Medical Weight Loss in Orem, Utah
Medically-Managed Weight Loss Programs
Personalized care that targets biology, not willpower, with plans that fit your life.
Licensed Nurse Practitioner
In-Person & Telehealth
Private, Judgment Free Care
Treatment Overview
Stacy Wellness Center helps adults address weight, cravings, insulin resistance, and metabolic health with a medically-supervised approach. Our programs combine prescription options (including compounded and commercially available medications) with practical lifestyle and nutrition support.
This integrative care targets biological pathways that influence appetite, satiety, and metabolism. Results are strongest with consistent follow-up, nutrition guidance, and sleep support.
Personalized Plan
Weekly Dosing
Flexible Schedule
Why Patients Seek Treatment
Common Patient Challenges
- Struggle to lose weight despite consistent effort
- Feel controlled by cravings or late‑night snacking
- Notice rising A1c, blood pressure, or cholesterol
- Have a history of weight cycling that is hard to sustain
Our Clinical Approach
- Identify medical and behavioral drivers of weight gain
- Build a plan that fits your routine and preferences
- Track progress with supportive, judgment free care
- Create skills that maintain results
How Prescription-Based Programs Work
Medically-managed weight loss treatments work by supporting satiety, slowing digestion, reducing persistent food noise, and helping improve insulin sensitivity. With regular monitoring, they make it easier to feel full, manage cravings, and focus on healthier eating.
Regulate appetite signals so you feel fuller sooner and stay satisfied longer.
Promote healthier metabolism by improving insulin sensitivity and supporting blood sugar balance.
Reduce food noise and cravings to make sustainable eating patterns easier to follow.
Benefits You Can Expect
Meaningful Weight Loss
Average 15 to 20 percent in clinical programs with lifestyle support. Individual results vary.
Appetite and Craving Control
Feel satisfied with less and reduce urges to overeat.
Metabolic Improvements
Frequently Asked Questions
Many patients notice appetite changes within the first few weeks. Clinically meaningful weight loss usually appears after dose titration and consistent lifestyle support. In trials, average losses accumulated over 9 to 12 months. Your results will vary based on dose, adherence, and habits.
We do not accept insurance or Medicare for our services. However, some insurance plans may cover the medication cost itself. For patients paying out of pocket, we partner with trusted local compounding pharmacies to provide safe and reliable access to prescribed medications. Our team will review your options and help you find the most affordable path forward.
The most common side effects with prescription weight loss medications are related to the digestive system. These may include:
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Abdominal discomfort or bloating
Decreased appetite (sometimes accompanied by early fullness)
These effects are usually temporary and can often be minimized with gradual dose adjustments, hydration, and dietary changes. Our team provides guidance and close monitoring to help patients manage these symptoms effectively.
Yes. We offer telehealth visits for weight management across Utah with in‑person options at our Orem location when exams or labs are needed.
Prescription weight loss medications can work in slightly different ways, but most share the goal of improving appetite control, metabolism, and long-term weight management.
Some focus more on appetite regulation and digestion — helping you feel satisfied sooner and stay full longer.
Others work on multiple biological pathways at once — which can enhance weight loss results and reduce persistent cravings.
Most are taken as simple weekly injections after an initial dose-adjustment period.
The best option depends on your goals, medical history, tolerability, and whether insurance or cash-pay access is available.
Our practitioner, Ellen Brown, NP, has developed careful discontinuation protocols along with lifestyle modification coaching to help you maintain your weight loss and minimize weight regain. Success is dependent on staying in contact with her, keeping follow-up appointments, and committing to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma
- Diagnosis of MEN2
- Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant
- Prior serious allergic reaction to the medication
Most options are once weekly. You will receive clear instructions on the proper technique for self-administration. We provide guidance whether your prescription is dispensed as prefilled pens or as syringes and vials from the pharmacy.