Body Journey by MC

About Body Journey by MC

What is this clinic?

This medical spa is at 9460 Amberdale Drive Suite D in North Chesterfield, Virginia. Its main business is spa and cosmetic work. Its medical side offers weight management, weight loss and weight gain programs, B-12 injections, dietary counseling, mental health counseling and body contouring. Its spa and cosmetic menu includes HydraFacial, Botox, laser treatments and dermaplaning. Google lists it as a medical spa, rated 5 from 5 reviews.

The prescribers are Melody Boxley, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, who is also the CEO, Jeremy Kellems, FNP-C, Melissa Payne, FNP-BC, and Dr. Amenra F. Tuason, listed as Chief Psychiatrist. The weight loss program uses injections, but the clinic does not name the medication. It describes the program this way: "Our weight loss solutions are medically informed and tailored to your goals." The office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. It is closed Sundays. The phone number is 804.728.2278.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for consultations, programs or treatments. Everything is cash pay. Its services are self-pay, but it will provide documentation if an HSA or FSA covers wellness services. It accepts cash, major credit and debit cards and CareCredit, a patient financing card. It also does not offer payment plans or arrangements. A consultation is required before treatment, and its fee is not stated. The membership plan is still marked "Stay tuned for upcoming details," and a loyalty program that awards points for bookings, referrals and skincare purchases is also marked "Stay tuned." Cancellations need at least 24 hours' notice, and late cancellations may be subject to a fee that is not given.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who signs the prescription for the injections, and whether the person you see at intake is one of the prescribers listed above. Ask what the medication is, whether it is brand-name or compounded, and whether the monthly program fee includes it. Ask what the consultation costs, how often follow-up visits happen, and what lab work costs and whether it is required. Ask which treatments need clearance from your own doctor, since some do. Ask whether any visit can be done by video, because the clinic does not say. Ask for the late cancellation fee and the total cost of the full weight loss program in writing before you commit.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a spa setting with nurse practitioners involved in weight management, you can pay the full cost yourself, and you are willing to get the price and medication details in writing before you book. If you need published prices or a named medication before you call, this clinic does not yet offer either.

Sources: bodyjourneybymc.com, bodyjourneybymc.com/medical-services, bodyjourneybymc.com/faqs

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