Semaglutide GLP-1 Injection
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that enhances insulin secretion, improves insulin sensitivity, and regulates blood sugar levels. It supports weight loss by reducing appetite, slowing digestion, and addressing insulin resistance, making it an effective option for long-term weight management with medical supervision.
Kelly Siegel, Certified Nurse Practitioner
Medical Provider
Kelly Siegel, CNP, is a dedicated medical provider at Pura Vida Wellness, specializing in medical weight loss, hormone therapy, and functional medicine. With nearly 40 years of experience as a registered nurse in Ohio and over 26 years as a Certified Nurse Practitioner, she takes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care. Kelly combines cutting-edge medical advancements with holistic wellness strategies to help patients achieve optimal health.
She attended Ursuline College for her undergraduate nursing degree and earned her Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner degree from Case Western Reserve University. A lifelong resident of Lake and Cuyahoga counties, Kelly has practiced locally at Cleveland Clinic, Lake Hospitals, and University Hospitals in Cleveland. She has also held appointments to the faculty at Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, and Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her expertise has made her a sought-after lecturer at many medical conferences.
Kelly brings a wealth of experience in managing complex and chronic health conditions. She views obesity as a significant, chronic illness affecting millions and believes in a multi-faceted approach that integrates breakthrough prescription and nonprescription weight loss medications, supplements, and coaching for behavioral and lifestyle changes. She believes this combination creates a realistic and effective framework for achieving overall health, wellness, and sustainable long-term weight loss. Her expertise extends beyond weight loss—she helps patients optimize hormone balance, address underlying metabolic concerns, and improve overall well-being through a functional medicine lens. By tailoring treatment plans to each individual, she empowers patients to regain control of their health and feel their best.
In her spare time, Kelly enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.
Key Benefits
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Weight Loss
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Reduced inflammatory biomarkers
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Enhanced insulin synthesis
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Blood sugar regulation
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Controlled food cravings
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Slow digestion to maintain satiety
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Significant improvement in cardiovascular risk factors associated with obesity
Concerns treated
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Weight
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Insulin Resistance
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Appetite
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Blood Sugar
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Cardiovascular Health
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High Cholesterol
What to Expect
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Always free consultations
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InBody Analysis Throughout
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Continuous support
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Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly follow ups
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Education
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Diet and lifestyle coaching
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Symptom management
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Monthly Lipotropic Injections
How Does semaglutide Work?
Semaglutide mimics a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (or GLP-1) that targets areas in the brain that regulate appetite and food intake. Your digestive tract releases this incretin hormone after you’ve eaten a meal, lowering your blood sugar by triggering insulin release to more efficiently manage blood sugar levels. Doing so helps control appetite, and patients taking Semaglutide for weight loss can lose up to one to two pounds per week. Diet and exercise is key to results, as maintaining healthy eating habits is necessary.
Semaglutide FAQ
The most common side effects include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, and headache. Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are particularly common when starting treatment or during dose increases, but these symptoms typically improve over time for most patients. We’re here to help manage any symptoms you may experience. Many side effects can be alleviated with medication or simple lifestyle adjustments, such as staying hydrated, replenishing electrolytes, and making dietary changes. Our team is committed to supporting you every step of the way to ensure your treatment is as comfortable and effective as possible.
Your health and safety are our top priorities. As part of our program, we require blood work after your first 4 months and every 6 months thereafter.
This routine blood work allows our medical team to:
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Monitor your overall health and ensure your body is responding well to the program.
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Identify any potential deficiencies or changes that may arise.
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Adjust your treatment plan as needed for optimal, long-term results.
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Extensive studies on Semaglutide for weight loss show that most patients can expect to lose approximately 10-15% of their body weight, with some achieving even greater results. While individual outcomes may vary, the majority of patients begin to notice significant progress within 3 to 6 months.
Semaglutide will be prescribed as a weekly injection. Injections should be administered every 7 days. One injection should be administered on the same day each week. Semaglutide is started at a low dose that is gradually increased so it is important you use the medication exactly as directed. Do not increase any dose prior to 4 weeks.
No. Semaglutide is not covered by insurance for people who are not diabetic type 2. Fortunately, we are able to offer our compounded medication at a very competitive, low price.
Safety and Transparency First:
Important Information for Your Care
At Pura Vida Wellness, we are committed to providing safe and effective treatments. We work with an FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility that follows stringent quality control measures and complies with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This ensures the highest standards of sterility, safety, and consistency in the production of our compounded medications.
Please note that while the facility we partner with is FDA-registered, the compounded medications themselves are not FDA-approved. Compounded products may still be legally prescribed, and your healthcare provider may issue you a prescription for compounded medications based on your medical consultation. These compounded medications are custom-made formulations designed to meet individual patient needs and are not subject to the same premarket approval process as commercially manufactured drugs.
As always, we recommend discussing any questions about your treatment with our medical team to ensure you fully understand the potential risks and benefits.