Our GLP-1 Patients Lost an Average of 22 lbs in Five Months
Most Weight Lost - 49 lbs
Get Started for Only $75 per Week
Call (239) 880-3457 to speak with a specialist
Losing weight is hard. Our doctors can help.
Losing weight can be difficult and frustrating. Excess weight affects your participation in the quality of lifestyle and health you deserve. With the help of GLP-1 medication you can achieve your goals and unlock your potential life in so many ways.
With the support of our care team and guidance from our doctors, patients can reach their weight loss goals and maintain them long-term.
Three Simple Steps for Losing Weight
Book an appointment with our physician and fill out a brief online form to help docotor get to know you, your medical background and weight loss goals.
At the appointment your doctor will partner with you to recommend and prescribe the most effective treatments and lifestyle changes tailored to your goals, providing personalized guidance to ensure you use the medications safely and successfully for weight loss and overall health.
Next, your medications will be shipped directly to your home. You will also receive guidance on meal planning while taking the GLP-1. Your physician and care team will offer continuous supervision and support throughout your treatment.
1407 Blair St Suite 2
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Phone: (814) 470-4895
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Follow Mainline Aly and Arden St to Old U.S. 220 N 1 min (0.3 mi) Head east on Packard St toward Mainline Aly 56 ft Packard St turns left and becomes Mainline Aly 0.2 mi Turn left onto Arden St 0.2 mi Follow Old U.S. 220 N and PA-36 N to Blair St in Hollidaysburg 17 min (11.2 mi) Turn right onto Old U.S. 220 N 4.9 mi Turn right onto PA-164 E 0.2 mi Turn left onto PA-36 N 5.3 mi Turn right onto Allegheny St 0.6 mi Sharp right onto Blair St Our Office will be on the right
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The Sanctuary Wellness Institute is proud to be working with medical wellness physicians who are experts in their field. Combining their expertise with a compassionate, informative and helpful approach to patient care allows us to provide an exceptional teleWellness patient experience.
Among our expert physician staff we have medical marijuana specialists, medical weight loss experts, a book author, and an international speakers.
It was a great and fast appointment and Dr. Moday ensured to answer all my questions and concerns.
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I have had a great experience with Dr. Moday and would highly recommend! I especially love the convenience of teledoc for follow-up appointments.
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Place is wonderful! Jenni at the front desk is absolutely awesome! Very informative and well educated… Dr. Sundar has helped me greatly! She’s the lady to see!!!️
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Weekly Injections Dosage Plan
Your weight loss doctor will make a dosage plan based on your medical history and overall health after your teleWellness consultation. Typically, patients are started on a lower dosage and as your doctor receives feedback on your progress they may increase your dosage.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 agonist. These drugs mimic the hunger-suppressive and digestion-delaying effects of the GLP-1 hormone.
Semaglutide, the main ingredient of Wegovy* and Ozempic*, received FDA approval after undergoing extensive safety and efficacy testing. Not only that, but it boasts a better success rate than other weight loss drugs.
Compounded semaglutide is semaglutide that has been prescribed to a particular patient and manufactured in a compounding facility approved by the FDA or a state pharmacy board. Only FDA-approved vendors may supply ingredients to compounding pharmacies. Compounded drugs also must be tested for potency, sterility, and purity.
Pharmaceutical compounding is legal, but since these medications are not produced in sufficient quantities for widespread usage, FDA pre-market approval is not required. Because compounded medications are made in response to specific requests from medical professionals, these prescriptions can have different dosages and delivery methods than those of name-brand medications.
Semaglutide injections are designed to be administered subcutaneously once a week. As a result of the drug users are generally able to consume fewer calories.
Additionally, semaglutide affects the area of the brain linked to hunger and cravings, giving users more control over the frequency and size of their meals.
| Month | Semaglutide Benefits |
|---|---|
| ONE | During the adjustment period, you may experience side effects like nausea while noticing a reduced appetite and modest weight loss (around 2-4 pounds). |
| TWO | Weight loss becomes more noticeable (1-2 pounds per week), side effects diminish, and portion control improves as appetite suppression continues. |
| THREE | Steady weight loss (cumulative 8-12 pounds), improved energy levels, and enhanced metabolic benefits like better blood sugar regulation become apparent. |
| FOUR | Weight loss may slow or plateau, but healthier eating habits and increased physical activity are more ingrained by this stage. |
| FIVE | Weight loss continues (potentially 15-20 pounds or more), along with noticeable health improvements like better blood pressure and cholesterol, and fewer food cravings. |
| SIX | By this time, sustained weight loss (10-20% of starting weight) is achieved, with long-term lifestyle changes solidified and improved confidence due to progress. |
Medical weight loss is a holistic, doctor-supervised strategy for attaining and sustaining a healthy weight. It involves a customized treatment plan that can involve dietary adjustments, physical activity, behavioral modification, and, if appropriate, prescription drugs like semaglutide.
In addition to losing weight, patients who participate in medical weight loss programs learn how to keep it off.
Many people who have undergone medical treatment for weight loss have achieved excellent results. These programs use tried-and-true methods that go beyond simple diet and exercise to help patients lose weight.
Your virtual consultation will proceed similarly to a conventional doctor's visit. More specifically, the physician will review your medical records, determine if you are a good candidate for semaglutide, and, if appropriate, help you establish realistic weight loss goals.
The cost of semaglutide injections varies depending on your region, the prescribed dosage, and whether or not your health insurance covers the prescription. Without insurance, you should budget about $800 to $1,000 per month.
Some Medicare programs and health insurance providers cover semaglutide injections, at least in part. Novo Nordisk also offers a patient assistance program for those who are struggling financially.
The Sanctuary Wellness Institute’s weight loss clinic in Altoona, PA prescribes semaglutide via telemedicine. To enable self-administration, we deliver this medication right to our patients' homes.
When you work with the Sanctuary, you’ll be able to obtain your prescription for semaglutide online. Our patients can schedule and attend doctor’s appointments, make payments, and fill their semaglutide prescriptions from the comfort of their own homes.
Every semaglutide user loses weight at a different pace. That said, studies indicate that weight loss usually begins within the first few weeks of starting the treatment.
Individual differences in metabolic rates, physical activity levels, and dietary habits can affect how long it takes for people to lose weight on semaglutide. That said, studies indicate that semaglutide users lose about five pounds per month, which would mean it’d take the average user about four months to drop 20 pounds.
Semaglutide is not suitable for every patient. For instance, the medication should not be used by those who have a personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) or medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). Semaglutide should also not be taken by those with a history of serious gastrointestinal disorders like pancreatitis, as the drug can exacerbate such conditions.
Women who are pregnant or nursing should speak to their doctors before using semaglutide because it has the potential to harm fetuses and newborns. Furthermore, the medication should not be used by anyone who is allergic to semaglutide or any of its components.
Semaglutide is the main pharmacological ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic. As a GLP-1 agonist it mimics the GLP-1 hormone to mitigate hunger and decelerate digestion.
Like any medication, semaglutide injections can have side effects. Constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach discomfort are a few of the most common ones. Usually, these effects go away as your body adjusts to the medication.
Still, you should consult your physician before taking semaglutide. Also, while using semaglutide, make sure to let them know if you experience any severe or long-lasting side effects.
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