Weight Loss, Simplified

Medical Weight Loss

Weight loss seems simple: eat well, hydrate, get your steps in, maybe strength train or hit a fitness class a few times a week, sleep — and yet, somehow, we still find ourselves scouring the internet for answers. Our search histories start telling the story of our deepest insecurities: "how to lose belly fat," "visceral fat," "burn belly fat fast," "belly fat exercises."

Beyond the medical weight loss treatments we offer, our team at Idaho Primary Care and Wellness works with you on a plan tailored specifically to you, so you're more likely to achieve success in a safe, healthy, and sustainable way. Our approach may include the following.

Injectables

Mounjaro & Ozempic®

Mounjaro is an injectable prescription medicine used alongside diet and exercise to help patients lose weight. It's designed to decrease food intake and increase energy expenditure, resulting in easier weight loss, and it can help regulate your metabolism — useful if you struggle with yo-yo dieting or a weight that won't stay put.

Mounjaro works by helping your body release insulin when blood sugar is high, clearing excess sugar from the blood, slowing the liver's sugar production, reducing how much food is eaten, and slowing how quickly food leaves the stomach. Combined with exercise and a healthy diet, that can get your weight loss back on track.

Ozempic® (semaglutide) works by mimicking the GLP-1 receptors in the body to lower appetite and blood sugar levels. It's meant for overweight patients, generally with a BMI greater than 27.5. Four large studies show it's highly effective for weight loss in people who are overweight — one published in the New England Journal of Medicine found semaglutide led to an average loss of about 15% of body weight in a year, roughly 33.7 lbs on average.

How Do I Use Them?

Simple, Supported, and Dosed for You

Self-administered into fat tissue, just like your doctor shows you
Sourced through a trusted compounding pharmacy to help keep costs down
Picked up right here at our Post Falls office — no pharmacy runaround
Dosed to your tolerance — we start low and adjust from there

Our Approach

Getting to the Root Cause

In addition to the injectables above, we work with you on a plan tailored specifically to you — often starting with a couple of key diagnostics.

Food Sensitivity Testing
Inflammation from food can drive weight gain, so we start with an IgG food sensitivity panel to identify intolerances that may be working against you. Once we know what to eliminate — typically for one to three months — we'll build a diet and protocol to heal the inflammation and the weight gain that comes with it.
Hormones
Hormone imbalances disrupt the body in ways that go well beyond the scale — weight gain, low libido, insomnia, brain fog, and more if left untreated. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) naturally restores and balances hormones and can be a powerful ally on your weight loss journey, whatever's driving the imbalance.
Learn More About Hormones

Patient Reviews

What Our Patients Are Saying

Dr Ashley is an exceptional family doctor who cares about her patients. Our family has been seeing her for over 5 years and have always had excellent care.
Mary W
I absolutely love this doctors office. They truly care about each patient and your needs. From the time you walk in with the receptionist, who is ready to check you in to the medical assistants who are so kind and always willing to help. Dr. Ashley, Sam, now Corinne who are three of the best physician you can find in the Spokane area. Also when you need an appointment, you get scheduled way sooner than anywhere else. You're not waiting 6 months to see the doctor. If you're looking for a primary care doctor, this is the place for you.
Mike Jackson
My wife and I found Dr. Ashley four years ago and instantly knew we had discovered the best! Dr. Ashley listens and evaluates the data and the whole patient before discussing a holistic approach to correcting the issue, and does not just address the symptoms. She is personable and uses a direct approach to address the problem. We had to move over three hours away for two years and still chose to make the drive and be seen by Dr. Ashley instead of by a local physician. If you truly desire to address the problem, Dr. Ashley and Family Medicine Liberty Lake should be your first choice.
Kevin & Kalli H
Dr Ashley has been my doctor, as well as my late husband's, forever. She has taken good care of me and she really shows compassion!! I give her 5 stars!! She is an excellent Physician!!
Madaline Bodeau
I have very difficult schedule due to my work AND I have multiple chronic diseases that have multiple specialist that Dr. Ashley has to manage YET she ALWAYS does with wisdom, grace and compassion. I've known her for years prior to becoming her patient and when my former PCP moved, I was nervous but I took the chance to move to her! I'm very pleased with my care. She's found stuff other specialist hasn't. She is also open to natural medicines / healing. I can honestly say she is a diamond in the rough! It's a very rough field - Primary Care Providers- BUT she outshines them all! Thank you Dr Ashley & staff for being patient and compassionate with my care. You ALL are amazing!
Francie
Love Dr Ashley, Sara at Healthy Living and all the office staff. We drive from Walla Walla because we love it here so much! Used to be difficult to get through on the phone but that now is corrected. I highly recommend her office AND healthy living. Showed up one time with migraine to get my pellets and Sara hooked me up with an infusion and it nearly resolved my headache so I could drive home. They are ALWAYS very flexible with our schedule and arrange for us to have labs and/or imaging closer to our home. Telemetry is handy when we just need a face to face. Worth the 2 hour and 40 min drive!!!! Never feel rushed in the process. I have to disagree with negative reviews as that has not been our experience. Can't recommend enough.
Vanessa Shultz
Ethic Compassion Care GOOD TEAM!!! prices are reasonable one of the things that I love about Dr. Ashley she actually takes her time on every appointment to go through you and listen to you She actually find the problem. I have the best experience ever time I go there. Dr. Susan Ashley I really thank you for all this 4 years of health.
Blanca Vincent
My first to Family Medical with Dr Susan Ashley was great! Dr. Ashley is a great listener and responded to my many questions with clarity and understanding. My experience was very positive and look forward to continued relationship regarding health concerns.
Judy Kettner
Dr Ashley is very good at what she does! She is very thorough and attentive, and never in a hurry. She is very caring and so kind. Hard to find those qualities in doctors these days. I have been a patient of hers for many years!
Melissa Quaintance
A friendly staff to welcome as you come through the doors for your appointment. Waiting is minimal and Dr. Ashley is prompt in getting to the exam room. She is attentive and answers my questions, making recommendations for whatever my concerns are. Appointments go quickly! Positive all around.
Denese Fischer
I am very happy to have Susan Ashley as my primary care provider. My first appointment went well and was scheduled in a prompt manner. Dr. Ashley listened to my concerns and is addressing them. The office is conveniently located and the service is excellent.
Eileen Arendt
My whole family comes here and my kids love her. We have 2 kids with autism and Dr Ashley recommended a strict gluten free dairy free diet, and a bunch of supplements. They are high functioning and now able to be in a normal classroom, and the behavior problems are gone. My wife and I are so grateful. Dr Ashley is a wonderful doctor, we've been going there for 7 years, and anyone who wants a different approach for autism should see her.
Bob Jones
Dr. Ashley is a wonderful Dr.. Very thorough and professional. Her staff is pleasant and professional also. She is very knowledgeable and explains her reasoning for her medical advice. She is strong, kind and caring in her care for her patients. Amazing is the word that describes her.
Cheryl Ammons
I've been a patient of Dr Ashley's for 10+ years. I've referred several people to her practice simply because she's knowledgeable, honest, and doesn't push pharmaceuticals. If you are looking for a physician that treats you like a person vs a number, you should give Dr Ashley a visit.
Edie Stotts

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Whether you're interested in Mounjaro, Ozempic, or getting to the root cause with food sensitivity testing and hormone therapy, our Post Falls team is ready to build a plan around your goals.

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