About My Approach: Beyond Weight Loss — Into Metabolic Healing

GLP-1s: We Either Love Them or Hate Them.

Let’s be honest — most people have a strong opinion about GLP-1s.
Those who only know someone taking them (without knowing the science) often carry a slightly negative view.
But most of those who’ve actually used them — even at microdoses — tend to say the same thing: “I love them.”

I’ll admit, I was skeptical at first. GLP-1s didn’t sit right with me… until I saw that the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) — where I’m certified and continue to study Advanced Metabolic Endocrinology — was offering a full-day intensive on them.

I trust A4M. They’ve earned my respect over the years by teaching only what supports longevity, function, and cellular healing. So, I signed up.
When James LaValle opened the session, everything changed. That day kicked off my deep dive into the real power of GLP-1s — far beyond just weight loss.

What if weight gain — especially in women — wasn’t just about food or fitness… but inflammation… and PAIN?

As a functional medicine provider, I specialize in treating the root causes of weight resistance and lipedema.

I don’t just look at the scale — I look at the hormones, micronutrients, inflammation, cellular signaling (crosstalk), mitochondrial function, inflammatory cytokines, and underlying chemistry.

This “chemical crosstalk” can be so loud it’s like an angry mob yelling at us.
If even one system is off-balance, it can block weight loss — even with a GLP-1.
We have to identify where the metabolic blocker is (LaValle, 2022). We are setting you up for long-term success!

Why I use innovative therapies like tirzepatide

Tirzepatide is a dual agonist of GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptors.
Originally approved for type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide shows profound systemic benefits beyond glucose control and weight loss.

Because real weight loss isn’t about deprivation —

It’s about restoration.

And motivation?
It doesn’t come from the mirror — it starts in the brain.

Optimize your hormones, lipedema, and weight with me,

Carla Whorton, NP
Scottsdale, Arizona