Pensacola, Florida
Weight loss is rarely just about knowing what to eat. As part of your primary care at EliteRx, medical weight management combines evaluation, lab review, treatment when appropriate, and one-on-one coaching in the same clinic. Your provider and your coach are on the same team.
Or jump to what you needA prescription can be part of medical weight management. It is not the entire program, and treating it that way is why so many attempts stall the moment the medication does.
EliteRx starts by understanding the whole picture: your health history, current medications, previous weight-loss attempts, lab results, sleep, nutrition, activity and your actual goals. Then the plan is built around what is happening in you specifically, rather than starting everyone on the same drug or the same diet.
Two people can arrive at the same weight for completely different reasons. Hormonal, metabolic, medication-related, behavioral and lifestyle factors can all influence weight, and they only get sorted out when someone actually looks.
Medical weight loss is clinician-directed weight management based on your health history, a physical evaluation, laboratory findings, lifestyle and weight-related health risks. Treatment may include nutrition and activity changes, behavioral support, medical monitoring and prescription weight-loss medication when clinically appropriate.
That makes it different from a commercial diet program, a supplement plan, an internet "fat burner," or a medication-only telehealth service that ships you a drug and little else. The difference isn't a slogan: it's an actual provider, actual labs, and an actual plan for what happens after the weight starts to move.
A real clinical process, not a five-minute intake and a prescription.
Your weight history, health conditions, medications, previous programs, goals and the barriers that got in the way before.
Weight, blood pressure and BMI, plus a Styku body-composition scan, so the plan starts from real data rather than a guess.
Individualized lab work when appropriate, ordered through Fullscript and drawn at Quest, then reviewed with you to understand what may be influencing your weight and health.
Food patterns, activity, sleep, schedule, work demands and past obstacles, because a plan that ignores your real life doesn't last.
Nutrition guidance, coaching, medical follow-up and medication when appropriate, put together around you rather than a template.
Weight management is not a single visit. Follow-up appointments are scheduled around your response, any medication changes and your clinical needs, not treated as an afterthought.
Prescription weight-loss medications have genuinely changed obesity treatment. They are also not appropriate for every patient, and they are not a substitute for individualized medical care.
When medication is part of a plan, the choice depends on real factors: your medical history, weight-related risk, current medications, possible contraindications, side-effect profile, cost and access, what you have tried before, and your own preferences. That is a conversation with a provider, not a checkbox.
EliteRx provides individualized medical weight management based on each patient's health history, current medications, metabolic risk factors, clinical findings and treatment goals. Treatment may include nutrition and lifestyle guidance, ongoing monitoring and, when medically appropriate, prescription medication.
Medication selection is individualized by the treating provider based on clinical appropriateness, safety, availability and applicable prescribing requirements. A consultation does not guarantee that a particular medication will be prescribed.
GLP-1-based medications are prescription treatments that can be used for chronic weight management in appropriate patients. It's worth being precise about the names, because they get blurred constantly:
Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are FDA-approved specifically for chronic weight management. Ozempic and Mounjaro contain those same active ingredients but are FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not weight loss. Which medication, if any, is appropriate is a clinical decision made with a provider.
EliteRx offers semaglutide and tirzepatide GLP-1 options when they're clinically appropriate. Medication selection, dosage and availability are determined during your evaluation, so if GLP-1 therapy is right for you, your provider will confirm eligibility, explain what to expect, and monitor you over time, with the coaching and lifestyle side running alongside rather than after.
EliteRx has a dedicated fitness area inside the clinic. That means the medical plan doesn't stop at "eat better and exercise." You can get actual one-on-one help learning where to begin, how to use the equipment, how to move safely, how to build strength, and how to turn all of it into a routine you'll keep.
And this is not just for people who already work out. If exercise has never been part of your life, that's the point of coaching:
You don't have to already be fit to start. You don't need to know how to use the equipment. You don't need to walk into a crowded gym and figure it out alone.
The starting point is your starting point. That's a very different offer than a medication shipped to your door.
Weight loss isn't only about a smaller number on the scale. A good program also focuses on maintaining physical function, preserving strength, improving fitness and building activity you can sustain, all of which support keeping the weight off over time.
That's the whole reason the coaching and the medical side live together here. You're building real skills while treatment is happening, instead of waiting until a medication ends to wonder what comes next.
Most people who come in for medical weight management have already tried plenty: calorie tracking, low-carb, fasting, commercial programs, supplements, gym memberships, trainers, maybe previous medications. If that's you, the question isn't "why didn't you try harder?"
The question is what actually happened, what got in the way, and what needs to be different this time. Rigid plans that demand perfect adherence tend to burn people out. So the emphasis here is individualization, honest conversation, sustainability and a plan that gets adjusted, rather than one more all-or-nothing system you're expected to white-knuckle.
EliteRx isn't designed around "how much can we get the scale to move in twelve weeks?" The goal is helping you learn the habits, movement and decision-making that keep weight managed over time.
That includes repeatable eating habits, sustainable activity, strength, understanding your own triggers and barriers, regular follow-up, adjusting medication when appropriate, and a real plan for maintenance rather than a cliff at the end of a program.
Obesity is generally managed as a chronic condition. Some people regain weight after stopping anti-obesity medication, which is exactly why the lifestyle and coaching side matters: you're building the skills while treatment is happening, not after.
Weight often intersects with blood pressure, blood sugar and other ongoing needs. Primary & acute care →
Hormonal factors can be evaluated when clinically appropriate. Hormone therapy →
Relevant testing with provider interpretation, not just numbers on a page. Lab testing →
An optional in-office add-on for some patients, offered honestly and never as a stand-in for the plan itself. B12 & lipotropic injections →
Excess weight can be connected to a range of health considerations that may come up during care, including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, sleep, joint strain, mobility, cardiometabolic risk and everyday energy.
Weight reduction can improve certain weight-related health risks for many patients. That is worth saying plainly, and it's also worth saying honestly: this is individualized medical care, not a promise to prevent, reverse or eliminate any specific disease. What your weight means for your health is a conversation with your provider, grounded in your labs and history.
Not medication first. The plan starts with understanding what's actually going on.
The plan is built around the patient, not a template everyone gets dropped into.
Not everyone is automatically placed on the same drug.
The medical plan and the practical execution live in the same building.
No previous gym experience required. The starting point is your starting point.
Provider and coach work together, with primary care and hormone care in the same clinic.
Medical weight management may be a fit for adults who have struggled to lose weight through lifestyle changes alone, who have regained weight repeatedly, who have weight-related health concerns, who want a medical evaluation before starting any medication, who need structured support, or who simply aren't sure how to begin exercising and want real guidance.
Medication candidacy is a separate, individualized question: prescription eligibility depends on clinical factors and the specific medication being considered, and it's decided with your provider, not by a number on a website.
EliteRx is a self-pay clinic and does not bill insurance. The initial medical weight-loss consultation is $169, and follow-up appointments are the same rate, scheduled around your response and clinical needs. Every EliteRx patient also gets complimentary access to our Styku body-composition scanner.
Health coaching with David Gelb is optional: the first coaching consultation is complimentary, and ongoing coaching starts at $100 per month (reduced from $150). Medication is priced separately, and because the specific medication, dose and availability vary from patient to patient, that cost is discussed directly with your provider rather than advertised as a single number. You'll know what your plan involves and what it costs before you commit to anything.
Medical weight management at EliteRx is directed by licensed providers, with coaching handled by the same connected team.
Founder of EliteRx, with an additional degree in exercise science. He built the clinic so clinical weight loss and one-on-one training could sit in the same building, which is the entire reason there's a gym inside a medical clinic.
An APRN who specializes in diabetes management alongside primary and weight-loss care, which makes metabolic health a natural focus for her patients.
A retired Army Physician Assistant with 26 years of service, focused on performance medicine, hormones and orthopedic care, all of which intersect with helping patients move and build strength safely during weight loss.
A nurse practitioner with more than 20 years in healthcare, including extensive emergency medicine, with a focus on metabolic health, medically supervised weight loss and sustainable, individualized care.
Medical weight loss is clinician-directed weight management based on your health history, physical evaluation, lab findings, lifestyle and weight-related health risks. It may include nutrition and activity changes, behavioral support, medical monitoring and prescription medication when clinically appropriate.
There is no single best treatment for everyone. Effective treatment depends on your medical history, weight-related risks, lifestyle, treatment eligibility and individual response. For some patients prescription medication may be appropriate, usually alongside nutrition, activity and ongoing medical care.
Yes, when it is clinically appropriate. Prescription weight-loss medication requires a medical evaluation to determine whether it fits your health history, other medications and weight-related risks.
Yes. EliteRx offers semaglutide and tirzepatide GLP-1 options when clinically appropriate. Whether GLP-1 therapy is right for you, and which option and dose, is determined during your evaluation based on your health history, risk factors and goals. Because selection, dosage, availability and cost vary from patient to patient, your provider reviews the specifics with you rather than listing them on a page.
Activity is part of long-term weight management, but the plan starts at your current ability level. EliteRx offers one-on-one coaching inside the clinic, so you get real help learning how to move safely rather than just being told to exercise more.
That's exactly why one-on-one coaching exists. You don't have to already be fit, know how to use the equipment, or figure it out alone. Coaching starts at your starting point.
Rate varies based on your starting point, health, treatment and individual response. Clinical plans prioritize safe, sustainable progress rather than a guaranteed number, and your provider sets expectations for your situation.
Not necessarily for a medical weight-management consultation. Eligibility for a specific prescription medication depends on that medication's FDA-approved indications, your health history and other clinical factors. Some FDA-approved weight-management medications use BMI along with weight-related health conditions as part of their criteria, but that's a conversation with your provider, not a cutoff on a website.
There isn't one fixed panel for every patient. Lab work is individualized based on your health history, medications, risk factors and the treatment being considered. When testing is ordered, it's placed through Fullscript and drawn at Quest, and your provider reviews the relevant results with you before starting, so any medication decision is based on your full clinical picture rather than weight alone.
Trying to force a large amount of weight loss in a very short time may not be appropriate or safe for many people. A clinician should set realistic expectations based on your individual situation rather than a fixed target.
Obesity is generally managed as a chronic condition, and some people regain weight after stopping anti-obesity medication. Whether to continue, reduce, change or stop medication is an individualized decision. Building lifestyle and fitness skills during treatment is part of planning for it.
No. EliteRx is a self-pay clinic and does not bill insurance. Program options and pricing are explained up front, with no surprise insurance bills.
Medically reviewed by William “Billy” Kimbrell, APRN
Last reviewed: August 2026
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