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Functional Approach to Weight Loss

Your Support in Achieving Weight Loss Results

The Alive and Well Clinic is excited to bring you a fully virtual, medically supervised weight loss program.

We leverage in-depth testing, health coaching, online education modules & provider prescribed weight loss medications to support healthy, sustainable weight loss.

Alive and Well’s Medical Weight Loss Programs

10 - Week Virtual Semaglutide Program

16 - Week Virtual Semaglutide Program

16 - Week Virtual Tirzepatide Program

Discounted Add Ons For Any Program

What Makes This Program Unique?

Jump Start Your Weight Loss Journey

All patients must be between the ages of 21-64 and have a BMI of 25 or greater. Before you book your Virtual Provider Appointment, please verify that you meet the age and BMI meets the requirement of your desired program. 

*If you do not reach BMI qualifications, check out our Functional Medicine Clinic for other weight loss options.

 

Once you have requested your appointment, you will receive an email inviting you to join the Alive + Well Clinic patient portal. Please follow the link in that email to set up your patient portal and complete the set up tasks.

You must add your payment information to the “Invoices & Payments” tab in the patient portal before your appointment can be accepted and scheduled.  If this is not completed within 24 hours of requesting the appointment, our staff will contact you to collect payment information.

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Once your appointment has been accepted and scheduled, a lab requisition will be added to your portal in the “Labs & Documents” tab. The lab requisition will also be electronically sent to Quest Diagnostics.

Lab work MUST be completed 5 days prior to your appointment. If you fail to complete your lab work on time, your appointment will need to be cancelled and rescheduled, which may result in a cancellation fee.

As a reminder, you must have a payment method on file and your appointment paid for in order to move to this step.

*NOTE: You must fast (no food or drinks besides water) for at least 8 hours prior to your lab appointment.

 

For Patients Outside of Austin:

Please fill out all forms found in the “Questionnaires” tab of your patient portal 48 hours prior to your Provider Appointment.

Consent forms must be submitted 72 hours before your appointment. If you fail to submit the forms on time, your appointment will need to be cancelled and rescheduled, which may result in a cancellation fee. 

If you have any questions, please email us at clinic@aliveandwell.health.

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Our Providers

Svetlana Lisovskiy, pA-C

Certified physician assistant

Lindsay Wilson, CFNC, CHC, CPT

Certified Health Coach

FAQs

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. By mimicking Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) in the body, semaglutide can increase insulin secretion and slow down gastric emptying—or, how fast your stomach empties food. This can suppress your appetite so you feel fuller longer, helping you eat less and lose weight in the process. It also helps improve insulin resistance which is a part of metabolic syndrome. This can happen over time due to inflammation, toxins and dysfunction. It is the key issue for many struggling with weight gain and resistant weight loss.

Tirzepatide belongs to a class of medications called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonist (GIPRA). Tirzepatide is designed to mimic the actions of the natural GLP-1 and GIP hormones in the body, which help regulate blood sugar levels. The unique aspect of Tirzepatide is that it combines the actions of both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, leading to more effective blood sugar control and potentially offering additional benefits such as weight loss. By activating these receptors, Tirzepatide promotes insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon (a hormone that raises blood sugar), slows down gastric emptying, and promotes satiety, which can help in managing diabetes and body weight. Studies have shown this dual action peptide has superior hyperglycemia control and reductions in Body Mass Index (BMI) to GLP-1 agonists (Semaglutide).

Weight loss success varies greatly from patient to patient as there are many factors involved. We are seeing an approximate 5-10% weight loss in most patients.

 Results will vary by patient. You may begin to experience some effects early on, such as a smaller appetite. Full effects take up to 8 weeks and potentially longer. Dietary and lifestyle changes also create a greater impact on your results.

If you are not seeing results while taking semaglutide or tirzepatide, there may be other underlying causes preventing your weight loss. Your Medical Provider may refer you to the Functional Medicine Clinic for more testing and evaluation.

Once you’ve booked your appointment, you will receive an email that confirms your appointment and reviews next steps. Please access your Patient Portal and fill out all forms and medical questionnaires at least 48 hours (2 business days) prior to your appointment. Your providers spend time reviewing your information and prepare for your appointment ahead of time. Any medical records, specifically those within the last year, should be uploaded to your portal or faxed to our office (737) 225-8927. Please make sure to include any medications or supplements you are currently taking, as well as, any allergies to medications.

We do not accept insurance for the medical weight loss program.

We require at least 48 hours (2 business days) notice for all canceled or rescheduled appointments. There is a fee associated with no shows, cancelations or rescheduled appointments made within 48 hours of your original appointment time.

All programs are non-refundable.

The medical weight loss program is a fully virtual program! We do not see patients in person for this specific program.

Svetlana Lisovskiy PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant - Pediatrics

Lindsay Wilson, CFNC, CHC, CPT

Certified Health Coach

Cindy Nilson DOM, LAc

Acupuncturist