Thank you for taking the time to learn more about your treatment options here at Roots, specifically Semaglutide and Tirzepatide.

 

At Roots, we view peptides like Tirzepatide and Semaglutide not as “quick fixes,” but as supportive tools that can work alongside nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and emotional well-being. Our goal is to help your body regain balance in a gentle, sustainable way.

 

Tirzepatide and semaglutide are peptides that support your body’s natural appetite and blood sugar signaling, and mimic the peptides already in the body. They help reduce excessive hunger, improve feelings of fullness, and promote steadier energy levels throughout the day. Many patients find that when these signals are calmer, it becomes easier to make nourishing food choices and reconnect with their body’s natural cues. In the clinic, we even see inflammatory markers, including cardiovascular and metabolic markers improve significantly while using these peptides. 

 

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, we often take a personalized and conservative dosing strategy, which includes microdosing. This means starting at very low doses and increasing slowly — or sometimes maintaining these lower doses long term — based on how your body responds. This approach can help minimize side effects while still offering meaningful benefits. Your provider will guide you through this process and tailor the treatment to your individual needs. After conducting a comprehensive examination to prioritize your safety, and ensuring informed consent, we are prepared to move forward with the next steps. Through an order from your integrative provider, we will get these peptides from a specialty pharmacy that is heavily regulated and monitored by the FDA . They will compound these formulations, send them to our office, and we will administer them to you on a weekly basis.

 

These peptides are administered once weekly and are used as part of a broader care plan that may also include nutrition guidance, gut health support, movement practices, stress reduction, and sleep optimization. Medication alone is never the whole picture — your lifestyle, mindset, and overall health are just as important.

 

Tirzepatide and Semaglutide can have side effects, such as nausea, constipation, diarrhea, as well as potential for injection site reactions. By using lower, individualized dosing and a slow titration approach, many patients experience fewer side effects and a smoother transition.

 

These treatments are not appropriate for everyone. Before starting, we carefully review your medical history, current medications, and personal health goals to ensure this option is safe and aligned with your values.

 

Pricing depends on which stage of the titrating schedule you are on, there is a full price list on our website. Members get a discounted rate. This is available to nonmembers as well after an initial $75 consultation. If you are interested in learning more or discussing whether this treatment is right for you, please give us a call back at 803-266-9920 and speak with a member at our front desk. We are here to support you every step of the way on your health journey.

 

Thank you for trusting us with your care.