Today I’m talking with Dr. Emily Passic about semaglutide, also know as Ozempic of Wegovy. I had a ton of questions and concerns about it and I’m sure you do too, so I wanted to bring on an expert who really understands how this drug should and shouldn’t be used, who it is and is not for, and can answer all our burning questions.

Dr. Emily Passic, ND, MsAy. Dr. Passic is board certified in Naturopathic Medicine and holds a Masters in Ayurvedic Science from Bastyr University and has been practicing since 2016. She works at an integrative pediatric and family practice in Kirkland, WA. She has spent time in India learning from some of the top Ayurvedic doctors and incorporates multiple modalities for treating chronic conditions. Her passions include cardiometabolic health, longevity medicine, mold and mycotoxin illness, full body detoxification, chronic infections, chronic pain and female hormones. She utilizes dietary intervention, supplement management, lifestyle modifications and peptide therapy. Please note her medical license is only in Washington state and she cannot prescribe outside the state. 

Dr. Passic owns and operates a nonprofit organization called Allow Healing Nonprofit. These consultations are virtual visits only (no in-person option). www.emilypassic.weebly.com

She also sees patients in person at Centered in Wellness, a concierge practice in Kirkland, WA. www.centeredinwellness.com

Some important notes on semaglutide: Semaglutide can be a very safe and effective tool in weight loss if done correctly. Patients should be doing appropriate detoxification as losing fat can cause toxins to circulate which can be very damaging to the body and brain. If managed properly, the benefits of semaglutide go beyond weight loss and include improved cardiac health, neuroprotection and decreased GI inflammation.  Semaglutide is not for those with low body weight, children and those with current or history of thyroid cancer or an endocrine condition called MEN(2).   

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