GLP Medical Weight Loss Program in Wesley Chapel, FL
Medically supervised GLP weight loss, personalized to your goals, with in-person care in Wesley Chapel and virtual follow-ups when needed.
Medically supervised GLP weight loss, personalized to your goals, with in-person care in Wesley Chapel and virtual follow-ups when needed.
GLP weight loss program, built around your body and your goals, that is medically supervised by a nurse practitioner.
Our bilingual team cares about your results. Meet our lead nurse practitioner, Heather Simmons, MSN, FNP, APRN. Your first visit is in person at our wellness center in Wesley Chapel, and follow-up visits can be virtual if needed. We serve the greater Tampa area.
Please Note: Results vary from person to person, and everything we do is handled on a case by case basis. This page is not medical advice. It is here to let you know what we offer, so you can decide whether to reach out. For more specific questions, please consult us, and see the full disclaimer at the bottom of this page for more on the limitations of the information provided.
MEDICAL OVERSIGHT & ACCOUNTABILITY
Plenty of places will mail you a weight loss injection and leave you to manage it on your own. Or you have a friend who can get you a cheap deal from their friend’s cousin. This is different. Every plan here is built and adjusted by a medical provider, and you are seen week after week, for as long as you are in the program.
Most patients come in once a week. Our GLP wellness visits include a weigh-in, a check on how you are feeling, and one-on-one guidance on nutrition and daily habits. If something is not working, we can adjust the plan rather than letting the problem go unassisted or undiagnosed. This is the difference between a program and a purchase: lasting change comes from steady support and accountability, not from a GLP that you are handed and left to figure out.
Real accountability is the heart of it. A medication is only as good as the plan around it and the person watching your progress. The specific medications we offer, and clinical information on each, are further down this page, because the medication is the tool, not the program.
Some patients come to us after trying a GLP-1 medication through another clinic or online service. Others have lost weight before and struggled to maintain it. Our weekly check-ins are designed to keep your plan on track and address concerns early.
If you have a significant amount of weight to lose, we’ll work with you to create a realistic plan and timeline. CCarrying extra weight can also place additional stress on your joints. Learn more about the role of body weight in osteoarthritis.
Already taking Ozempic or Wegovy?
We may be able to work alongside your current medication as part of a supervised plan. Ask us about your options during your consultation.
HOW IT WORKS
Your first visit is in person. We talk through your medical history, whether you have lost weight in the past from dieting, exercise, or weight loss medications, your goals, and your current diet and activity. If you have recent labs, we ask that you please bring them. Labs are not required to start. We can do some labs in house or order labs if a more specific panel is needed.
The next step is to build a plan for you and review it with you in person. It may combine a GLP-based medication with a supporting option. Every plan is personalized to each patient. Two patients rarely leave with the same plan.
You have your weekly follow up appointment in which you weigh in, let the nurse know how you are feeling, and discuss whether there are any adjustments your plan needs. It is also your chance to ask questions and talk through what is and is not working with the nurse. After your first visit, these follow-ups can be virtual if needed.
As you reach your goal, we may reduce the medication gradually, often to less frequent dosing, and monitor your results. If you need a booster later, that is part of the program.
Heather Simmons leads the medical weight loss program at Augustine Chiropractic and Wellness Center. She is a family nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience. She is the lead national clinical trainer for Juventix Regenerative Medical, travelling across the country teaching other providers how to perform injection and peptide therapies. Heather is considered a leading expert in peptide therapy, and other clinicians consult with her regularly.
Heather holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Barry University. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and of Sigma Theta Tau, the international nursing honor society.
Heather personally orders, builds, and oversees every weight loss plan at the practice. With her direction and the help of our wellness team, you are set up to see results.
SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT PRICING
Weight loss medications and individualized weight loss programs like ours are not covered by insurance, and we do not accept or bill insurance for this program. We keep it simple: we accept cash and offer payment plans, and we are glad to walk through them with you.
What a plan costs depends on the medications and the combination that is right for you, as no two plans are identical. You are paying for medical expertise, oversight, and accountability, not just a vial.
Buying weight loss medication online can look cheaper up front. The trade-off is that you lose the medical oversight that helps keep your dosing correct and your progress on track, and you run the risk of dosing mistakes, which are typically what cause the worst side effects. Not all online weight loss medication is properly sourced and tested. Getting medical-grade GLP medication the right way, from a provider who is watching your progress each week, is a real part of the value.
YOUR GOALS MATTER
People come to us for all kinds of reasons. Some want to fit back into clothes they had given up on wearing. Others want to take pressure off their joints before making decisions about surgery. Some lost weight on their own in the past, only to find that keeping it off the second time around was much harder. Some have a special occasion or a big event that they want to look their best for. Whatever reason brings you through our doors, the goal is the same: to feel better, move more comfortably, and have the support you need along the way.
Like everything health-related, there are no guarantees, and Heather will tell you that directly. What she and our team offer every patient is consistency: someone measuring your progress every week, asking why when the scale stalls, and adjusting your plan as needed.
There is no one-size protocol here, and everything is handled on a case-by-case basis. Your plan is chosen with you and can change as you progress, and the right combination is discussed during your consultation. Each option below links to clinical information so you can read more before you come in.
For the current, up-to-date list, and with any questions, please consult us and we will walk you through it. You can also read a plain-language overview from the Weight Management Prescription.
FDA-approved GLP-1 medication
Semaglutide is one of the best-known FDA-approved GLP-1 medications, sold under brand names such as Ozempic and Wegovy. It works with your body’s own appetite and fullness signals.
Clinical information: MedlinePlus drug information
FDA-approved, acts on two pathways
Tirzepatide is an FDA-approved medication, sold under brand names such as Mounjaro and Zepbound, that acts on two receptor pathways involved in appetite and blood sugar (GIP and GLP-1).
Clinical information: MedlinePlus drug information
A newer peptide, still in clinical trials
Retatrutide is one of the newest GLP-based peptides (GLP-3) and is still being studied in clinical trials. It is one of the GLPs offered and is discussed with you individually during your consultation. Because information around newer peptides continues to evolve, we do not make specific claims or recommendations about Retatrutide. Please contact us to learn more about the presently known information regarding Retatrutide and whether it may be appropriate for you.
Clinical information: ClinicalTrials.gov
Appetite support, studied alongside GLP medications
Cagrilintide is an appetite-focused peptide that is being studied alongside GLP medications. For some patients we may pair it with a GLP-based medication, and whether it belongs in your plan is a decision made on a case-by-case basis.
Clinical information: ClinicalTrials.gov
Optional lipotropic injection
MIC, also called UltraBurn, is a lipotropic injection that blends methionine, inositol, and choline. It is an optional add-on that some plans include, and whether it fits in your plan is discussed case by case during your visit
Clinical information: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: choline
Optional injection, derived from vitamin B3
Clinical information: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: niacin
Optional B-complex and lipotropic blend
Clinical information: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: vitamin B12
Faq
No. We do not accept or bill insurance for this program. We accept cash and offer payment plans, and we are happy to walk through the options with you
Results vary from person to person, and there are no guarantees. We offer a plan built for you, accompanied by a provider who tracks your progress every week and adjusts as needed. Weekly accountability is what tends to separate lasting results from short-term ones.
Any medication can have side effects, and they differ from one person and one medication to the next. Heather reviews what to expect for your specific plan and keeps track of any adverse symptoms at your weekly visits.
Your first visit is in person. After that, follow-up visits can be virtual if needed. We still find the weekly in-person visit is a big part of what keeps your plan on track and sets us apart from an online subscription.
Augustine Chiropractic and Wellness Center is in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and our weight loss patients come from across the greater Tampa Bay area. Your first visit is in person, so you get to know your provider and we can build your plan together.
After that, follow-up visits can be virtual when needed, though we encourage weekly in-person visits for the accountability that drives results. Se habla espanol, and Spanish-speaking care is available for weight loss patients
En Augustine Chiropractic and Wellness Center ofrecemos un programa de pérdida de peso con GLP supervisado por personal médico en Wesley Chapel, Florida, y atendemos a toda el área de Tampa. Nuestro equipo bilingüe está dirigido por Heather Simmons, enfermera especializada (Nurse Practitioner) con más de 20 años de experiencia clínica y reconocida experta en terapia con péptidos.
No es una suscripción por internet. La primera visita es en persona y, después, las visitas de seguimiento pueden ser virtuales si es necesario. Usted recibe un plan personalizado, control de peso semanal y orientación sobre nutrición y hábitos. Trabajamos con medicamentos basados en GLP-1, como la semaglutida y la tirzepatida, además de opciones más recientes que se revisan con usted, caso por caso, durante la consulta.
No hay garantías, y cada plan se maneja caso por caso. No trabajamos con seguros: aceptamos pago en efectivo y ofrecemos planes de pago. Esta página no es asesoría médica; consulte el aviso completo al final de la página. Se habla español. Llame a nuestra oficina de Wesley Chapel para programar una consulta.
The information provided on this page is provided for general educational purposes and describes services that may be available at Augustine Chiropractic and Wellness Center. It is not medical advice, it does not create a provider-patient relationship, and it is not a substitute for a consultation with a licensed medical provider.
Results vary from person to person, and there are no guarantees. Every plan is handled on a case-by-case basis and is determined during a consultation, based on your medical and health history, your goals, and a provider’s evaluation. What is described here may not be appropriate for everyone, and only a consultation can determine what, if anything, is a fit for you.
Please be aware that some of the medications and options described are newer or compounded and are not FDA approved for weight loss. Every GLP option is discussed individually with a provider, offered only when appropriate, and is not promised to anyone. Availability can change, so please consult us for the current list. Nothing on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition.
If you have any questions, please consult us or your current healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment.