
- Longevity
- Weight management
- Metabolic health
Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.
HealifyNow connects Californians with licensed clinicians for semaglutide weight-loss treatment — fully online, with labs nearby and medication shipped to your door across the state.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication used for weight management and type 2 diabetes. It works on the appetite centers of the brain to reduce hunger and help you feel full sooner, supporting steady weight loss alongside diet and lifestyle changes.
For people in California, HealifyNow makes treatment fully remote. You meet a licensed clinician by video, complete baseline labs at a Quest or LabCorp location near you, and — if treatment is appropriate — receive a prescription filled by a licensed pharmacy and shipped discreetly anywhere in the state, from Los Angeles and San Diego to San Francisco, Sacramento, and beyond.
Care does not stop at the prescription. Your clinician titrates your dose carefully, monitors your labs and progress, and adjusts the plan over time — all through our HIPAA-compliant platform.
You meet the medical criteria for Semaglutide as evaluated by your clinician.
Standard baseline labs are part of the program.
Personal and family medical history reviewed thoroughly.
Your clinician sets honest expectations about what the medication can and can't do.
From your first message to your medication arriving at your door — clinician-guided, every step.
A care team member meets with you to understand your goals, medical history, and treatment preferences. The first visit is no-cost and no-commitment — we want you to be confident before moving forward.
Connect by secure video or phone with a U.S.-licensed physician or nurse practitioner who reviews your full picture — labs, prior treatments, current medications, and lifestyle — and decides what is clinically appropriate.
If your clinician determines treatment is right for you, they issue a prescription that goes to a licensed U.S. pharmacy. We coordinate discreet shipping, or you can fill it locally. Follow-up visits are built in.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist. It mimics a natural gut hormone that signals fullness to the brain, slows how quickly the stomach empties, and helps the pancreas release insulin only when blood sugar is elevated while lowering glucagon.
Taken as a once-weekly injection, these effects add up to less hunger, fewer cravings and smaller portions feeling satisfying, which is how semaglutide supports steady weight loss alongside nutrition and activity changes.
Your clinician will review every relevant detail with you. Here are the most important points to know up front.
Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and constipation are the most common side effects, especially when the dose goes up. Smaller meals and stopping when full help.
Not for anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2. Report a neck lump, trouble swallowing or ongoing hoarseness.
Severe stomach pain that won't go away, with or without vomiting, can signal pancreatitis or gallbladder problems. Stop the medication and get care right away.
The risk of low blood sugar rises if you also take insulin or a sulfonylurea. Your clinician may lower those doses.
All medications must be prescribed by a licensed provider based on medical necessity. Treatment is not suitable for everyone. Results may vary.
Inject once a week on the same day, at any time of day, with or without food. Use the abdomen, thigh or upper arm and rotate injection sites.
Treatment starts at a low dose that increases about every four weeks, which helps limit stomach side effects. If you miss a dose, your clinician's instructions tell you whether to take it or skip it.
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We built HealifyNow because telehealth done badly is everywhere — and telehealth done right still feels rare. Here is what makes us different.
No waiting rooms, no faxed forms, no insurance hoops. Quick consults, simple intake, prescriptions handled digitally.
Real physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialists with active licenses. Not chatbots, not offshore call centers.
Medications ship from licensed U.S. pharmacies in plain packaging. Most orders arrive in 2-5 business days.
Reach a real human seven days a week. Most messages get a clinical reply within a few hours, not days.
HealifyNow prescriptions are reviewed and authorized by independently licensed physicians — real doctors with real credentials from top medical institutions in the United States.

A board-certified physician who brings a rigorous, pharmacology-driven lens to longevity medicine and weight management.

A Columbia-trained physician and former collegiate athlete focused on metabolic function, body composition, and healthspan.

A board-certified OB-GYN and ACOG Fellow with more than four decades of experience in women's health.
Real people, real results. Names and details published with permission.
"Started Semaglutide at 248 lbs, BMI 38. Twelve months later: 197 lbs, BMI 30. Knee pain gone, off two blood pressure meds. The food noise quieted within three weeks and that alone was life-changing."
"Tried every diet for 20 years. Semaglutide is the first thing that actually worked. Down 41 lbs in 8 months. The hunger I'd been fighting since adolescence finally stopped."
"HealifyNow's process was simple. Labs, phone or video visit, prescription. Down 28 lbs in 5 months on Semaglutide. Felt supported the entire way."
Yes. HealifyNow serves patients statewide through telehealth — medication ships to any California address, and labs are completed at a nearby Quest or LabCorp.
No. The evaluation, clinician visit, and follow-ups are all done online. Only your lab draw is in person, at a lab location near you.
Programs start at $299/month. The initial consultation is free, and pricing is flat with no surprise bills. Your clinician confirms the right plan for you.
Yes. Telehealth visits and same-day GLP-1 shipping reach every city and ZIP code in California, from San Diego to Sacramento.
Book a free consultation, answer a short health questionnaire, then meet a licensed clinician by secure video or phone. If semaglutide is medically appropriate, your clinician sends the prescription to a licensed U.S. pharmacy and it ships to your door.
Yes. Telehealth prescribing is legal when a licensed clinician evaluates you first. Semaglutide is only prescribed when it's clinically appropriate, and it's filled by a licensed U.S. pharmacy.
Semaglutide is typically prescribed for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea. Your clinician reviews your health history, current medications and goals before deciding whether it's right for you.
No. Care is self-pay with flat, published pricing, so you don't need insurance, referrals or prior authorizations to get started.
Many members meet a clinician within a few days of booking. If semaglutide is prescribed, it ships the same day in discreet packaging.
Sometimes. Depending on your history, your clinician may ask for recent results or order a lab panel before prescribing semaglutide. Lab testing can be arranged at draw sites nationwide.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting and reduced appetite, usually strongest when starting or increasing the dose. Your clinician adjusts dosing and checks in to help you manage them.
GLP-1 medications aren't recommended if you or a family member has had medullary thyroid cancer or MEN2, or if you're pregnant or planning a pregnancy. A history of pancreatitis also needs careful review. Your clinician screens for these first.
Yes. Visits take place on a HIPAA-compliant platform, your records are protected, and medication ships in plain, discreet packaging.
Yes. There are no contracts, and you can cancel from your patient portal. Medication that has already been dispensed can't be refunded.
Your clinician will tell you honestly and won't prescribe semaglutide. They'll explain other options, which may include a different medication, lifestyle support or a referral.
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