Metabolic health and weight management
Evaluation and treatment of metabolic conditions and medically supervised weight management. In person or virtually.
Evaluation and treatment of metabolic conditions and medically supervised weight management. In person or virtually.
Covered by select insurance plans
Your clinician takes a full history, including weight history, cycles, sleep, medications, and family history. Laboratory testing includes fasting glucose and insulin, hemoglobin A1c, lipids, and thyroid function, with additional testing as indicated.
Treatment is built from the evaluation. It may include nutrition and activity planning, treatment of thyroid or hormonal contributors, metformin, and GLP-1 medication when it is indicated and appropriate for you.
Medication is prescribed with monitoring. Follow-up visits track response, side effects, and laboratory values on a set schedule.
GLP-1 medications are prescribed after evaluation, when clinical criteria are met. Your clinician reviews eligibility, contraindications, expected effects, and cost, including whether your plan covers the medication.
We do not prescribe on request without an evaluation.
Metabolic conditions are managed alongside gynecologic and hormonal care in the same practice. Movement programming at Embody Movement Studio can be incorporated into your plan.
In person at 1000 N Lake Park Blvd STE 175, Carolina Beach, or virtually across North Carolina.
A free 15-minute call with our patient care coordinator.
A short form collects your health history and insurance information.
Your first visit includes a full history, examination as indicated, and labs when needed, followed by a personalized treatment plan.
Visits for metabolic conditions are billed to insurance where applicable. Embody Health accepts select insurance plans, and we verify your benefits before your first visit. Self-pay pricing is also available.
Coverage varies by plan and by indication. Many plans require prior authorization or do not cover GLP-1 medication for weight management. We check your coverage before prescribing and discuss self-pay options where applicable.
Yes. Baseline laboratory testing is required before starting metabolic medication, and follow-up testing is scheduled during treatment.
Most visits can be virtual. In-person appointments are available when an examination is needed.
Yes. PCOS and insulin resistance are evaluated and treated together, with gynecologic and metabolic care in the same visit.
Tell us what is going on and our patient care coordinator will help you find the right place to start.