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 (570) 301-6149 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.
45 E Northampton St
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Phone: (570) 301-6149
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Head southwest toward Market St 10 ft, Slight right toward Market St 69 ft, Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Market St 0.9 mi, Continue onto Market St Bridge 0.2 mi, Turn right onto S River St 0.2 mi, Turn left onto W Northampton St 0.1 mi, Continue straight to stay on W Northampton St Our Office will be on the right.
Take N Washington Ave, Lackawanna Ave and US-11 S to Central Scranton Expy 3 min (0.6 mi), Head southwest on N Washington Ave toward Spruce St 0.2 mi, Turn left onto Lackawanna Ave 0.2 mi, Lackawanna Ave turns slightly left and becomes Jefferson Ave 377 ft, Use the left lane to turn slightly right onto US-11 S 0.1 mi, Use the middle lane to stay on US-11 S 459 ft, Drive from I-81 S to Wilkes-Barre. Take exit 2 from PA-309 N 18 min (17.2 mi), Turn left onto Central Scranton Expy (signs for I-81/I-84/I-380) 0.8 mi, Use the right 2 lanes to merge onto I-81 S toward Wilkes Barre 14.2 mi, Take exit 170B to merge onto PA-309 N toward Wilkes-Barre 1.6 mi, Take exit 2 toward Wilkes-Barre/Center City 0.6 mi, Continue on Wilkes-Barre Blvd. Take N Pennsylvania Ave to E Northampton St 6 min (2.2 mi), Use any lane to turn left onto Wilkes-Barre Blvd 1.3 mi, Turn right onto Scott St 0.2 mi, Turn left onto N Pennsylvania Ave 0.6 mi, Turn right onto E Northampton St Our Office will be on the left.
Head southeast on N Market St toward E Main St 59 ft, Turn left at the 1st cross street onto E Main St 1.0 mi, Continue onto Sans Souci Pkwy 3.6 mi, Turn right onto W St Mary's Rd 0.6 mi, Turn left onto S Main St 1.2 mi, Turn right onto Pennsylvania Blvd 1.2 mi, Turn left onto E Northampton St Our Office will be on the left.
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.
Craig S.
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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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. Such medications imitate the appetite-suppressing and digestion-delaying effects of the GLP-1 hormone.
As the primary component of Wegovy* and Ozempic*, semaglutide has undergone extensive safety and efficacy testing and secured FDA approval. In comparison to other weight-loss drugs, it also boasts a greater success rate.
Compounded semaglutide is semaglutide that has been prescribed to a particular patient and produced in a compounding facility approved by the FDA or a state pharmacy board. Ingredients for compounding pharmacies must come from suppliers who have received FDA approval. Additionally, these pharmaceuticals always undergo potency, sterility, and purity testing.
Compounding pharmaceuticals is legal, but since such drugs are not made in large enough quantities for general use, FDA pre-market approval is not necessary. Rather, compounded drugs are made in response to specific demands made by healthcare professionals. As a result, these prescriptions may involve different dosages and delivery systems than name-brand drugs.
Semaglutide is injected subcutaneously once per week. As a result of the medication retarding gastric emptying and digestion,users consume fewer calories.
Furthermore, semaglutide affects the part of the brain responsible for cravings and hunger, empowering users to exercise better control over the size and frequency 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 comprehensive, doctor-supervised strategy for reaching and sustaining a healthy weight. It entails a personalized program that can consist of dietary adjustments, physical activity, behavioral modification, and, if appropriate, the administration of prescription drugs like semaglutide.
Patients who receive this treatment not only lose weight, but also learn how to keep it off.
Numerous patients who have taken part in medical weight loss programs have found success. These programs help people lose weight through tried-and-true methods that go beyond mere diet and exercise.
Your virtual consultation will be similar to a typical doctor’s appointment. More specifically, the physician will look over your medical background, assess your suitability for semaglutide, and, if necessary, work with you to establish realistic weight loss objectives.
A number of variables, such as your location, the dosage, and whether your insurance covers the medication can affect the cost of semaglutide injections. That said, if you don't have insurance, you should expect to spend about $800 to $1,000 a month.
Semaglutide injections are covered by certain Medicare programs and health insurance plans (at least in part). In addition, Novo Nordisk provides a patient assistance program for individuals who are struggling financially.
The Sanctuary Wellness Institute’s weight loss clinic Wilkes-Barre, PA prescribes semaglutide through telemedicine. In order to allow our patients to administer their medication themselves, we deliver these prescriptions directly to their homes.
Choosing the Sanctuary means being able to complete the entire process of getting your semaglutide prescription online. Our patients can schedule and attend doctor's appointments, make payments, and fill their semaglutide prescriptions from the comfort of their own homes.
Each user experiences weight loss at a different rate while using semaglutide. However, research indicates that weight loss usually begins within the first few weeks of starting the medication.
Patients' timeframes for losing 20 pounds on semaglutide can differ significantly depending on their metabolic rates, levels of physical activity, and dietary habits. That said, studies show that semaglutide users lose about five pounds per month, which means it would take an average user about four months to lose 20 pounds.
Semaglutide is not suitable for every patient. For example, the drug should not be taken by anyone with a personal or family history of multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) or medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC). Additionally, since semaglutide exacerbates severe gastrointestinal disorders like pancreatitis, it’s not recommended for patients with a history of these illnesses.
Before taking semaglutide, women who are pregnant or nursing should speak with their doctors because the medication has the potential to harm fetuses and newborns. Furthermore, semaglutide should not be used by anyone who’s allergic to it or any of its ingredients.
Your goals, the way your body reacts to the medication, and the advice of your physician will all influence how long your semaglutide treatment lasts. That said, semaglutide is typically used for long-term weight loss. Many patients use the medication for several months, a year, or even longer.
A physician should ultimately determine how long your treatment will last based on how your body reacts to semaglutide and how quickly you lose weight while on it.
Not all patients are good candidates for semaglutide. For example, those with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) or multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2) should avoid using the medicine. Furthermore, individuals with a history of severe gastrointestinal diseases like pancreatitis should refrain from taking semaglutide since it can worsen such conditions.
Semaglutide has the potential to harm fetuses and newborns, so women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should consult their doctors before taking the medicine. Furthermore, anyone with allergies to semaglutide or any of its components should not use it.
Though semaglutide helps people lose weight, including visceral fat around the abdomen, consistent exercise and a balanced diet are necessary to achieve great results. Semaglutide can facilitate the loss of belly fat when paired with a healthy lifestyle, but it’s not a miracle drug that can magically eliminate belly fat on its own.
Like all medications, semaglutide injections can have side effects. Constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and gastric distress are among the most common ones. In most cases, these side effects go away as your body adapts to the medication.
Before taking semaglutide, be sure to speak with your doctor. Also, be sure to let them know if you experience any severe or long-lasting side effects during your semaglutide treatment.
Our mission is to provide easily accessible health and wellness services to help our patients live their best lives. Reach out to us to learn more about our services.
