Weight Loss That Works With Your Biology.
- Tirzepatide FDA Approved
- Clinician-Supervised
- Health Coaching Included
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Metabolic + Hormone Integration
FDA
Approved Tirzepatide for Obesity
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Program Components
Triple
Board-Certified Clinician
Ann Arbor
Southeast Michigan
The Body Has Reasons Willpower Cannot Override.
Most weight loss programs are built around a false premise, that the barrier to fat loss is behavioral. The science tells a different story. Metabolic adaptation, hormonal dysregulation, gut brain signaling dysfunction, and genetic predisposition create biological forces that resist even the most disciplined efforts.
Medical weight loss addresses these forces directly. GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists work at the neurological and metabolic level, reducing appetite signals generated by the brain, improving insulin sensitivity that drives fat storage, and supporting the hormonal environment that makes sustainable fat loss biologically possible.
At Arbour Longevity, we go further still. Medical weight loss is integrated with our hormone optimization, peptide, and IV therapy programs, because body composition is a whole system outcome. A testosterone deficiency, thyroid imbalance, or cortisol dysregulation can undermine any weight loss program that does not address them. We do.
◆ FDA-Approved Medications
Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP dual agonist) · Metformin · Topiramate
◆ Adjunct Protocols
B12 injections · Metabolic IV therapy · Tesamorelin (visceral fat) · Retatrutide (investigational)
◆ Health Coaching
In-house health coach · Clinician-led guidance · Dietitian referral · Lab-guided adjustments
◆ Pricing
All program pricing discussed at consultation · HSA/FSA accepted · Cash pay
Four Pillars. One Comprehensive Outcome.
Weight loss at Arbour Longevity is not a prescription and a follow up call. It is a comprehensive program built across four evidence based pillars, each essential, each integrated with the others.
GLP-1 / GIP · FDA-Approved Therapy
Medical Therapy
The biological foundation of your fat loss program.
Tirzepatide, FDA-approved for obesity, activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors to reduce appetite, improve insulin sensitivity, and support meaningful, sustained weight reduction. Prescribed and monitored by our clinical team.
Coaching · Nutrition · Accountability
Health Coaching
The behavioral framework that medication alone cannot provide.
In house health coaching, clinician led lifestyle guidance, and dietitian referral work alongside your medical protocol to build the nutritional and behavioral infrastructure for lasting results, not just the duration of your prescription.
Metabolic · Hormone · Lab Assessment
Metabolic Optimization
What the scale doesn’t show, and what drives everything.
Comprehensive metabolic and hormone assessment identifies the biological factors undermining fat loss, thyroid function, testosterone, cortisol, insulin resistance, and inflammation markers, and addresses them directly alongside your weight loss protocol.
Adjunct · Enhancement · Support
Adjunct Protocols
The Arbour Longevity advantage: every tool available to your program.
B12 injections support metabolic function and energy. Metabolic IV therapy replenishes the micronutrients most depleted during caloric restriction. Tesamorelin may support visceral fat reduction. Each adjunct is clinician-selected based on your individual labs and goals.
The Arbour Longevity Weight Loss Process
Your Transformation Begins With a Complete Picture.
Medical Consultation
Comprehensive Labs
Personalized Protocol
Coaching Integration
Ongoing Optimization
Who May Benefit
Medical Weight Loss Is Not One-Size-Fits-All.
Strong Candidates: May Be Appropriate When:
Requires Careful Evaluation:
Candidacy is assessed individually at consultation. No medication is prescribed without a complete clinical evaluation and informed consent.
Explore Program Components
Medical Therapy
Tirzepatide · Metformin · Topiramate
Health Coaching
In-house coach · Clinician-led · Dietitian
Metabolic Health
Full metabolic + hormone assessment
Patient Transformations
Real patient outcomes · Arbour Longevity program
Frequently Asked Questions
What Patients Ask About Medical Weight Loss.
Medical weight loss is clinician supervised weight management that combines FDA approved medications, personalized nutrition guidance, metabolic assessment, and health coaching, going far beyond diet and exercise alone. At Arbour Longevity in Ann Arbor, every program is tailored to your specific metabolic profile, hormone status, and health history. No two protocols are identical.
Tirzepatide (brand names Mounjaro® for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound® for obesity) activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors simultaneously, reducing appetite signals from the brain, slowing gastric emptying, improving insulin sensitivity, and supporting meaningful, sustained weight reduction. Phase 3 clinical trials demonstrated significant body weight reduction at therapeutic doses. It is prescribed and monitored by our clinician at Arbour Longevity following a comprehensive evaluation.
Arbour Longevity in Ann Arbor prescribes and supervises Tirzepatide as part of a comprehensive medical weight loss program. We evaluate your metabolic health, prescribe the appropriate formulation and starting dose, and provide ongoing monitoring and health coaching support throughout your program. We serve Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Plymouth, and greater Southeast Michigan.
Most patients on GLP-1 and GIP therapy begin to see measurable metabolic changes within 4 weeks of reaching a therapeutic dose. Meaningful body composition changes typically occur over 3 to 6 months of consistent program participation. Our programs are designed for sustainable long term transformation, not rapid short term loss that reverses when medication stops. Individual results vary based on metabolic health, adherence, and program factors.
The fundamental difference is clinical depth and integration. Many providers prescribe GLP-1 medications without addressing the metabolic and hormonal factors that limit their effectiveness. Arbour Longevity integrates weight loss medication with hormone optimization, metabolic assessment, IV nutritional therapy, and personalized health coaching, creating a program where every biological obstacle to fat loss is identified and addressed, not just the appetite signal.
Arbour Longevity operates as a cash pay practice. HSA and FSA funds are accepted for eligible services. Some patients may have insurance coverage for brand name tirzepatide when prescribed for an FDA approved indication, we recommend checking with your insurance provider. All program pricing is transparent and discussed in full at consultation.
Medical Weight Loss · Ann Arbor
Your Biology Isn't Working Against You. Yet.
Schedule a medical weight loss consultation at Arbour Longevity. We review your complete metabolic picture and design a program that addresses every factor keeping your body from the composition it’s capable of.
- Pricing at Consultation
- HSA / FSA Accepted
- Labs Required
- Ann Arbor
Clinician-led longevity practice · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Medical & Regulatory Disclosure
Tirzepatide is FDA-approved as Mounjaro® for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound® for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition. Prescribing is subject to FDA-approved labeling. Retatrutide is an investigational compound in Phase 3 clinical trials, not FDA approved for any indication, and is prescribed under informed consent with full regulatory disclosure. Tesamorelin is FDA approved for HIV associated lipodystrophy, and use in metabolic programs is off-label and disclosed at consultation. Metformin is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, and its use in weight management programs may constitute off-label use.
All weight loss medications at Arbour Longevity are prescribed by a licensed clinician following a comprehensive evaluation. Treatment suitability varies by individual medical history. No guarantee of results is expressed or implied. Weight loss medications are not appropriate for everyone; contraindications, risks, and alternatives are discussed at consultation. Individual results vary and depend on adherence, metabolic factors, and lifestyle.
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