GLP-1 & Medical Weight Loss
Lose weight with a plan built for your biology.
Explore semaglutide, tirzepatide, and physician-supervised weight-loss care when medically appropriate.
Medication is a tool. Your complete program is the difference.
Sustainable weight loss
Better metabolic health
Support for lean body mass
A maintenance strategy
Care built around the result you want.
Obesity is a complex chronic disease. Appetite signaling, metabolism, genetics, hormones, medications, sleep, environment, and lifestyle can all influence weight. We evaluate those factors and build a strategy around you.
What your program may include:
Your exact plan depends on clinical need, eligibility, and what is appropriate for you.
Weight and metabolic history
Appropriate laboratory evaluation
Body-composition assessment
Nutrition and lifestyle strategy
FDA-approved medication when clinically appropriate
Medication management
Ongoing follow-up and maintenance planning
Am I a candidate?
You may be a candidate if previous efforts have not delivered lasting results, you have weight-related health concerns, or you want a physician-guided approach. Eligibility is determined during consultation.
What medications are available?
Your provider may discuss FDA-approved options, including GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide, when clinically appropriate.
What does it cost?
Program pricing varies depending on the evaluation, recommended services, and treatment plan. Final pricing and any applicable coverage considerations are reviewed during consultation.
Questions, answered
Know before you begin.
Can Avensia help me lose weight?
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Avensia offers physician-supervised weight-loss programs built around medical evaluation, individualized strategy, and ongoing support.
Do I need labs?
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Appropriate laboratory and metabolic evaluation may be part of establishing your baseline. Your provider will determine what is needed.
Can I do this through telehealth?
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Yes. Telehealth is available. Which parts of your program can be completed remotely depend on the service and your clinical needs, so our team will confirm the details during consultation.
How quickly can I start?
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The first step is a consultation. Timing depends on your evaluation, any needed testing, eligibility, and treatment availability.
What if I regained weight after GLP-1 treatment?
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Weight regain is not a personal failure. We evaluate the biological and behavioral factors involved, then build a better support and maintenance strategy.
Ready to start?
Begin in person in Gastonia or ask which parts of your care may be available by telehealth.