Affordable GLP-1/GIP Weight Loss with Semaglutide & Tirzepatide in St. George, Utah
Serving patients across Washington county – including Washington City, Bloomington, Santa Clara, Ivins, Hurricane, Toquerville and those traveling from Mesquite & Las Vegas, Nevada. Also clinics in Salt Lake City and Cedar City.
Lose up to 21% or more of body weight*
Rx available for Ozempic® (semaglutide), Mounjaro® (tirzepatide)
Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide available for those desiring custom dosing or unique formulations not available commercially**
No hidden fees & transparent pricing. Price includes medical consult, medication & ongoing support.
In-person or virtual consults with Dr. Silva
Pickup medication in-clnic or fast, FREE delivery to all of Utah
* Based on the Tirzepatide SURMOUNT-1 Clinical Trial published in the NEJM, 2022
** Compounded medications are not FDA approved and come from U.S. licensed pharmacies with Certificate of Analysis showing concentration and purity.
What Is Potere Health MD?
🎥 In this video... we explain what makes Potere Health MD different — and how physician-guided weight-loss provides safer, more effective results than generic online programs.
Full Video Narration: What Is Potere Health MD? A Physician-Led Approach to Weight Loss in St. George, Utah Potere Health MD was founded to give patients in St. George and Washington County a better option than high-priced med spas or impersonal online programs. You deserve care that is both affordable and medically credible, without having to choose between the two. “Potere” means power — and our mission is to empower Southern Utah patients with real, evidence-based medicine. Dr. Joshua Silva, MD, combines clinical research with years of hands-on experience to create individualized treatment plans grounded in science, not trends. From our St. George clinic — serving patients across Santa Clara, Ivins, Hurricane, Washington City and beyond — we provide the same level of support whether you visit in person or meet with us through telehealth anywhere in Utah. Getting started is simple: 1) Schedule a free virtual or in-clinic consultation with Dr. Silva. 2) Complete a short intake so we understand your goals and medical history. 3) Meet with Dr. Silva to design a personalized, safe treatment plan. 4) Receive your medication the same day at our St. George office or have it delivered statewide for free. 5) Stay connected as we monitor your progress and adjust your dose with physician oversight. At Potere Health MD, you’ll never navigate your weight-loss journey alone. We offer research-driven care, real medical supervision, and ongoing support designed to help you achieve meaningful, lasting results. Visit PotereHealthMD.com to schedule your free consultation in St. George today.
Potere Health MD is a physician-led weight-loss clinic in St. George, UT, directed by Dr. Joshua Silva, MD. Whether through telehealth visits or in-person appointments, we provide evidence-based semaglutide and tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) therapy with safe dosing and true physician oversight — offering the convenience of an online prescriber with the personalized care of a family physician. Patients from Washington County, Mesquite, and Las Vegas choose us for affordable, physician-guided treatment.
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Why Weight Loss Is So Hard – And Why Most Diets Fail Without Medical Support
🎥 In this video... we explain the biology that makes weight loss so difficult and how treatment helps your body work with you.
Full Video Narration: Why Weight Loss Feels So Hard — The Biology Behind It in St. George & Washington County In St. George, most adults are surprised to learn how much biology influences weight. Across Washington County — including Washington City, Hurricane, Ivins, and Santa Clara — people work hard to lose weight but often feel like they’re fighting their own bodies. The truth is simple: our bodies evolved for survival, not for modern life. For thousands of years, humans sought out calorie-dense foods, stored extra energy as fat, and overate when food was available. Today, even in thriving communities like SunRiver, Bloomington, Little Valley, Leeds, and Toquerville, those instincts work against us. Many patients say, “But I hardly eat anything!” Yet research shows most people unintentionally underestimate their calorie intake. A landmark New England Journal of Medicine study found that individuals who believed they had “slow metabolisms” underreported calories by 47%, even though their hormone levels and metabolic function were normal. This is where Potere Health MD can help. Medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide mimic natural hormones that regulate appetite and digestion. They quiet food noise, curb cravings, and make it easier to maintain a calorie deficit. Clinical trials show average weight loss of 15–21% of total body weight, far beyond what lifestyle changes alone typically achieve. And biology isn’t always fair — you can consume more calories in 60 seconds than you can burn in 60 minutes of intense exercise. At Potere Health MD in St. George, we help patients from neighborhoods and communities across the region — from Winchester Hills to SunRiver — use proven medication and physician-guided support to regain control of their health.
Weight loss isn’t just about willpower — your metabolism, hormones, and brain actively fight calorie restriction. As weight begins to drop, hunger increases, cravings intensify, and metabolism slows. These normal physiological responses make long-term weight loss extremely difficult without medical support — a challenge we see daily in our St. George, Utah patients.
🔗 Read the full explanation of the challenges of weight loss in our detailed article.
Why Weight Loss Matters — The Real Health Risks of Obesity
🎥 In this video, we break down how weight loss improves whole-body health.
Full Video Narration: Why Weight Loss Matters — A Health Perspective for St. George & Washington County Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is about protecting long-term health, not appearance. In St. George and neighboring communities like Washington City, Hurricane, Santa Clara, Ivins, SunRiver, and Bloomington, excess weight increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, fatty liver disease, sleep apnea, and chronic joint pain. Obesity also raises the risk of several cancers — including colorectal, liver, kidney, pancreatic, endometrial, ovarian, and post-menopausal breast cancers. The positive news is that even modest weight loss creates measurable improvements. Blood sugar stabilizes, liver fat decreases, blood pressure and cholesterol drop, sleep quality improves, and joint pain often eases. Patients from areas like Little Valley, Winchester Hills, and Leeds — and even those who travel from Mesquite and parts of the Las Vegas metro area — frequently notice better energy, mood, and mobility within weeks. These changes aren’t cosmetic; they’re medical. At Potere Health MD in St. George, evidence-based treatments such as semaglutide and tirzepatide help many patients lose 15–21% of their total body weight, resulting in meaningful improvements in long-term health.
Losing weight isn't strictly cosmetic. Excess weight increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver, sleep apnea, stroke, and several cancers. The good news: even modest weight loss improves metabolic health, reduces inflammation, and lowers long-term disease risk — benefits we focus on with our patients throughout St. George and Washington County.
🔗 Explore the medical benefits of healthy weight reduction.
Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide — Which Is Right for You?
🎥 In this video... we compare the medications and explain who benefits most from each.
Full Video Narration: Semaglutide or Tirzepatide? Understanding the Difference — St. George, Utah Many patients in St. George and Washington County ask which medication is better for weight loss: semaglutide or tirzepatide. Both are powerful, research-backed tools — but they work slightly differently. Semaglutide mimics the hormone GLP-1, which helps regulate appetite by signaling fullness to the brain, slowing stomach emptying, and improving insulin efficiency. It reduces cravings and helps you feel satisfied with less food. Tirzepatide, meanwhile, mimics two natural hormones — GIP and GLP-1. This dual action enhances appetite control, reduces food noise more intensely, and leads to greater overall weight loss. Clinical trials show the difference clearly: Semaglutide patients lose about 15% of total body weight Tirzepatide patients lose approximately 21% Both medications can cause mild gastrointestinal side effects, but tirzepatide is often better tolerated, with many patients reporting fewer symptoms. So which option is right for you? Tirzepatide provides the most potent results with generally fewer side effects Semaglutide is a highly effective, more affordable alternative — especially when dosing is personalized under medical supervision At Potere Health MD in St. George, we help patients from Santa Clara, Ivins, Hurricane, and Washington City choose the safest and most effective treatment based on their goals and medical history.
Our St. George patients often ask which is better? Semaglutide (GLP-1) and Tirzepatide (GLP-1/GIP) both help reduce appetite, quiet food noise, and support meaningful weight loss. Tirzepatide typically produces greater weight loss, while semaglutide is often more affordable. The right choice depends on your goals, response, and medical history.
Managing Side Effects of Semaglutide & Tirzepatide
🎥 In this video... we explain how to prevent, reduce, and manage GLP-1/GIP side effects safely.
Full Video Narration: Side Effects of Semaglutide & Tirzepatide — Personalized Care in St. George & Washington County Medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are extremely effective for weight loss, but side effects can occur — and at Potere Health MD in St. George, you never navigate them alone. We care for patients throughout Washington County, including Washington City, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, SunRiver, and even those who travel from Mesquite and parts of the Las Vegas area for physician-guided care. Dr. Silva works directly with you to tailor dosing, monitor progress, and manage any symptoms. Weight loss should never come from feeling too sick to eat, exercise, or function normally — if side effects interfere with daily life, they must be addressed. Common symptoms include nausea, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, and occasional fatigue. These effects are usually temporary and dose-related. Two simple habits reduce most discomfort: Eat regularly. Skipping meals intensifies nausea. Avoid overeating. Smaller, more frequent meals and limiting high-fat foods improve digestion and reduce reflux or bloating. At our St. George clinic, we focus on comfort and sustainability. We start low and increase gradually — adjusting your plan as your body adapts. If symptoms persist, Dr. Silva may divide your weekly dose into two smaller injections, delivering the same total amount in a gentler, more tolerable pattern. He may also recommend over-the-counter or prescription options when needed. Most side effects improve as your body adjusts — and nearly everyone can find a regimen that works with physician supervision. That is the advantage of the individualized, evidence-based care patients trust at Potere Health MD in St. George.
GLP-1/GIP medications are very effective at weight loss but carry potential side effects. Most of these — nausea, reflux, constipation, diarrhea, or fatigue — are temporary and dose-related. Our St. George based team focus on strategies like slow titration, proper meal timing, and personalized dosing, which allows most patients to tolerate treatment very well. You should never feel too sick to eat or function.
🔗 Read our complete guide to side-effect management.
Do Semaglutide or Tirzepatide Cause Muscle Loss? Here’s What the Science Actually Shows
🎥 In this video... we explain how to protect muscle and why lean-mass percentage often improves with treatment.
Full Video Narration: Does GLP-1/GIP Therapy Cause Muscle Loss? What Patients in St. George & Washington County Should Know Many patients in St. George and surrounding communities — from Washington City, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, SunRiver, and even as far as Mesquite and the Las Vegas area — ask whether semaglutide or tirzepatide causes muscle loss. Let’s look at what the science actually shows. When you lose weight, your body naturally sheds both fat and lean tissue. This isn’t “muscle wasting” — it’s adaptive remodeling, your body’s normal process of adjusting to a lighter weight. Your muscles respond to the load they’re asked to carry. When you weigh more, muscles strengthen to support that weight. As you lose weight, the demand decreases — so your body fine-tunes its muscle mass to match. This is efficient biology, not damage. Research confirms that with semaglutide and tirzepatide, about 70% of weight loss is fat and 30% is lean tissue — the same healthy ratio seen with diet and exercise alone. In fact, your percentage of lean mass actually increases after treatment because you’re losing more fat than muscle. Why does any lean loss occur? Because muscle is metabolically expensive. It burns roughly three times more calories than fat, making it the first place your body trims energy use during a calorie deficit — unless you signal that muscle is still needed. That signal comes from resistance training. Strength or resistance exercises two to three times per week tell your body to preserve muscle while burning fat. Nutrition matters too. Studies show adults who eat around 0.5–1 gram of protein per pound of body weight per day (often 25–40 grams per meal) maintain muscle far more effectively. Of course, if calories or protein drop too low, the body may break down muscle for energy — that’s true of any weight-loss method. So do GLP-1 medications directly cause muscle loss? No — they simply reveal how your body naturally adapts to weight change. With proper protein intake and resistance training, patients across the St. George region — including Little Valley, Bloomington, and Winchester Hills — maintain healthy lean mass while losing significant fat.
Patients in St. George often ask about muscles loss. Fortunately, GLP-1/GIP medications do not cause muscle damage or promote muscle wasting. Some lean mass is lost, in addition to fat, during any weight loss.
With adequate protein and 2–3 weekly strength-training sessions, patients preserve muscle while improving body composition.
🔗 Read the full science behind muscle changes during weight loss.
Does Semaglutide or Tirzepatide Cause Hair Loss?
🎥 In this video... we explain why hair shedding happens and what you can do to support healthy hair during GLP-1/GIP therapy.
Full Video Narration: Does Semaglutide or Tirzepatide Cause Hair Loss? What Patients in St. George Should Know Patients across St. George, Washington City, Hurricane, Ivins, and Santa Clara — and even those traveling in from Mesquite or the Las Vegas area — often worry that semaglutide or tirzepatide might cause hair loss. The good news is that these medications do NOT damage hair follicles. If hair thinning occurs during treatment, the cause is usually telogen effluvium, a temporary shedding phase triggered by major stressors such as rapid weight loss, illness, or surgery. When weight drops quickly, the body can interpret it as a form of “starvation,” redirecting energy away from hair growth. This pushes more hairs — sometimes 25–50% — from the growth phase into the shedding phase. Even though shedding becomes noticeable, the follicles remain healthy. This means the hair grows back once the body stabilizes and nutrients are adequate. The best strategy to protect hair during weight loss is slow, well-supported progress. Prioritizing lean protein and key nutrients — including iron, zinc, vitamin D, and essential fatty acids — keeps hair growth strong. And yes, biotin supplements are overrated. Unless you’re truly deficient (which is uncommon), biotin will not prevent hair shedding. At Potere Health MD, we use evidence-based, physician-guided treatment plans — not influencer advice. Our approach supports gradual, healthy weight loss for patients across St. George neighborhoods such as SunRiver, Bloomington, Little Valley, and Winchester Hills and beyond, helping protect your whole body — including your hair.
These medications do not damage hair follicles. If increased shedding does occur, it is due to rapid weight loss, a temporary process called Telogen Effluvium — not medication toxicity. Treatment through our St. George, UT clinic emphasizes adequate protein, nutrients, and gradual weight loss to prevent hair shedding. And regrowth is expected if it occurs.
🔗 Learn more in our full article on GLP-1/GIP therapy and hair shedding.
Benefits of GLP-1/GIP Medications Beyond Weight Loss
🎥 In this video... we explain the full-body benefits of GLP-1/GIP therapy.
Full Video Narration: Beyond Weight Loss — How GLP-1/GIP Medications Improve Health Across the Body in St. George Many patients in St. George and surrounding communities — from Washington City, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, and neighborhoods like SunRiver, Bloomington, Little Valley, and even Mesquite or the Las Vegas region — assume that semaglutide and tirzepatide are only “weight-loss drugs.” But the truth is far more impressive. These medications act on GLP-1 and GIP receptors located throughout the body, not just in the digestive system. GLP-1 receptors exist in the pancreas, brain, heart, blood vessels, lungs, and kidneys, while GIP receptors are found in fat tissue as well. That means the benefits extend well beyond the scale. GLP-1/GIP medications: Improve blood sugar regulation, increase insulin sensitivity, and lower A1C Reduce long-term diabetic risks and protect pancreatic function Lower cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure, supporting long-term cardiovascular health Show promising reductions in heart attacks and strokes in early studies Decrease liver fat, improving and preventing fatty liver disease Help reduce sleep apnea severity, improving nighttime breathing and daily energy Support kidney health, with studies showing slower progression of kidney disease May offer benefits for brain health, inflammation, and cognitive protection, though research is ongoing Weight loss is just the beginning. For patients throughout the St. George region — including communities like Leeds, Toquerville, Winchester Hills, and beyond — GLP-1 and GIP medications support healthier metabolism, stronger cardiovascular function, and overall longevity. These therapies represent one of the most meaningful medical advances for individuals facing excess weight and its complications.
Semaglutide and Tirzepatide improve far more than appetite. They enhance blood sugar control, lower A1C, reduce inflammation, improve cholesterol and blood pressure, protect the liver, reduce sleep apnea, and support long-term cardiovascular and metabolic health. Our patients in Washington County appreciate these whole-body benefits in addition to weight loss.
🔗 Explore the broader health effects of GLP-1/GIP medications.
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Testimonials
"Easy to schedule and see Dr. Silva. He was very knowledgeable about my medical history and encouraging about my prospects for improved health through weight loss."
L.L., 2/27/2024
"Dr. Silva took time to explain the role/side effects of using medication to assist with weight loss. He encouraged and helped me to formulate realistic weight loss goals. In addition, provided strategies to help me achieve those goals. Great experience!"
J.E.G., 12/14/2024
"This was one of the easiest visits to schedule. Dr. Silva is so nice and answered all my questions."
B.R., 5/5/2025
"Better sleep, knee pain is now nonexistent, more energy, and I think my skin looks better. I’m down 50 pounds!”
N.W., 8/12/2025
"Dr. Silva was very kind and thorough. His prices are amazing. I am glad I found him."
J.A., 5/21/2024
"Had a great virtual appointment with Dr. Silva today. The consultation was smooth, and he took time to explain everything clearly. I left feeling informed and confident. Highly recommend."
A.W., 1/22/2025
"Quick and easy."
M.W., 7/2/2025
"Saw acquaintances for first time since July. She didn't even recognize me until I started talking”
J.G., 11/12/2025
"Dr. Silva was very knowledgable, helpful, and very pleasant to talk with. He answered all my questions with confidence. Thank you Dr. Silva."
J.F., 7/18/2025
"Dr. Silva was very helpful and polite. He answered all of our questions in a professional manner and explained everything to us. He is a very nice man!"
N.W., 4/15/2025
"I had a great experience at my first appointment all my questions and concerns were answered and they were very good about making sure I was taken care of before I left the appointment. Love the office”
N.E., 7/11/2025