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Medical Weight Loss

A medically guided approach to sustainable weight loss—built around you.

If you’ve tried “everything” and the scale still won’t move, you’re not broken—and you’re not alone. Weight regulation is complex, influenced by appetite hormones, metabolism, blood sugar control, brain chemistry, sleep, stress, and your body’s energy-conservation systems. At Ascentis Health and Wellness, we take a different approach: evidence-based, medically supervised weight loss that’s personalized to your body and your goals.

This is not a one-size-fits-all program. It’s a plan designed with intention, supported with real clinical oversight, and delivered with the kind of care that makes you feel comfortable, understood, and part of the Ascentis family.

Who Medical Weight Loss Is For

Our program is designed for clients who may be experiencing:

  • Stubborn weight gain or weight-loss resistance (even with diet/exercise)
  • Increased appetite, cravings, or difficulty with portion control
  • Low energy, fatigue, or reduced physical endurance
  • Insulin resistance, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, or elevated blood sugar
  • Health concerns linked to excess weight such as elevated cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation, or cardiovascular risk
  • Arthritic conditions of the lumbar spine, hip, and knee.

The Ascentis Difference: Start with Data, Not Guesswork

Before we recommend any therapy, we start with comprehensive blood work to understand your baseline health and determine the safest, most effective options for you.

Ascentis contract with LabCorp and Quest to provide cost-affordable, customized testing panels designed around your goals and treatment needs.

Your Medical Weight Loss Journey: What to Expect

1.

Reach Out

Contact us by phone, email, or our secure website form. Our team listens to your goals and questions so we can guide you to the right next step.

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2.

Labs First

Before scheduling your medical consultation, we’ll guide you through comprehensive labs ordered through our office to establish accurate baseline data (hormones, metabolic markers, inflammatory status, and other relevant indicators).

3.

Intake + Provider Consultation

You’ll complete an intake and clinical questionnaire, then meet with a board-certified provider to review your results and build a plan tailored to your body, history, lifestyle, and goals.

4.

Your Personalized Plan Begins

Your plan will include nutrition and lifestyle strategy plus prescription options when appropriate, with education and ongoing support to keep you confident and informed.

5.

Ongoing Optimization

Progress tracking, follow-ups, and lab monitoring help ensure your plan stays safe, effective, and aligned with your goals over time.

GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications
(When Clinically Appropriate)

GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy is a medically supervised approach that uses medications that mimic the naturally occurring hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate appetite, metabolism, blood sugar, and body weight. These therapies may be helpful when the metabolic system is challenged by insulin resistance, obesity, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes.

GLP-1 therapies enhance insulin release in response to meals, reduce liver glucose output, slow gastric emptying, and act on brain receptors involved in appetite—helping many people feel full sooner, eat less, and improve metabolic markers over time.

GLP-1 medications are commonly administered as a subcutaneous injection, often weekly—though some clients may respond better to microdosing 2–4 times per week. Some formulations are available orally for maintenance or for those who prefer not to inject (absorption may be less optimized than injections).

After starting GLP-1 therapy, many people report reduced appetite and cravings, improved portion control, and measurable weight loss over weeks to months—along with improved confidence and metabolic markers.

Common side effects can include GI symptoms (nausea, vomiting, constipation/diarrhea), injection-site reactions, and changes related to slowed gastric emptying (which may affect absorption of other medications). Less common but more serious risks can include pancreatitis or gallbladder/biliary issues.

Medication Options We Commonly Discuss

Ozempic® / Wegovy® / Semaglutide (GLP-1)

These medications are a GLP-1 receptor agonists used to support weight management and metabolic health by mimicking natural GLP-1, helping control appetite, improve insulin response, and slow gastric emptying. It is commonly administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection with dosing that is typically titrated gradually to improve tolerance and results.

Zepbound® / Mounjaro® / Tirzepatide (GLP-1 + GIP)

These are dual-action medications that target both GLP-1 and GIP receptors to support significant weight reduction and improved blood-sugar control. It is typically administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection with doses gradually increased over time for tolerance and optimization. Many clients report reduced cravings, decreased waist circumference, improved energy, and strong momentum when paired with a comprehensive plan.

What’s Included in Your Ascentis Weight Loss Plan

Your plan is built around your labs, goals, and lifestyle—not a template. Depending on your needs, your program will include:
  • A comprehensive intake and provider-led consultation (after labs)
  • Customized blood work (baseline + follow-up when needed)
  • Medication options when clinically appropriate (including GLP-1 therapies)
  • Education and goal setting so you understand your plan and feel confident in it
  • Ongoing support and optimization as your body responds

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re ready for a medical approach to weight loss that’s personal, supportive, and grounded in real data, we’d love to meet you.
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