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Six questions, about two minutes. Tell us how you feel and we’ll point you to the lab panel that fits — and to a clinician who reads it in context.
If you have tried to lose weight and it has not held, the problem is rarely willpower. Weight is influenced by metabolism, hormones, medications, sleep, and history. At Hormones and Wellness by SD Body, weight care starts with a clinician who looks at the whole picture, not a one-size protocol.
Who considers medical weight loss?
People come to us when diet and exercise alone have not produced lasting results, when weight has changed with age or a life event, or when a related condition makes weight harder to manage. A clinician evaluation determines whether a medical approach is appropriate for you.
What a medical evaluation reviews
- Weight and health history, including previous attempts
- Relevant labs and measurements, when clinically appropriate
- Medications and conditions that can affect weight
- Your goals, timeline, and preferences
How care works
- Intake — you tell us your history and goals, with time to talk.
- Evaluation — a clinician determines whether testing or measurements are appropriate.
- Consultation — a clinician reviews candidacy and explains options, risks, and alternatives.
- Plan and monitoring — if a medical plan fits, the clinician explains follow-up and how progress is tracked.
Why physician-led weight care matters
This practice is run by real medical doctors. When medication or a medical plan is part of weight care, having a clinician evaluate candidacy and monitor your response is what makes it care rather than a transaction. Meet the practice.
Related care
Weight loss questions patients ask
Is medical weight loss right for me?
How fast will I lose weight?
Will I have to stay on treatment forever?
Do you have a location near me?
Does insurance cover it?
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Two clinics, in person, in San Diego
Choose the location closer to you. Each clinic has its own team, hours, and services.

Mission Hills
1747 Hancock St Ste C, San Diego, CA 92101
Mon to Thu 8am to 4pm, Fri 8am to 3pm

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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Physician-led care across hormones, recovery, and wellness at our two San Diego clinics
Hormone replacement therapy
Evaluation, candidacy, options, risks, and monitoring for physician-led hormone care.
Explore 02Peptide therapy
Physician evaluation, candidacy, monitoring, evidence, and safety for peptide therapy.
Explore 03IV and NAD+ therapy
Available infusions, evaluation, and provider oversight.
Explore 04Diagnostic labs
Testing selected for the clinical question and read alongside symptoms, history, and context.
Explore 05Hyperbaric oxygen therapy · La Jolla
Pressurized oxygen therapy designed to support tissue oxygenation, recovery, healing, and overall performance. Consultation required.
Explore 06Cryotherapy · Mission Hills
Whole-body cold exposure designed to reduce inflammation, support recovery, and enhance energy.
Explore 07PEMF therapy · La Jolla
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy designed to support recovery, circulation, and overall performance.
Explore 08Cold plunge · Both clinics
Cold water immersion designed to reduce inflammation, support recovery, and enhance resilience.
Explore 09Infrared sauna · Both clinics
Full-spectrum infrared heat therapy designed to support circulation, relaxation, detoxification, and recovery.
Explore 10Red light therapy · Both clinics
Red and near-infrared light therapy designed to support cellular function, recovery, and skin health.
Explore 11Compression therapy · Both clinics
Dynamic compression therapy designed to improve circulation, lymphatic drainage, and recovery.
Explore 12Contrast therapy · Both clinics
A guided recovery protocol alternating between the infrared sauna and cold plunge to optimize circulation, recovery, and resilience.
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