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Hormone and Wellness Services Near Clairemont

SDBody sees Clairemont patients at its La Jolla clinic, 7710 Fay Ave. Physician-led evaluations there cover peptide therapy, lab testing, medical weight loss, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hormone therapy and IV and NAD+ therapy.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Shawn Vedamani, MD — Co-founder and Medical Director, Hormones and Wellness by SDBody. View credentials.
This page is educational and is not medical advice.

Clairemont and the La Jolla clinic

The City of San Diego’s Clairemont Mesa plan calls the community one of the first post-World War II suburban developments in the city and notes that some neighborhoods in its western portion have views of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The city lists Clairemont Mesa in Council District 2, one of the two districts that include La Jolla. For Clairemont patients, our La Jolla location is the SDBody clinic to book.

SDBody does not have an office in Clairemont. Clairemont patients are seen at the La Jolla clinic, with Mission Hills available as the other option.

SDBody is a physician-led hormone and wellness practice that dates to 2018. A clinician in La Jolla reviews each patient’s goals, symptoms, and history, plus other clinical information, and then decides whether an exam, testing, or a treatment evaluation is appropriate.

Services Clairemont patients can book in La Jolla

Every service below is available at SDBody La Jolla. A clinician covers candidacy, evidence, risks, and monitoring before any medical treatment.

Medical weight loss

Medical weight loss at SDBody begins by looking at weight and health history, previous attempts, medications and conditions that may play a role, and the patient’s goals. When a medical plan suits the patient, follow-up and progress tracking are explained at that point.

Hormone replacement therapy

The hormone replacement therapy SDBody offers includes testosterone, DHEA, thyroid, estrogen, and progesterone care. Creams, injections, pills, and patches are routes a clinician may discuss. SDBody’s separate men’s and women’s pages describe the same physician evaluation for both.

Testosterone replacement therapy

Dr. Shawn Vedamani, MD, medically reviewed SDBody’s La Jolla testosterone replacement therapy page. The page describes confirming low testosterone with blood tests, usually more than one draw, read in the context of symptoms, medical history, and current medications. When results come back normal, the clinician looks at the wider picture for other explanations.

There is also a testosterone replacement therapy page for Clairemont patients.

Labs

Blood is drawn at the La Jolla clinic. Staff explain the Hormone, Core and Advanced panels, and the panel is confirmed or adjusted by a clinician. More on diagnostic labs in La Jolla.

Hyperbaric oxygen and PEMF

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is provided at La Jolla after a clinician assesses candidacy, protocol and monitoring, and the clinic’s PEMF suite offers PEMF therapy.

Peptides, IV, and wellness

Peptide therapy requires a physician evaluation of candidacy, evidence, safety, and monitoring. IV and NAD+ therapy is overseen by a provider. Both clinics offer an infrared sauna and cold plunge as well as red light therapy, and La Jolla also opens for wellness services on weekends. Cryotherapy is at Mission Hills.

First visit

SDBody’s how it works page explains the sequence. A first visit opens with intake, where the patient describes goals and what feels off. A lab draw comes next, with staff explaining the panels. Then a clinician reviews the results in context during the consultation and explains the options. If care is appropriate, the plan, alternatives, risks and monitoring are covered before treatment begins.

Providers for Clairemont patients

SDBody’s three providers see patients in La Jolla, and each also sees patients in Mission Hills. Meet the providers.

  • Dr. Shawn Vedamani, MD, Co-Founder and Medical Director. A board-certified anesthesiologist with an MD from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and more than 10 years of experience, he founded SDBody in 2018.
  • Dr. Alex Roher, MD, Co-Founder. A board-certified anesthesiologist in San Diego who has practiced since 2012 who still practices anesthesiology.
  • Brooke Stearns, PA-C, Lead Medical Provider. A physician assistant with more than 9 years of experience who began in emergency medicine and now works with men and women on hormone optimization, weight management, and longevity care.

Visiting SDBody La Jolla from Clairemont

SDBody La Jolla
7710 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 401-2383

Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
Friday: 9am to 3pm
Saturday and Sunday: wellness services only

Get directions to SDBody La Jolla, which SDBody describes as free-standing and located in La Jolla village. Weekend opening is limited to wellness services, and no weekend times are listed, so it is worth calling before a weekend visit.

Anyone who prefers Mission Hills can receive the same hormone care at SDBody Mission Hills, which has its own hours and phone number.

Questions Clairemont Patients Ask

Does SDBody have an office in Clairemont?
No. Clairemont patients go to SDBody La Jolla, which is one of two SDBody clinics alongside Mission Hills.
Is there a connection between Clairemont and La Jolla?
The city lists Clairemont Mesa in Council District 2, one of the two council districts that include La Jolla, and La Jolla is SDBody's clinic in the city's north coastal region.
Do I need a referral?
No. Book with the La Jolla clinic directly. A list of the medications and supplements you take, along with any recent bloodwork, is helpful.
Is hormone therapy a long-term commitment?
Not automatically. It depends on why treatment started, how it goes, its risks, the patient's wishes and medical guidance, with the clinician explaining the monitoring plan and when treatment might be adjusted or stopped.
Does insurance cover care?
SDBody is a direct-pay practice and does not bill insurance. This allows us to provide personalized care without the limitations or requirements of insurance plans. We accept credit cards, debit cards, HSA, and FSA payments for eligible services. Pricing is discussed upfront, so you’ll know the cost of your care before treatment.
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Where we see you

Two clinics, in person, in San Diego

Choose the location closer to you. Each clinic has its own team, hours, and services.

Exterior of the SDBody Mission Hills clinic on Hancock St, San Diego
Clinic 01

Mission Hills

1747 Hancock St Ste C, San Diego, CA 92101

Mon to Thu 8am to 4pm, Fri 8am to 3pm

Front office and hallway of the SDBody La Jolla clinic on Fay Ave
Clinic 02

La Jolla

7710 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Mon to Thu 9am to 5pm, Fri 9am to 3pm (wellness open Sat & Sun)

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Hormone replacement therapy

Evaluation, candidacy, options, risks, and monitoring for physician-led hormone care.

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Medical weight loss

A physician-led evaluation of weight history, goals, health information, candidacy, and follow-up.

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Peptide therapy

Physician evaluation, candidacy, monitoring, evidence, and safety for peptide therapy.

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IV and NAD+ therapy

Available infusions, evaluation, and provider oversight.

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Diagnostic labs

Testing selected for the clinical question and read alongside symptoms, history, and context.

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at La Jolla

Our private hyperbaric suite in La Jolla. Every session begins with a physician consultation and is overseen by our clinical team.

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Cryotherapy at Mission Hills

A brisk, invigorating cold session in our Mission Hills cryotherapy chamber.

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PEMF therapy at La Jolla

A quiet, reclined session in our La Jolla PEMF suite: an unhurried pause in your week.

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Cold plunge at both clinics

A crisp, private cold plunge. A ritual our most active members build into their routine.

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Infrared sauna at both clinics

Full-spectrum infrared warmth in a private suite, made for stillness and unwinding after training.

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Red light therapy at both clinics

Settle in beneath red and near-infrared light in a calm, private room. A favorite in our members' skin-care routines. members' skin-care routines.

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Compression therapy at both clinics

Dynamic compression in a reclined lounge setting: the athlete's cooldown, elevated.

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Contrast therapy at both clinics

Our signature heat-and-cold ritual: infrared sauna and cold plunge, guided by our team.

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