Sun&Rose Health:Weight loss &Medical Care Services

Your Journey to a Healthier You Starts Here

Meet Your Weight Loss Care Provider

Welcome to Sun & Rose Health!
Owned by Family Nurse Practitioner, Kristin Serrato, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-C.
Kristin is a board certified nurse practitioner with a passion for weight loss. She is a promoter of preventative care and understands the profound impact that nutrition, exercise and a healthy BMI have on overall health. She graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2017 and has been practicing family medicine since 2018. She is a member of the Obesity Medcine Association and has additional training in obesity management & weight loss.
Our team is here to help you acheive your personal weight loss goals!

Medical Weight Management

Our medical weight management services combine evidence-based approaches with the latest medical advancements. Under the supervision of our qualified professionals, we offer medically supervised weight loss medications, and advanced therapies to address obesity. Trust our medical expertise to provide you with effective solutions for long-term weight loss management.

Semaglutide

Semaglutide is a hormone we all produce in our gut. Health benefits of Semaglutide include: weight loss, reduction in blood pressure, reduction in cholesterol, reduction of inflammation, reduction of risk of heart attack and stroke, amoung others!

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide is the first and only approved treatment activating two incretin hormone receptors, GIP and GLP-1, to tackle an underlying cause of excess weight. Adults taking Zepbound in a clinical trial lost on average 48 lbs at the highest dose!

Initial Intake

Follow up Consultation

Weight Loss Injections

*Includes syringes, alcohol wipes, shipping and consultation with provider

Semaglutide/ B-12/Glycine 0.25mg-0.5mg Strength (1month supply)

$275/Month

Semaglutide/B-12/Glycine 1mg strength (1month supply)

$325.00/Month

Semaglutide/B-12/Glycine 1.75mg-2.5mg strength (1 month supply)

$350/Month

9/16/2023

How treating Obesity helps to address other health issues

Treating Obesity helps to improve or eliminate several health conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, low libido and depression. Take back your health and start treating the ROOT cause of your health issues, your weight!

8/9/2023

Obesity and Cancer Risk

Obesity is known to increase the risk of at least 13 different types of cancer: post-menopausal breast cancer, colorectal cancer, kidney (renal cell) cancer, endometrial cancer, thyroid cancer, pancreatic cancer, multiple myeloma, liver cancer, ovarian cancer, adenocarcinoma of the esophagus, gastric cardia (upper stomach) cancer, gallbladder cancer, and meningioma.

1/23/2020

Obesity and Shortened Life Expectancy

Extreme obesity can shorten lifespan by as much as 14 years!

6/29/2022

Semaglutide Health Benefits (Benefits of GLP-1 Agonists)

Along with helping to control blood sugar and boost weight loss, GLP-1s seem to have other major benefits. Research has found that some drugs in these groups may lower the risk of heart disease, such as heart failure, stroke and kidney disease. People taking these drugs have also seen their blood pressure and cholesterol levels improve.

11/1/2022

The Weight loss Struggle....it's NOT your Fault!

Here is a great video explaining the important role of hormones inside our body responsible for hunger and weight regain!

Semaglutide & Tirzepatide are hormones made mostly in our digestive tract (gut)
These medications help with weight loss by emptying our stomachs slower so we feel full longer. This results in less calories and smaller portions consumed
It also signals to our brain a feeling of “I'm satisfied” or “l'm full” so we feel less hungry and have decreased cravings to help us stay on track with eating healthier. These medications also help with blood sugar regulation, in part by reducing the production of sugar in the liver and stimulating insulin secretion by the pancreas.
Research has shown that taking Semaglutide& Tirzepatide not only leads to significant weight reduction but leads to improvement in cholesterol levels, blood pressure levels & (HgbA1C) reduction.
Research trials are currently evaluating it as a potential treatment option for conditions such as Fatty liver and PCOS.

What Are Some Health Benefits?

Weight loss
Decreased appetite and cravings
Improved blood glucose control
Decrease inflammation throughout the body which leads to Adiponectin release and fat lipolysis
Improves cardio-metabolic risk factors such as lowering cholesterol and blood pressure among others!

What Are The Most Common Side Effects?

Nausea
Constipation
Acid reflux
Stomach pain
Vomiting/Diarrhea

How Much Weight Will I Lose on Semaglutide or Tirzepatide?

Based on data from randomized controlled trials, you can expect to lose up to 5% of your weight in a month. After two months, you could lose up to 8%. Adults on average had 15% weight loss or about 35lbs. (1 in 3 patients) or 30% of people taking Semaglutide lost 20% or more body weight or about 46lbs. Every patient is different and results will vary. It is important to follow a well-balanced diet and to consistently exercise while on this medication.

*Results are from a 68-week medical study of adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) and adults with excess weight (BMI ≥27) who also had weight-related medical problems including high blood pressure or high cholesterol

Adults taking Zepbound in a clinical trial lost on average 48 lbs. at the highest dose!

Helpful Tips to Help Avoid Side Effects

Avoid high-fat foods, fried foods, fatty foods (including fast food) as well as foods high in sugar
Try eating smaller more frequent meals
Ensure some type of protein or meal prior to any workouts
Hydration is also key to preventing or minimizing nausea
Avoid laying down immediately after a meal (ideally waiting 3-4 hours)

*If side effects become uncomfortable talk with provider about medications that can be used to help improve nausea or heartburn side effects

Why is B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) , B6 or Glycine Added to the Injections?

B-12 or Cyanocobalamin is added to Semaglutide/Tirzepatide injections to reduce possible nausea side effects.
B-12 and B6 are added to Semaglutide troche to help decrease possible nausea side effects
Glycine is added to Semaglutide/Tirzepatide injection to help prevent muscle loss during weight loss

How is Semaglutide/Tirzepatide Taken?

Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are taken as a once weekly injection. It is most commonly given in the abdomen at a 45 or 90 degree angle in the fatty tissue (subcutaneous tissue).It is administered using a small insulin needle.
It is important to rotate or change the site you inject into from week to week to avoid any irritation to the tissue
There is also an oral form of Semaglutide that is taken as a once daily dissolvable tablet under the tongue called a lozenge or troche.

Who Should Not Use Semaglutide/ Tirzepatide?

People with a personal or family history of thyroid cancer
Personal or family history of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndrome Type 2 or Medullary thyroid cancer
Caution in history of pancreatitis
Should not be used in patients with type 1 diabetes or who are taking other GLP-1 medications
Eye disease, vision problems
History of pancreatitis
Kidney disease
Stomach problems
An unusual or allergic reaction to semaglutide, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
Breast-feeding
Women of child bearing age should be on some form of birth control while on Semaglutide/Tirzepatide. A non oral contraceptive form is preferred (ex: IUD, Nexplanon, condoms) as there is no guarantee that the delayed gastric emptying seen with these weight loss medication may not alter the effectiveness of oral birth control pills.

How Can I Safely Dispose of My Used Needles and Syringes?

Use household containers, such as plastic detergent bottles, only if the lid is secured with heavy-duty tape and the words, “Do Not Recycle,” are written on the container with a permanent marker.
Never place the container in the recycle bin. Containers can only be disposed of in the trash.

Drawing up Semaglutide from vial

12/1/2023

Here is a short video showing you how to draw up Semaglutide from the vial using an insulin syringe. Make sure to clean the top of the vial with an alcohol wipe prior to drawing up the medication and always keep medication vial in the fridge in between each use. After you have drawn up the correct amount of units, which will be listed on your prescription, clean a small area on your abdomen with an alcohol wipe. Then grab a small pinch of skin from your abdomen and inject straight in and slowly push down on the plunger to administer the medication. Make sure to wait a few seconds after admistering the injection prior to pullig out the syringe to ensure all the medication was admistered. Then place used syringe in a thick plastic container and label "DO NOT RECYCLE"

How to administer Semaglutide at home

10/23/2023

Here is a short video with some helpful tips on how to safely admisiter Semaglutide at home injections from Options Medical Weight loss!

Rotating Injection Sites

10/29/2023

This video shows injection sites where you can inject Semaglutide and how to rotate your injection site. It is important to rotate where you inject to avoid developing any lumps or indentations in the skin, a condition known as lipodystrophy or lipohypertrophy.

Semaglutide for weight loss-Health Benefits

10/29/2023

Great article from UCLA Health discussing Semaglutide health benefits

Working with a Dietician

11/16/2023

Working with a dietician can be helpful tool in assisting you with choosing better, healthier dietary options! Combining healthier eating , increased exercise and medical weight loss management can be extremely effective in helping you acheive your health and weight loss goals!

The New Food Pyramid

11/16/2023

A well balanced diet should include more fruits, vegetables and limited processed fats/processed foods

Impact of Sleep on Weight

11/25/2023

Getting adequate amounts of sleep is essential to maintaing healthy weight and definitely part of any successful weight loss plan!

Preventing Stress Related Weight Gain

11/25/2023

We often forget the impact that stress plays on our overall health and our weight. Managing stress is essential in maintaing a healthy weight!

Semaglutide- Patient Information from Cleveland Clinic

12/1/2023

Brief educational information about Semaglutide from Cleveland Clinic.

I’ve been following Kristin for years. You will never find another provider that is caring, compassionate, and thorough with her patients. Kristin will advocate for her Patient till the end! I’m currently on my weight loss journey. Before I decided to start this process Kristin provided a lot of knowledge about my different options available and answered all my questions/concerns. After reviewing everything I had decided to start taking semaglutide troches and it is working Fantastic for me! I have experienced little to no side effects and found that it’s such a better alternative than giving yourself injections daily. Kristin, I have the most gratitude for everything you have done for me and always being my advocate when it comes to my medical health. I highly recommend Kristin as a Provider to see for your care. She will not steer you wrong.
Amanda C

Kristin is amazing! I highly recommend Sun&Rose Health to anyone in need of weight loss services AND MORE.
Angelina

A few words that come to mind when I think of Kristin as a provider are compassionate, caring, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. If you are looking for a true professional, look no further, having previously been with other primary care providers, I must say, I wish I would have found her much sooner! If you are in the search for an amazing primary care NP, stop your search here and give her a call ASAP! You will not regret your decision at all!
Nimit P.

Great communication and prompt response. Kristin takes pride in the care she provides and is very knowledgeable. She spends alot of time explaining and answering all my questions. She is the best around.
Patricia F.

Please specify what services you are interested in and your preferred method of contact. We look forward to helping you achieve your weight loss goals!