If you have been trying to lose weight without the results you expected, you are not out of options. Invite Wellness provides medical weight loss in Minnesota through fully virtual appointments, connecting residents across the state with a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner who will evaluate your health and build a prescription treatment plan designed around your specific needs. No office visits required, no insurance barriers, and no one-size-fits-all programs.
Whether you are in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato, or a smaller community further out, our telehealth model puts clinical weight loss care within reach on your schedule.
Book your virtual appointment today and take the first step toward a plan that actually fits your body and your life.
Medical weight loss is a clinically supervised program that combines prescription medication, a thorough health evaluation, and personalized nutritional and fitness guidance to help patients lose weight safely and sustainably. It is not a commercial diet program or an over-the-counter supplement plan. It is a treatment developed by a licensed healthcare provider and tailored to your health profile, your history, and your goals.
For many people, the challenge with weight is not a lack of effort. Hormonal changes, metabolic function, blood sugar regulation, sleep quality, and underlying health conditions all affect how the body stores and releases fat. Standard diet programs do not address these factors. Medical weight loss does.
According to the CDC, more than 40% of American adults live with obesity, a condition linked to serious long-term health outcomes including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and joint problems. A medically supervised program provides a structured, evidence-based path for addressing these challenges with a licensed provider guiding every step.
Minnesota winters are long, cold, and dark, and for many residents, the months between November and March bring reduced activity, disrupted sleep patterns, increased comfort eating, and a natural dip in motivation. These are not personal failures. They are physiological responses to seasonal changes that make weight management genuinely harder for people living in colder climates.
Beyond seasonal factors, access to specialized healthcare in Minnesota varies significantly depending on where you live. Residents in the Twin Cities have more options than those in communities like Brainerd, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Hibbing, or along the Iron Range where specialist availability is limited and clinic wait times can stretch for weeks. Invite Wellness removes that barrier entirely.
As a fully virtual telehealth practice, we serve Minnesota patients wherever they are located, from dense neighborhoods in Minneapolis and St. Paul to rural communities across Greater Minnesota. Appointments take place over secure HIPAA-compliant video, and medications are delivered directly to your Minnesota address. Whether you are near the Mall of America in Bloomington, commuting along I-35 in the southern metro, or living in a lake community in the northern part of the state, the distance to quality medical weight loss care is no longer a problem.
Your program starts with a comprehensive new client intake appointment conducted entirely by video. Anastasiya Lyudkevich, CRNP-BC, will review your medical history, current dietary habits, activity level, lifestyle factors, and weight loss goals in detail. If lab work is needed to identify any underlying contributors to your weight, you will receive a lab slip to visit your nearest LabCorp location in Minnesota for testing.
This appointment gives your provider everything she needs to recommend a treatment plan that is appropriate, safe, and effective for your specific health picture.
After your intake evaluation, your provider will walk you through your options and the associated costs clearly before any decisions are made. The two most commonly recommended treatment paths are:
GLP-1 medications work by regulating appetite signals and blood sugar response, making it meaningfully easier to maintain a calorie deficit without constant hunger. Research published by the NIH supports their effectiveness for long-term weight management when combined with sustainable lifestyle changes.
Your provider will only recommend medications that are appropriate for your individual health profile. Nothing is prescribed until your evaluation is complete and your provider is confident in the recommendation.
Once your plan is in place, your prescription is sent directly to your home anywhere in Minnesota. Your monthly program includes:
You are not left to navigate this on your own after your first appointment. Your provider remains available throughout your journey.
You may be a strong candidate if:
If you are unsure whether you qualify, your intake appointment will give you a clear, honest answer based on your individual health evaluation.
There are a growing number of telehealth weight loss options available. Here is what makes Invite Wellness a different experience for Minnesota patients:
Want to understand the full process before booking? Visit our How It Works page for a complete step-by-step walkthrough from booking through your first appointment.
No. Invite Wellness is a fully virtual telehealth practice. As long as you are located in Minnesota and have access to a phone, tablet, or computer with an internet connection, you can attend your appointment from anywhere in the state. We serve patients across Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, St. Cloud, Mankato, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Woodbury, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, and communities throughout Greater Minnesota.
No. Invite Wellness operates on a direct pay model and does not accept health insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid. This approach allows your provider to develop a treatment plan based entirely on what is right for your health, without the limitations that insurance approval processes create. All costs are discussed transparently at your intake appointment before you agree to anything.
Your new client intake appointment is $175. After your evaluation, your treatment costs depend on which plan is the right fit for you. GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide are approximately $385 per month. Phentermine is approximately $180 per month. Your provider will review every option and its cost with you in full before any prescription is issued.
After you book your appointment online, you will receive a confirmation email with your appointment details and any intake forms to complete in advance. On the day of your visit, you join the session by video using our HIPAA-compliant platform from any device. No software downloads are required, and the process works on any standard phone, tablet, or computer.
Yes. GLP-1 medications including semaglutide are available to eligible Minnesota residents following a thorough medical evaluation. Whether semaglutide is appropriate for you depends on your individual health profile, which is exactly what your intake appointment is designed to assess. Your provider will only prescribe medications that are clinically appropriate and safe for your situation.
You can book your new client intake appointment today through our online scheduling system. After your evaluation, your treatment plan and prescription are typically arranged promptly, with medications delivered directly to your Minnesota address. There is no lengthy waitlist and no referral from another provider needed to begin.
Managing your weight with real clinical support behind you is one of the most meaningful steps you can take for your long-term health. Invite Wellness brings Board Certified care to Minnesota residents through a simple, fully virtual process designed to fit around your schedule, your location, and your life.
From your first intake appointment to ongoing monthly medication delivery and provider support, every part of this program is built for people who want results that last.
Book your virtual appointment today or call us at (443) 266-3134. Learn more about our full services at invitewellnesshealth.com.
Currently only accepting new clients from: New Mexico, Utah, Minnesota, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Colorado, West Virginia, Arizona, Iowa, Florida, Nevada, and Connecticut.
