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Medical weight loss

A provider-guided plan built on your labs, your metabolism and your schedule — not a generic diet handed to everyone. Care is medically supervised and paced for sustainable, lasting change, with a metabolic focus that identifies the real reason weight isn't moving.

Overview

What this treatment does.

We start by finding out why weight isn't moving. Thyroid, insulin resistance, hormones, sleep, medications and stress all change the equation, and treating the wrong one wastes months.

Depending on what we find, your plan may include GLP-1 medications, appetite support, nutrition coaching, hormone correction or peptide support — adjusted at every visit.

The goal is fat loss with muscle preserved, and a plan you can keep after the medication stops.

Medical Weight Loss at QC Health & Aesthetics in Knoxville

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The details, in plain language.

A science-backed, personalized approach

Whether your goal is to lose weight, build lean muscle, improve skin health or optimize hormone levels, we build a plan around your labs and your biology rather than a one-size-fits-all diet.

What patients notice

  • Boosted metabolism and fat loss
  • Improved muscle growth and recovery
  • Deeper sleep and better hormonal balance
  • Increased energy and performance
  • Enhanced focus and cognitive function

Is it right for you?

A thorough consultation and lab testing determine which medications and peptides fit your unique biology and goals. Programs are supervised by our nurse practitioners, with regular check-ins to adjust dosing and keep progress steady.

Eligibility

Is this right for you?

Good candidates

  • BMI over 27 with a related condition, or over 30
  • Weight that stalls despite consistent diet and exercise
  • Insulin resistance, prediabetes or PCOS
  • Patients who want medical oversight rather than a commercial program

We may recommend against it

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2 (GLP-1s)
  • Active eating disorder without concurrent specialist care
  • History of pancreatitis, pending provider review

This list isn't exhaustive. Your provider reviews your full history before recommending any treatment.

The process

What to expect, step by step.

01

Metabolic workup

Full labs including thyroid, A1c, insulin, lipids and hormones, plus a review of medications that may be working against you.

02

Plan selection

We choose between medication-assisted and non-medication paths together, with realistic expectations for rate of loss.

03

Titration & monitoring

Doses are increased slowly to limit side effects, with regular weigh-ins and check-ins on appetite, energy and digestion.

04

Maintenance

As you approach your goal we taper support and shift to protein, strength and habit strategies that hold the result.

Patient reviews

What our patients say.

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“I've been going here for at least 10 years. Donna and her staff have always been great, thorough and caring.”
Teresa4 months ago
“I love this office and everyone that works here. They listen to you and then give you their advice. I don't never ever feel rushed out. But to be honest I could set here and talk all dood things. Love you Mrs. Donna”
Kristy11 months ago
“I can’t thank Donna and her her amazing staff enough for all they do to take care of my daughter and myself. I’m not a fan of most doctors but Donna is someone I know I can trust💯 And if she can’t get us in I know we are still in great hands with any of her staff!”
Trisha year ago
“I absolutely love this clinic. I have been with them for two years and both Donna and Karen, Nurse Practitioners, are extremely thorough. I feel truly heard when I am seeking medical treatment from them and as a woman in her 60’s, I appreciate this. The office manager, Leslie, is very professional and friendly when she greets you and prepares your transition from the waiting room to the exam room. The entire medical staff is very warm and professional when interacting with their patients, a…”
LEEANN2 years ago

FAQ

Common questions.

Next step

Find out if you're a candidate.

A short conversation with our team is the fastest way to know whether medical weight loss is a good fit for you. Ask us anything — no health details needed.