Most GLP-1 conversations focus on weight loss results. But at Koru Wellness, we prescribe it because of what it does in the brain — quieting food noise, modulating dopamine reward signals, and creating space for real mental health healing. Here's the science behind why a mental health clinic prescribes GLP-1.

We now offer genomic testing at Koru Wellness — a simple cheek swab that shows us how your unique DNA affects the way you process medications. No more guessing. No more waiting months to find out a medication is not the right fit. We use the GeneSight Psychotropic test to help guide smarter, more personalized medication decisions from the start. If you have struggled to find the right medication, this might be the missing piece.

Understanding the Connection Between Mental and Physical Health Mental health does not start and end in the brain. The way you feel emotionally is shaped by what is happening throughout your body. Stress hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, nutrient levels, and thyroid signaling all feed into how steady, clear, and resilient you feel day to day. Many people arrive at our office having done “everything right.” Therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes. Yet, something still f