Health and Fitness for Every Body. For Life.

Health & Fitness for Every Body. For Life.

Located in Texas. Serves all U.S. states except Alaska, California, Hawaii, Virginia, and North and South Carolina.

Practice located in Texas. Serves all U.S. states except Alaska, California, Hawaii, Virginia, and North and South Carolina.

It’s All For YOU.

I founded Voafit to do one thing: to help YOU achieve and maintain an ideal body composition in a healthy, safe, and sustainable way.

We pair precisely dosed weight loss medications with intensive lifestyle, nutrition and exercise counseling, weekly check-ins, on-demand M.D. access and—most importantly—compassionate knowledge and care from someone who understands the struggle.

Click here to learn more about what makes Voafit so different from other weight loss clinics, then book a free consult to get started.

Dr. Ian Justl Ellis, M.D., C.P.T.
Board-Certified Physician
| Certified Personal Trainer

It’s All For YOU.

I founded Voafit to do one thing: to help YOU achieve and maintain an ideal body composition in a healthy, safe, and sustainable way.

We pair precisely dosed weight loss medication with intensive lifestyle, nutrition and exercise counseling, weekly check-ins, on-demand M.D. access, at-cost labs, and—most importantly—compassionate knowledge and care from someone who understands the struggle.

Click here to learn more about what makes Voafit so different than other weight loss clinics, then book a free consult to get started.

Dr. Ian Justl Ellis, M.D., C.P.T.
Board-Certified Physician
Certified Personal Fitness Instructor

OUR SERVICES

MEMBERSHIP

One monthly fee covers all provider-related care. No contracts. No-markup medications. Consults free.

Voafit Membership

$249.00 per month

+medication cost

INCLUDES:

  • GLP-1 medication prescriptions*

  • Intensive diet / exercise counseling

  • Shared diary and tracking tools

  • Weekly check-ins and dose titration

  • On-demand direct physician access

  • Wholesale laboratory testing

NOTES:

  • *Initial consultation to confirm eligibility and ongoing physician care required

MEDICATIONS

MEDICATIONS

Medications are purchased by patients “at-cost” directly from retail or compounding pharmacies, not from Voafit. Eligibility criteria apply.

SEMAGLUTIDE | OZEMPIC®

  • Lose 16%+ body weight

  • Click here to review semaglutide cost and prescribing information

  • Click here to browse our F.A.Q. section

TIRZEPATIDE | MOUNJARO®

  • Lose 23%+ body weight

  • Click here to review tirzepatide cost and prescribing information

  • Click here to browse our F.A.Q. section

LAB PANELS

Lab panels may be added to any initial consultation during booking. Blood is drawn at your convenience at any Quest patient service center. Already a Voafit member? Contact your provider to order labs.

  • +$160.00

    Book Consultation

    Our flagship lab panel measures over 68 biomarkers and provides a truly comprehensive look at your body’s health and function.

    Take your order to any Quest patient service center to have your blood drawn.

    SEX HORMONES

    • Testosterone (Free, Total w/SHBG)

    • DHEA-Sulfate

    • Estradiol (E2)

    • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) (Females)

    • Progesterone (Females)

    THYROID

    • T3 (Free)

    • T3 (Reverse)

    • T4 (Free)

    • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

    • Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies

    CARDIOVASCULAR

    • Complete Blood Count (CBC)

    • Cortisol

    • Total Cholesterol

    • High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)

    • Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL)

    • Triglycerides

    • ApoB

    • Ferritin

    • HsCRP

    • Lipo(a)

    BLOOD SUGAR

    • Glucose

    • Hemoglobin A1C

    • Insulin

    METABOLIC AND LIVER

    • Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP)

    • Magnesium

    • ALT

    • AST

    VITAMINS

    • Folate

    • Vitamin D, 25-OH (Total)

    • Vitamin B-12

    PROSTATE HEALTH

    • Prostate Specific Antigen, Total (Males)

  • +$40.00

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    Our Wellness Panel is an excellent choice for patients wishing to take an affordable look at their overall metabolic and cardiovascular health.

    Take your order to any Quest patient service center to have your blood drawn.

    INCLUDES:

    • Complete Blood Count (CBC)

    • Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP)

    • Hemoglobin A1C

    • Lipid Panel

    • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

    • Vitamin D, 25-OH, Total

  • +$35.00

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    Our Weight Loss Panel takes a focused look at important biomarkers related to obesity and overweight, including glucose metabolism, cardiovascular risk, and thyroid function.

    Take your order to any Quest patient service center to have your blood drawn.

    INCLUDES:

    • Complete Blood Count (CBC)

    • Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP)

    • Lipid Panel

    • Hemoglobin A1C

    • Insulin, Fasting

    • T3 (Free)

    • T4 (Total)

    • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

  • +$90.00

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    Our Men’s and Women’s Hormone Panels take a comprehensive look at biomarkers related to hormone system function. They also includes screening tests to assess for thyroid disease and prostate cancer risk (male panel only).

    Take your order to any Quest patient service center to have your blood drawn.

    INCLUDES:

    • Complete Blood Count (CBC)

    • Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP)

    • Cortisol

    • Estradiol (E2)

    • Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

    • Lipid Panel

    • Luteinizing Hormone

    • Progesterone (female panel)

    • Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) (males only)

    • Testosterone (Free, Total w/SHBG)

    • T3 (Free)

    • T4 (Total)

    • Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies

    • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

    • Vitamin B-12

    • Vitamin D, 25-OH, Total

  • +$40.00

    Book Consultation

    Our Thyroid Panel takes a complete look at your thyroid health, including reverse T3 testing as well as screening for Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

    Take your order to any Quest patient service center to have your blood drawn.

    INCLUDES:

    • T3 (Free)

    • T3 (Reverse)

    • T4 (Free)

    • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

    • Thyroglobulin Autoantibodies

    • Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies

  • +$60.00

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    Our Fatigue Panel evaluates for reversible causes of fatigue, including iron deficiency anemia, vitamin deficiencies, and hormonal or thyroid dysfunction.

    Take your order to any Quest patient service center to have your blood drawn.

    INCLUDES:

    • Complete Blood Count (CBC)

    • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)

    • Estradiol (E2)

    • Ferritin

    • Iron Total Binding Capacity

    • T3 (Total)

    • T4 (Total)

    • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

    • Testosterone (Total)

    • Vitamin B-12

    • Vitamin D, 25-OH, Total

  • Have specific lab testing needs in mind that aren't satisfied by the standard lab panels, or want to combine elements from several panels into a single discounted panel?

    Simply schedule your initial consultation and text your desired tests directly to Dr. Justl Ellis at (817) 670-5188.

    Your labs will be added to your order and you will receive a custom lab requisition that may be redeemed by "walking in" to any Quest service center during business hours.

WALL OF FAME

MEET THE DOC

Dr. Ian Justl Ellis is a physician with an M.D. from the University of Colorado. He completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, and completed a fellowship in Medical Education at JPS Hospital in Fort Worth. He is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

He graduated summa cum laude from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee with a major in Athletic Training and minors in Biology and Psychology.

He is also a Personal Fitness Instructor certified by the International Fitness Professionals Association, and has passionately served clients of all ages and fitness levels for decades.

He founded Voafit to provide patients with individualized, life-changing medical care while simultaneously helping improve patients’ diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. His goal is for every patient to achieve and maintain a healthy, fit body — for life!

Have questions? Dr. Justl Ellis may be contacted directly via phone or text at (817) 670-5188 or via e-mail at md@voafit.com.

GLP-1 FAQ

  • GLP-1 agonist medications are a genuinely revolutionary class of medications that put achieving a healthy body weight within reach for most people.

    The most well known of these medications, and the most affordable, is semaglutide (commonly sold under the brand names Ozempic® and Wegovy®).

    A second-generation medication called tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro®) is also available. This medication binds to an additional receptor called the glucose-dependent insulinoptropic polypeptide (GIP), intensifying its treatment effect.

    Semaglutide and tirzepatide are both administered via subcutaneous injection (under the skin).

  • Both semaglutide and tirzepatide bind to the glucagon-like-peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormone receptor found in the human gut.

    This has many beneficial effects, but primary among them is extremely potent appetite suppression and dramatic slowing of emptying of the stomach—eliminating cravings and causing a rapid reduction in body weight.

    Tirzepatide binds to an additional receptor called the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor. This dual-receptor action results in even more dramatic results.

  • Semaglutide:

    An average patient taking semaglutide will lose 16% of their body weight—nearly 7x more than with lifestyle interventions alone.

    An average 200 pound patient can expect to lose 30-35 pounds or more.

    Tirzepatide:

    • An average patient taking tirzepatide will lose a remarkable 22.5% of their body weight—nearly 10x more than with lifestyle interventions alone.

    • An average 200 pound patient could expect to lose 45 pounds or more.

    Additional treatment effects:

    • Patients taking GLP-1 agonists also show dramatic improvements in waist circumference, blood sugar and blood pressure levels, and overall level of physical function—as well as a significant reduction in risk of adverse cardiac events such as heart attack.

  • Side effects of GLP-1 medications are generally mild, and most can be decreased or eliminated by careful adjustment of your diet under the supervision of Dr. Justl Ellis.

    The most commonly experienced side effects are nausea and diarrhea. Occasionally, moderately severe side effects such as stomach pain and vomiting may occur.

    Very severe or life-threatening side effects are very rare but can occur.

    For a complete discussion of known potential side effects of GLP-1 medications, please refer to the FDA data safety sheets for both semaglutide and tirzepatide.

  • If you are above your preferred weight, as long as you are not underweight (as defined as a BMI below 18.5 — check your BMI here), and do not have any contraindications to GLP-1 therapy, you will potentially qualify for GLP-1 therapy with Voafit.

    However, this decision lies wholly and solely with Dr. Justl Ellis and takes into account multiple factors beyond the absolute weight number.

    Schedule a consultation with Dr. Justl Ellis for a free evaluation for appropriateness of treatment.

    Unfortunately, insurance companies generally utilize strict “on-label” prescribing guidelines in determining which patients are eligible for prescription drug coverage.

    Current FDA guidelines state that patients who are obese (BMI >30) or are overweight (BMI > 27) with at least one associated health condition (such as diabetes, heart disease, or high cholesterol) meet criteria for GLP-1 weight loss treatment.

    While at Voafit we agree that the above patient population certainly benefits from GLP-1 treatment, we believe that patients shouldn’t have to wait until they are obese or have they developed chronic health problems to qualify for GLP-1 treatment if they are over their ideal body weight.

    Don’t have insurance or don’t meet your insurance company’s specific approval criteria? No problem! We partner with board-certified, third-party-tested compounding pharmacies to provide affordable medications to all patients who need them without compromising quality and safety.

    Absolute contraindications to GLP-1 therapy are a known allergy to GLP-1 medications or their components, a history of MEN-2 syndrome, and pregnancy.

    Relative contraindications include a history of pancreatitis, severe gastroparesis, or insulin-dependent Type 1 diabetes.

  • Yes, you most likely can!

    For patients who meet FDA treatment criteria, we will work with you to ensure your medications are covered by insurance.

    For patients without insurance, you are welcome to pay cash prices for name-brand medications—and we can prescribe them to you! However, this is generally extremely expensive.

    For patients for whom budget is a consideration, we partner with State Board of Pharmacy certified, third-party-tested compounding pharmacies to provide wholesale access to compounded medications. These medications are available at a fraction of the cost of name-brand medications without sacrificing quality, safety, or effectiveness.

    You may use Health Savings Account (HSA) funds to pay for Voafit services.

    As an added bonus, many patients save a significant portion of the cost of their membership and medications through food costs savings.

  • Comprehensive information on GLP-1 medications written for patients, including efficacy data, contraindications, and potential side effects, may be accessed via this document from the Department of Texas Health and Services.

    FDA prescriber information data sheets for semaglutide and tirzepatide may be accessed here and here.

    Treatment effects for semaglutide were first described in this 2021 study in the New England Journal of Medicine. These findings were confirmed in the STEP 5 Trial published in Nature Medicine in 2022.

    Treatment effects for tirzepatide were first described in this 2022 study, also published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

    Multiple trials showing reduction in risk of adverse cardiac events such as heart attack in patients taking GLP-1 agonist medication may be reviewed here and here.

    Additional information specific to semaglutide, including detailed pricing information, may be found here.

    Additional information specific to tirzepatide, including detailed pricing information, may be found here.

Patients taking semaglutide lose an average of 16% of their body weight, and patients taking tirzepatide lose an average of 22.5% of their body weight, compared to just 2.4% weight lost in the placebo group. Jastreboff et al. NEJM 2022 and Garvey, W.T. et al. Nature Medicine 2022

Have additional questions? Click here to book a free online consultation with Dr. Justl Ellis or text him at 817-670-8542.

GENERAL FAQ

  • The arrival of the GLP-1 agonist weight loss medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide has given real hope to the 75% of Americans (and climbing) who are overweight or obese.

    Patients using these powerful appetite-suppressing medications lose 16-23% of their body weight on average—7x-10x more than with diet and exercise alone.

    That’s the good news.

    Unfortunately, GLP-1s are so powerful that—if not taken properly—they can cause severe gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, both micronutrient and macronutrient deficiencies, and severe muscle loss.

    Many providers and clinics simply prescribe patients high doses of GLP-1 medications and hope for the best—often leading to poor outcomes.

    At Voafit, instead of hoping for the best, we give you OUR best.

    That’s the Voafit Difference.

    You CAN lose excess body fat while maintaining your nutrition and energy, avoiding unnecessary side effects, preserving muscle, and reach your ideal body composition—enjoyably and sustainably.

    Here are our 8 keys to sustainable medical weight loss—The Voafit way:

    PRECISION DOSING

    One-size-and-dose does NOT fit all. Every week we precisely adjust your medication dosing to ensure you are taking exactly the amount you need to lose a maximum of 1-2 lb per week.

    FOCUS ON NUTRITION

    Calorie restriction without a healthy, balanced diet of natural foods to ensure adequate protein and micronutrient intake is a recipe for disaster. Diet counseling and planning from a physician with special expertise in nutrition is included in every membership to ensure you get in enough of the foods you need to thrive.

    EXERCISE COUNSELING

    It is absolutely critical that every patient taking GLP-1 medications engage in both resistance and cardiovascular training at a sufficient intensity in order to decrease or eliminate muscle loss. Intensive exercise counseling from a certified personal trainer is included in every membership.

    SAY NO TO SIDE EFFECTS

    We teach you how GLP-1 medications changes your digestive physiology and show you HOW and WHEN to eat to decrease or eliminate GI side effects. You don’t have to be sick all the time to lose weight!

    POSITIVE ACCOUNTABILITY

    Everyone can benefit from having an expert hand to hold along the way. Patients can reach their provider directly at any time, and we check in on every patient, every week to provide guidance, support, expertise, and motivation in addition to dosing adjustments.

    AFFORDABILITY

    Patients should be able to access medications and lab testing without added mark-ups and fees. We work with each patient and their insurance companies to ensure all treatments and tests are obtained at the lowest possible cost to you.

    ACCESSIBILITY

    Patients shouldn’t have to wait until they develop chronic health problems to qualify for GLP-1 treatment. Don’t have insurance or don’t meet your insurance company’s specific approval criteria? No problem! We partner with board-certified, third-party-tested compounding pharmacies to provide affordable medications to all patients who need them without compromising quality and safety.

    SUSTAINABILITY

    Finally, while others might be thrilled to keep treating you forever—we are happiest when you don’t need us anymore! Once you reach your goal weight we will work with you to ensure that you don’t regain the weight and maintain the good habits you have developed during treatment.

    Unlike many “quick-fix” clinics that leave patients sick and frustrated, Voafit provides real physician oversight, precision dosing, and affordable, compassionate, holistic care tailored to YOU and your needs.

    My own journey, along with the success of countless Voafit patients, proves that real, lasting change is possible.

  • Glad you asked!

    “Voa” means “Fly” or “Soar” in Portuguese, the language of the country where I spent much of my childhood.

    A pretty good metaphor for finally reaching your potential when it comes to your health, don’t you think?

    VOA is also an anagram of the first initials of my three beautiful children, who inspire me every day to live as long and healthy a life as I possibly can.

  • Our offices are located in Arlington, Texas, but all of our services may be performed via telemedicine.

    We currently offer services to all U.S. states except for Alaska, California, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

  • Concierge medicine is a healthcare model focused on putting the patient first.

    That means treating them when they need it, never rushing patients through appointments, and being proactive with healthcare treatment plans.

    Concierge clinics don’t accept insurance, rather they choose to work directly with the patient, providing wholesale labs and prescriptions and other costs savings along the way.

    The restrictions that typically leave physicians in a traditional healthcare setting buried in nonsense paperwork are lifted through the concierge model, allowing us to spend our time where it really counts: with patients.

    At Voafit we promise accessibility, convenience, and affordability, as well as a personal relationship with your provider.

    Your monthly fee purchases you direct, anytime access to personalized care. All patients can contact Dr. Justl Ellis at any time at his personal cell number. We also reach out proactively to every patient, every week to make sure they are making progress and have absolutely everything they need to succeed.

    Telemedicine appointments are also available for no additional charge beyond your membership fee.

  • One of the best benefits of being part of a concierge practice is that all Voafit patients can contact Dr. Justl Ellis directly at any time.

    Text messaging is preferred for routine matters and medication refills, but phone calls are completely fine in time-sensitive emergencies.

    Patients may also set up face-to-face telemedicine consultations as needed. These consultations are complimentary for Voafit members.

    Members may schedule consultations by clicking on the link below or clicking any “Schedule Consultation” button on the Voafit.com website.

    Scheduling link:

  • Happily, no!

    One critical distinction in our model of care centers on the formation of a direct, personal relationship between you and your doctor.

    We forgo insurance payments in order to save our patients from the arbitrary, intrusive decisions that inevitably follow with third-party payors.

    This direct fee-for-services arrangement frees us from the typical contractual agreements that prevent physicians from offering wholesale prices on laboratory tests and medications

    Forgoing insurance payments also dramatically decreases our overhead costs. We pass on these savings to you in the form of lower member pricing.

    We DO work with eligible patients to help ensure insurance coverage for their prescribed medications whenever possible.

    HSA PAYMENTS

    You may use Health Savings Account (HSA) funds to cover your membership cost.

  • Yes!

    All payments to Voafit, including membership fees, are coded as eligible for payment via your personal or family Health Savings Account (HSA).

  • Drug compounding is the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a medication tailored to the needs of an individual patient.

    For patients who meet FDA treatment criteria, we will work with you to ensure your medications are covered by insurance.

    For patients without insurance, you are welcome to pay cash prices for name-brand medications—and we can prescribe them to you! However, this is generally extremely expensive.

    For patients for whom budget is a consideration, we partner with State Board of Pharmacy certified, third-party-tested compounding pharmacies to provide wholesale access to compounded medications. These medications are available at a fraction of the cost of name-brand medications without sacrificing quality, safety, or effectiveness.

    Our compounded medications contain the exact same active pharmaceutical ingredient as “name brand” medications.

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