Medical Weight Loss
Medical Weight Management with your Mental Health in Mind
Our medical weight loss services are designed not only to address physical health concerns but also to foster mental wellness. Our medical weight loss program goes beyond mere numbers on a scale. It's about empowering individuals to reclaim control over their health and enhance their overall quality of life. Through personalized treatment plans, we tailor interventions to each patient's unique needs, considering not just their body mass index, but also their psychological factors, lifestyle habits, and medical history.
.jpg)
.jpg)
The Benefits
A modest weight loss of even 5 to 10% weight reduction yields significant health benefits, including improved mood, diabetes prevention, improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels, improved or even alleviated sleep apnea symptoms, reduced cancer risk, and enhanced fertility.
Weight Loss Pricing
Initial Consultation
New Clients: Starting at $249
Existing GentlePsych Clients: Starting at $175
In addition to medication management, our program includes comprehensive weight loss support, such as personalized diet and exercise recommendations, guidance on habit-building and behavior change, supplements and access to messaging for accountability and dose adjustment.
The Science
We offer medications including injectable medication, and oral medications tailored to each patient's medical history and goals.
Liraglutide
A medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity. It works by mimicking the effects of a natural hormone called GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1), which helps control blood sugar levels and appetite.
​
How it works:
-
Stimulating insulin release: When blood sugar levels are high, it encourages the pancreas to release more insulin.
-
Lowering glucagon secretion: It helps reduce the amount of glucagon released by the liver.
-
Slowing gastric emptying: It slows down how quickly food leaves the stomach, which helps control blood sugar levels after meals.
-
Reducing appetite: It helps reduce hunger and increase feelings of fullness, which can lead to weight loss.
Tirzepatide
A medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes and for weight management. Tirzepatide is a dual agonist for the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors.
​
How it works:
-
It mimics the actions of these hormones, which play a role in regulating blood sugar, digestion, and appetite.
-
By activating these receptors, Tirzepatide helps increase insulin secretion (particularly in response to high blood sugar), reduce glucagon release, slow down stomach emptying, and promote feelings of fullness.
-
It also can improve insulin sensitivity and help the body utilize stored fat for energy.
-
Tirzepatide has a greater affinity for GIP receptors than GLP-1 receptors.
Semaglutide
A medication that belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. GLP-1 is a natural hormone in the body that plays a role in regulating insulin secretion, glucose metabolism, and appetite.​
​
How it works:
-
Enhances Insulin Secretion: It stimulates the pancreas to release insulin in response to high blood sugar levels, helping to lower blood sugar.
-
Slows Gastric Emptying: It slows down the rate at which food leaves the stomach, leading to a feeling of fullness for longer periods.
-
Reduces Appetite: It affects areas in the brain that regulate appetite, leading to decreased hunger and cravings.
-
Reduces Glucagon Production: It decreases the production of glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar levels.
Contrave
A medication used for weight loss and long-term weight management in certain adults. It's typically prescribed alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity.
​
How it works:
-
The first component of Contrave, naltrexone HCI, is an opioid antagonist. This means it blocks the center in the brain where opiate-like medications bind.
-
The second component, bupropion HCI, helps keep the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine slightly higher in the central nervous system.
-
Contrave is believed to work on the hypothalamus (appetite regulatory center) and dopamine reward system in the brain to regulate appetite.
%20(Logo).png)