December 18, 2024 Newswires

Wisp Partners with Nourish to Offer Patients on GLP-1s Personalized Nutrition Counseling

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The Leading Women’s Telehealth Provider Doubles Down on Its Weight Care Vertical by Expanding to Whole-Person Care

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Wisp, the largest pure play women's telehealth company in the U.S. focused on providing sexual and reproductive health solutions, now serving 1.3 million patients, today announced a strategic partnership with Nourish, the leading food as medicine platform. Wisp patients can now access nutrition counseling services either through their health insurance or an exclusive self-pay rate, making it easier for women seeking a more holistic approach to weight management to access high-quality nutrition support at an affordable price.

Patients enrolled in Wisp’s newly launched weight care program can now combine medical weight loss treatments with personalized nutrition counseling from Nourish. The program offers prescriptions for Semaglutide (Branded FDA-Approved Wegovy®) Subcutaneous Injectable Medication, Compounded Semaglutide Subcutaneous Injectable Medication, Compounded Sublingual Semaglutide and Metabolic Support and GLP-1 Boost Capsule. Through Nourish, Wisp patients are paired with a registered dietitian who provides them with a personalized care plan, actionable coaching, recommendations, and progress tracking. Alongside this, Nourish patients will receive exclusive access to a discount on prescription and OTC solutions through Wisp.

“Personalized nutrition is a critical piece of the puzzle for sustainable weight care, especially for patients using GLP-1 medications. Proper guidance from a registered dietitian can help patients optimize their nutrition, manage side effects, and achieve lasting health improvements,” said Aidan Dewar, co-founder and CEO of Nourish. “This partnership with Wisp allows us to combine our expertise in food as medicine with their innovative weight care program, empowering women to take a holistic approach to their health and wellness.”

Proper nutrition is especially important for people taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss. Personalized support from a registered dietitian helps patients meet these dietary needs while managing potential side effects, such as nutrient deficiencies. With expert guidance from Nourish, patients can make sure their nutrition works alongside their medication to support long-term health goals and help prevent rebound weight gain if the medication is stopped.

Wisp has also appointed Dr. Rowena Chua, board-certified physician in Neurology and Integrative Medicine, to serve as its Director of its Women’s Weight Care. Dr. Chua focuses on sustainable approaches to improve overall well-being, evaluating the whole person, identifying root causes of illness, and supporting the body’s natural ability to heal. Dr. Chua is passionate about helping patients, women in particular, achieve their weight loss goals.

“We launched weight care because we knew our patients were looking for comprehensive offerings at every price point — which didn't exist,” said Monica Cepak, CEO of Wisp. “Now, we're rounding out this program with a more holistic approach, leveraging strategic partnerships and tapping trusted healthcare advisors, to provide women with even more options, so they can personalize their weight care journey with help from Wisp's range of weight-loss prescriptions, exclusively formulated supplements, and now, nutrition coaching."

Through this partnership and appointment, Wisp is expanding its approach to weight care, with the goal of being able to serve patients in all 50 states by early next year. One of its most successful vertical launches to-date, Wisp’s weight care offerings hit six digits in sales within the first two weeks. The company has further plans to grow this vertical through additional partnerships and product launches, solidifying its place as a one-stop shop for all women’s health needs. To learn more, visit https://hellowisp.com/nourish-wisp.

ABOUT WISP:

Wisp is the largest pure play women’s telehealth company in the U.S. focused on providing sexual and reproductive health solutions to its more than 1.3 million patients in all 50 states. Offering discreet treatments online with a comprehensive selection of first-to-market products and telehealth services, Wisp has solidified itself as the one-stop shop for all women’s health needs.

Wisp is committed to making women’s healthcare more inclusive, cost-effective, and accessible for all, addressing all stages of her healthcare journey, from her birth control, to fertility, menopause, STI diagnostics, weight care and more. Wisp has been named Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2023 and Inc.’s Best in Business in 2024. Wisp is a growing and profitable company and is majority-owned by WELL Health Technologies Corp. To learn more, please visit hellowisp.com or follow @hellowisp on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

ABOUT NOURISH:

Nourish is the leading food as medicine platform with a mission to improve people’s health by making it easy to eat well. Nourish makes high-quality nutrition care accessible to all Americans. The company provides a comprehensive approach to wellness through personalized visits with registered dietitians, medically-tailored meal delivery, and an innovative mobile app. With thousands of dietitians in its network, Nourish enables patients to track their health progress, communicate with their RD, and receive meals designed for their specific dietary needs delivered to their doorstep. Through partnerships with major insurers including Aetna, Cigna, United, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, and more, 94% of Nourish patients are able to access care for $0 out-of-pocket. Nourish serves hundreds of thousands of patients across all 50 states and has also formed referral partnerships with physicians in large healthcare companies such as One Medical, Texas Oncology, and Dell Medical Center. Start your journey to better health at usenourish.com.