Lose the weight.
Keep the health.
Medical weight management is about more than changing a number on the scale. It is about reducing health risk, improving how your body functions, building habits you can actually live with, and using medication when it can meaningfully help.
“Eat less and move more” was never the whole story.
Food intake and physical activity matter. So do genetics, hormones, medications, sleep, stress, age, environment, medical conditions, appetite regulation, and the body's response to weight loss.
That does not make nutrition and fitness less important. It means successful weight management often requires more than simply trying harder.
Our approach combines medical evaluation, ongoing support, lifestyle strategy, and prescription treatment when appropriate.
The goal is a healthier body you can live in.
This is about far more than appearance.
Excess body fat can contribute to inflammation and metabolic changes that increase the risk of chronic disease over time.
Heart + Vascular Health
Obesity is associated with higher risk of hypertension, abnormal cholesterol, heart disease, and stroke.
Diabetes + Metabolic Health
Excess weight can increase insulin resistance and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disease.
Sleep + Breathing
Obesity is strongly associated with obstructive sleep apnea and can contribute to other respiratory conditions.
Joints + Mobility
Additional weight places greater mechanical stress on joints and is associated with osteoarthritis and reduced mobility.
Liver + Kidney Health
Obesity increases risk for metabolic fatty liver disease and chronic kidney disease.
Long-Term Disease Risk
Obesity is associated with several cancers and increased overall risk of serious chronic illness.
Curious where your BMI falls?
Use the CDC calculator here without leaving the page.
BMI is one screening tool used to estimate weight category. It does not measure body fat directly and does not tell the entire story about an individual's health.
We use BMI as one piece of information alongside medical history, waist distribution, metabolic risk, medications, symptoms, laboratory findings, and your individual goals.
More support than a prescription refill.
Weight loss treatment works best when someone is paying attention to more than whether the scale moved this month.
Our monthly subscription provides ongoing access to the Lush medical weight management program and the clinical follow-up needed to monitor progress over time.
Sometimes biology needs a little help.
Prescription weight-management medication can be an effective tool for appropriately selected patients when used as part of a broader treatment plan.
Depending on your health history and clinical needs, several medication options may be considered. The right choice depends on your medical history, current medications, weight-related conditions, contraindications, goals, tolerance, availability, and cost.
Medication does not replace nutrition or movement. It can make it easier for some patients to consistently follow the behaviors that support long-term health.
More options than there used to be.
Local Pharmacy
Depending on the medication prescribed, your prescription may be sent to a local pharmacy for pickup.
Home Delivery
Some medication pathways offer direct-to-home delivery, making it easier to receive treatment without adding another pharmacy stop to your schedule.
Manufacturer Savings
Manufacturer savings cards, introductory offers, and direct-pay programs may reduce out-of-pocket medication costs for eligible patients. These programs change frequently, so we review current options rather than promising one fixed price.
Medication can help you lose weight. Your habits help build what comes next.
Nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management remain important even when prescription treatment is part of the plan.
Nutrition
The goal is not starvation, perfection, or living on diet food. We want enough protein and nutrient-dense food to support your body, reasonable calorie intake, and an eating pattern you can continue beyond the active weight-loss phase.
Movement
Physical activity supports cardiovascular health, metabolic health, function, mood, and long-term weight maintenance. The best plan is one you can realistically repeat.
Strength
Resistance training deserves special attention during weight loss. Maintaining strength and lean tissue is part of building a healthier body—not simply achieving a smaller number on the scale.
Weight management is rarely one-size-fits-all.
Medication may be one part of your plan, but it does not have to be the only tool we use.
A plan built for more than the first month.
Evaluate
We review your weight history, health conditions, medications, prior attempts, goals, and factors that may affect treatment.
Build
We create a plan that may include nutrition strategy, activity, prescription medication, laboratory evaluation, or additional support when appropriate.
Adjust
Progress, tolerability, appetite, side effects, and goals are reviewed over time so treatment can change when it needs to.
Maintain
Weight maintenance deserves a plan of its own. We look beyond reaching the goal and address what supports long-term success.
The questions everyone has before they start.
Do I have to take medication?
No. Medication-assisted weight loss is one option within medical weight management and is prescribed only when clinically appropriate. Your health history, goals, contraindications, prior treatment, and preferences all matter.
Who qualifies for prescription weight-loss medication?
Eligibility depends on the specific medication and your clinical situation. FDA-approved chronic weight-management medications may have BMI-based indications as well as additional criteria such as the presence of weight-related health conditions. Your provider will evaluate whether a specific treatment is appropriate for you.
Are weight-loss medications safe?
All prescription medications have potential benefits, side effects, risks, contraindications, and drug interactions. Safety depends on the specific medication and individual patient. This is why medical evaluation and ongoing follow-up are part of the program.
Are medications included in the monthly subscription?
No. Medication cost is separate because treatment regimens vary. Prescription choice, dose, insurance coverage, pharmacy, manufacturer programs, and delivery method can all affect cost.
Can insurance cover the medication?
Coverage varies widely by insurance plan and medication. Some plans cover weight-management medication while others exclude it or require prior authorization. Coverage cannot be guaranteed.
Aren't GLP-1 medications extremely expensive?
Cash prices can still be significant, but access has changed. Manufacturers now offer several savings, direct-pay, and introductory programs that may lower out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients. Because programs and prices change, we recommend reviewing current options when treatment is prescribed rather than relying on an old price found online.
Can my prescription be delivered?
Depending on the medication and pharmacy pathway, prescriptions may be available for local pharmacy pickup or direct-to-home delivery.
Do I still have to diet and exercise if I take medication?
Medication is intended to support weight management, not replace the behaviors that protect long-term health. Nutrition, regular movement, resistance training, sleep, and other lifestyle factors remain important during and after active weight loss.
How much weight will I lose?
Weight loss varies significantly by medication, dose, adherence, biology, starting weight, nutrition, activity, medical conditions, and individual response. We do not promise a specific number or percentage. Progress is evaluated over time and the plan is adjusted when appropriate.
Do I need labs?
Not every patient needs the same testing. Laboratory evaluation may be recommended based on your medical history, symptoms, medications, weight-related conditions, and the treatment being considered. When labs are required, their cost is separate from the monthly program.
Is BMI the only thing that determines whether I need treatment?
No. BMI is a screening tool, not a complete assessment of health. Medical history, weight distribution, metabolic risk, blood pressure, laboratory findings, medications, symptoms, functional health, and individual goals can all be relevant.
What happens when I reach my goal?
That is when maintenance begins. Weight-management treatment should include a conversation about long-term nutrition, activity, medication strategy when applicable, and how to reduce the likelihood of weight regain rather than simply ending when the scale reaches a particular number.
You don't need another diet.
You need a plan.
If weight loss has been harder than it should be, start with a medical conversation. We can look at what has worked, what has not, whether medication makes sense, and what a realistic long-term strategy could look like for you.
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