Medical Weight Loss
Physician-led weight loss in St. Louis uses semaglutide and tirzepatide, metabolic testing, and lifestyle coaching for safe, lasting results.
Physician-led weight loss in St. Louis uses semaglutide and tirzepatide, metabolic testing, and lifestyle coaching for safe, lasting results.
Losing weight is more than just cutting calories—it’s about finding a sustainable, medically guided solution that works for your body. At Awaken Face and Body Wellness, we take a comprehensive, physician-led approach to weight loss, combining FDA-approved medications like semaglutide, tirzepatide, and other medications, customized nutrition plans, metabolic testing, and lifestyle coaching to help you lose weight and keep it off. You will be seen and evaluated by Board-Certified physician Erica Yalavarthi M.D., who will review all of your testing and customize your treatment plan for you. Your visits will not be rushed. You will have time to discuss your personal goals, medical history, and previous attempts at weight loss and develop a plan that works for you.
Whether you're struggling with stubborn weight, metabolic resistance, or long-term weight maintenance, our science-based weight loss program is designed to optimize your metabolism, improve overall health, and create lasting changes for a healthier, happier you.
Medical weight loss is a science-driven, physician-guided approach that combines safe, effective medications, lifestyle changes, and advanced health analysis to help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Unlike fad diets or one-size-fits-all programs, our personalized approach ensures that your plan is tailored to your unique metabolism, lifestyle, and goals.
At Awaken Face and Body Wellness, we utilize:
Your journey begins with a comprehensive evaluation, including advanced testing to assess your metabolism, body composition, fitness level, hormone levels, other biomarkers and overall health. Using these insights, our physician, Erica Yalavarthi, M.D. will craft a custom plan tailored to help you lose weight effectively and sustainably. Incorporating methods like prescription weight loss medications to regulate appetite and metabolism and personalized nutritional and lifestyle coaching to build healthier habits, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Our goal is not only to help you lose weight but also to optimize your overall health and maintain your results long-term. Through tools like metabolic testing, body composition, continuous glucose monitoring, and VO2 max assessments, we fine-tune your program for maximum effectiveness. Once you reach your goal weight, we focus on building a sustainable maintenance strategy, ensuring you feel confident in keeping the results you’ve worked so hard to achieve.
Medical weight loss is ideal for those who:
You may not be a candidate if you:
Most patients start to see results within a few weeks, with steady, sustainable weight loss over time.
Unlike crash diets, our approach to weight loss creates lasting change.
At Awaken Face and Body Wellness, we believe in a holistic approach to weight management. In addition to treatments to promote healthy weight loss, you will have access to a broad range of approaches to enhance your overall quality of life.
Book your consultation today and start your journey to lasting weight loss!
Results vary based on individual metabolism, adherence to the program, and lifestyle factors, but most patients experience consistent, sustainable weight loss over time.
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist that helps regulate hunger hormones, control appetite, and stabilize blood sugar levels for effective weight loss.
Not necessarily. While medications can enhance results, our program also includes lifestyle, nutritional, and metabolic optimization strategies for those who prefer a non-medicated approach.
Our program focuses on sustainable changes, metabolic optimization, and long-term coaching to help you maintain results for life.
