and to prevent or help your diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or other weight-related illnesses. Phentermine can be used alone or combined with other weight loss medications for increased weight loss or plateaus. You will be able to eat regular foods but phentermine will help you eat less and choose healthier foods. The average weight loss is 5-8 pounds a month.             

     Phentermine is not an amphetamine but it is a controlled medication. It is not addicting as they initially thought but you may have more hunger and less energy if you miss a dose. It has been shown to work on the brain receptors, not the heart receptors like fenfluramine, the medication that caused heart-valve problems that is no longer available. Click on phentermine to learn more about this medication.           

     Phentermine is an adjunct for weight loss and you will have life-long success if you incorporate healthy changes such as healthy eating, exercise and stress reduction. You will receive education and support at each visit to help you change your lifestyle permanently. Also, you will get a body composition analysis at each visit to ensure you are losing fat and keeping/gaining muscle. You cannot receive phentermine without a medical evaluation to ensure you are receiving the most effective medication and dose, safely.      

     Blood tests will be needed for your safety, to use certain medications, and to help decide which medications will work best for you. If you have had blood tests such as thyroid, glucose, cholesterol, blood count, chemistry (liver, kidney and electrolytes) in the last year, please bring a copy with you to your first appointment. If you do not bring them to your second appointment, you will be required to pay $50 for me to order and interpret the required blood tests.

     The cost is $200 for 1 month of medication, including visits.

     Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide analog (GLP-1) that was approved in 2017 as a treatment for improving blood sugar control in people with Type 2 diabetes. Recently, Semaglutide was approved for non-diabetic weight loss (Wegovy is the namebrand) for individuals age 18 or older. Semaglutide reduces appetite, improves control of eating, and reduces food cravings in addition to improving blood sugar levels. 

     Not only does Semaglutide help with weight loss and improve blood sugar, it has been shown to decrease your risk for stroke and heart attack, protect  the nervous system, improve fertility, treat PCOS, and help with smoking cessation.

     The most common side effects are nausea, stomach bloating and headache, and some bruising at the injection site.

     It is an injection that you take once a week.

     The cost for the Semaglutide program varies depending on how long you choose to do the session. These visits include the evaluation, initial/mid/end body composition analysis, instructions, support, medication and supplies, and maintenance instructions.        

       If you have had blood tests such as thyroid, glucose, cholesterol, blood count, chemistry (liver, kidney and electrolytes) in the last year, please bring a copy with you to your first appointment. If you choose to do a second session and do not bring them in, you will be required to pay $50 for me to order and interpret the required blood test.

     The cost is $1000 for 2-3 months of medication (depending on the dose), including visits.

     Other medications available for weight loss are topiramate, metformin, naltrexone, and bupropion,  may be used alone are in combination, that are either FDA approved or off-label use for weight loss. These medications may also help with other issues such as migraines, anxiety, prevent diabetes, pain, and smoking cessation. Click on each medication to learn more about each one. Most are available at the clinic and some need to be compounded or prescribed.

     Methonine, Inositol and Choline (MIC) are minerals that you have in your body that help metabolize fat and can help with weight loss.  You can receive an injection once a week. 

    The cost of one injection is $20. It can be mixed with Vitamin B12, B Complex and/or Vitamin C.