Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA

Discover Your Path to Lasting Weight Loss with Prima Medicine

Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA

Welcome to Prima Medicine, where your weight loss journey is supported by a team who understands the challenges you’re facing. At our locations in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield, and Fair Oaks, we’ve helped countless people just like you achieve meaningful results.

Our specialized weight management team includes Shannon Ross, FNP-BC, who focuses on obesity medicine and medical weight loss; Dr. Sylvia Luther, MD, a board-certified family physician and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine; and Nicole Iori, RD, a registered dietitian who provides personalized nutrition counseling tailored to your unique needs.

What makes us different? We see you as a whole person, not just a number on a scale. Our comprehensive weight management program combines advanced medical treatments—including both oral and injectable medications—with nutrition guidance, lifestyle support, and ongoing encouragement. 

Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA

Weight Loss Medications

Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA

Body Sculpting

Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA

Weight Loss Programs

Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA

Body Composition & Metabolic Testing

Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA

Adolescent Weight Loss

Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA

Nutrition & Lifestyle

Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA

Exomind Therapy

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Hear From Shannon Ross: The Life-Changing Benefits of Weight Loss

  • Benefits: Significantly reduces blood sugar levels and supports substantial weight loss by mimicking incretin hormones that naturally decrease your appetite.
  • Considerations: Some people experience mild gastrointestinal discomfort initially; requires regular injections, which we’ll teach you how to do comfortably.
  • Benefits: Enhances your body’s natural insulin response and helps you feel fuller longer, leading to meaningful weight loss with just one injection per week.
  • Considerations: May cause temporary nausea or vomiting as your body adjusts; we’ll discuss all potential risks during your consultation.

Liraglutide (Saxenda)

  • Benefits: Helps you feel satisfied with smaller portions while also improving blood sugar control—a win-win for many patients.
  • Considerations: Requires daily injection; potential side effects include nausea, which typically improves over time.

Semaglutide (Wegovy)

  • Benefits: Offers significant weight loss results by enhancing feelings of fullness and reducing cravings; this is a higher dose of Semaglutide specifically approved for weight management.
  • Considerations: Some patients experience digestive adjustments initially; requires weekly injections.

Cagrilintide (Zepbound)

  • Benefits: An exciting newer option that works by slowing digestion and naturally reducing your appetite.
  • Considerations: Still being evaluated for widespread use; we stay current on all research to provide you with the latest options.

Oral Weight Loss Medications

Phentermine and Topiramate (Qsymia)

  • Benefits: Effectively suppresses appetite and helps you feel satisfied sooner, supporting steady weight reduction.
  • Considerations: Not suitable during pregnancy; may affect sleep or mood in some patients—we’ll monitor you closely.
  • Foundayo™ (orforglipron) is a prescription once-daily weight-management pill for adults with obesity, or adults who are overweight and also have weight-related health problems. It works as an oral GLP-1 medication and is meant to be used along with healthy eating and increased physical activity to help patients lose excess weight and keep it off. Unlike some injectable GLP-1 medicines, Foundayo is taken by mouth once a day and can be taken without food or water restrictions, but it should be used only under medical supervision.

Naltrexone HCI/Bupropion HCI (Contrave)

  • Benefits: Combines two medications that work together to reduce cravings and help you take control of your eating habits.
  • Considerations: May affect blood pressure and heart rate; requires regular monitoring to ensure safety.

Xenical, Alli (Orlistat)

  • Benefits: Works in your digestive system to block some fat absorption, creating a calorie deficit that supports weight loss.
  • Considerations: Works best when combined with a lower-fat diet; may cause digestive side effects if high-fat foods are consumed.

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Why Choose Prima Medicine for Your Weight Loss Journey

Losing weight is deeply personal, and you deserve a team that treats it that way. At Prima Medicine, with locations throughout Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield, and Fair Oaks, we offer partnership and genuine support. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Specialized Expertise You Can Trust: Our team brings exceptional credentials and real-world experience. Shannon Ross, FNP-BC, specializes in obesity medicine and has helped hundreds of patients achieve their weight loss goals. Dr. Sylvia Luther, MD, is both board-certified in family medicine and holds diplomate status with the American Board of Obesity Medicine, bringing advanced expertise to your care. Nicole Iori, RD, provides evidence-based nutrition counseling that’s practical, sustainable, and tailored to your lifestyle.
  • Truly Personalized Plans: We take time to understand your unique situation—your health history, your challenges, your goals, and what’s worked (or hasn’t) in the past. Then we design a weight management plan that makes sense for you, whether that includes weight loss medications, nutrition counseling, or both.
  • Comprehensive, Compassionate Support: Weight loss isn’t just about what you eat or what medication you take—it’s about your whole life. We provide nutritional guidance, lifestyle coaching, and the emotional encouragement you need to stay motivated when things get tough.
  • Ongoing Monitoring and Accountability: Regular check-ins at our offices keep you on track and allow us to fine-tune your approach as you progress. You’re never alone in this journey.
  • Convenient, Accessible Care: With locations in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield, and Fair Oaks, expert weight management support is always close to home.

Your Healthier Future Starts Here

Ready to start your transformation? Contact Prima Medicine today at (703) 870-3750 to schedule your consultation at our Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield, or Fair Oaks location. Together, we’ll create a plan that works for your body, your life, and your goals. Your healthier future is waiting!

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