Weight Loss That Works With Your Body.
If the diets and the willpower stopped working, it is not a willpower problem. For most people it is biology, and biology responds to medical treatment. Our licensed providers build a plan around your body and stay with you while it works.
This Isn’t About Trying Harder
You’ve tried the diets. The apps. The gym memberships. Every time, your body fights back, because it’s biologically wired to resist weight loss. When hunger hormones like ghrelin work against you, no amount of willpower can win that fight long-term.
Most programs only treat your stomach. Our team is trained in both family medicine and mental health, so we also treat your brain’s relationship with food. Emotional eating, stress hunger, and food noise are medical problems, and they have medical solutions.
Medical weight loss uses prescription medications to address the biology of weight, not just calories. Some patients respond best to GLP-1 injectables like semaglutide or tirzepatide. Others do better with brand-name options like Wegovy or Zepbound. Some prefer oral medications like Contrave or Naltrexone. The right tool depends on your clinical profile, not a default protocol.
Every program here is more than a prescription. It is a full plan: a provider visit, a dose chosen for you, regular check-ins, and direct access to your care team the whole way.
How Our Weight Loss Programs Work
Diets fight your biology. Our programs work with it. They target the systems that control your weight: hunger, digestion, and how your body handles energy. Different medications work in different ways, so one tool does not fit everyone.
Appetite Regulation
GLP-1 medications calm the hunger centers in your brain, so you feel full sooner and the food noise quiets down. Oral options like Naltrexone and Contrave work on the brain’s reward circuits to ease cravings and emotional eating.
Digestive Pacing
GLP-1 medications slow how fast your stomach empties, so you stay full longer. You eat less without the hunger and deprivation of a diet. The effect is strongest with semaglutide and tirzepatide.
Metabolic Regulation
GLP-1 releases insulin only when your blood sugar is elevated, which prevents the spikes and crashes that drive cravings. Tirzepatide adds a second signal, GIP, for stronger control. Metformin improves insulin sensitivity a different way, and helps patients with insulin resistance.
The End of Food Noise
Most people who start GLP-1 treatment don’t lead with “I lost weight.” They lead with: “The food noise stopped.” Food noise is the constant mental chatter about what to eat next, whether you ate enough, replaying what you already ate, and thinking about food even when you’re not hungry. For many people, it runs 24 hours a day.
GLP-1 medications act directly on the hunger centers in your brain. Within a few weeks, most patients say the food noise gets quiet, sometimes for the first time in their adult life.
The neurological mechanism is well-documented. Research published in Nature Metabolism shows GLP-1 receptor agonists reduce activity in the reward and motivation circuits of the brain, specifically those that drive food-seeking behavior independent of hunger. This is why patients experience reduced cravings even for foods they previously could not resist.
Do You Qualify?
Medical weight loss is for adults who meet a few health criteria. Your provider reviews all your options at your free consultation.
- BMI of 30 or higher (obesity)
- BMI of 27+ with a weight-related condition
- Age 18 or older
- Past weight loss attempts have not produced lasting results
- Committed to monthly check-ins with your provider
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC)
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- Currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- History of pancreatitis or severe GI disease
Not sure? Your provider will review your full health history and confirm the right program for you during your free consultation.
Map Your Weight Loss Journey
*Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes only and is based on average clinical trial data for GLP-1 medications. Individual weight loss results will vary based on starting weight, medical conditions, and lifestyle adherence.
Our Most-Prescribed Programs
Three programs cover most patients we see. Your provider recommends the right fit for your body and your goals.
Compounded versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide use the same active ingredients as their brand-name counterparts but are not approved or evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.
Semaglutide
Same active ingredient as Ozempic® & Wegovy®
Once-weekly injection that reduces appetite and quiets food noise. The most widely prescribed GLP-1 medication, with extensive real-world clinical data. A strong first-line option for most patients.
- GLP-1 receptor agonist
- Personalized titration schedule
- Compounded or brand-name (Wegovy®, Ozempic®)
Tirzepatide
Same active ingredient as Zepbound® & Mounjaro®
Dual-action injection targeting both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, two separate metabolic pathways. Delivers the highest average weight loss of any medication in its class, and consistently outperforms semaglutide in head-to-head trials.
- Dual GLP-1 + GIP receptor agonist
- Stronger metabolic effect than single-pathway GLP-1s
- Compounded or brand-name (Zepbound®, Mounjaro®)
Oral Medications
Daily pill · No injections required
Not ready for injections? We prescribe proven oral medications: Contrave®, Naltrexone (LDN), Bupropion, Topiramate, and Metformin. Each targets a different mechanism: reward pathways, insulin resistance, or brain-based cravings, with no injection required.
- Daily pill, no injections ever
- Targets brain reward and craving circuits
- Most affordable program tier
Clinical trial data from STEP 1 and SURMOUNT-1 reflects FDA-approved brand-name semaglutide (Wegovy®, Ozempic®) and tirzepatide (Zepbound®, Mounjaro®). Compounded versions use the same active ingredients but are not approved or evaluated by the FDA. Individual results vary.
Our Complete Weight Loss Program Catalog
Click any program to learn more. Your provider will recommend the right fit during your free consultation.
Our Clinical Standards
Every patient gets the same evidence-based care, because good care starts with a full picture of your health.
503A / 503B Compounding Pharmacies
- All compounded medications sourced from licensed 503A/503B pharmacies
- Every prescription written by our licensed providers
- Cold-chain shipping to preserve medication integrity
- Shipped within 5 business days of approval
- Compounded medications are not approved or evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality
Baseline Health Screening
We recommend baseline labs so your provider can prescribe safely. Most patients get them in about 15 minutes at a local Quest or LabCorp, no appointment needed. If labs are a barrier for you, talk to your provider about your options. Need a site? Find a lab near you.
- 15-minute draw, no appointment needed
- Results back in 48-72 hours
- Available at Quest or Labcorp nationwide – find your location
How to Get Started
Four steps from consultation to ongoing support.
Free Consultation
Quick assessment of your health history and goals. In person in Sugar Hill, or by telehealth.
In-Person or VirtualEvaluation & Labs
Your provider reviews baseline labs and builds a personalized plan tailored to your body and goals.
Safety ScreeningBegin Treatment
Start your medication with proper dosing guidance. In-clinic or shipped directly to your door.
Clinic or ShippedOngoing Support
Regular check-ins, dose adjustments, and direct messaging with your care team through the patient portal.
Monthly Check-insTelehealth or in-person
Real Results, Real Timeline
Medical weight loss is steady, not a quick fix. Each medication works at its own pace, but most patients follow a similar path. Here is what clinical trials and real patients show.
Appetite decreases noticeably. Most patients lose 3-5 lbs. Food noise starts to quiet down.
Weight loss accelerates at therapeutic dosing. Cravings diminish. Many patients report the food noise quieting completely.
Steady progress at 1-2 lbs per week. Energy improves. Lab markers often show meaningful improvement.
Approaching goal weight. Focus shifts to sustainable maintenance. Your provider adjusts the plan to protect long-term results.
What Happens When You Reach Your Goal?
The biggest fear patients have is gaining the weight back. Our licensed providers build an exit strategy from day one, not an afterthought.
Reset Your Set Point
Treatment opens a window: while your hunger is low, you can rebuild your habits. Your provider uses this time to reset your relationship with food, your portion sizes, and the patterns that outlast the medication.
Fat Loss, Not Muscle Loss
Losing weight fast can cost you muscle. Your provider watches your body composition and gives you nutrition guidance to protect the muscle you have.
A Planned Transition
Some patients taper to a lower maintenance dose. Others transition to oral medications. Others stop entirely. Your provider builds your transition based on your metabolic profile, not a fixed timeline.
Why Patients Choose Us
| Features | Tactus Health | High-Volume Telehealth Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Continuity of care across visits | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real clinic with physical location | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mental health-informed protocols | ✓ | ✗ |
| Baseline health screening included | ✓ | Varies |
| No subscription traps or forced auto-ship | ✓ | ✗ |
| Direct messaging with your provider | ✓ | Varies |
| Compounded, brand-name, and oral options | ✓ | Varies |
| Maintenance and exit strategy included | ✓ | ✗ |
Dr. Ashar N.
Dr. Ashar holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice and two national board certifications, one in family practice and one in psychiatric mental health.
She founded Tactus Health to close the gap she watched her own family fall through: symptoms that were real, labs that came back normal, and no one willing to connect the two.
She is responsible for the protocols our medical team follows, and for the training of the clinicians who deliver them. Holding both certifications is why those protocols treat hormones, mood, sleep and metabolism as one system rather than five separate appointments.
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Medical Weight Loss FAQ
We prescribe compounded GLP-1 injectables (semaglutide, tirzepatide), brand-name medications (Wegovy, Zepbound), and oral prescriptions (Contrave, Naltrexone). Your provider recommends the right fit based on your clinical profile.
Brand-name medications (Wegovy®, Zepbound®) are FDA-approved and may be covered by insurance. Compounded versions use the same active ingredients and are prepared in licensed 503A/503B pharmacies, offering a significantly more affordable cash-pay option. Compounded medications are not approved or evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality. Your provider will discuss which makes sense for your situation.
Most patients notice reduced appetite within 1–2 weeks of starting GLP-1 therapy. Meaningful weight loss begins in weeks 2–4 and accelerates as you reach therapeutic dosing. Full results develop over 12–18 months. Oral medications work more gradually over the same period.
No insurance required. We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees. HSA, FSA, Cherry, and CareCredit are accepted. Brand-name FDA medications may have insurance coverage. Ask your provider during consultation.
Some weight regain is common after stopping, because obesity is a long-term condition. The habits and metabolic gains you build during your program lower that risk. We build your exit plan from the start.
It depends on your program and how you get your care. In-person and telehealth are set up differently, and the medication and your dose affect the total, so a single number would not fit your situation. Your provider goes over the full cost with you at your free consultation, with no obligation. There are no hidden fees, and we accept HSA and FSA.
GLP-1 medications have years of clinical data and a well-understood safety profile when they are prescribed and monitored properly. Your provider screens your labs before you start, chooses a careful starting dose, and adjusts based on how you respond. It is not right for everyone, and we tell you honestly if it is not right for you.
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide may cause thyroid C-cell tumors. Do not use if you have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation. Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Individual results vary. Read full GLP-1 safety information →
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Ashar N., DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Ready to Stop Fighting Your Biology?
You’ve tried willpower. You’ve tried diets. It’s time to try medicine that works with your body. Book a free consultation with our licensed providers, in person in Sugar Hill, or by telehealth.