Treatment & Therapy Glossary

A complete guide to the treatments and diagnostics we offer — what each one is, what it does, and who it may help. Select any item to view its full page. All care is physician-led and provider-guided; some peptide therapies are provider-guided and not FDA-approved.

Medical Weight Loss

Physician-supervised GLP-1 and supporting therapies for sustainable fat loss and metabolic health.

GLP-1

Semaglutide

A once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics a natural gut hormone to reduce appetite, slow gastric emptying, and improve satiety. Prescribed within a supervised medical weight-loss plan to support steadier, more sustainable results.

Dual GLP-1/GIP

Tirzepatide

A once-weekly dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist that works on two appetite- and metabolism-regulating pathways. Often considered when a single-pathway GLP-1 hasn't been enough, as part of a monitored protocol.

Triple agonist

Retatrutide

An investigational triple agonist acting on GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon pathways, discussed for advanced metabolic and weight-loss goals. Any use is provider-guided and based on the latest clinical evidence.

Adjunct

Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)

A low dose of naltrexone used off-label to help modulate appetite, cravings, and inflammation. Sometimes layered into weight and wellness plans under provider guidance.

Lifestyle

Wellness Coaching

One-on-one nutrition, movement, and lifestyle guidance that supports and sustains medical weight-loss results — because medication works best alongside durable habits.

Male Hormone Optimization

Lab-guided testosterone and hormone therapies to support energy, drive, strength, and mood.

Injection

Testosterone Cypionate

An injectable testosterone used in testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to restore levels toward an optimal range when symptoms and labs support it — supporting energy, libido, strength, and mood.

Topical

Testosterone Gel / Cream

A daily topical testosterone applied to the skin as an alternative to injections, with dosing and monitoring individualized by your provider.

Oral

Enclomiphene

An oral medication that encourages the body to produce more of its own testosterone by acting on the brain's hormone signaling — often chosen by men who want to preserve fertility.

Combination

Elevate-T Stack

A combination protocol (DHEA, enclomiphene, pregnenolone, and zinc sulfate) designed to support the body's own testosterone production and overall hormonal balance.

Hormone support

hCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)

A hormone that stimulates the testes, used to help maintain natural testosterone production, testicular size, and fertility — often paired with TRT.

Combination

Testosterone + Enclomiphene

A combination approach that pairs testosterone therapy with enclomiphene to support levels while helping preserve the body's own hormone signaling.

Combination

Testosterone + hCG

A combination protocol pairing testosterone therapy with hCG to help maintain fertility and testicular function during treatment.

Female Hormone Optimization

Personalized hormone therapy for perimenopause, menopause, and hormone-related symptoms.

Topical

Estrogen Cream / Gel

A topical estrogen applied to the skin to help relieve menopause and perimenopause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep changes, and mood shifts, with dosing personalized to you.

Transdermal

Estrogen Patch

A transdermal patch that delivers a steady dose of estrogen through the skin — a convenient hormone-replacement option during the menopause transition.

Localized

Vaginal Estrogen

A low-dose, localized estrogen used to address vaginal dryness, discomfort, and urinary symptoms with minimal systemic absorption.

Bioidentical

Oral Progesterone

A bioidentical progesterone typically taken at night, used alongside estrogen to protect the uterine lining and support sleep and mood.

Low-dose topical

Testosterone Cream for Women

A low-dose topical testosterone used in women to support libido, energy, and sense of wellbeing when clinically appropriate.

Combination

Estrogen + Oral Progesterone

The most common hormone-replacement combination for women — estrogen (cream or patch) paired with oral progesterone, tailored to your symptoms and history.

Combination

Estrogen + Progesterone + Testosterone Cream

A comprehensive hormone protocol combining estrogen, progesterone, and low-dose testosterone to address a fuller range of menopausal and vitality concerns.

Peptide Therapy

Provider-guided peptide protocols for recovery, performance, longevity, and vitality. Peptides are used under medical supervision and are not FDA-approved drugs.

Growth-hormone peptide

Sermorelin

A growth-hormone-releasing peptide that prompts the body to produce more of its own growth hormone, discussed for recovery, sleep quality, and vitality goals.

Growth-hormone peptide

Tesamorelin

A growth-hormone-releasing peptide studied in body-composition and metabolic contexts, used under provider guidance.

Secretagogue

Ipamorelin

A selective growth-hormone secretagogue, often paired with CJC-1295, explored for recovery, sleep, and body-composition goals.

GHRH analog

CJC-1295

A long-acting growth-hormone-releasing hormone analog used in peptide protocols focused on recovery and vitality.

Combination

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin

A popular pairing of a releasing hormone (CJC-1295) and a secretagogue (ipamorelin) for a smoother, more sustained effect on the body's own growth-hormone output.

Recovery combination

Wolverine Stack (BPC-157 & TB-500)

A recovery-focused peptide combination pairing BPC-157 and TB-500, discussed for soft-tissue repair and return to activity.

Recovery peptide

BPC-157

A peptide widely discussed for soft-tissue recovery and inflammation support. It is provider-guided and not an FDA-approved drug.

Recovery peptide

TB-500

A peptide explored for flexibility, mobility, and soft-tissue recovery, used under medical supervision.

Stable BPC-157

Pentadecapeptide

A 15-amino-acid peptide (a stabilized form of BPC-157) discussed in recovery and gut-health conversations.

Cellular energy

NAD+

A coenzyme central to cellular energy and DNA repair, used to support energy, recovery, and longevity goals.

Master antioxidant

Glutathione

The body's “master antioxidant,” used to support cellular defense, detoxification, and skin health.

Copper peptide

GHK-Cu

A copper peptide discussed for skin quality, hair, and tissue repair, used under provider guidance.

Combination

Glow Stack (GHK-Cu, BPC-157 & TB-500)

A combination peptide protocol pairing GHK-Cu with BPC-157 and TB-500, discussed for skin, hair, and recovery goals.

Mitochondrial peptide

MOTs-c

A mitochondrial-derived peptide explored in metabolism, energy, and exercise-capacity conversations.

Nasal spray

Selank Nasal Spray

A peptide nasal spray discussed for calm, focus, and stress resilience.

Nasal spray

Semax Nasal Spray

A peptide nasal spray explored for focus, cognitive support, and mental clarity.

Pain Management & Regenerative Medicine

Non-surgical, regenerative options for musculoskeletal pain, performance, and recovery.

Non-invasive

Shockwave Therapy

A non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate blood flow and tissue repair — used for musculoskeletal pain, performance, and recovery.

Regenerative

PRP Therapy (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

A regenerative treatment that concentrates your own platelets and reinjects them to support healing in joints, skin, hair, and sexual-health applications.

Sexual Health

Confidential, provider-guided care for libido, performance, and intimate wellness for men and women.

Men

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Care

Confidential, provider-guided evaluation and treatment for erectile dysfunction that looks for the underlying vascular, hormonal, and lifestyle drivers.

Prescription