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Short answer: yes — several telehealth weight-loss companies pair prescription medications (including GLP-1s in many cases) with structured, ongoing coaching. Below are reputable options to consider, with a very brief note on why people choose each one. Availability, drug options, and coaching models change, so check each site and talk to your clinician before starting medication.
Recommended programs
- Calibrate — One-year metabolic health program combining a prescribing medical team (GLP‑1s available for eligible patients) with weekly behavioral coaching focused on sustainable habit change. Good if you want an intensive, long-term coaching structure.
- Form Health — Telehealth weight-management program that offers clinician-prescribed medications (including GLP‑1s for qualified patients) plus one-on-one coaching from dietitians/health coaches and personalized plans.
- Profile by Sanford Health (Profile) — Clinic- and telehealth-based program that integrates medical providers who can prescribe weight meds with dedicated coaches (RDs or trained coaches), meal plans, and in-person/virtual support.
- Ro (Ro Weight Management/Ro Body) — Telehealth service that can evaluate and prescribe weight-loss medications and pairs that care with coaching/behavioral support resources through its platform.
- SteadyMD — Pairs you with a personal physician and a coordinated care team; physicians can prescribe medications and the program facilitates lifestyle coaching and regular follow-up for continuity of care.
- Parsley Health — More holistic/functional-medicine–oriented; offers clinician-led weight management with health coaches and nutritionists and can prescribe medication when appropriate.
- Virta Health — Focused on reversing metabolic disease (type 2 diabetes/insulin resistance) — combines clinician-directed medication management and intensive coaching for metabolic outcomes (best fit if you have diabetes or insulin resistance).
Quick tips for choosing
- Confirm which medications they actually prescribe (semaglutide, tirzepatide, etc.) and whether they will manage ongoing refills and monitoring.
- Check the coaching model: one-on-one coaching vs group vs app-only; credential of coach (RD, certified health coach, behavioral therapist).
- Ask about follow-up frequency, side-effect monitoring, and lab work/medical oversight.
- Review cost and whether your insurance will cover visits or medications.
- Always get a medical evaluation first — GLP‑1s and other meds have contraindications and need monitoring.
If you want, tell me: 1) whether you’re specifically looking for GLP‑1s (semaglutide/tirzepatide), 2) whether insurance coverage matters, and 3) whether you prefer a shorter program or a year-long program — I can narrow this list to the best fits for your needs.