Discover Our Services
Embark on a journey of transformation. Whether you're seeking to shed a few pounds or embark on a metabolic wellness journey, our medical practitioners will provide you with evidence-based methods to pave the way to a healthier you. Forget the fad diets and quick fixes. We're all about sustainable change that lasts.
Discover Our Health Journey
Initial Consultation
$299
60 minute initial in-depth and in-person consultation, weight + BMI analysis with Inbody Scale, vital signs, lab review or order, diet, lifestyle, and fitness recommendations, consultation regarding weight loss medication options, and prior authorization if applicable. Cost of medication is not included in this fee.
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60 minute In-person consultation for treatment and management of PCOS, and perimenopause/menopause. Cost of medication and labs is not included in this fee.
*A questionnaire will be emailed to you prior to your first visit. Please make your best to submit it back to the office to make the most of your first visit.
Follow-Up Sessions
$175
20-30 minute in-person or virtual follow-up sessions to titrate medications, review dietary logs and lifestyle, as well as personal challenges. These visits are typically monthly for the first 3-4 months, and then are spaced in accordance with patient preferences and the care plan developed with the patient. Cost of medication is not included in this fee.
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20-30 minute in-person or virtual follow-up sessions for PCOS, perimenopause/menopause management. These sessions are typically after 4-6 weeks of treatment, 3 months, and as needed for titration.
Follow-Up Sessions with Inbody Scale
$199
20-30 minute in-person session to conduct weight + BMI analysis with Inbody Scale, titrate medications, review dietary logs and lifestyle, as well as personal challenges. This services is recommended every few months to assess change of body composition, but specific recommendations will be based on the patient care plan. Cost of medication is not included in this fee.
Memberships and Additional Services
Subscription:
$1,999
9 standard Follow-Up Sessions
PLUS
3 Follow-Up Sessions with Inbody Scale Measurements
Same Day Virtual Concierge for existing patients:
$100
Acute minor illnesses, vaginal infections, urinary tract infections, vacation medication needs, medication courtesy refills
WE DO NOT ACCEPT INSURANCE. Upon patient request, Journey Med will supply the patient with a superbill for you to submit to your insurance after each session.
Our Services
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Lifestyle Modifications
We’re looking to support you with your sleep habits, exercise or movement routines, stress management, and so much more.
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1:1 Counseling
We want to focus on you as an individual, making personalized recommendations to meet you where you’re at.
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Medication Management
We make tailored recommendations based on your daily patterns and phenotyping to find what will work best for you.
Metformin (Glucophage)
Metformin increases the sensitivity of muscle and fat tissue to the hormone insulin. This makes it easier for the body to drive blood glucose into cells where it is used for energy. It also cuts the amount of sugar that the liver pushes out into the bloodstream. This improves insulin sensitivity.
Medications
Qsymia (Phentermine + Topamax)
Qsymia is combination extended release drug that consists of phentermine which stimulates the brain to decrease appetite and slightly boost metabolism while Topamax decreases cravings and providing taste aversion.
Learn more about Qsymia here.
Contrave (Naltrexone + Buproprion)
Contrave is combination drug that works on two areas of the brain to reduce hunger and help control cravings.
Learn more here.
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
Vyvanse works by slowly increasing the dopamine levels in the brain, which affects pleasure and reward receptors thereby helping control appetite, impulsivity, obsessions, and compulsions associated with binge eating.
Learn more here.
Ozempic and Wegovy (Semaglutide)
Semaglutide activates areas in the brain that slow down the release of food from the stomach, regulate how much food you eat by suppressing hunger hormones and food noise, and decrease appetite.
Learn more about Wegovy here and Ozempic here.
Check your insurance coverage for Wegovy here.
Inbody Scale
We use an Inbody Scale to analyze progress by:
Identifying a baseline difference between muscle and fat mass
Monitoring body fat distribution
Analyzing visceral fat levels
Assessing your basil metabolic rate
Tracking your progress and changes over time to ensure maintenance of muscle mass
FAQs
When am I a candidate for weight loss medication?
If you have an initial body mass index (BMI) >30 OR
If your BMI > 27 with at least one "co-morbidity" such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, etc.
Please remember, weight loss medication are NOT a magic pill. They will help decrease your appetite and help decrease your cravings. You MUST also incorporate healthy dietary and lifestyle changes to achieve your goal weight. All medications have side effects and many may NOT be covered by your insurance. Many people need to stay on these medications lifelong to maintain their healthy size! This is a commitment.
How do I know if weight loss medications are covered?
Please check with your insurance plan on pharmacy benefits prior to your first appointment. Approximately one-third of insurances currently cover weight loss medication. Many insurances say that Ozempic and Mounjaro are covered with a prior authorization, but do not tell patients these are only covered under their plan for type 2 diabetes. We work primarily with a specialty pharmacy to assist with the prior authorization process so Lisa can focus on providing patient care.
Check your insurance coverage for Wegovy here
Check your insurance coverage for Saxenda here
Do you take insurance?
Journey Med PLLC does not currently take insurance and is considered out-of- network. We will keep your insurance and pharmacy benefits cards on file to prescribe weight loss medication and help with prior authorization. After practicing for 10 years within the in-network system, Lisa decided to leave it in order to provide more personal and extensive care that does not fit into the average 10 minutes a doctor spends with a patient.
We will help you navigate reimbursement with a superbill provided at the end of each visit for you to submit appropriate codes and receipts to your insurance company. For many plans with out of network benefits, you can get reimbursement up to 60-80% of the fee once the annual deductible has been satisfied. Please check with your insurance company as they differ as far as this type of coverage.
Do you prescribed compounded medication?
Branded medications are the only FDA approved sources of injectables and are recommended. No current medical society supports the use of compounded medication. We work closely with a local pharmacy to ensure best pricing and availability.
We do work closely with a compounding pharmacy where dosing and quality of compounded medications are tested to ensure safety. However, bacterial and fungal infections have occurred leading to a small number of deaths. Compounded medications will be considered only if branded medications are not covered or are unaffordable.
Why work with Journey Med?
Lisa formed Journey Med because the major healthcare system has lost focus on the patient in order to extract maximum profit as the primary focus. Journey Med’s approach is individualized and whole-person oriented. We spend quality time with patients, working on sustainable lifestyle and dietary changes that last. A recent study noted that more than half of patients who initiated a glp-1 medication-driven weight loss regimen stopped treatment within 12 weeks, without achieving meaningful results. This is due to a lack of support and unmanaged sided effects. Journey Med will help work through your journey so that you achieve sustainable health.
Do you charge a cancellation fee?
Out of respect for everyone’s time, we do request that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance of your visit of any cancellations. A visit cancelled less than 24 hours prior would incur a $50 cancellation fee.
How do I make an appointment?
To schedule your appointment, please use the Book Appointment page on our website.
If you are unable to book an appointment using the Book Appointment page, please use the Contact page on our website or call us at 914-296-9443. For first time will give you a packet to complete and return prior to your appointment so we can hit the ground running during your first appointment.
