Kara Wilfong
Doctorate Prepared Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Fleming IslandA doctorally-prepared nurse practitioner who spent a decade as an emergency room nurse before moving into aesthetics and wellness.
Phentermine Program · Fleming Island, FL
A physician-supervised phentermine program, done carefully
A prescription controlled-substance appetite suppressant, offered only after careful screening, for a clearly defined short-term course, with monthly monitoring throughout.
Written by the Well Labs+ editorial team · Last updated July 2026
Program Overview
What the Phentermine Program does
Phentermine is a prescription controlled-substance appetite suppressant. Because it is a controlled substance, we treat it with a level of screening and supervision to match: a full health-history review, vital signs, weight, and BMI, and an assessment by a nurse practitioner before it is ever prescribed.
It is offered as a short-term, candidacy-gated course, not an open-ended prescription. When it is not the right or safe fit, we recommend our Weight Loss Program or Thinnr instead, part of our complete medical weight loss care.
How We Keep It Safe
A controlled substance, treated carefully
A prescription controlled substance calls for real oversight. Here is how that oversight shows up in your plan.
Screened before we prescribe
Every patient is reviewed on family and personal health history, vital signs, weight, and BMI before phentermine is considered, and we decline it honestly when it is not the safe choice.
A short-term, defined course
Phentermine is a controlled substance prescribed for a limited course, not an open-ended prescription. Your provider sets and reviews the timeline with you.
Monitored the whole way
As a prescription controlled substance, phentermine is monitored closely, with monthly visits to check in on how you are responding and whether it remains the right fit.
Fleming Island · Northeast Florida
Careful, supervised care for Fleming Island patients
Our research-first Fleming Island patients want to understand exactly what they are taking and why before they start. We walk through the screening, the short-term course, and the monitoring in plain language, so a controlled-substance program never feels like a black box.
Northeast Florida’s UV index climbs to extreme from spring through late summer, and sun exposure drives much of the collagen loss and visible aging we treat, so care here is as much about prevention as it is about correction.
The practice Fleming Island trusts for medical wellness has been voted the area’s best medspa six years running and operates from our Medical Spa on Island Lane.
Serving
- Fleming Island
- Orange Park
- Middleburg
- Green Cove Springs
- Jacksonville
- Clay County
The Pura Vida Approach
Screened first, monitored throughout
We screen every patient on family and personal health history, vitals, weight, and BMI before recommending phentermine, and we are candid when it is not the appropriate choice. If you are prescribed it, we monitor you monthly for the full course.
That is the difference between a controlled substance handed out casually and one delivered under real medical supervision, part of our full medical weight loss program.
Is This For You?
Am I a Candidate?
A Good Fit If…
- you have been screened and cleared as an appropriate candidate for a short-term appetite suppressant
- you want a defined, time-limited course rather than an open-ended prescription
- you are comfortable with monthly monitoring for the length of your course
- you understand phentermine is one option among several, not the default choice
Let’s Talk First If…
- you have a history of heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or certain thyroid conditions, which we screen for carefully
- you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or hoping to become pregnant soon, so let us talk first
- you are hoping for a guaranteed amount of weight lost, which no honest provider can promise
- you would prefer a non-controlled-substance option, in which case our Weight Loss Program tiers or Thinnr may fit better
If phentermine is not the right or safe fit for your history, we will tell you honestly and recommend another program instead. Declining a prescription that would not serve you safely is part of how we work.
Ready to Start?
Sounds like a fit? Let’s screen you for the Phentermine Program.
Request an appointment and we’ll review your history honestly before confirming phentermine is the right course, here in Fleming Island.
Our Process
What to expect at your visit
A full screening visit
We review your family and personal health history, take your vital signs, weight, and BMI, and confirm phentermine is an appropriate, safe option for you before anything is prescribed.
A short, defined course
Because phentermine is a prescription controlled substance, it is prescribed for a limited, candidacy-gated course rather than as a long-term medication, with the timeline set clearly at the start.
Monthly monitoring
We see patients monthly to track how the program is going, discuss diet and exercise, and confirm the medication remains appropriate for you throughout the course.
A transition plan after the course
As your phentermine course comes to an end, we talk through what comes next, whether that is maintenance habits alone or another program, so you are not left without support.
What Our Patients Are Saying
What Fleming Island patients say
4.9★ From 1,400+ verified Google reviews across both Fleming Island locations.
"I did the seratonin weight loss program and was very nervous and not sure about it or the results but at the end of 3 months I looked and felt amazing. Kara has been amazing and has given me so much great information and guidance."
"Their weight loss program has been life changing - I went from needing a walker because of back pain to walking unassisted. Can’t say too many great things about all they do."
"I had an appointment with Kara to talk about hormones, bloodwork and weight loss. She was extremely knowledgeable and helped me understand what was going on with my body… Most important is I was able to do virtual appointments so I didn’t have to miss work or family time."
Prefer to Talk First?
Questions about phentermine before you book? Call us.
Talk through screening and candidacy with our Fleming Island team before you schedule.
Proven Excellence
The most-reviewed medspa in Clay County
The Phentermine Program is delivered at our Island Lane Medical Spa, serving Orange Park, Middleburg, and greater Jacksonville.
1,400+
Five-Star Reviews
More Google reviews than any other medspa in the region.
4.9★
Average Rating
Verified on Google across both Fleming Island locations.
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Fleming Island Locations
Serving Clay County, Orange Park & greater Jacksonville.
Meet Your Care Team
Clinician-led weight-loss care
Kara Wilfong leads our medical weight-loss programs, backed by our nurse practitioner and physician assistant team, the same care team visit after visit.
Brittany Smith
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Fleming IslandA certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in advanced aesthetic medicine, with six years in trauma and progressive care before aesthetics.
Emily Arnold
Physician Assistant-Certified
Fleming IslandA board-certified physician assistant specializing in aesthetic medicine, with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Augusta University.
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Brooke Taylor
Medical Assistant
Fleming IslandSupports the clinical team through every appointment so your provider can deliver attentive, unhurried care.
Patient Care Team
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Frequently Asked Questions
Phentermine Program Questions, Answered
Where can I get a phentermine weight-loss program near Fleming Island?
Pura Vida's physician-supervised Phentermine Program is delivered at our Medical Spa on Island Lane in Fleming Island, FL, serving patients from Orange Park, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, and greater Jacksonville. We are voted the area's best medspa six years running, and every patient is screened on health history, vitals, weight, and BMI before phentermine is ever prescribed.
Is phentermine safe?
Phentermine is safe for most patients when it is prescribed only after a full screening of family and personal health history, vital signs, weight, and BMI, and monitored monthly throughout the course. We decline to prescribe it honestly whenever that screening suggests it is not the right or safe fit for you.
How long can you take phentermine?
Phentermine is prescribed for a short, clearly defined course, typically weeks rather than months or years, because it is a controlled substance intended for short-term use only. Your provider sets that timeline with you at your screening visit and checks in monthly for as long as you are taking it.
Who is a good candidate for the Phentermine Program?
A good candidate for phentermine has passed a screening of health history, vital signs, weight, and BMI, and does not have certain heart, blood pressure, or thyroid conditions that make a controlled-substance appetite suppressant unsafe. Many of the health-conscious patients we see in Fleming Island are drawn to phentermine as one option among several, alongside our Weight Loss Program and Thinnr, so we always confirm it is the right fit before prescribing.
How much weight will I lose on phentermine?
There is no guaranteed or predictable amount of weight loss on phentermine, since results vary widely by individual, diet, and activity level, and no honest provider can promise a specific number. What we can promise is honest screening, a clearly defined course, and monthly monitoring throughout, with support moving to another program if phentermine is not delivering the results you want.
What happens after my phentermine course ends?
After your phentermine course ends, we meet with you to talk through what comes next, whether that is transitioning to lifestyle maintenance alone or considering another program such as our GLP-1 class tiers or Thinnr. You are supported through the whole journey, not just handed a prescription and left on your own.
Ready When You Are
Let’s screen for the safest fit
Request an appointment and we’ll review your history honestly, confirm whether phentermine is the appropriate choice, and set a clear course with monthly monitoring throughout.
Not ready to book? Send us a question instead.