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Medication-Assisted Weight Loss

Support for sustainable, compassionate weight loss — without shame

Medication-assisted weight loss combines evidence-based medications with education, mindset work, and lifestyle support to help your body work with you instead of against you. My focus is not on perfection or willpower, but on understanding metabolism, hormones, nervous-system responses, and the real-world barriers people face when trying to make changes.

This program is patient-centered, collaborative, and grounded in safety first.

Who may benefit from medication-assisted weight loss

This service may be appropriate for adults who:

  • struggle with weight despite lifestyle changes

  • experience emotional or stress-related eating patterns

  • have weight-related medical concerns

  • feel “stuck” due to metabolism, hormones, or medication side effects

  • want structured support and accountability

We will determine together whether medication is appropriate and safe for you.

What to expect at your first visit

Your initial appointment includes:

  • full medical and mental health history

  • review of prior weight loss attempts

  • discussion of sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress

  • labs, if needed

  • shared decision-making about options

  • time to ask questions and discuss concerns

You are never pressured into medication — your comfort and values guide the plan.

Follow-up sessions may include:

  • monitoring response and side effects

  • dose adjustments if needed

  • nutrition, movement, and nervous-system support

  • mindset strategies for emotional or stress-eating

  • celebrating non-scale victories and progress markers

We will work at a pace that feels supportive, realistic, and sustainable.

Follow-up appointments

My approach emphasizes:

  • compassionate, non-shaming care

  • whole-person assessment

  • addressing root contributors (sleep, hormones, stress, medications)

  • supporting relationship-with-food healing where needed

  • realistic goals and individualized plans

Weight loss is multifactorial — it is complex, physiological, and deeply personal. You deserve care that reflects that.

My approach

What medication-assisted weight loss is

Medication-assisted weight loss may include:

  • a comprehensive medical evaluation

  • review of your health history and current medications

  • discussion of goals, challenges, and past experiences

  • consideration of FDA-approved or compounded options when appropriate

  • ongoing monitoring and support

Medications are one tool, not the whole plan. We also look at sleep, stress, movement, mood, and mindset — because all of these affect appetite signals, cravings, and weight regulation.

Nutrition, movement, and lifestyle support

  • Alongside medication, we may explore:

  • simple, sustainable nutrition strategies

  • nervous-system informed stress management

  • gentle movement plans appropriate for your body

  • sleep optimization

  • mindset work for emotional or stress eating

  • No extreme dieting, no punishment, no “all-or-nothing” plans.

Safety considerations

  • We will not prescribe weight-loss medication if contraindicated due to:

  • pregnancy or breastfeeding

  • pancreatitis history (depending on medication)

  • personal/family history of certain endocrine tumors

  • severe untreated gallbladder disease

  • certain gastrointestinal conditions

  • allergies to medication ingredients

  • We will review your individual medical history carefully and discuss risks and benefits before starting any treatment.

Session length expectations

  • Initial appointments are scheduled for 60 minutes, though they may not require the full time depending on complexity and your goals

  • Follow-up appointments typically range from 20–30 minutes 

Important clarification

  • Medication-assisted weight loss services:

  • are medical services provided by a licensed nurse practitioner

  • may be done alongside therapy, nutrition counseling, or primary care

  • do not replace psychological therapy or eating-disorder treatment when needed

  • Medication-assisted weight loss services are cash-pay and are not covered by insurance. Payment is due at the time of service. HSA/FSA cards may be used when allowed by your plan. Medication costs through the pharmacy are separate and may vary.

  • If an eating disorder is present or suspected, we will discuss appropriate specialty referral and support.

Is this right for you?

  • This service may be a good fit if you are looking for:

  • compassionate, judgment-free support

  • a science-based approach without fad dieting

  • guidance from a medical provider who considers mindset + nervous system + biology together

  • options beyond “just try harder”

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