We understand that starting a medical weight loss journey is a significant step, and we’re here to make it a positive and empowering experience.
Algery‘s background is in interventional pain management, one of the most caution-heavy corners of medicine, so screening for what makes a treatment unsafe is second nature. If a GLP-1 isn’t right for you, she’ll tell you, and say why.
If any of these sound familiar, we can help.
You're eating well, staying active, and doing everything right — but the scale won't budge. This isn't a willpower problem. It's often a metabolic or hormonal one, and it's treatable.
Hormones regulate how your body stores and burns fat — and when they're off, weight becomes nearly impossible to manage through diet and exercise alone. Low testosterone, thyroid dysfunction, elevated cortisol, and estrogen imbalance all contribute to hormonal weight gain in both men and women.
You've tried the programs, the meal plans, the willpower — and nothing has lasted. That's because most diets don't address the biological drivers of weight gain. A clinical approach does.
You've lost and regained the same weight more than once. You're not failing — your body is working against an untreated imbalance. The right protocol changes that.
Carrying extra weight puts significant strain on your metabolism, hormones, and energy systems. Many patients find that as their weight normalizes through a proper clinical protocol, their energy transforms alongside it.
Weight that won’t move usually has a driver underneath it, hormones, metabolism, something that never got looked at. Algery rules those out first, then treats what’s there: compounded GLP-1 where it fits, alongside hormone and metabolic support and the lifestyle pieces that make it hold. The root, not just the number on the scale.
Aura Wellness is a telehealth medical practice. We do not compound, label, or package medication. Every compounded medication we prescribe is prepared and dispensed by an independent, state-licensed compounding pharmacy and shipped directly to you in that pharmacy’s own packaging.
We source only through licensed pharmacies — never research-chemical suppliers, overseas resellers, or grey-market sources.
A compounded GLP-1 medication is not an FDA-approved drug. It is not a generic version of, equivalent to, or interchangeable with any FDA-approved GLP-1 product. It is prepared for an individual patient by a licensed compounding pharmacy, on the prescription of a licensed practitioner who has determined a compounded formulation is appropriate for that patient.
Candidacy is determined during your consultation with Algery Al Hafi, FNP-C, based on your health history, symptoms, and lab work.
GLP-1 medications work by signaling fullness to the brain, significantly reducing appetite andhelping you build sustainable eating habits without relying on willpower alone.
Clinically compounded GLP-1 medications paired with structured dosing, close monitoring, and real ongoing support — so you stay on track and adjust as your body responds.
By recalibrating hunger hormones and improving metabolic signaling, our protocols make it naturally easier to eat less — without restriction, deprivation, or crash dieting.
Protocols are built to reduce body fat while protecting lean muscle, with Algery adjusting as your body responds so the change holds instead of bouncing back.
How your medical weight loss journey works at Aura Wellness.
For more frequently asked questions, go to our FAQs page.
Most adults who have struggled with weight despite consistent effort — diet, exercise, or previous programs — are strong candidates for medical weight loss. At Aura Wellness, Algery Al Hafi, FNP-C evaluates your full picture during your consultation: health history, lab work, metabolic markers, and any hormonal factors contributing to weight gain. There is no BMI cutoff requirement to start the conversation.
Most Aura Wellness patients on a supervised compounded GLP-1 program begin noticing measurable changes within 4 to 8 weeks of starting treatment. Steady, consistent progress typically follows through months two and three as dosing is adjusted to your body’s response. Results vary based on your starting metabolic profile, hormone levels, and adherence to your protocol — which is why ongoing monitoring and dose adjustments are built into every Aura Wellness plan, not offered as an add-on.
Compounded GLP-1 medications are prepared by state-licensed 503A pharmacies or FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities. These facilities are subject to state and federal regulation, but the compounded preparations themselves are not FDA-approved as finished drug products. Aura Wellness does not compound medication. All compounded medications are prepared and dispensed by independent, state-licensed compounding pharmacies. Algery will explain your specific medication, dosing schedule, and what to expect during your consultation.
Most insurance plans in Florida do not cover medical weight loss medications or supervised weight loss programs, which is why Aura Wellness operates as a cash-pay telehealth practice and does not bill insurance directly. We offer flexible payment plans through Cherry Financing so that cost is never a barrier to starting treatment. Many patients find that the personalized, provider-direct model at Aura Wellness delivers significantly better outcomes than insurance-based programs that limit appointment time and restrict treatment options.
Yes. Aura Wellness is a fully licensed Florida telehealth clinic serving patients statewide online — including Tampa, Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville, and every city in between. All consultations are conducted via secure video call with Algery Al Hafi, FNP-C directly. Your medication is shipped to your Florida address. You never need to travel to a clinic or pharmacy.
Medical weight loss under proper clinical supervision is safe for most adults. At Aura Wellness, every patient undergoes a comprehensive health assessment before any medication is prescribed. Common side effects of compounded GLP-1 medications — such as mild nausea or reduced appetite — are typically manageable and temporary, and Algery adjusts dosing proactively to minimize discomfort. Patients with certain thyroid conditions or a history of pancreatitis are not candidates, which is precisely why a thorough clinical evaluation comes first. No medication is prescribed without a complete review of your health history.
Serving all of Florida via telehealth.
Aura Wellness is a telehealth medical practice. We do not compound medications. All compounded medications are prepared and dispensed by independent, state-licensed compounding pharmacies.
Compounded Medication Disclosure: Compounded medications are not FDA-approved as finished drug products. They are prepared by state-licensed 503A pharmacies or FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities pursuant to an individualized prescription. Compounded preparations have not undergone the same FDA review for safety, efficacy, or quality as commercially manufactured drugs.
