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.

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.

The Science

We offer medications including injectable medication (Liraglutide and Tirzepatide), and oral medications.

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.

Weight Loss Pricing

Initial Consultation

New Clients: Starting at $299

Existing GentlePsych Clients: Starting at $249