Medication assisted weight loss for qualified patients:To qualify must have a BMI >27 or a BMI >25 with body fat above 30% OR at least one weight related chronic condition which could include but not limited to: sleep apnea, acid reflux, arthritis, high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, depression, diabetes, fatty liver. You can calculate your BMI quick and easy with the following: https://www.calculator.net/bmi-calculator.html
Although we do not file insurance here at the clinic, if you have prescription coverage, your insurance may cover the cost of your medications at the pharmacy.
We are able to prescribe any commercially available medication approved for weight loss. Some examples of commercially available weight loss medications include:
We also provide lipotropic injections to help further promote weight loss/management. Lipo injections can be used by anyone looking to bolster their weight loss efforts or individuals who do not qualify for prescription weight loss medications (not overweight on BMI but heavier than their personal goal) to help maintain or supplement a healthy lifestyle.
Lipo
Once weekly administration. Lipo injections contain the following ingredients:
Lipo Plus
Once weekly administration. Includes everything in lipo with the following additions:
Glutathione
Once weekly administration.
IM (intramuscular) injection.
Has been noted as the body's "Master Antioxidant". Comprised of amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid glutathione has many functions. It is vital to mitochondrial function (energy) and necessary to produce DNA. It also plays an important role in removing toxins, such as mercury, from the brain and other cells. It is key in supporting immune function, metabolism, tissue building and repair. It may help fight the effects of free radicals, which cause oxidative stress, damaging healthy cells. Unlike most antioxidants, glutathione can be made in the human liver. Glutathione can be found in every cell of the human body. It is also found in many foods, including spinach and avocados, but is poorly absorbed by the body when consumed orally. Glutathione levels in the body naturally decline as we age, but can also be reduced by factors like stress, malnutrition, and environmental toxins.
Other possible benefits that have been linked to glutathione include:
Semaglutide: AKA “GLP-1”.
Do you struggle with achieving lasting weight loss? Are stimulant type weight loss medications not appropriate for you? Have you been told you have “prediabetes”? Has bariatric surgery crossed your mind? If so, there may be a different option for you to help reach your weight loss goals.
Semaglutide is in a class of drugs that have been used for over a decade in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, these are called GLP1-RAs (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists). Healthcare has noticed the weight loss effects of these medications for quite some time however recently this type of medication was tested on individuals who were not diabetics, and the results were so astonishing the FDA has approved Semaglutide for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy®.
How well does Semaglutide work?
Low dose Semaglutide (1mg) once weekly resulted in an average weight loss of 11 pounds in 12 weeks. One 20-week, phase II trial looked at the effects of Semaglutide 2.4mg weekly on gastric emptying, appetite and energy intake. Patients receiving this dose resulted in loss of 9.9% of their bodyweight compared with 0.4% in those receiving a placebo.
High dose (2.4mg) Semaglutide studied in non-diabetic, obese patients resulted in more than 50% of the participants in the STEP trial loosing 15% of their body weight and between 33-40% of participants lost 20% of their body weight. Why is this so impressive? This number is higher than any results with the current best weight loss agent (phentermine with topiramate which resulted in approximately 10% weight loss in one year).
How does Semaglutide work?
Reducing secretion of glucagon Semaglutide causes gastric emptying to be delayed which mimics “feeling full” leading to reduced calorie intake. This delay of gastric emptying also reduces appetite and food cravings.
How is Semaglutide administered?
Once weekly injections into the subcutaneous tissue “fatty tissue” located on the abdomen, back of arms or upper thighs. The needle used is very small and most people do not feel the injection. There are advantages to once weekly injections, you do not have to remember daily medications and the Semaglutide is working 24/7 suppressing your appetite without the stimulant effects of other weight loss medications.
Are there side effects?
The most common side effects are GI (stomach/intestines) related and include nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, headache, tiredness (fatigue), diarrhea, feeling bloated, belching, gas, dyspepsia (heartburn). It should be noted that most of these are manageable and many overlap with the intended effect of “feeling full”.
Am I a candidate for Semaglutide?
There are only two qualifications for Semaglutide:
A BMI over 30 and no weight related conditions
A BMI over 27 with weight related complications
You can check your BMI online but a BMI of 27 roughly corresponds to a 180 pound 5’8” person and a BMI of 30 is around 200 pounds in the same person. If your BMI does not meet, you can still qualify if your body composition reveals excess body fat. (>30%)
WHO CANNOT TAKE SEMAGLUTIDE?
There are a few, rare situations where Semaglutide is absolutely contraindicated. If you or anyone in your immediate family has had medullary thyroid carcinoma or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
Does insurance cover Semaglutide?
Most insurance or Medicare plans DO NOT cover this medication, but we recommend checking with your insurance before your appointment. This can save you time by knowing up front if your insurance will cover. In some cases, a PA (prior authorization) is required which we can help submit to your insurance. If you have commercial insurance that does not cover Wegovy, there are coupons available to help offset the cost.
I do not have insurance. Do I have options?
Elite Total Health has access to Semaglutide from a compounding pharmacy for ongoing use. Our cost is $520/month or the weekly rate of $130, which includes complimentary lipotropic & antioxidant injections, monthly biometric evaluation on the Inbody and APRN visit. If you are a weekly weight loss injection patient, you also have access to 30% off any of our wellness injections or infusions. We do accept HSA/FSA plans, but we do not take insurance or Medicare for payment.
Elite Total Health’s Weight Loss Program:
The core features of our program are:
Monthly accountability visits are the most crucial component of the program.
How do I get started?
Click on the “Book Appointment Now” button below or call 870-205-8250 to book your consultation.
IV THERAPYNutritional deficiency occurs when either the body can’t absorb the necessary amount of a nutrient, or there isn’t enough of the nutrients found in the foods we eat. Intravenous (IV) treatments are exceptionally powerful because they can be administered in larger doses than could be tolerated orally bypassing issues often caused with oral administration including stomach upset, absorption issues, and loss of potency.Myer’s Cocktail HistoryNamed after John Myers, M.D., the Myer’s Cocktail has been used safely for decades with patients reporting improvement of fatigue, depression, migraine, rhinitis as well as improvements in measurable symptoms of hyperthyroidism, asthma, and cardiovascular disease.
Mini Myer’s $100This infusion and its ingredients of vitamin C and B vitamins is a great way to support your overall immune system.Myer’s Boost $150Taking the Mini Myers to a more comprehensive level adding calcium, magnesium and zinc to help support electrolytes, muscle health, improve relaxation, promote detoxification, tissue and organ health.Myer’s Pro $175Combining the Myer’s Boost with powerful amino acids glutathione and acetylcysteine which help promote detoxification. The combination of these products has been used to help improve liver, heart and neurological health. Many individuals who have used these specific amino acids have reported improvement of skin, hair, nails and overall slowing of the aging process.
Tirzepatide is commercially available under the brand name Mounjaro (used for diabetes) or Zepbound for weight loss. High demand for GLP type weight loss injections has put tirzepatide and semaglutide on the FDA shortage list, allowing compounding pharmacies to create "essential copies" of these medications. Recently, the FDA removed tirzepatide from the list, stopping these pharmacies from manufacturing it. This change affects many patients, especially those uninsured or without coverage for weight loss medications, as out-of-pocket costs can exceed $1000/month. Elite's trusted pharmacies are working hard to find solutions to maintain access to these life-changing injections at lower costs.
At Elite Total Health, we partner with reputable compounding pharmacies to provide affordable and safe medications when insurance does not cover brand-name costs. If you need assistance, Elite Total Health can help you achieve your weight loss goals by creating a custom plan with a trusted compounding pharmacy within our network across the U.S.
Tirzepatide works like semaglutide but has an additional pathway we can call a “booster” for simplicity. Tirzepatide is a dual action GLP/GIP where semaglutide is a GLP only. Studies have shown some patients who have been sensitive to nausea and/or fatigue with other weight loss injections may tolerate tirzepatide better due to the GIP pathway. Preliminary studies show weight loss with tirzepatide averaging 20.9%. Both medications are game changers in the treatment of chronic obesity, every person is different so a personalized, professionally guided approach is crucial for determining which medication would best suit a patient’s needs.
The pricing of tirzepatide is based on dosage. Many people will not have to increase to the maximum dosage as they will experience adequate appetite suppression and early satiety (feeling full quicker).
Each dose will be taken for at least 4 weeks before increasing to the next tier. You can stay at any of the doses for longer than 4 weeks if appetite suppression and feeling of early fullness is being experienced.
Weekly Pricing Includes:
Monthly Packages Include:
Dose 1 (2.5mg) $150/injection - $650/package (4 shots, get one $50)
Dose 2 (5mg) $150/injection - $650/package (4 shots, get one $50)
Dose 3 (7.5mg) $150/injection - $650/package (4 shots, get one $50)
Dose 4 (10mg) $175/injection - $750/package (4 shots, get one $50)
Dose 5 (12.5mg) $175/injection - $750/package (4 shots, get one $50)
Dose 6 (15mg) $200/injection - $850/package (4 shots, get one $50)
**No refunds on package purchases.