About 30 minutes from Kingsport, in Johnson City
Weight Loss Clinic Near Kingsport, TN
Kingsport patients looking for a medical weight loss clinic near Kingsport, TN make the drive down I-26 to Peak Performance Wellness & Aesthetics in Johnson City. It takes about 30 minutes.
What you get for it is a provider who orders your labs, reads them with you, and adjusts your treatment as your body responds.
That provider is Eddie Hughes, FNP-BC. You will see him at your first visit and at your follow-ups.
What Kingsport patients can expect
How to pick a weight loss clinic in Kingsport
People search for the "best" weight loss clinic in Kingsport, and there are several options in town. The right one comes down to a few questions you can ask any clinic, including ours:
Ask any clinic
- Who prescribes, and will I see them again? You want the same licensed provider managing your dose over time.
- Do they run labs first? Thyroid, blood sugar, and other markers change what will work for you.
- Do they measure muscle, or just weight? Losing muscle along with fat makes weight harder to keep off.
- Can they tell you the price up front? You should know the monthly cost before your first appointment.
- Do they offer FDA-approved brand-name medication, and explain the differences if a compounded option is considered? You should understand exactly what you are taking.
If a clinic can answer all five clearly, you are in good hands. Here is how we answer them.
Our answers, in order
Eddie prescribes, and he stays your provider. He is a board-certified family nurse practitioner focused on medical weight loss and hormone optimization.
Labs come first. Your plan is built on your results.
We scan body composition at your regular visits. Our body composition scan shows fat and muscle separately, so you can see what is actually changing.
Most patients pay $300 to $500 per month. That covers your evaluation, labs, medication, follow-ups, nutrition guidance, and body composition monitoring. No contracts, no cancellation fees, no package to buy. Comparing prices with an online program? Ask what the monthly price includes. Ours covers your labs, visits, medication, and body composition scans.
Brand-name and compounded options. Wegovy and Zepbound are FDA approved for chronic weight management in eligible adults. When an FDA-approved medication cannot meet a patient's individual medical needs, a provider may determine that a compounded medication is appropriate under federal and state requirements. Compounded medications are not FDA approved, and FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness, or quality before they are marketed.
Semaglutide for Kingsport patients
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Wegovy, which is FDA approved for chronic weight management, and Ozempic, which is approved for type 2 diabetes. It is a weekly injection that acts on the hormones that control appetite and blood sugar, and it is the medication most people are asking about when they search for weight loss shots in Kingsport.
Wegovy was tested in STEP 1, a 68-week trial where adults using semaglutide 2.4 mg alongside lifestyle changes lost about 15 percent of their starting weight on average (PubMed). Compounded semaglutide was not part of that trial. Your results will depend on your dose, your consistency, and your body.
Some patients do better on tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound (approved for weight management) and Mounjaro (approved for type 2 diabetes). SURMOUNT-1 ran for 72 weeks, and adults on the top 15 mg dose of tirzepatide lost about 21 percent of their starting weight on average (PubMed). Eddie helps you decide which one fits your history and goals.
For more detail, see our pages on semaglutide, tirzepatide, and GLP-1 weight loss medications.
Explore each treatment
Every Kingsport patient gets the same options we offer in Johnson City. Scroll to see them all.
Weekly GLP-1 injection
Semaglutide
The active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic. Eddie starts you on a low dose and adjusts it as you go.
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Weekly GIP and GLP-1 injection
Tirzepatide
The active ingredient in Zepbound and Mounjaro. Some patients do better on it than on semaglutide.
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Compare your options
GLP-1 medications
How the medications work, how they compare, and how side effects are handled.
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Included in your plan
Body composition scan
Fat, muscle, and water measured at your visits, so you can see what is actually changing.
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Hormones and weight
Menopause weight gain
When perimenopause or menopause is part of why the weight will not move.
Learn moreStart with one visit
Eddie reviews your labs and your history and tells you plainly which option makes sense for you.
Book your weight loss consultationSwipe to see every option.
Why this keeps happening
You know the routine. A new plan in January, a strong six weeks, a busy stretch at work, and the weight comes back. Maybe you have walked the Kingsport Greenbelt more miles than you can count and still watched the scale sit there.
That is not a character flaw. Cutting calories can increase hunger and reduce the energy your body burns.
Biology plays a big part in that, which is why medical treatment can help when effort alone has not been enough.
| Place | Adults with obesity (modeled estimate) |
|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN | |
| Sullivan County, TN |
In Kingsport, about 39 percent of adults have obesity, according to CDC PLACES modeled estimates for 2023. Sullivan County as a whole sits at about 38 percent. You are dealing with one of the most common health conditions in the region, and it deserves the same medical attention as blood pressure or cholesterol.
Medical weight loss near Kingsport without weekly trips
We know 30 minutes is a real commitment, so we try to make every visit count.
- Your first visit covers everything. Evaluation, body composition scan, labs, and your plan in one appointment of about 45 to 60 minutes.
- Thursday evenings. We are open until 6 PM on Thursdays, so you can come after a day shift in Kingsport.
- Same-day consultations. When the schedule has room, we can often see you the same day.
- Injections happen at home. Once we show you how, your weekly dose does not require a trip.
What your plan looks like
Consultation and labs
Eddie reviews your weight history, medications, and conditions, and orders the bloodwork that matters.
Your starting dose
GLP-1 medications start at a low dose and increase gradually, which helps keep side effects like nausea manageable.
Follow-ups and adjustments
Your dose, nutrition targets, and plan change as your body does.
Maintenance
When you reach your goal, you and Eddie decide whether to taper, stay at a maintenance dose, or come off.
What life looks like a few months in
The food noise quiets down first. You stop thinking about the next meal an hour after the last one.
For many patients, the goals are ordinary ones. Hiking the Bays Mountain trails without stopping at every bench. Getting dressed without planning around your middle. Health markers you are already watching with your primary care provider.
That is what we are building toward with you.
What our patients are saying
Frequently asked questions
Which weight loss clinic in Kingsport, TN is the best?
There is no single clinic that is best for everyone. When you compare clinics in Kingsport or anywhere in the Tri-Cities, look at who manages your prescription, whether labs come before treatment, how progress is measured, what medication options are offered, and whether the price is clear up front.
Peak Performance is in Johnson City, about 30 minutes from Kingsport. Kingsport patients who choose us work with Eddie Hughes, FNP-BC, and get lab-guided treatment, body composition monitoring, nutrition guidance, and clear monthly pricing.
How much do weight loss clinics usually cost?
Pricing varies widely by clinic and medication. At Peak Performance, most patients pay $300 to $500 per month, which includes the evaluation, labs, medication, follow-ups, and body composition monitoring. If insurance covers a brand-name option for you, your cost may be different.
What is the most successful weight loss treatment?
For adults with obesity, GLP-1 medications combined with nutrition changes and strength training produce some of the largest average results outside of surgery. In clinical trials lasting 68 to 72 weeks, brand-name semaglutide averaged about 15 percent weight loss and the highest dose of tirzepatide about 21 percent. Individual results vary.
What kind of doctor will prescribe weight loss medication?
Physicians and board-certified nurse practitioners can both prescribe weight loss medication in Tennessee. At Peak Performance, Eddie Hughes, FNP-BC, evaluates you, orders labs, and manages your prescription. The provider's follow-through matters more than the title.
Does insurance cover semaglutide?
Sometimes. Coverage depends on your plan and often on your BMI and conditions like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure. If you are covered, Eddie can prescribe brand-name Wegovy. If you are not, he will walk you through the other options.
Do I need to come in every week?
No. Most patients give themselves their weekly injection at home. You come in for follow-ups and dose adjustments, and Eddie sets that schedule with you based on how you are responding.
Ready to stop starting over?
Book a consultation with Eddie Hughes, FNP-BC, and find out what is actually driving the weight.
Call 423-212-3703 or schedule online.
Peak Performance Wellness & Aesthetics, Johnson City, TN
Monday to Wednesday 9 AM to 5 PM, Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM, Friday 9 AM to 2:30 PM
Want the full picture of our program? Read about our medical weight loss clinic in Johnson City.
For every town we serve, visit our Tri-Cities medical weight loss page.
This page is for general education and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Weight loss results vary. All treatment requires evaluation by a licensed provider, and candidacy is determined at consultation.
