"I've tried everything and nothing sticks."
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Medical Weight Loss · Sarasota, FL
Weight Loss That
Weight Loss That
Finally Makes Sense
for Your Body.
If you've tried everything — diets, programs, willpower — and still can't get sustainable results, it may not be about effort. It may be about biology. Myriad Healthcare offers medically supervised weight loss that starts with understanding your body, not judging it.
Medical
Supervised by a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner — not a weight loss app
Personalized
Treatment plans built around your health history, labs, and goals — not a one-size-fits-all protocol
Whole Body
We address hormones, metabolism, nutrition, and behavior — not just the number on the scale
✓ Requires Myriad DPC Membership
The weight loss program is available to Myriad DPC members. Medication costs are separate from membership. Learn about membership →
Membership required: Our medical weight loss program is available to active Myriad Healthcare DPC members. Your flat monthly membership covers all provider visits, monitoring, and clinical support. Medications are prescribed separately and billed at cost. Not yet a member? Learn about DPC membership → or schedule a discovery call to get started.
What Is Medical Weight Loss?
It's Not a Diet.
It's Not a Diet.
It's a Clinical Approach.
Medical weight loss is supervised weight management that goes beyond calorie counting and willpower. It starts with a thorough evaluation of your health — labs, hormones, metabolic function, medical history, and lifestyle — to understand why your body holds onto weight and what will actually help it release it.
At Myriad Healthcare, your weight loss journey is led by Melissa Allen, APRN, FNP-BC — a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who knows your full health picture as your primary care provider. That matters, because weight is rarely just about food. It's about hormones, sleep, stress, inflammation, gut health, and genetics.
We don't offer cookie-cutter programs. We offer a real clinical relationship — the kind that adapts as your body changes, addresses barriers honestly, and celebrates progress that isn't always reflected on a scale.
Why DPC Makes Weight Loss Different
In a traditional practice, weight loss visits are rushed and infrequent. As your DPC provider, Melissa is accessible between visits — meaning you can ask questions, report changes, and get guidance when it matters most, not just at your next scheduled appointment.
Starts with real lab work
We begin with comprehensive labs to assess thyroid function, blood sugar, hormones, inflammation markers, and metabolic health — the full picture, not just your weight.
Addresses root causes
Hormonal imbalances, insulin resistance, menopause, low testosterone, thyroid dysfunction — we identify and treat the underlying factors driving weight gain.
Evidence-based treatment options
Oral medications, injectable therapies, and lifestyle interventions — used together or separately based on what's right for your body, health history, and goals.
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
Real, practical nutritional counseling alongside your medical treatment — not a rigid meal plan, but sustainable habits that work with your life.
Ongoing monitoring and adjustment
Your plan evolves as you do. Regular check-ins, lab monitoring, and medication adjustments ensure you're progressing safely and effectively.
Who This Is For
You Don't Have to Have
You Don't Have to Have
"Tried Everything" to Start.
Our program meets people wherever they are — whether you're just beginning your journey or have been struggling for years.
Struggling with menopause-related weight gain
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause fundamentally change how your body processes and stores fat. We address this directly with hormone management and targeted treatment.
Dealing with low energy, slow metabolism, or low T
Testosterone deficiency, thyroid issues, and metabolic slowdown all contribute to weight gain and difficulty losing weight — regardless of your effort level.
Ready to take a structured, medical approach
You're motivated and want a real plan — not another app or generic program. You want a provider who knows your health, monitors your progress, and adjusts when needed.
Managing weight-related health conditions
Pre-diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea — losing even a modest amount of weight can dramatically improve these conditions. We treat the whole picture.
Interested in injectable weight loss therapy
Injectable therapies have shown remarkable clinical results for appropriate candidates. We evaluate whether these options are right for you based on your health history, labs, and goals.
How the Program Works
A Program Built Around You — Not Around a Protocol.
Every weight loss journey at Myriad starts with understanding your unique biology and ends with sustainable results. Here's what to expect.
Comprehensive Evaluation
Full health history review, labs, metabolic assessment, and an honest conversation about your history with weight — what's worked, what hasn't, and why.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your evaluation, we build a plan that may include medication, nutrition guidance, lifestyle modifications, and hormone balancing as appropriate.
Ongoing Support & Monitoring
Regular follow-up visits, lab monitoring, medication adjustments, and direct access to Melissa between appointments — so you're never navigating this alone.
Long-Term Maintenance
We don't just help you lose weight — we help you keep it off. Your plan transitions to long-term maintenance with ongoing primary care support.
Oral Therapy
Oral Weight Loss Medications
FDA-approved oral medications that work through various mechanisms — appetite regulation, metabolic support, or blood sugar management. Prescribed based on your health profile and goals. Well tolerated by many patients and an effective first-line option.
Injectable Therapy
Injectable Weight Loss Therapy
Injectable medications have demonstrated clinically significant weight loss results in appropriate candidates. These work by supporting satiety, regulating appetite signals, and improving metabolic function. Candidacy is evaluated individually based on your labs, medical history, and health goals.
Nutrition & Lifestyle
Nutrition Counseling & Lifestyle Support
Medical treatment works best alongside sustainable behavioral change. We provide practical nutritional guidance, meal planning support, and lifestyle coaching — no extreme diets, no unrealistic expectations. Just real, evidence-based guidance that fits your life.
Hormones & Weight
Your Hormones May Be
Your Hormones May Be
Working Against You.
One of the most underappreciated drivers of weight gain — and difficulty losing weight — is hormonal imbalance. This is especially true for women in perimenopause and menopause, and for men with declining testosterone levels. The body's hormonal changes don't just affect mood and energy — they fundamentally alter how fat is stored and burned.
The good news: when we identify and treat hormonal imbalances, weight loss becomes significantly more achievable — and sustainable. Addressing hormones isn't a shortcut. It's restoring your body to the conditions where it can function the way it's designed to.
At Myriad, hormone evaluation is part of our standard weight loss workup — not an afterthought. We look at the full picture before building your plan.
Menopause & Perimenopause
Declining estrogen shifts fat storage to the abdomen, slows metabolism, disrupts sleep, and increases insulin resistance — all of which make weight gain easier and weight loss harder. Hormone replacement therapy alongside a medical weight loss plan can address these changes directly.
Testosterone Deficiency
Low testosterone in both men and women leads to reduced muscle mass, increased fat storage, fatigue, and a slower metabolism. Addressing testosterone levels as part of your weight loss plan can dramatically improve results and overall energy and wellbeing.
Thyroid Function
An underactive thyroid slows virtually every metabolic process in the body — making it nearly impossible to lose weight without treatment. We screen for thyroid dysfunction as part of your initial evaluation and manage it alongside your weight loss goals.
Insulin Resistance & Blood Sugar
Insulin resistance — common in pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome — makes the body store fat more efficiently and burn it less effectively. Medical weight loss interventions can directly improve insulin sensitivity and break this cycle.
What's Included
Clinical Support Every Step of the Way
Your DPC membership covers all of the clinical support for your weight loss program. Medication costs are separate and billed at cost.
Initial Evaluation & Labs
Comprehensive health history, physical exam, and lab panel to assess metabolic health, hormones, and overall baseline — all covered under your DPC membership.
Personalized Treatment Plan
A customized plan built around your biology, health history, lifestyle, and goals — not a template. Includes medication selection, nutritional guidance, and monitoring schedule.
Follow-Up Visits
Regular check-in appointments to monitor progress, adjust medications, review labs, and address any concerns — all included in your membership.
Ongoing Lab Monitoring
Labs to monitor your progress and safety throughout treatment — including metabolic panels, hormone levels, and any medication-specific monitoring required.
Nutrition & Lifestyle Guidance
Practical, sustainable nutritional counseling and behavioral support — integrated into your care rather than referred out. Real guidance from your provider who knows your full picture.
Direct Provider Access
Questions between visits? Side effects? A win to share? Message or call Melissa directly. You're not navigating this alone — you have a real provider in your corner.
Pricing
Transparent Pricing.
Transparent Pricing.
No Surprises.
Your DPC membership covers all clinical visits, monitoring, and provider support for your weight loss program. Medications are prescribed separately and billed at cost — we do not mark up medications.
DPC Membership (Required)
$115
per month · individual
- All provider visits — unlimited
- Initial evaluation & lab review
- Personalized treatment plan
- All follow-up weight loss visits
- Ongoing lab monitoring
- Nutrition & lifestyle guidance
- Medication management & adjustments
- Direct provider access between visits
- All other primary care services included
Medications (Separate)
At Cost
no markups — ever
- Oral weight loss medications — pricing varies by type and dosage
- Injectable weight loss therapy — pricing varies by type and dosage
- Hormone therapy medications — if prescribed as part of your plan
- We do not mark up medications
- We will always discuss cost before prescribing
- Some medications may be available through pharmacy networks at reduced cost
No hidden fees. Your membership covers everything on the clinical side. Medication costs vary depending on what is prescribed, dosage, and your pharmacy. We are transparent about costs upfront and will discuss all options with you before any prescription is written. Cancel your membership anytime — no cancellation fee, ever. · Full DPC membership details →
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About Medical Weight Loss
Honest answers to the questions we hear most often.
Do I have to be a DPC member to access the weight loss program?
Yes. Our medical weight loss program is offered as part of Myriad Healthcare's Direct Primary Care model, which requires an active DPC membership. This is because safe, effective medical weight loss requires an ongoing clinical relationship — regular monitoring, lab work, medication adjustments, and direct provider access. The DPC model is what makes all of that possible at a flat monthly rate.
If you're not yet a member, the first step is a discovery call to learn if Myriad is the right fit.
How much do the medications cost?
Medication costs vary depending on what is prescribed, the dosage, and your pharmacy. We do not mark up medications — you pay the actual cost of the medication. We will always discuss pricing with you before any prescription is written so there are no surprises.
Some medications may be available at reduced cost through pharmacy networks we work with. We are committed to helping you find the most affordable option that meets your clinical needs.
Am I a candidate for injectable weight loss therapy?
Candidacy for injectable weight loss therapy is determined on an individual basis based on your health history, labs, BMI, existing conditions, and medications. Not everyone is a candidate, and we take this evaluation seriously. We will never prescribe something that isn't clinically appropriate for you.
The best way to find out is to schedule a discovery call and then a new patient consultation where we can review your complete picture.
Will you address my hormones as part of the weight loss program?
Yes — absolutely. Hormone evaluation is a standard part of our weight loss workup. Thyroid function, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and insulin levels all play a significant role in weight management. If hormonal imbalances are contributing to your weight challenges, we address them as part of your overall treatment plan — not as a separate program.
How long does the program take?
Medical weight loss is a long-term endeavor, not a 30-day sprint. Most patients see meaningful results within 3–6 months of consistent treatment. The timeline depends on your starting point, your goals, how your body responds, and how closely you're able to follow the plan. We set realistic expectations from the start and celebrate every step of progress.
What if I've tried weight loss medications before and they didn't work?
We hear this often — and it's a completely valid concern. Different medications work through very different mechanisms, and what didn't work before may not be what we'd recommend now. We always start with a thorough evaluation before prescribing anything, and we take your history with previous treatments seriously when building your plan. There is no one-size-fits-all answer in weight loss medicine.
Will my insurance cover weight loss medications?
Coverage for weight loss medications varies widely by insurance plan and is often limited or excluded. Because Myriad Healthcare is a DPC practice, we do not bill insurance for your clinical visits — those are covered by your membership. For medications, we can provide a prescription that you may be able to submit to your insurance, or we can help you find the most affordable cash-pay option. We'll always discuss this with you upfront.
Ready to Start?
Your Body Deserves
Your Body Deserves
A Real Plan.
The first step is a discovery call — a no-pressure conversation about your history, your goals, and whether Myriad is the right fit. If it is, we'll get you started with a new patient consultation that includes a full evaluation and your personalized plan.
You've tried doing it alone. Let's try doing it with a provider who's actually in your corner.
Call Our Office
Prefer to talk first? Call us during office hours and we'll answer your questions about the program, membership, and next steps.
941-202-4102New Patient Consultation — $200
Your weight loss journey starts with a thorough new patient visit with Melissa. This $200 fee is credited in full toward your first month's DPC membership if you enroll.
Office Hours
Mon–Thu: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: Phone & admin · Telehealth available for urgent needs
Sat–Sun: Closed
