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GLP-1 medication, labs, and a plan to keep it off. Semaglutide or tirzepatide, prescribed and monitored by a provider in Burke, not a box that ships a pen and disappears.
Most people who come to us have tried everything and blamed themselves for it not sticking. Here is what we hear most.
The constant pull, the snacking you did not plan, the noise that does not quiet down no matter how disciplined you are.
You lose a little, life happens, and it all comes back, often with a few extra pounds on top. The cycle is exhausting.
You eat clean, you walk, you cut back. Your body fights to hold the weight anyway, and you are tired of fighting it alone.
No magic, no fairy dust. Just what these medications do to your body, so you can judge it for yourself.
Semaglutide and tirzepatide are GLP-1 receptor agonists. They act on the appetite and reward pathways in your brain, so the constant pull toward food settles down and you stop thinking about it all day.
The medication slows how fast your stomach empties, so you feel full sooner and stay full longer. You eat less without white-knuckling it. The weight loss comes from eating less, not from burning more.
Tirzepatide acts on GLP-1 and a second one called GIP. That dual action tends to drive more weight loss than semaglutide for many people. Patti helps you choose the right one for your body and your labs.
A chunk of any rapid weight loss is muscle, not just fat. That is true of any diet, not something unique to the drug. That is exactly why we pair the medication with a protein and strength plan to keep your muscle on you.
And when you stop, appetite comes back. So this is a long-term plan with a maintenance phase, not a three-month fix. Asking "am I cheating" misses the point: you are correcting appetite biology, the same way other conditions get treated. That is not cheating. That is medicine.
Four quick questions. Honest answers. If a provider needs to review your history first, we will tell you. No account, no commitment.
Sixty seconds. We learn your goals and screen for anything that needs a closer look.
Bloodwork gives us a clear baseline and rules out anything that should be handled first. In person in Burke, or arranged for you.
A provider reviews your labs and history, decides if a GLP-1 is right, and picks semaglutide or tirzepatide for you.
You begin treatment with monthly check-ins, dose adjustments, and the protein and strength guidance to protect your muscle.
Other clinics promise the world. Here is where we stop, because honesty is what earns a patient.
The medication quiets your appetite so you eat less. The results come from that, plus the work you put in. We will not pretend it is magic or promise a number of pounds.
When you stop, appetite comes back. This is a long-term plan with a maintenance phase. We say that up front, so you are not surprised later.
Rapid weight loss costs muscle on any plan. That is why we add a protein and strength plan, to keep your muscle on while the fat comes off.
Patti reviews your labs and history and can say no if a GLP-1 is not right for you. That is the whole reason to go through a clinic.
Every weight-loss plan at Vida is written and monitored by Patti, a family nurse practitioner with nearly three decades in nursing across men's and women's health, weight loss, and family practice. You are seen and treated by the same provider at every check-in, not a mail-order box and a form you filled out at midnight.
A clinic owns your outcome. A mail-order box ships a pen and moves on.
No. The medication corrects appetite biology, the same way other conditions get treated with medicine. It does not do the work for you, it quiets the food noise so the work you put in actually sticks. Treating a biological problem with a tool built for it is not cheating.
Appetite comes back, and without a plan the weight can follow. That is why we treat this as a long-term plan with a maintenance phase, not a quick course. Patti works with you on how to taper, hold, or maintain so the results last.
Some, yes. A chunk of any rapid weight loss is muscle, on any plan, not just on a GLP-1. That is exactly why we add a protein and strength plan, so you keep your muscle while the fat comes off. It is built into your plan, not an afterthought.
Tirzepatide acts on a second receptor and tends to drive more weight loss for many people, but the right answer depends on your body, your history, and your labs. Patti helps you choose. Both need monitoring, which is included either way.
Patti goes over the exact cost clearly at your consult, including labs, the medication, and your check-ins, so there are no surprise bills. We would rather you see the full picture before you commit to anything than hook you with a teaser price.
Take the 60-second check. If it is a fit, we will set up your consultation with Patti. If a provider needs to review your history first, we will tell you.
$79 consultation, credited toward your treatment.
Important. This page is educational and is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, are prescription only and are dispensed only after a consultation and laboratory testing with a licensed clinician, who decides whether treatment is appropriate. GLP-1 treatment is not for everyone, including people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2, a history of pancreatitis, or who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If a compounded medication is used, note that compounded medications are not approved by the FDA and are prepared by a licensed pharmacy. Individual results vary. Always talk with a licensed clinician about benefits, risks, and monitoring.