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Based on your answers, our physician-supervised GLP-1 program could be a strong fit. The next step is a quick consultation where a licensed provider reviews your health history and confirms the right medication and dose for you — often with a same-day start.
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Both medications work by reducing appetite and improving metabolism. Your physician will recommend the best option based on your health history and goals.
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Semaglutide
- Weekly self-injection (easy to learn)
- Reduces appetite and food cravings
- Improves blood sugar control
- Physician-monitored dosing schedule
- Monthly check-ins with your doctor
- Nutrition & lifestyle guidance included
- Dual hormone action (GIP + GLP-1)
- Stronger appetite suppression
- Better metabolic outcomes in trials
- Weekly self-injection
- Physician-monitored titration
- Nutrition & lifestyle guidance included
Physician-supervised from day one
This isn't a weight loss app or a telehealth mill. Your program is managed by real, in-person physicians who monitor your progress, adjust your dosage, and support you every step of the way.
Understanding GLP-1 medications
These are the same active ingredients found in major GLP-1 medications, compounded for our self-pay program. Here's how they compare.
Semaglutide — the same active ingredient as Ozempic and Wegovy, formulated with vitamins and peptides for results.
Dual GIP/GLP-1 action delivers stronger results than semaglutide alone in head-to-head trials.
Our compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies and prescribed under physician supervision.
Which Medication Is Right For You?
Both are compounded GLP-1 medications, but they work differently. Your physician helps you decide based on your health history and goals. Both are self-pay programs.
| Feature | SemaglutideOzempic / Wegovy ingredient | TirzepatideMounjaro / Zepbound ingredient |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | GLP-1 receptor agonist | Dual GLP-1 + GIP agonist |
| Average weight loss | ~15% body weight | ~20–22% body weight |
| Injection frequency | Once weekly | Once weekly |
| Program type | Self-pay (not insurance) | Self-pay (not insurance) |
| Best for | Diabetes + weight loss, longest track record | Maximum weight loss goal |
| Pricing | Call for current pricing | Call for current pricing |
See What You Could Lose
Move the slider to your current weight and pick a medication to see a clinically-based estimate of what is possible over 6-12 months.
See What You Could Lose
Move the slider to your current weight and pick a medication to see a clinically-based estimate of what is possible over 6-12 months.
How GLP-1 Medications Work For Weight Loss
A simple explanation of why Semaglutide and Tirzepatide have become the most significant advance in medical weight management in decades.
GLP-1 stands for glucagon-like peptide-1, a hormone your body naturally produces in the gut after you eat. It plays a central role in how full you feel and how your body manages blood sugar. Medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are designed to mimic and extend the action of this hormone, which is why they have changed what is possible in medical weight loss.
These medications work in several ways at once. First, they signal the areas of your brain that regulate hunger and satiety, so you feel satisfied with smaller portions and experience fewer cravings between meals. Second, they slow the rate at which your stomach empties, which keeps you feeling full longer after eating. Third, they improve the way your body releases insulin in response to food, helping to stabilise blood sugar and reduce the energy crashes that often drive overeating.
Tirzepatide takes this a step further. In addition to acting on the GLP-1 receptor, it also activates a second receptor called GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide). This dual action is the reason head-to-head clinical trials have shown tirzepatide producing greater average weight loss than semaglutide alone for many patients.
It is important to understand that these are not stimulants or fat burners, and they are not a shortcut that works without effort. They reduce the biological pressure to overeat, which makes the healthy habits your physician recommends far easier to sustain. When medication is combined with realistic nutrition changes and regular movement, results tend to be both larger and more durable than diet and exercise alone.
Is This Program Right For You?
Medical weight loss is designed for adults who have struggled to reach a healthy weight through diet and exercise alone, and who may also be managing weight-related health conditions.
During your initial consultation, one of our physicians will review your full medical history, current medications, and goals to confirm whether a GLP-1 program is appropriate and safe for you. You may be a good candidate if any of the following describe your situation:
- A BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition
- Ongoing difficulty losing weight with diet and exercise alone
- Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes
- High blood pressure, high cholesterol, or other metabolic concerns
- A preference for a physician-supervised program rather than an online-only service
There are also situations where these medications are not recommended, including certain thyroid and pancreatic histories, pregnancy, and a few specific drug interactions. This is exactly why an in-person medical evaluation matters. Rather than approving everyone automatically, our providers take the time to make sure the treatment fits your body and your health profile, and they will discuss alternatives if a GLP-1 program is not the right choice for you.
Your Results Timeline
No two people respond at exactly the same pace, but most patients move through a similar arc over the first several months. Knowing what to expect helps you stay patient and recognise progress as it builds.
Throughout the program, monthly check-ins let your physician track your weight, vital signs, and how well you are tolerating the medication, then fine-tune your plan so you keep moving toward your goal safely. Individual results vary, and your provider will set realistic, personalised expectations at your first visit.
Side Effects And How We Manage Them
Like any prescription medication, GLP-1 treatments can cause side effects. Being informed about them is part of using them responsibly, and most are mild, temporary, and very manageable under medical supervision.
The most common side effects, especially in the first few weeks, are digestive: nausea, occasional vomiting, diarrhoea, or constipation. These usually appear as your body adjusts to a new dose and tend to fade as you continue treatment. Simple strategies such as eating smaller meals, staying hydrated, and avoiding very rich or greasy foods make a meaningful difference, and your physician will walk you through them.
This is one of the clearest advantages of a physician-supervised program over ordering medication online. Because we start you at a low dose and increase it gradually, your body has time to adapt and side effects stay minimal. If you do experience discomfort, you have a real medical team to call who can adjust your dose, slow your titration, or address symptoms directly rather than leaving you to manage on your own.
Less common but more serious reactions are rare, and your physician screens for the relevant risk factors, including certain thyroid and pancreatic histories, before you ever begin. If anything unusual develops during treatment, our monthly monitoring is designed to catch it early. Your safety guides every dosing decision we make.
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Medical Weight Loss Across The Bay Area
Our physician-supervised GLP-1 weight loss program serves patients across the Bay Area from our San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale clinics. Find the page for your city below.