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Body Contouring & Medical Weight Lossin South Tempe, AZ
Non-surgical fat reduction with the Zerona Z6 cold laser, plus physician-led medical weight loss and hormone, thyroid, and metabolic care that treats why your body holds onto fat in the first place. Serving South Tempe, Ahwatukee, Chandler, and the East Valley.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Scott Maymon, ND, MPH & Dr. Sarah Stone, ND · September 2026
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Scott Maymon, ND, MPH
Caring for the Valley since 2015, with root-cause functional medicine for hormones, regenerative therapies, pain, and men’s health.
- AZ Naturopathic License #15-1497
- Doctorate, SCNM / Sonoran University (Tempe) · MPH, University of Louisville
- Focus: hormones, regenerative injections, men’s health
Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Sarah Stone, ND
Caring for the Valley since 2015, partnering with patients to treat the root cause across hormones, regenerative therapies, aesthetics, and whole-person wellness.
- AZ Naturopathic License #15-1496
- Doctorate, SCNM / Sonoran University (Tempe) · B.S. Psychology, USF
- Focus: hormones, regenerative therapies, aesthetics, autoimmune
Two licensed NDsPhysician-led plan
Zerona Z6 cold laserNon-invasive, zero downtime
Built on your labsHormones, thyroid, metabolism.
5.0 star rating302 Google reviews, clinic + doctors
Body contouring at Pure Body Health pairs the Zerona Z6 cold laser, a non-invasive, FDA-cleared way to reduce inches around the waist, hips, and thighs, with a full look at the hormones, thyroid, insulin, and stress that decide whether your body actually lets fat go. Most inch-loss programs treat only the surface. We treat the surface and the biology underneath it, so the change has a reason to last.
Here is the honest version: the cold laser is ideal when you are already near your goal weight and want to refine stubborn spots. If you need broader weight loss, we usually start with physician-supervised medical weight loss and metabolic care, then add the laser. Results vary from person to person, and a licensed physician decides which path fits you after an exam and lab work.
▶Physician-reviewed
A physician-led plan, not a laser package.
Body contouring and medical weight loss here are directed by Dr. Sarah Stone, ND (AZ Naturopathic License #15-1496) and Dr. Scott Maymon, ND, MPH (AZ Naturopathic License #15-1497), Arizona-licensed naturopathic physicians who blend advanced aesthetic technology with root-cause medicine. Your labs, your history, and your goals shape the plan, and a physician reviews it at every step.
▶The Difference
More Than Surface-Level Fat Reduction
The best body contouring results rarely come from treating one stubborn area alone. While the Zerona Z6 cold laser reduces circumference in targeted spots like the waist, hips, and thighs, that is only half the picture. The other half is the biology that decides whether your body holds onto fat in the first place: your hormones, your thyroid, your blood sugar, and your stress and sleep.
Inch-loss-only programs stop at the surface. At Pure Body Health, we look at the whole person, so we can tell you why your body is not changing and do something about it. That is why we combine targeted laser contouring with metabolic lab testing, hormone and thyroid support, and a real nutrition plan. When the underlying drivers of fat storage are handled, the change you see has a reason to hold.
Treat the surface and the biology underneath it, and the results have a reason to last.
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▶Sound Familiar?
When the Scale Won't Move, Even Though You're Doing Everything Right
Many people hit a frustrating plateau: they eat well, they exercise, and the waistline still will not budge. That is rarely a willpower problem. Fat storage and weight are tightly controlled by biological systems, and when one is off, your body fights to hold on. You may recognize some of these:
- Stubborn belly or midsection fat that will not go
- Weight that stalls no matter how clean you eat
- Doing "everything right" with nothing to show for it
- Low energy and constant fatigue
- Weight that creeps back after every diet
- Cravings you cannot seem to control
- Poor sleep and feeling wired but tired
- Changes that started around perimenopause or menopause
- Low-testosterone signs: fatigue, softness, lost muscle
- A few stubborn areas near your goal weight
▶Why Weight Won't Move
Why Body Contouring Alone Often Isn't Enough
Fat storage is not just about calories. Four biological systems quietly decide how easily your body lets go of fat, and if one is off, contouring a single area will not fix the pattern. We test for each one.
Hormone Balance
Hormones drive where you store fat, how much muscle you keep, your energy, and your appetite. Low testosterone, estrogen shifts, and the changes of perimenopause and menopause can all stall fat loss. We run a full hormone panel (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone) to see what is really happening.
Thyroid Function
An underactive thyroid slows your metabolism, which brings fatigue and stubborn weight gain no matter how hard you work. A proper look means checking TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and thyroid antibodies when indicated, not assuming calories are the whole story.
Insulin & Blood Sugar
When your body stops responding well to insulin, it struggles to regulate blood sugar and shifts into fat-storage mode, which makes losing fat much harder. We evaluate fasting insulin, fasting glucose, HbA1c, and related metabolic markers to catch it early.
Cortisol, Stress & Sleep
Ongoing stress and poor sleep keep cortisol high, and high cortisol pushes fat toward the belly, ramps up cravings, and slows recovery. We look at your sleep, your stress load, and the daily habits affecting it, because this is often the missing piece. These systems are evaluated through lab work and a physician review. Testing and any treatment are individualized; not everyone needs every panel, and candidacy is determined by your provider.
▶Your Plan
A Four-Part Transformation Plan
We combine advanced technology with medical weight optimization, so the plan fits where you actually are, whether you need to refine a few stubborn spots or lose more broadly first.
Zerona Z6 Cold Laser
Non-invasive, FDA-cleared low-level laser therapy that reduces circumference around the waist, hips, and thighs. It is ideal for targeting localized, stubborn areas when you are already near your goal weight, with zero downtime.
Medical Weight Loss
For patients who need broader fat loss, we offer physician-supervised medical weight loss that can include evidence-based GLP-1 therapies such as semaglutide and tirzepatide to support appetite control and metabolism. These are prescription treatments, appropriate only for certain patients and always physician-reviewed and monitored.
Hormone Optimization
Targeted support to restore the hormones that protect muscle, steady your energy, and keep your metabolic rate where it should be, so your body works with the plan instead of against it.
Nutrition & Muscle
A structured plan built around enough protein, resistance training, metabolic flexibility, and better sleep, so the weight you lose comes from fat, not the muscle you want to keep. Not every patient needs every part of this plan. Your physician recommends the combination that fits your labs, your goals, and your starting point. GLP-1 medications require a medical evaluation and are not appropriate for everyone.
▶What To Expect
What Results Can You Expect?
Honest expectations matter more than big promises. Here is what the science supports and what our combined approach is designed to add.
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Inches off the waist, hips, and thighs
In the clinical trials supporting its FDA clearance, the Zerona Z6 laser achieved an average combined reduction of about 3.5 inches across the waist, hips, and thighs. That is a study average, not a guarantee; your result depends on your starting point and how closely you follow the plan.
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Change that is built to hold
Because we pair the laser with metabolic lab testing, nutrition, and hormone care, the plan is designed to support more complete, longer-lasting body-composition change than laser alone. Results depend on the underlying biology being addressed, and they vary from person to person. This is not a guarantee of any specific outcome.
Individual results vary based on your biology, your health history, and how closely you follow your care plan. This is not a guarantee of any specific outcome.
▶How It Works
What Your Care Actually Looks Like
Four steps, in plain terms, from your first visit to keeping the results.
Step 1. Consultation and lab work
We start with your history and goals, then run the lab work that shows what is driving your fat storage: hormones, thyroid, insulin and blood sugar, and stress. This is where we find out why your body is not changing.
Step 2. Your personalized plan
Based on your labs and where you are relative to your goal weight, your physician recommends the right mix: Zerona Z6 for stubborn areas, medical weight loss for broader loss, and the hormone, thyroid, and nutrition support to back it up.
Step 3. Treatment and tracking
You begin your plan with physician oversight, and we track real markers, not just the scale: body composition, labs, energy, and how you feel. We adjust as your body responds.
Step 4. Honest follow-up and maintenance
We tell you plainly what is working, what is not, and what it takes to hold your results. If the laser is not the right tool for you, we say so. The goal is lasting change, not a package you did not need.
Is the Zerona Z6 FDA-Approved? An Honest Answer
What the clearance covers: The Zerona Z6 is FDA-cleared for non-invasive circumferential reduction of the waist, hips, and thighs. "Cleared" means the device met the FDA's requirements for safety and for that specific intended use. It is a precise, useful clearance, and it is worth understanding exactly what it does and does not mean.
What it is not: Zerona is not an FDA-approved general weight-loss device, and it is not a substitute for healthy nutrition, physical activity, or medical treatment of a metabolic condition. If your goal is broad weight loss, the laser is a finishing tool, not the starting point, which is exactly why we lead with metabolic and medical weight loss care when that is what your body needs.
▶The Difference, In Detail
A Whole-Body Plan, Not Just an Inch-Loss Package
Many contouring programs stop at the surface. Here is what a physician-led, root-cause approach adds.
The whole picture, not one area
Inch-loss-only approach: focuses on shrinking three or four surface inches. We combine targeted laser contouring with full metabolic optimization, so we address why the fat is there, not just where.
Hormones and thyroid, actually checked
Inch-loss-only approach: hormones and thyroid are rarely evaluated. We run a comprehensive lab evaluation, including testosterone, estrogens, progesterone, DHEA, DHT, TSH, Free T3, Free T4, and thyroid antibodies when indicated.
Blood sugar and cortisol on the radar
Inch-loss-only approach: no blood-sugar tracking; stress and sleep overlooked. We evaluate fasting insulin, HbA1c, and fasting glucose, and we assess the stress, sleep, and cortisol patterns that drive belly-fat storage.
Built to last, not just to shrink
Inch-loss-only approach: temporary, localized shrinkage. Our plan is designed for sustainable body-composition change and maintenance, with follow-up that keeps you on track.
▶Is This Right For You?
Who's a Good Candidate, and Where to Start
A licensed naturopathic physician decides which path fits you after an exam and lab review. Often the answer is a sequence: address the biology first, then use the laser to finish.
Zerona Z6 is a strong fit if you:
- Are near your goal weight with a few stubborn fat pockets around the waist, hips, or thighs.
- Prefer non-surgical care with zero downtime.
- Want physician-guided support rather than a standalone laser package.
Start with metabolic care first if you:
- Need substantial weight loss rather than refinement of a few areas.
- Have unaddressed hormone, thyroid, insulin, or cortisol imbalances showing up in your labs or symptoms.
- Have tried "eat less, move more" and hit a wall the scale will not budge past.
▶Next step
Start with a consultation.
Bring your questions. You will get an honest read on whether this is the right fit for you, what a plan looks like, and what it costs, with no obligation to book.
▶FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is body contouring, and how is the Zerona Z6 different from liposuction?
Body contouring reduces inches in specific areas without surgery. The Zerona Z6 is a low-level ("cold") laser that is applied over the skin, so there is no cutting, no anesthesia, and no downtime, unlike liposuction, which is a surgical procedure. Zerona is FDA-cleared to reduce circumference around the waist, hips, and thighs. It is best for stubborn areas when you are already near your goal weight, and it works best as part of a plan that also addresses the biology behind fat storage.
How many inches can the Zerona Z6 actually remove?
In the clinical trials that supported its FDA clearance, patients lost an average of about 3.5 combined inches across the waist, hips, and thighs. That figure comes from the studies, not a promise for every patient. Your own result depends on your starting point, your metabolism, and how closely you follow the full plan. Individual results vary.
Is the Zerona Z6 FDA-approved for weight loss?
No, and it is important to be precise about this. The Zerona Z6 is FDA-cleared for non-invasive circumference reduction of the waist, hips, and thighs. It is not a general weight-loss device, and it is not a substitute for good nutrition, physical activity, or medical care for a metabolic condition. "Cleared" means the device met the FDA's requirements for safety and for that specific intended use. If broad weight loss is your goal, our medical weight loss plan is the better starting point.
Why can't I lose weight even though I eat well and exercise?
This is one of the most common reasons people come to us, and it is rarely about willpower. Fat storage and metabolism are controlled by hormones, thyroid function, insulin and blood sugar, and your stress and sleep. When one of those is off, your body can hold onto fat no matter how disciplined you are. We run lab work to find the barrier that is actually in the way, then build the plan around it.
Do you offer medical weight loss and GLP-1 medications like semaglutide or tirzepatide?
Yes. For patients who need broader fat loss, we offer physician-supervised medical weight loss that can include GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide to support appetite control and metabolism. GLP-1 medications are prescription treatments that are appropriate only for certain patients. A physician reviews your history, labs, and risks before prescribing and monitors you throughout, so this is decided in your consultation, not from a web page.
Is there any downtime with cold laser body contouring?
No. Zerona Z6 sessions are non-invasive and comfortable, and most people return to their normal day right away. Because it targets localized, stubborn areas rather than overall weight, it is best suited to patients who are already close to their goal weight and want to refine specific spots.
How soon will I see results, and will they last?
Timelines vary from person to person. Because we pair the laser with metabolic, thyroid, hormone, and nutrition support, the plan is designed to help changes hold rather than rebound. Lasting results depend on the underlying biology being addressed and on staying with the nutrition, movement, and follow-up part of the plan. Individual results vary.
Who is a good candidate, and who should start with metabolic care first?
Zerona Z6 is a strong fit if you are near your goal weight, have stubborn fat pockets, and want a non-surgical option with zero downtime. If you need substantial weight loss, or if your labs point to an unaddressed hormone, thyroid, insulin, or cortisol issue, you will usually get further by starting with our metabolic weight optimization plan and adding the laser at some point or along the way. A physician will help you decide which path fits you.
Do you serve Ahwatukee, Chandler, and the rest of the East Valley?
Yes. Pure Body Health is in South Tempe, just off I-10 at Elliot Road on South Priest Drive, an easy drive from Ahwatukee, Chandler, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. Patients come to us for body contouring and medical weight loss from across the East Valley.
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▶References
The Research Behind This Care
This page is educational and supports general wellness. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease. Body contouring and medical weight loss are individualized; outcomes depend on your metabolic health, hormone balance, and how closely you follow your care plan. These services are not appropriate for everyone, and candidacy is determined by a provider. Individual results vary.
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Book a body composition consultation in South Tempe.
An exam and lab review with a licensed naturopathic physician, a straight read on whether Zerona Z6, medical weight loss, or metabolic care fits your goals, and the plan and cost before anything is scheduled.
▶Patients we serve across the Valley
Rooted in South Tempe, close to the whole East Valley.
Just off I-10 at Elliot Road on South Priest Drive, minutes from Ken McDonald Golf Course and the Kyrene corridor, an easy drive from Ahwatukee, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix.
- South Tempe~5 min
- Ahwatukee Foothills~12 min
- Chandler~20 min
- Mesa~22 min
- Gilbert~24 min
- Scottsdale~25 min
- Phoenix~25 min
Approximate drive times in typical Valley traffic.