Get physician-supervised Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, hormone replacement, and peptide therapy at our Meridian clinic. Schedule your free consultation today — serving Boise, Eagle, Nampa & the Treasure Valley.
Alturas Medical Weight Loss is a fully licensed medical clinic and serves patients in Meridian, Eagle, Boise, and across the Treasure Valley with physician-supervised programs in medical weight loss, hormone therapy, and peptide treatments. Whether you're looking for semaglutide, tirzepatide, TRT, or regenerative peptides, our team provides personalized care close to home.
Meet Your Physician
Dr. Southern co-founded Alturas because she was tired of watching patients fail programs that weren’t designed for how the human body actually works. As a board-certified NMD with a B.S. in Bioengineering from Boston University and advanced training in regenerative medicine, she brings both the clinical science and the personal empathy that lasting weight loss requires.
She personally oversees every patient’s treatment plan — combining physician-prescribed GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide with targeted hormone therapy for patients whose results have plateaued elsewhere.
NMD · Board Certified5+ Years Clinical ExperienceB.S. Bioengineering, Boston UniversityRegenerative Medicine · BHRT · GLP-1Published Researcher
Hundreds of Treasure Valley patients have transformed their health with Dr. Ashley Southern’s physician-supervised weight loss, hormone, and peptide programs. Here’s what they experienced.
Alturas Medical Weight Loss is the Treasure Valley’s premier physician-led weight loss clinic, with a brick-and-mortar location in Meridian, Idaho serving patients from Boise, Star, Middleton, Nampa, and throughout the surrounding area.
Unlike online programs that offer generic advice, our board-certified doctor treats obesity as the medical condition it is, and delivers personalized, face-to-face care including GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, hormone replacement therapy, and custom treatment plans tailored to you. If you’ve tried everything else without lasting results, it’s time to experience what real medical weight loss looks like.
Hormonal imbalances don’t just affect your mood — they make weight loss harder, kill your energy, and quietly erode your quality of life. At Alturas, Dr. Ashley Southern offers physician-supervised hormone therapy for both men and women in Meridian, Boise, and across the Treasure Valley. Whether you’re dealing with low testosterone, estrogen decline, or thyroid issues, we build a personalized treatment plan around your bloodwork — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Peptides are one of the most powerful and underutilized tools in regenerative medicine — and most clinics in the Treasure Valley aren’t offering them. At Alturas, we prescribe physician-supervised peptide protocols including BPC-157, Sermorelin, and CJC-1295 to help patients in Meridian and Boise accelerate recovery, improve sleep, boost energy, and support long-term health. If you’re serious about feeling and performing at your best, this is where to start.
Have questions about GLP-1 weight loss treatments, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, or hormone therapy? Find answers below — or call us at (208) 690-2040 to speak with our Meridian team.
Alturas Medical Weight Loss is located at 1532 W Cayuse Creek Dr, Meridian, ID 83646. We serve patients from Meridian, Boise, Nampa, Eagle, Caldwell, and throughout the Treasure Valley. Call us at (208) 690-2040 or book online to schedule your free consultation.
Most adults in Meridian and Boise struggling with excess weight can benefit from our GLP-1 medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide. During your consultation at our Meridian clinic, Dr. Ashley Southern will review your medical history to ensure treatment is safe and appropriate for your specific situation.
Most Alturas patients notice reduced appetite within the first week of treatment. Visible weight loss typically begins within 2-4 weeks, with average results of 15-25 pounds lost in the first three months of GLP-1 treatment at our Meridian weight loss clinic.
While our medical weight loss medications work without strict dieting or intense exercise, gentle activity and mindful eating can enhance your results. Many Alturas patients find themselves naturally making healthier choices as the medications reduce cravings and control appetite.
While some insurance plans cover GLP-1 medications for diabetes, coverage for weight loss is limited. Alturas Medical Weight Loss offers affordable self-pay options and can provide documentation for you to submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement.
Yes. At our Meridian clinic, Dr. Ashley Southern offers physician-supervised hormone therapy for both men and women. For men, we provide testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to address low testosterone, fatigue, muscle loss, and low libido. For women, we offer hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) to manage perimenopause, menopause symptoms, and hormonal imbalances. All treatment plans are personally supervised by Dr. Southern.
Absolutely — many of our Meridian patients get better results combining both. Hormonal imbalances, particularly low testosterone in men and estrogen fluctuations in women, can directly cause weight gain and make it harder to lose weight even on GLP-1 medications. Dr. Southern evaluates each patient holistically and will recommend a combined approach when it serves your health goals.
Yes. Alturas Medical Weight Loss is one of the few clinics in the Treasure Valley offering physician-supervised peptide therapy. Dr. Southern prescribes protocols tailored to each patient’s goals, including BPC-157 for injury recovery and gut health, Sermorelin for natural growth hormone stimulation, and CJC-1295 for improved body composition, sleep quality, and anti-aging benefits. Call our Meridian clinic at (208) 690-2040 to discuss whether peptide therapy is right for you.
Yes. In addition to our brick-and-mortar clinic in Meridian, Alturas Medical Weight Loss offers online consultations for patients throughout Idaho who prefer the convenience of virtual care. Our Online Clinic allows you to connect with Dr. Southern remotely while still receiving the same personalized, physician-supervised treatment plans available in-office. Visit our Online Clinic page or call (208) 690-2040 to book your virtual consultation.
A Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) is a licensed physician who completes a four-year accredited medical program with training in both conventional and evidence-based natural medicine. NMDs are trained to identify root causes rather than just manage symptoms. Dr. Ashley Southern applies this integrative approach to weight loss and hormone therapy — combining modern treatments like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide with a whole-body understanding of metabolism and hormones.
