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Medical Weight Management in Northern Virginia
Lose weight in a way you can keep up, with a nurse practitioner who checks the reasons behind it, considers medicines like semaglutide and tirzepatide when they fit, and helps you protect your muscle and health along the way.
- Nurse practitioner–led
- Visits from $85 or included in membership
- By video across Virginia · clinic in Woodbridge
Why patients choose us
Why choose WheelHouse for weight management
We look for the why
Thyroid, sleep, stress, medicines and blood sugar all affect weight. We check before we prescribe.
Medicine when it fits
GLP-1 medicines can be life-changing for the right person. We assess suitability and explain side effects and costs.
Healthy loss, not just fast loss
Protein, strength and steady follow-up help you keep muscle and keep the weight off.
Support between visits
Members message us through the patient portal and WhatsApp when questions come up.
How it works
A program built around you
Your first visit is 45 minutes, follow-ups are 30.
Consultation
Talk through your history, goals, past attempts and what has made it hard.
Labs and measurements
Blood sugar, thyroid, cholesterol, kidney and liver checks as needed, plus weight and waist.
Your plan
Nutrition, activity and sleep goals, plus medicine if it suits you.
Regular check-ins
Adjust doses, handle side effects and track progress together.
Is it right for you?
Medical weight management may suit you if
- Your BMI is 30 or more, or 27 or more with a weight-related condition
- You have prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea
- You have tried on your own and the weight keeps coming back
- You are curious about GLP-1 medicines and want straight advice
- Your weight changed after menopause, a medicine or an injury
- You want accountability without judgment
What it costs
Clear prices, before you start
Start with a consultation. Pay per visit from $85, or use a visit included in your membership. If you go ahead with treatment, we give you the full price first, including any medicine, infusion or product, so there are never surprise bills.
We do not bill insurance. Many patients pay with an HSA or FSA card.
About medicine costs. GLP-1 medicines are prescribed separately from your visit. Prices and insurance coverage vary, and we help you understand your options before you start.
Lydia M. Wheeler, NP-C
Board-certified nurse practitioner and founder. Every visit ends with a plan you understand.
Free tool
Check your starting point
Work out your BMI and waist-to-height ratio in 30 seconds.
Common questions
Weight management questions
Still wondering about something? Call or text us Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
FDA approval for weight management generally covers adults with a BMI of 30 or more, or 27 or more with a weight-related health condition. We also check for reasons it may not be safe for you.
Nausea, constipation, reflux and feeling full quickly are common, especially early on. Starting low and increasing slowly helps. We talk you through warning signs that need attention.
Some lean mass loss can happen with any weight loss. Enough protein and strength training help protect it, and we build both into your plan.
Yes. Most visits work well by video, with labs drawn near you and medicines sent to your pharmacy.
Weight often returns when GLP-1 medicines are stopped without lasting habit changes. We plan for the long term from day one.
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Ready to talk about weight management?
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call or text us. New-patient visits are 45 minutes, so there is time for every question.