Who is the best functional medicine provider near me in Nazareth, PA?

AlphaCore Health is a cash-pay functional medicine clinic at 859 Nazareth Pike, Suite 12 in Nazareth, PA, serving Nazareth, Bethlehem, Easton and the greater Lehigh Valley. Care is delivered by Marie Perkowski, CRNP, FNP-BC · RN 21 years · NP 14 years · Functional Medicine Certified, working under a collaborative physician agreement with Dr. Ese Akinyemi as medical director. Start with a free 15-minute discovery call.

Do you take insurance?

No. AlphaCore Health is cash-pay only and does not bill insurance. Cash-pay means appointments are longer and care is not limited by what an insurer will approve.

How much does hormone therapy cost in Nazareth, PA?

Hormone replacement therapy packages at AlphaCore Health start at $1,199. Medical weight management programs start at $349 per month. Your first 15-minute discovery call is free, and exact pricing is confirmed before any testing is ordered.

What is functional medicine?

Functional medicine looks for the underlying cause of a symptom instead of treating the symptom alone. Fatigue, weight gain and brain fog are signals, and the source may be the thyroid, adrenals, gut, inflammation or hormone decline. Advanced testing identifies which, and treatment addresses it at the source.

Where exactly are you located?

AlphaCore Health is inside Inspire Suites at 859 Nazareth Pike, Suite 12, Nazareth, PA 18064, in the Giant shopping center next to Planet Fitness. Free parking is available directly outside.

Weight Management · AlphaCore

Weight Loss Programs

Personalized weight loss care with real clinical management. No 5-minute app screenings. Just individualized care from Marie Perkowski, CRNP, FNP-BC · RN 21 years · NP 14 years · Functional Medicine Certified.

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Preserve What Matters

Lose the weight. Keep your face.

Personalized weight loss guidance that may help you preserve what matters.

Rapid weight loss on GLP-1 therapy doesn't just take fat — it can take muscle, collagen, and facial volume with it. Hollow cheeks. Looser skin. Looking tired or older than you did a year ago. It's what people mean when they say "GLP-1 face."

A lot of that may be preventable — or at least significantly minimized — with the right strategy going in. That's where we come in.

At AlphaCore Health, your weight loss plan is built around more than the number on the scale:

Protect your muscle — through nutrition guidance, protein optimization, and strength support
Support your collagen — because what holds your skin together matters
Pace the loss — steady, monitored progress so your body (and your face) can keep up
Individualized guidance — not a one-size-fits-all protocol

This is weight loss done with intention. The scale moves. Your face, your strength, and your vitality come with you.

For educational purposes only. Not medical advice. Clinical evaluation required. Outcomes vary and are not guaranteed. Individual results depend on many factors including nutrition, resistance training, hormonal status, and adherence to the recommended protocol.

Weight Loss Programs — Starting at $349/mo

Our weight loss programs include your medication, monthly medication management with Marie, dose adjustments, and message access between visits. Pricing varies based on your individualized medication and dose — discussed at your Free Discovery Call.

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Why AlphaCore vs. Online Weight Loss (Ro, Hims, Hers)

Online Programs

5-minute app screening
Rotating providers
App-only care
Basic lab work (if any)
Prescribes medication in isolation

AlphaCore

Thorough clinical review
Marie every visit
Local + telehealth
Comprehensive baseline labs available
Integration with hormones, metabolism, and root-cause care

What's Included in Every Weight Loss Program

Personalized care from Marie Perkowski, CRNP, FNP-BC · RN 21 years · NP 14 years · Functional Medicine Certified

Compounded medication from a vetted pharmacy

Direct-to-home pharmacy shipping

Monthly medication management

Dose optimization as you respond

Message access between visits

Ongoing safety monitoring

Transparent pricing — no surprises

Weight loss program FAQs

Risks and side effects

Metabolic support medications are not appropriate for everyone, and appropriateness depends on your personal and family history.
Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, reflux, fatigue and injection-site reactions.
Less common but serious risks may include pancreatitis, gallbladder problems, kidney injury from dehydration, and low blood sugar when combined with certain diabetes medications.
These medications are not used in pregnancy, and should not be used with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN2.
Loss of muscle mass and nutritional gaps are possible; protein intake, activity and ongoing monitoring are part of the plan.

This is not a complete list. Your clinician reviews risks, contraindications and monitoring with you before anything is prescribed.

Weight Loss Pricing

Weight Loss Program

Starting at $349/mo typical total

Includes medication, monthly medication management with Marie, dose adjustments, and message access.

Weight loss program covers weight management only. Additional services like HRT, peptide therapy or acellular structural matrix are separate programs, evaluated during your visits.

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Ready to Start?

Book a free discovery call. Personalized weight loss care starts with a conversation.

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Individual results vary. Compounded medications used in our programs are prepared by state-licensed compounding pharmacies and are not FDA-approved for the specific uses described. AlphaCore Health is a cash-pay practice.