PNOĒ’s Role in Enhancing GLP-1 Therapy & IV Hydration at Philly Wellness Center

Background

Resting metabolic rate plays a central role in helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss, energy balance, and muscle preservation — especially when undergoing treatments like GLP-1 therapy. Dr. Catie Harris, founder of Philly Wellness Center and NursePreneurs, brings a nurse-led, data-driven approach to hormone therapy, IV hydration, and metabolic care.

As patient volume increased, so did the challenge of scaling results without adding staff. Many GLP-1 patients were unknowingly under-eating, damaging their metabolism and hitting plateaus. Dr. Harris needed a scalable, evidence-based solution to deliver personalized nutrition, enhance therapy outcomes, and stand out in a competitive market.

Challenges

Dr. Harris identified three recurring roadblocks:

1. No Personalized Metabolic Data for GLP-1 Patients

• Patients often consumed dangerously low calories (~1,000/day)
• Without real-time data, it was hard to educate them on fat oxidation or recovery

2. Scaling Without Hiring

• As a solo provider, hiring full-time dietitians or metabolic specialists was not feasible
• A self-sufficient solution was needed to deliver customized insights automatically

3. Clinic Differentiation in a Saturated Market

• Generic GLP-1 clinics offered limited support beyond injections
• IV hydration providers offered commoditized services with no metabolic personalization

Solution: PNOĒ Breath Analysis Integration

Dr. Harris implemented PNOĒ’s clinical-grade metabolic testing into her GLP-1 and IV protocols — positioning it as both a diagnostic and growth tool.

Automated RMR Testing for Every New Patient

• Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) data establishes accurate caloric needs
• PNOĒ generates tailored nutrition and training plans aligned with fat oxidation profiles

Structured Quarterly Retesting

• Patients test every 3 months to track changes and adjust plans
• Improves compliance, accountability, and outcome visibility

Eliminating Staffing Barriers

• PNOĒ functions as a virtual metabolic coach
• No need to onboard expensive staff or coordinate plans manually

Lead Generation & Community Activation

• Resting Metabolic Rate tests attract interest at events, health fairs, and gyms
• Plans for mobile testing and corporate wellness partnerships are in motion

Case Study: Metabolic Turnaround for GLP-1 Patient

Patient: A woman in her early 50s, struggling with stalled weight loss while using semaglutide. Despite adherence, her body resisted fat loss and energy remained low.

Initial PNOĒ Data Revealed:

• Metabolic Age: 57 — seven years older than her actual age
• Resting Metabolic Rate: dangerously low from long-term calorie restriction
• Fuel Utilization: heavy reliance on carbohydrates, impaired fat burn

Intervention:

• Adjusted calorie target to align with her true metabolic needs
• Customized macronutrient profile to improve fat oxidation

Outcome:

• Metabolic flexibility improved within weeks
• Steady weight loss resumed, energy levels normalized
• Patient continues quarterly RMR testing as part of ongoing support

Business Impact

Stronger Patient Retention

• Patients return every 3 months for retesting, reinforcing loyalty
• They take ownership of their numbers and stay more compliant

Clear Market Differentiation

• Competing clinics don’t offer third-party metabolic diagnostics
• PNOĒ reports add credibility and deepen patient trust

Effortless, Staff-Free Scaling

• PNOĒ replaces the need for in-house coaches or dietitians
• Automated reports save time and support growth

New Revenue Channels

• Resting Metabolic Rate testing draws leads at local events and pop-ups
• Future plans include corporate wellness programs using on-site testing

Conclusion

By embedding resting metabolic rate testing into every protocol, Dr. Catie Harris has transformed her solo practice into a scalable, data-driven clinic. PNOĒ enables her to deliver clinical-grade personalization without added staff or guesswork.

This patient success story reflects a broader trend: when patients receive objective metabolic feedback, they become more proactive and engaged in their own care.

It also demonstrates how clinics can scale care delivery through smart, automated systems that maintain high clinical standards without increasing overhead.

With measurable outcomes, quarterly retesting, and enhanced therapy results, Philly Wellness Center now offers a competitive edge in the crowded weight loss and IV space — one rooted in science, sustainability, and smart automation.