Medical Weight Loss + Body Balancing

You’ve probably heard about medical weight loss…where people are losing weight & saying goodbye to stubborn pounds and fat.  Now, S.Thetics Medspa + Wellbeing is offering it too!  Just in time for Spring Vacations & Summer, which means shorts & swimsuit season!  BUT, this is not just weight loss….it’s SO MUCH MORE.

Medical weight loss is a comprehensive approach to weight management that involves the supervision and guidance of qualified healthcare professionals. Unlike fad diets or DIY weight loss plans, medical weight loss programs are tailored to each individual's unique needs, aiming to achieve sustainable and long-term weight loss.  S.Thetics Medspa & Wellbeing has this…plus MORE!

Introducing Body Balancing…

Our personalized, multi-week, medical weight loss program is designed to meet your unique needs & goals, providing you with tailored nutritional support and guidance throughout your journey to a healthier you. We understand that each individual is different, so we work closely with you to create a plan that fits your lifestyle, preferences and health requirements. Our team will be by your side every step of the way…offering encouragement, accountability and expertise to help you achieve not just lasting lasting results, but achieve and sustain OPTIMAL health.

With our program, we prioritize your well-being and success, aiming to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to make sustainable changes for long-term health and weight management. By partnering with us, you are not just embarking on a weight loss journey, but on a path towards improved overall wellness and vitality. Let us support you in reaching your goals and becoming the best version of yourself.

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Here’s what you can expect…

During your initial complimentary consultation with us, you will have the opportunity to meet with our nurse practitioner.  She will address any health concerns you may have, conduct assessments and provide guidance on your overall well-being.  You will complete intake paperwork, consents, a health history & assessment, discuss concerns & goals, weigh-in, take a few measurements, your vital signs & complete a full comprehensive blood panel.  This helps us best determine if you are a good candidate for this program.

Following this, you will also meet with our certified nutritionist. This dedicated time with the nutritionist will allow you to discuss your lifestyle & eating habits, receive personalized nutrition guidance and work towards achieving your health and wellness goals. You will receive a complimentary Nutrition Guide Book to take home as well. Your time with our nutritionist will also include a full body composition analysis (BCA) and scan printout. Every 30 days you will receive an additional body scan, so we can track your progress and work with you to make your journey as successful as possible. By combining the expertise of both professionals, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive approach to improving your health and lifestyle and achieve your OPTIMAL HEALTH.

“A healthy outside starts from the inside.”

Let’s talk about our medical weight loss injections…. Semaglutide or Trizepatide.

What is Semaglutide? For anyone who isn’t familiar with Semaglutide, this is one of the new class of medications for weight loss that works as GLP-1 receptor agonist. One of the main effects is on the satiety center of the brain where it suppresses appetite and cravings. This is a treatment that targets the source of weight gain – eating excess calories.

Trizepatide works the same as Semaglutide, but is more suitable for patients with more weight to lose or when Semaglutide isn’t as effective for some patients.  Your healthcare provider will determine which medication is right and most effective for you, your body and overall goals.

From a patient’s perspective, the first thing you will notice is that you feel full sooner when eating a meal and you will soon notice that you feel full for longer. That’s because these medications will delay gastric emptying and bowel transit, so you can eat less often. Another major benefit is that you won’t get the dopamine rush associated with your normal cravings and treats like candy and cookies. Even your favorite snacks won’t be craved like they once were. 

A primary side effect of Semaglutide is mild nausea. This is a misnomer though because feeling mild nausea indicates that your appetite is being suppressed, you're not eating as much and the medication is working. It is normal to have mild nausea on the medication especially in the first weeks as your body adjusts to it.  Your healthcare provider and nutritionist will help guide you through this time, ensuring your medication dose is correct and you’re still eating, and the right foods, even when you don’t have much of an appetite!

Another point to keep in mind is that most patients may not have much weight loss during the first few weeks as you become accustomed to the medication, prior to increasing your dose accordingly by your provider.  Every patient is unique and how you respond to any medication may be different and medical weight loss medication is no different.

With Body Balancing and our personalized approach, expert medical guidance, and the groundbreaking benefits of these medications, this multi-week medical weight loss program combined with nutrition support offers a comprehensive solution to help you achieve your weight loss goals. Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you by scheduling your complimentary consultation today to learn more about how our guided program will work for you!

“Let’s cover some common myths...”

Myth #1: Semaglutide is only for diabetes – and should not be used “only” for weight loss.

Not so. The medication BRANDS have been FDA-approved for both diabetes and weight loss in non-diabetics. But more importantly – the most common cause of diabetes is being overweight!  One of the best ways to treat diabetes is not to let it develop in the first place. These medications will improve your blood sugar whether you are diabetic or not – which results in less overall inflammation and better health for anyone who is on it.

Myth #2: Semaglutide will make you throw up every day – and that is dangerous!

One of the most common side effects of semaglutide & trizepatide can be mild nausea and diarrhea - this is true. At S.Thetics Medspa & Wellbeing, we find that about half of our patients experience mild nausea in the first few weeks they are on it.  With the help & guidance of our team, we will adjust or titrate your dosing to find that “sweet spot” where you are losing weight safely and at a steady and sustainable rate without feeling too nauseous. There are some people who are very sensitive to this side effect and cannot find a dose that works for them – but this is rare, especially with the help and guidance of your provider.  Your medication dose that is determined at S.Thetics each week by your provider will greatly reduce the chances of you experiencing much nausea, or if any at all.   We also help our patients on how to best avoid nausea by eating the right foods, smaller meals, eating more slowly, drinking plenty of water and avoiding very oily and fatty foods while on these medications and especially when you don’t have much of any appetite.

Myth #3: You’ll lose weight without dieting or exercising.

This one is more complicated than a straight “Yes or No.” Let’s dive into it! Can you lose weight without restricting your food intake or exercising more? Yes, you will. However – the reason is that these medications suppress your appetite (making you not interested in eating) and will also slow down how your stomach empties (making it physically more difficult to eat large meals). So in a way – this medication does a lot of the work for you since you will, in fact, be taking in fewer calories.

At S.Thetics, we don’t believe in diets, but more incorporating the right foods into your daily intake, proper water consumption as well as movement, activity and how you move your body intentionally everyday.  It’s about living a healthy lifestyle that encompasses all of these things together for OPTIMAL results.

At a certain point while on Semaglutide or Trizepatide you can plateau (just like with any other weight loss program). This means that your weight loss can halt for a time period.  This too, is common.   To get through these plateaus is where your healthcare provider and the nutrition support of our program is so important.  Our main goal is not just to lose the pounds briefly.  It is to take the weight off safely, keep it off and live & sustain a healthier lifestyle.  We still need to be doing regular exercise for our overall general health and wellbeing always, no matter how we are living.  Use of the medications or any medication doesn’t mean we eat what we want and forget about exercise and moving our bodies with intention regularly.

Myth #4: You will need to be on these weight loss medications forever if you want to maintain your results.

No.  This is a medication and we don’t want to be on any medication forever or for over- extended amounts of time if we don’t have to.  Our goal is to use the medication as an aid to lose the weight then safely and effectively titrate to a maintenance protocol or off the medication altogether and then helping you keep the weight off naturally.  After completing the initial program, some patients may still require a small dosage of the medication for longer to aid in this.  Every patient's body, weight loss goals and maintenance plan are unique to them. 

Myth #5: You’ll gain the weight back after finishing Semaglutide.

Just like with any lifestyle or weight loss intervention – if you go back to living like you did before, of course, the weight will come back. If you stop exercising – do you expect your muscles to be strong forever? No.  When you go from intermittent fasting back to eating junk food, would you gain the weight back? Yes of course!  Just like anything you do to be healthy, you will need to maintain your results either with healthy eating, lifestyle and exercise modifications or maintenance with a monthly (vs. weekly) dose of Semaglutide or Trizepatide – but on the bright side? It is MUCH easier to maintain a new weight than it is to lose weight – so once we have gotten you to your goal weight, maintenance is easier and simpler than most people would imagine.  And at S.Thetics Medspa & Wellbeing, we will help you every step of the way.

Myth #6: You’ll get “Ozempic face”.

What is Ozempic?  Ozempic is the BRAND name, while semaglutide is the drug or medication.  Just like Tylenol is a BRAND name, acetaminophen is the drug.  S.Thetics does not prescribe Ozempic or like BRANDS, such as Mounjaro or Wagovy.  These BRANDS are to be prescribed specifically to diabetic patients by their physicians.  S.Thetics Medspa & Wellbeing offers the compounded medication OF those brands, Semaglutide or Trizepatide.

“Ozempic face” is a widely used term currently referring to whenever a person loses weight while taking these name BRAND drugs.

It is important to note that regardless of how a person loses weight – they typically will lose volume in their face, which can lead to sagging skin. The good news – at S.Thetics Medspa & Wellbeing we have many ways to restore lost volume, tighten skin and smooth away lines after you have lost the weight and maintained a stable weight.

Myth #7 – Prescribing Semaglutide off-label is dangerous!

Diabetic patients have been prescribed the common BRAND names of Semagultide & Trizepatide mentioned above, for over 10 years.  A common side effect in these patients was weight loss.  After recent years of extensive studies, doctors and researchers have proven that when these drugs are properly dosed, administered and monitored, they are safe and effective for weight loss.  Exciting new research and studies that are underway now are also proving how these medications can improve a person’s overall health and prevent life threatening diseases such as cardiovascular disease.

~These medications can be dangerous and not beneficial when improperly dosed, administered and not closely monitored by a certified healthcare provider.

At S. Thetics Medspa & Wellbeing you will receive the CARE of weekly check-ins, accurate medication dosing and guidance as well as proper monitoring of your progress along with nutrition support to ensure your SUCCESS!