Aspect Wellness

11/23/2025

She didn’t just lose weight — she gained her edge.

Swipe to see what happens when a woman decides she’s done settling for anything less than feeling amazing in her own skin.

This patient came to me as a thriving female entrepreneur who needed to operate at 110% — mentally sharp, physically strong, and confident in anything she pulls out of her closet this holiday season.

Today she feels energized, empowered, and fully in alignment with the life she’s building.

This is what happens when you combine evidence-based medicine with real coaching, real accountability, and a clear path to optimize to outperform.

If you’re ready to feel this good in your body again…
✨ DM me “READY” and let’s talk.

11/23/2025

Menopause can feel like you’ve been thrown off the tracks—fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, sleep issues, mood swings… and a body that suddenly isn’t responding the way it used to.

But here’s the part most women never hear:

You’re not meant to just survive the wreck.
With the right tools, strategy, and support—you can drive the train.

I partner with my patients because I’m right here in this season too. I understand exactly what it feels like to want more than symptom relief… to want your spark back. Your metabolism back. Your strength, clarity, and confidence back.

With science-backed hormone care, evidence-based weight management, and support tailored to the realities of midlife…

You don’t just get through menopause.
You thrive, rebuild, and outperform every version of who you’ve been.

If you’re tired of feeling off-track, this is your moment.

👇 Comment “DRIVE” and I’ll send you the details.

11/08/2025

Sometimes the best prescription is salt water and sunlight. ☀️🌊
Longevity isn’t built in a lab—it’s built in moments like this.
When you fuel your body, calm your mind, and move with purpose, you create the energy for every adventure ahead.

Here’s to optimizing not just your years… but your days.

11/07/2025

Big news! 🎯
The White House just announced new partnerships with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand access to GLP-1 medications (Wegovy + Zepbound).

Here’s the quick rundown 👇
1️⃣ TrumpRx (2026): $350 → $245/mo injections | Oral GLP-1s ≈ $150/mo
2️⃣ Medicare (2026): $50 copay for eligible patients (BMI > 27 + comorbidity)
3️⃣ Medicaid: State option at $245/mo
4️⃣ LillyDirect (NOW): Cash Zepbound $299–$449/mo

💡 Expert Take:
Access is expanding — but this isn’t a green light for everyone.
GLP-1s are powerful metabolic tools, not stand-alone solutions.
Without a personalized plan — labs, nutrition, hormone balance, and coaching — results don’t last.

At Aspect Wellness, we help you use these tools wisely and safely for real transformation 💪

DM me “GLP-1” and let’s get your free 15 minute call scheduled!

11/07/2025

“Breaking Down the White House Announcement”

📢 Big news for anyone considering Wegovy or Zepbound!
The White House just announced new agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to make GLP-1 medications more affordable and accessible.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the four new pathways for patients:

1️⃣ TrumpRx (Launching Jan 2026)
💉 Wegovy / Zepbound injections start ~$350 → $245 per month
💊 Oral GLP-1s (expected 2026) around $150 per month

2️⃣ Medicare Coverage (Mid-2026)
👩‍⚕️ For the first time, Medicare will cover medications for obesity
💲 $50/month co-pay for eligible patients (BMI > 27 with comorbidities or > 35)

3️⃣ Medicaid Coverage
✅ States can opt in to offer GLP-1 coverage at ~$245/month

4️⃣ LillyDirect (Available Now)
💵 Cash-pay Zepbound from $299 → $449/month depending on dose

💡 What This Means for You

This is huge progress in recognizing obesity as a treatable medical condition — but it doesn’t mean everyone should rush to start medication.

These drugs are powerful metabolic tools, not quick fixes.
Without personalized guidance, lifestyle alignment, and hormone optimization, patients risk side effects, plateaus, or rebound weight gain.

As a provider specializing in obesity and hormone medicine, I help patients navigate:
✅ Eligibility and coverage criteria
✅ Safe dosing and titration
✅ Integrating nutrition + resistance training for lasting results

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to explore GLP-1 therapy, this is your signal to get expert-guided help before coverage expands in 2026.

💬 Comment “GLP-1” and I will send you information about my upcoming talk so you can reserve your seat. Or schedule your free 15 minute call directly on my website.

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11/05/2025

If you haven’t reserved your spot yet, do it now!

GLP-1 Medications Explained: What Your Doctor Hasn’t Told You

Ozempic. Wegovy. Mounjaro. You’ve heard the buzz — but do you really understand what these medications do, who they’re for, and how to use them safely for long-term success?

Join Dr. Rachel Smith, DNP, FNP-C, CNM, NBC-HWC — founder of Aspect Wellness and certified obesity medicine specialist — along with Monica Reid, MSPT, PT, OCS — owner of Age Strong Physical Therapy and Wellness for a free, evidence-based discussion that cuts through the noise.

You’ll learn:
✅How GLP-1s actually work in the body
✅The difference between short-term use and sustainable results
✅How to avoid muscle loss, fatigue, and rebound weight gain
✅The key labs, nutrition, and mindset shifts that make or break your success
✅The types of exercise you'll need to incorporate to ensure maximum benefit and minimal muscle loss.

FREE EVENT — RSVP required!

Seats are limited, and this talk always fills quickly. Don’t miss your chance to get the real science from rusted experts who help patients every day.

Call 941-348-6841 to RSVP

11/05/2025

Join me and Aspect Wellness at the Turkey Trot!

I’ve formed an Aspect Wellness team: I would love to have you all come run or walk with us on Thanksgiving Day! Get your steps in early and start the long holiday weekend on the right foot!

Register now by clicking the link below and we will see you at Nathan Benson Park on Thanksgiving morning!

🦃🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️

Florida Turkey Trot Nathan Benderson Park, Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL, USA - Presented by The Florida Turkey Trot… - November 27, 2025

11/04/2025

You’ve probably seen this trend — women balancing perfectly on one leg. 🦵✨
That’s exactly how your autonomic nervous system works when it’s healthy — a delicate balance between stress and recovery.

Your heart rate variability (HRV) measures that balance. It’s not about how fast your heart beats, but how variable the time is between each beat.
When you’re calm and resilient, your HRV is higher — your body can flex easily between “go mode” and “rest mode.”
When you’re chronically stressed, underslept, over-caffeinated, or inflamed, your HRV drops — your system gets “stuck in gear,” and your resting heart rate may stay elevated even when you think you’re relaxing.

This subtle metric is one of the most sensitive indicators of how well your body is managing stress, sleep, and recovery. It often changes before symptoms appear — long before you feel burned out or notice that stubborn weight gain, fatigue, or disrupted sleep.

That’s why I track HRV trends with my Platinum Members using the Oura Ring. It gives me continuous data on how well your nervous system is adapting — and helps me adjust your nutrition, training, hormone optimization, and recovery protocols in real time.

You can’t manage what you don’t measure — and HRV is your body’s quiet way of saying how it’s really doing. 💓

✨ Optimize to outperform — from the inside out.

11/01/2025

Cortisol is the hormone that helps you rise to the occasion—but when it stays elevated, it works against you.

The holidays are the perfect storm: less sleep, more stress, sugar everywhere. Stress hormones spike, and metabolism, mood, and motivation all take a hit.

Most people barely survive and wait until January to worry about their health again . But that’s not you. Not this year !

This season, you don’t have to just “get through it.”

Together, we can get ahead of it.

💻 Personalized, evidence-based medical weight loss combined with world class coaching and hormone optimization for midlife women .
➡️ Learn more at aspect-wellness.com

10/31/2025

It might be Halloween, but the real scare is bone loss. 👻

1 in 2 women over 50 will face osteoporosis — and it’s completely preventable.

💪 The most powerful tool in our prevention toolkit?
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

If you’re 45–60 and haven’t talked to a clinician about your bone health or hormones, now’s the time.

🔗 Learn more or schedule your consult at
👉 aspect-wellness.com

10/31/2025

Tired of the “no diet, no exercise, 30 lbs in 30 days” lies?
I’m introducing a new standard in science-backed weight loss: The Rachel.
115 lbs. 3 years. Hard work. Real life.
Do you have a Rachel you need to lose?

Drop a comment and share how much you’ve lost and how long it actually took you!