Metabolism is complex, and no two people are the same. I care for patients navigating insulin resistance, prediabetes, PCOS / PMOS, metabolic syndrome, thyroid and hormone shifts, and changes in energy or body composition. Every plan is individualized — built around your labs, history, and goals — using tools like GLP-1 medications and peptides to support your metabolism when they’re clinically appropriate.
Medications like GLP-1s — semaglutide and tirzepatide — and peptides can be powerful tools when they’re clinically appropriate, but they’re one part of a much bigger picture, never the whole plan.
At Encompass Care, metabolic health is evaluated alongside nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, hormone balance, thyroid function, insulin regulation, and cardiovascular risk factors.
Two people can look similar on paper and still need completely different plans, depending on their history, labs, and goals.
My approach is weight-inclusive and compassionate. Metabolic health is about how your body functions and how you feel day to day — not a number, and not willpower.
Book a Free Intro Call →I look at the systems that influence weight, energy, and long-term health — including insulin regulation, blood sugar, nutrition, muscle mass, sleep, stress, thyroid function, hormone balance, cardiovascular risk, and inflammation.
GLP-1 management is included within the Primary Care Membership when clinically appropriate. Medications may be prescribed when appropriate, with medication costs, labs, and outside services billed separately.
Best for patients seeking long-term metabolic support and prevention.
Explore Membership →Best for patients with persistent symptoms, complex histories, or those seeking a deeper understanding of their health.
Explore Functional Medicine →GLP-1 medications are prescribed and managed by a board-certified provider — never a questionnaire and a vial in the mail. Every plan includes:
GLP-1 therapy carries potential risks and side effects and is not appropriate for everyone. Eligibility is determined through clinical evaluation.
Many patients come to me after trying multiple diets, medications, or exercise plans without understanding why progress has stalled.
My goal is to understand your whole metabolic picture and build a plan that supports your long-term health, energy, and quality of life.
— Natalie Ball, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
The most common are gastrointestinal — nausea, fullness, or changes in digestion — and they’re usually mild and dose-related. Starting low and increasing gradually helps minimize them, and any concerning symptoms are reviewed with you directly.
Appetite and some weight changes can return after stopping, which is why I focus on sustainable nutrition, muscle, and lifestyle habits alongside the medication. Whether and when to taper is a clinical decision I make with you.
Yes. Baseline labs before starting and periodic monitoring afterward are part of safe, responsible prescribing — and they help me track metabolic health, not just weight.
I start at a low dose and titrate gradually based on your response and tolerance, rather than rushing to a target. The goal is steady, sustainable progress with minimal side effects.
Depending on availability, clinical appropriateness, and current regulations, brand-name or compounded options may be discussed. I prioritize safety and quality and walk through the considerations with you transparently.
No. GLP-1 medications are one tool within comprehensive metabolic care — I also focus on insulin regulation, energy, body composition, muscle preservation, and cardiometabolic risk.
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