Target the root of weight gain, not just the symptoms.
Medically supervised weight loss designed to work with your biology, not against it. If you've struggled with traditional dieting, it's not a lack of effort — it's often the way your body regulates hunger, metabolism and fat storage.
- Given as
- Weekly one self-administered injection, taught at your visit
- Downtime
- None mild, temporary side effects while doses adjust
- First changes
- 4–8 weeks more over three to six months
- Consultation
- $50 credited in full toward your first month
- From
- $300 per month · medication and visits included
- Locations
- Two Naperville & Oswego
The method, plainly stated.
We don't sell — we educate. Here is exactly what the programme is and how the medication works, so you can make an informed choice.
- Medication
- Compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide — GLP-1 receptor agonists; tirzepatide also targets the GIP receptor
- Mechanism
- Regulates hunger signals, metabolic function and insulin response, so you feel satisfied with less food
- How it is given
- One subcutaneous injection a week, started low and stepped up gradually to limit side effects
- Before you start
- A consultation covering your history, medications, BMI and weight-related conditions, a lab panel (CMP, lipids, A1c, thyroid) and a body composition scan
- Follow-up
- Regular visits for monitoring and dose adjustment, with messaging between visits
- Who oversees it
- Our medical team, physician-guided, at either location
What medical weight loss treats
A clinically guided approach to the biological factors that make weight loss difficult — not a diet plan that relies on willpower alone.
- Excess body weight and obesity
- Weight-related conditions — pre-diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol
- Hormonal appetite dysregulation
- Slow metabolism and weight regain
- Persistent hunger, cravings and portion control
- Weight that hasn't improved with diet and exercise alone
Areas of impact: abdomen and visceral fat, hips and thighs, arms and back, overall body fat, and metabolic markers such as blood sugar and cholesterol.
Who this is for — and who it isn’t
Most clinics only publish the first list. Both matter.
Book it if
- You've struggled with traditional dieting and want a plan that works with your biology
- You carry weight-related conditions such as pre-diabetes, hypertension or high cholesterol
- You are ready for a weekly injection and regular follow-ups over months, not a one-off
- You want your numbers checked first — labs and body composition — before any medication
Choose differently if
- You are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy
- You have a personal or family history of thyroid cancer or pancreatitis — that needs your physician in the conversation first
- You want a prescription without a consultation and labs
- You are after a quick fix — weight regain is common when the medication stops without lifestyle support alongside it
If medication isn't the right tool for you, we'll say so at the consultation — and point you to lifestyle support or another wellness service instead.
Your programme, start to finish
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Before
Consultation and labs
A comprehensive evaluation of your medical history, current medications, BMI and any weight-related conditions, with a lab panel and body composition scan. Your provider confirms whether GLP-1 therapy is appropriate, explains how the medication works and sets your dosing schedule.
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During
Starting low, stepping up
A once-weekly subcutaneous injection of semaglutide or tirzepatide, taught at your visit and self-administered at home. You start at a low dose and increase gradually to optimise results while minimising side effects. Most people notice quieter hunger and easier portion control within the first month.
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After
Monitored and adjusted
Regular follow-ups track your progress, side effects and body composition, and your dose is adjusted as needed. Long-term success rests on consistency with the plan and lifestyle support — which is why supervision continues for as long as you are on the programme.
The first months, step by step
"Results in a few months" doesn't tell you what the first weeks feel like. This does.
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Week 1
First low dose
Appetite quietens within days. Mild nausea, reduced appetite or digestive changes are normal as your body adjusts.
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Weeks 2–4
Dose steps up
Titration continues on schedule. Portion control gets easier and early side effects usually ease as the dose settles.
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Weeks 4–8
Changes you notice
Most people see noticeable weight change by now. Hydration and supportive nutrition habits matter most in this stretch.
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Months 3–6
The bigger shift
More significant results develop with consistent adherence; semaglutide moves to its maintenance dose from month three.
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Beyond
Holding it
Ongoing supervision, lifestyle guidance and structured support to maintain results and reduce the risk of weight regain.
Planning it well: the early weeks are the side-effect window. Follow your provider's guidance, stay hydrated and keep your follow-ups — dose changes are how side effects get fixed.
The terms explained.
- GLP-1
- Glucagon-like peptide-1, a gut hormone that signals fullness. GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide mimic it to reduce appetite and support weight loss.
- Tirzepatide
- A dual agonist: it acts on the GLP-1 receptor and the GIP receptor, which clinical studies have shown to be more potent for weight loss in many patients.
- Titration
- Starting at a low dose and increasing it gradually on a schedule — the main way side effects are kept mild.
- Subcutaneous
- Injected into the fat just under the skin, usually the abdomen or thigh. Taught at your visit; most people find it easier than expected.
- Compounded
- Prepared to prescription by a licensed outsourcing facility rather than sold as the branded product. Your prescriber explains what that means for you.
- Lab panel
- CMP, lipids, A1c and thyroid — the bloods drawn before you start, so your plan is based on your numbers rather than a questionnaire.
- Body composition scan
- Measures fat and lean mass rather than weight alone, so progress is tracked in the numbers that matter. Complimentary inside any programme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide?
Both are GLP-1 receptor agonists that reduce appetite and support weight loss through a weekly injection. Tirzepatide additionally targets the GIP receptor, producing a dual agonist effect that clinical studies have demonstrated to be more potent for weight loss in many patients. Your provider will recommend the most appropriate medication based on your health history and goals.
Are there side effects?
The most common side effects are gastrointestinal, including nausea, constipation and occasionally vomiting, particularly during the early titration phase. These typically improve as your body adjusts to the medication. Starting at a low dose and titrating slowly helps minimise discomfort. Our team will coach you through this process.
How long will I need to take the medication?
GLP-1 medications are most effective when used as part of an ongoing medical weight management programme. Many patients continue medication for an extended period to sustain their results, particularly if they have significant weight to lose or underlying metabolic conditions. Your provider will discuss the appropriate duration for your individual situation.
Will I regain weight if I stop?
Clinical research has shown that some weight regain can occur when GLP-1 medications are discontinued, particularly without concurrent lifestyle modifications. This is why our programme emphasises ongoing medical supervision and supportive lifestyle guidance alongside the medication itself. Our goal is to help you build sustainable habits, not simply manage a temporary intervention.
What does it cost?
It is posted above: a $50 consultation credited toward your first month, a $175 lab panel, then a monthly price that includes your medication, visits, titration, injection teaching and messaging between visits — from $300 / month for semaglutide and $400 / month for tirzepatide.
Do I have to come to Naperville?
No. The programme is offered at both locations, Naperville and Oswego, at the same pricing. Choose your location when you book, and your follow-ups can be at either office.
Why patients choose us
- Oversight
- Physician-guided. Every plan starts with a medical evaluation, labs and a body composition scan, and is monitored at regular follow-ups.
- Medication
- Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide from a licensed outsourcing facility, dosed to you and stepped up gradually.
- Approach
- If another treatment suits you better, we'll say so — including when that means a less expensive one.
- Between visits
- Injection teaching, titration and messaging between visits are included in the monthly price, not sold separately.
- Pricing
- Posted on the page. No consultation required to find out what something costs.
- Locations
- Available at both locations — Naperville and Oswego — at the same pricing.
Pairs well with
As you lose weight, skin elasticity and volume can change. These are the treatments we most often plan alongside the programme.
RF Microneedling
Firms skin and supports collagen where it loosens as you lose weight.
RF Microneedling → Same goalSkin Tightening
Improves tone and firmness in areas affected by weight loss — face, neck, abdomen, arms.
Skin Tightening → Often run togetherHormone Replacement Therapy
Hormones and body composition pull on each other. Frequently planned together after labs.
Hormone Replacement Therapy → Quick add-onVitamin Injections
Lipotropic and B12 shots sit naturally beside a weekly weight loss visit.
Vitamin Injections →Ask first — from your couch.
Tell us where you are and what you've tried, and a provider will tell you whether medical weight loss is the right next step, whether semaglutide or tirzepatide fits, and what it would cost. Free, no obligation.
Start with a conversation, not a booking.
Consultations start at $50, credited in full toward your first month, and we'll tell you honestly whether medical weight loss is the right tool for you — and which medication fits, if it is.
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Naperville
1867 Bay Scott Cir #111
Naperville, IL 60540 -
Oswego
1510 Douglas Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
Medical weight loss with semaglutide or tirzepatide is a prescription medical treatment provided only after consultation, examination and laboratory testing, and it is not appropriate for everyone. Individual results vary. Statements on this page are general information and not a substitute for advice from your own physician.