California Trim Rx has been providing a local, community-based experience for residents in Encinitas and the surrounding communities who are looking to take control of their weight loss journey. In a Q&A, the company shared some of the advice and services it gives to clients, how it is different from some of the other weight loss options available, and some of the company’s goals moving forward.
Q: When should potential clients consider coming to California Trim Rx?
A: Potential clients should consider coming to California Trim Rx when they have tried diet and exercise or other lifestyle changes and have been unable to get to their desired weight. The majority of our clients have done all the right things in terms of eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, however, they are experiencing frustration as they just aren’t seeing the results they deserve. Sometimes all they need is the extra push to get them to reach their goals and they come to us for that assistance.
Many clients also experience mobility or joint pain issues due to excess weight and want to be in a position to live a healthier life on a daily basis. We have an extremely high success rate and many satisfied clients that have chosen our personalized and customized weight loss program which has finally helped them achieve their goals.
Q: What kind of approach does California Trim Rx take to help clients meet their goals?
A: CA Trim takes a comprehensive, personalized, and evidence-based approach to help patients achieve and maintain healthy weight loss. Our effective strategy goes beyond just prescribing semaglutide or tirzepatide medication — it includes medical evaluation, behavioral support, nutrition, exercise and long-term lifestyle changes.
Our staff gets to know our patients very well since we are in constant communication and consider them part of our clinic and family. We are always available to help with accountability and to provide support to our patients. In addition to GLP-1 medications, we also offer access to numerous peptides including BPC-157 for wound healing and cell generation, Sermorelin, AOD and other in demand options popular in the athletic and anti-aging communities.
Q: What separates California Trim Rx from some of the other popular weight loss options available to people?
A: CA Trim is different from most other clinics and options available due to our personalized one- on-one approach, accessibility and the fact that we are hyper local. It has been shown that most patients prefer to work with a local clinic with a brick and mortar presence, rather than doing business with impersonal interactions and companies on the internet, especially when it comes to medical weight loss. With the massive popularity of GLP-1s, it is important to make sure you are working with a trusted provider and pharmacy.
To help make that decision easier for our patients, CA Trim also holds a LegitScript Certification, which is a compliance certification and stamp of approval in the health sector that ensures we are only working with accredited pharmacies and licensed providers while adhering to best practices.
True to our local roots, we are able to form a great bond with our patients and provide continuous encouragement to them throughout their weight loss journey to reach their goals. It is such a rewarding business when we see another happy patient that reaches their goal and you can see the self-confidence and smile on their face when they stop into the clinic.
We are also very active in the community (you may have seen us at Orange Theory on occasion or at other pop up spots in Encinitas), and as the clinic owners, we live in Encinitas and have gotten to know the community very well. Our daughter goes to elementary school locally and is also very active playing competitively with Encinitas Express soccer, flag football with the Carlsbaddies team and softball with SDYS, the latter two of which our owner, Chris, coaches.
Lastly Melissa, our co-owner, is a lifelong fitness enthusiast and former certified pilates instructor, understands the challenges of weight management, especially after childbirth. Despite her dedication to fitness, she discovered that aging and other factors could derail even her best efforts to lose weight — a lesson she learned after successfully losing 30 pounds last year with GLP-1 medication.
Q: What are some of the lifestyle habits you recommend to clients to supplement their weight loss treatment?
A: Recommendations are healthy, structured nutrition along with regular physical activity. While on GLP-1s clients typically see meaningful weight loss within the first 30 days, so it is important to make sure to eat a high protein diet, drink a lot of water to stay hydrated, and continue to exercise and train with weights to keep their muscle mass. While on the medication, patients will typically see improved sleep habits which can lead to better stress management and emotional resilience.
Q: Does California Trim Rx have any particular short- or long-term goals to continue helping clients meet their goals?
A: Goals focus on building habits, managing expectations, and starting to see measurable progress. Within the first few months, patients typically see a loss of 5-15% of their starting body weight. Longer term goals focus on sustainable weight loss of up to 20% of starting body weight typically accompanied with major improvements in diabetes, joint pain, sleep apnea, and cardiovascular health.
There also tends to be an identity and confidence shift as patients feel more confident in social situations, relationships, and self-image and re-engagement in activities previously avoided due to weight or energy. Success starts with small, repeatable habits. You don’t have to be perfect. Progress comes from showing up each day and making small choices that support your health and CA Trim is with you every step of the way.
California Trim Rx is located at 171 Saxony Road, Suite 210, in Encinitas. For more information, call 760-704-8088 or visit californiatrimrx.com.
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Originally Published: July 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM PDT