Medical Weight Loss Program

Peptides like Ozempic and Mounjaro are medications that are used to help people lose weight by affecting various hormonal pathways in the body.

Specifically, these medications work by mimicking the action of a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), which is produced naturally in the body. GLP-1 is known to regulate blood sugar levels, promote feelings of fullness, and slow down the rate at which food is emptied from the stomach.

When you take medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, they bind to receptors in the body that are sensitive to GLP-1, activating these pathways and triggering a variety of effects that can help you lose weight.

One of the main ways that these medications work is by reducing your appetite. By promoting feelings of fullness and slowing down the rate at which food leaves your stomach, these medications can help you feel more satisfied after eating and reduce your overall food intake.

In addition to reducing your appetite, these medications can also help your body burn more calories. They do this by increasing your metabolism, or the rate at which your body burns energy. By increasing your metabolism, these medications can help you burn more calories throughout the day, even when you’re not actively exercising.

Finally, these medications can also have other health benefits that can indirectly help you lose weight. For example, they can improve insulin sensitivity and regulate blood sugar levels, which can reduce your risk of developing diabetes and other metabolic disorders that can contribute to weight gain.

Overall, peptides like Ozempic and Mounjaro can be powerful tools for weight loss, helping you reduce your appetite, burn more calories, and improve your overall health.

We order a set of standard labs through Quest Diagnostics. Quest will submit your labs to your insurance, and they will be subject to your copay and deductible.

In the event that you would like to do any specialty testing (gut analysis, food sensitivities, etc.), please note that these are cash-based labs, and are not able to be submitted to insurance for coverage or reimbursement.

No, we do not allow for participants to pause the program. This is a medical program with a medical team supervising and monitoring prescription medication tolerance and efficacy, which is ongoing regardless of where you may be. Our team is available for virtual visits when needed.

At PALM, we prescribe the peptide medications Semaglutide and Tirzepatide as a part of our Medical Weight Loss Program. The medications are GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists. Semaglutide and Tirzepatide help control glucose, improve insulin sensitivity, decrease appetite and control caloric intake — all factors that contribute to weight gain. The medications work by decreasing gastric emptying (the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine) and acting on areas of the brain that regulate appetite.

If you prefer to receive your medication at PALM,  you are welcome to do so. Each time you are due for a dose, you can schedule an appointment with our nursing team a week in advance. On the day of your visit, bring your medicine with you to PALM Health, and one of our medical providers will administer your medication.

In this instance, you can stop your program and no longer pay the monthly program fee. The up-front payment of $1,200 is nonrefundable.

The medication cost varies greatly, and depends on two factors: which medication we determine is the most appropriate for you, and the medication coverage offered by your insurance. In our experience, the cost can range from $0 to $1300 per month. PALM patients often use our compounding medication and pay a set out-of-pocket cost.

Use of our fitness center and classes is not included in the program price; however, you can add these options and other beneficial services in our Lifestyle Membership to your program. For more information, please connect with a Navigator or refer to the Lifestyle Membership.