Shapely provides virtual care for medical weight management, focusing on access to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. The service connects patients with expert providers and registered dietitians through monthly video visits. They assist members in navigating insurance coverage or securing affordable self-pay options for prescriptions and ongoing support.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Obesity poses significant health risks, yet traditional weight loss programs often lack personalization, convenience, and affordability, creating barriers to effective and sustainable weight management. Many individuals struggle to access comprehensive care that addresses their unique needs and circumstances.
Solution
Shapely provides a telehealth-based weight loss program that delivers personalized care through virtual consultations with weight loss specialists and registered dietitians. The program offers tailored treatment plans, including prescription medications such as GLP-1 agonists when appropriate, to help individuals achieve clinically significant weight loss. By leveraging telehealth and offering various membership tiers, Shapely aims to make effective weight management accessible and affordable, supporting users in achieving their health goals from the convenience of their homes. The program integrates a smart scale and companion app to facilitate progress tracking and communication with the care team.
Target Audience
Shapely primarily targets adults aged 18 and older seeking a convenient, personalized, and affordable weight loss solution, particularly those who may benefit from prescription medications and ongoing support from healthcare professionals.
Features
- Monthly telehealth consultations with weight loss specialists
- Biweekly virtual meetings with registered dietitians for personalized meal planning
- Prescription medications, including GLP-1 agonists (e.g., Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound) and non-GLP-1 medications (e.g., Contrave, Metformin, Orlistat), when clinically appropriate
- Insurance navigation support to maximize medication coverage
- Accessibility program for affordable access to compounded medications if insurance coverage is unavailable
- Welcome kit including a smart scale that automatically syncs weight data
- Companion app for communication with the care team, progress tracking, and integration with Apple Health, Google Fit, and Fitbit
- Exclusive educational resources on nutrition, exercise, mental health, and sleep