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Quick answer: Beyond GLP-1 clinics, the Los Angeles area has 4 registered dietitians, 7 strength-training gyms and 3 free or low-cost programs to support weight loss. Protein, strength training and lab monitoring are what protect muscle and keep results safe on a GLP-1; blood work you order yourself costs about $39–$59 per test at Quest or Labcorp.
Registered dietitians in Los Angeles (4)
Santa MonicaUCLA Weight Management Program (Medical Weight Management Program)
weight managementmedical nutrition therapyVLCDdietitian visitsgroup CBT
Hospital program; registered dietitians on multidisciplinary team; dietitian visits ~2x/month on diet programs
1304 15th St., Suite 102, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Los AngelesUCLA Health Outpatient Nutrition Services
medical nutrition therapyweight managementdiabetesbariatric nutrition
Outpatient registered dietitians (RD) providing MNT incl. weight management
Los Angeles (Westchester)Move to Wellness (Sheri Lee Weitz, RDN, CDCES)
weight managementmedical nutrition therapydiabetesGLP-1 muscle retention
In-person (Westchester) + telehealth; accepts insurance incl. Aetna, BCBS, Medicare, United; $125/visit self-pay
6222 W Manchester Avenue, Suite A, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Los AngelesJulie Tang, RD (Fay Nutrition)
weight lossdiabetesPCOSmedical nutrition therapy
LA-based RD; video + in-person listed; accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, UHC and others) per Fay profile
Strength training gyms & studios in Los Angeles (7)
Los Angeles (Mid-City)SURFCORE Fitness
HIITstrength trainingGLP-1 workouts
Boutique studio promoting dedicated GLP-1 workouts; owner coordinates with clients' doctors on drugs/doses/side effects
Los Angeles (Downtown)LA Athletic Club
gympersonal trainingGLP-1 program
GLP-1 program tailoring workouts to side effects (dizziness, nausea); trainers did CHEK Institute workshops
Los Angeles (Atwater)LM Fitness Center (trainer Mike Kimani)
personal trainingGLP-1 programbody composition scans
Hosts trainer Mike Kimani's GLP-1 program; clients get body scans every 2-4 weeks to track muscle
Los AngelesUplift Collective
personal trainingstrength trainingweightlifting
Personal training studio with custom weightlifting/strength programs; no GLP-1 mention
418 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Culver CitySweat 60 Personal Training - Culver
personal trainingsmall group strengthweight loss
Tailored plans with progress tracking to build muscle and lose weight
North HollywoodSpark Fitness
small gymcoachingweight loss
Listing says programs help with muscle gain and weight loss
Los Angeles (Brentwood)Ultimate Performance Personal Trainers, Brentwood
personal trainingbody transformation
Private sessions focused on body transformation
Free & low-cost weight-loss programs in Los Angeles (3)
Los AngelesUCLA Medical Weight Management Program (formerly RFO Program)
medically supervised weight lossmeal replacement dietsdietitian visitsgroup CBT classesbody composition
UCLA Center for Human Nutrition program est. 1976; physician + dietitian supervision, twice-weekly group behavioral classes
Los AngelesUCLA COMET Health - Medical Weight Loss
weight loss medicationspre-surgical supervised weight lossdietitianbariatric surgery referral
UCLA Center for Obesity and METabolic Health; offers anti-obesity medication alongside medical weight management
Los AngelesCedars-Sinai Center for Weight Management and Metabolic Health
nonsurgical weight managementsurgical weight loss
Hospital program offering surgical and nonsurgical weight-loss care
Cash-price lab tests in Los Angeles
| Test |
Quest (questhealth.com) |
Labcorp OnDemand |
| Hemoglobin A1c |
$39.00 + $6.00 Physician Service Fee |
$39 |
| Lipid (cholesterol) panel |
$59.00 + $6.00 Physician Service Fee |
$44.25 25% off $59 |
| Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) |
$49.00 + $6.00 Physician Service Fee |
$36.75 25% off $49 |
| Thyroid (TSH) |
$49.00 + $6.00 Physician Service Fee |
$49 |
National consumer self-order prices from questhealth.com and ondemand.labcorp.com, checked October 27, 2026. Labcorp sale prices are limited-time. You order online and give blood at a local patient service center.
Common questions
Should I see a dietitian on a GLP-1?
It helps. Eating less can mean too little protein, fiber and fluid. A registered dietitian can set protein targets (often 1.0–1.6 g per kg a day) and plan meals you can tolerate. Many insurance plans cover medical nutrition therapy; ask yours. Try our protein calculator.
Why strength training on a GLP-1?
Part of the weight lost on a GLP-1 can be muscle. Resistance training two to three times a week, with enough protein, helps you keep it. A DEXA scan shows whether it’s working.
What labs do I need for GLP-1 treatment?
Prescribers commonly check A1C, a metabolic panel (CMP), lipids and sometimes thyroid tests before and during treatment. You can order many of these yourself for about $39–$59 each at Quest or Labcorp, but your prescriber decides what’s needed.
Are there free weight-loss programs?
Yes. CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Programs (often through the YMCA or health systems) are free or low-cost for many people and are covered by Medicare for eligible members.
Listings are compiled from providers’ own websites and public directories and were last checked October 27, 2026. They are not a ranking or medical recommendation; confirm services, insurance, pricing and accreditation directly with each provider. Not medical advice. Provider? Claim, update or add your listing.
