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Quick answer: Beyond GLP-1 clinics, the San Diego area has 5 registered dietitians, 10 strength-training gyms and 4 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 San Diego (5)
San DiegoHealthy Eating RD Inc (Patty Berry, RD, CDE)
medical nutrition therapydiabetestelehealth
RD practice; in-office in San Diego plus video telehealth; listing says 'We accept most insurance plans'
CarlsbadDana Curley, MS, RDN
weight management
RDN; listing states 'I specialize in weight management'
San MarcosJina George, RD, CDCES
weight lossdiabetestelehealth
RD and diabetes educator; describes herself as a weight loss coach; office + video
OceansideDonna M Wolf, RDN
weight managementfunctional nutrition
RDN, IFMNT; lists weight management as a specialty
San DiegoBalance Chaos Nutrition & Fitness (Chelsea Clarke, MS, RDN)
nutrition counselingfitness
RDN; in-person in San Diego; listing says does not accept insurance
San Diego, CA 92101
Strength training gyms & studios in San Diego (10)
La JollaThe Exercise Coach - La Jolla
personal trainingstrength trainingshort sessions
Exercise Coach franchise studio (coach-led strength sessions)
7580 Fav Ave., Suite #100, La Jolla, CA 92037 (as shown on listing; likely Fay Ave)
CarlsbadThe Exercise Coach - Carlsbad
personal trainingstrength trainingshort sessions
Exercise Coach franchise studio (coach-led strength sessions); name/location from review listing
San DiegoThe Exercise Coach - Scripps Ranch
personal trainingstrength trainingshort sessions
Exercise Coach franchise studio (coach-led strength sessions); name/location from review listing
San DiegoThe Exercise Coach - Rancho Bernardo
personal trainingstrength trainingshort sessions
Exercise Coach franchise studio (coach-led strength sessions); name/location from review listing
San DiegoThe Experience Fitness & Mobility Studio
personal trainingmobilitystrength training
Listed as San Diego fitness & personal training studio
San DiegoEarned Fitness SD
personal trainingstrength trainingbody composition
Focus on body composition change and strength training
San DiegoIron Orr Fitness
personal trainingweight lossbody recompositionstrength trainingnutrition guidance
Weight loss, body recomposition and strength conditioning with nutrition guidance
La MesaWerk Fitness Personal Training
personal trainingweight lossstrength training
Weight loss programs and strength training
San DiegoElectrum Performance
personal trainingfat lossstrength and conditioning
Body fat loss and strength & conditioning focus
San DiegoNXPT Fitness
personal trainingweight lossstrength training
Multiple San Diego locations; serves weight-loss clients
Free & low-cost weight-loss programs in San Diego (4)
San DiegoScripps Diabetes Prevention Program
Diabetes Prevention Programfree
Free; fully recognized by the CDC; email scrippsdiabetescare@scrippshealth.org
San DiegoSharp Rees-Stealy Diabetes Prevention Program
Diabetes Prevention Programvirtual
Free for qualifying Sharp Rees-Stealy patients; classes online
San DiegoYMCA of San Diego County Diabetes Prevention Program (Skinny Gene Project)
Diabetes Prevention Programin-person small group
Run with Skinny Gene Project (CDC-recognized); also South Bay Family YMCA for Sharp Health Plan/VEBA members; email preventdiabetes39@ymcasd.org; phone is YMCA association office
Jackie Robinson Family YMCA
San DiegoUC San Diego Health Weight Management Program
obesity medicineweight loss medicationsregistered dietitianhealth coachingSLIM program
Physician visits generally insurance-covered; SLIM (Supervised Lifestyle and Integrative Medicine) requires referral; coaching not covered
Cash-price lab tests in San Diego
| 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.
