5.0 on Google · 23 reviews About us

You're not signing up for an app. You're meeting a person.

Slim Wellness Center is a small, physician-supervised medical wellness clinic in National City, California. The same provider who plans your treatment is the one who sees you at every visit — that's the whole idea.

Lyan Love McCullough, Nurse Practitioner at Slim Wellness Center in National City, CA
Meet your provider

Lyan Love McCullough

Nurse Practitioner
“As a Nurse Practitioner dedicated to weight loss and wellness, I understand that every journey is unique. I'm here to provide you with the expertise and support you need to reach your health goals.”

Lyan leads clinical care at Slim Wellness Center. She's the one who sits down with you at your consultation, builds your treatment plan, adjusts your dosing as you progress, and answers the questions that come up along the way. No handoffs, no rotating providers — just consistent care from someone who knows your history.

Weight loss & GLP-1 programs Hormone therapy Peptides & IV therapy Aesthetics
The team

Behind every plan is a small team that knows your name

Clinical oversight, front-desk care, and day-to-day operations — the people who make your visit feel effortless.

Dr. Gidon Akler, MD, Medical Director at Slim Wellness Center

Dr. Gidon Akler, MD

Medical Director

A physician with over 15 years of experience in men's and women's wellness. Dr. Akler trained in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and is board certified in Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine. He brings a precision-medicine approach to the protocols behind every program we offer.

Dr. Akler serves as our medical director, setting and supervising clinical protocols. Patient visits are conducted by Lyan.
Alondra Torres-Arellano, Medical Assistant at Slim Wellness Center

Alondra Torres-Arellano

Medical Assistant

Detail-oriented and patient-centered, Alondra is usually your first friendly face. She keeps every step of your visit clear, comfortable, and unrushed — from check-in through your follow-up scheduling.

Curtis McCullough, Manager at Slim Wellness Center

Curtis McCullough

Manager

Curtis combines a background in commercial real estate with a genuine passion for wellness to run the clinic's operations — making sure personalized care stays personal as we grow.

One provider, start to finish

You see Lyan every visit. She knows your history without reading it back to you.

Physician-supervised protocols

Every prescription program follows protocols set and overseen by our medical director.

Rooted in National City

A local clinic serving the South Bay — not a faceless national app.

Transparent pricing

Clear costs up front, with financing through Cherry and CareCredit.

How we practice

Wellness should be personal — so we built the clinic that way

Big telehealth platforms treat you like a subscription. We treat you like a neighbor.

Evaluate

Medicine first, always

Every program begins with a real medical evaluation — your history, your labs when needed, your goals. If a treatment isn't right for you, we'll tell you.

Personalize

No cookie-cutter protocols

Your dose, schedule, and plan are built for your body — and adjusted as you progress, not locked into a one-size-fits-all package.

Support

A team that actually follows up

Check-ins, dose adjustments, and honest answers when questions come up. It's why our patients keep giving us five stars.

Patient reviews

Rated 5.0 stars by our patients on Google

Don't take our word for it — here's what patients across National City and San Diego are saying.

★★★★★
“I was hesitant to try medical weight loss, but Slim Wellness Center made me feel completely comfortable. The Semaglutide treatment was effective, and the follow-up care has been incredible.”
Maria G.Weight loss patient
★★★★★
“The staff is professional, caring, and helped me reach my goals. From the first consultation to every follow-up, I never felt like just a number.”
Daniel R.Google review
★★★★★
“The IV therapy has given me so much more energy, and the body sculpting helped me finally achieve the shape I wanted. Highly recommend this team.”
Jessica M.IV therapy & sculpting
★★★★★
“The personalized approach to my weight loss journey was incredible. I feel like a new person — this clinic truly changed my life.”
Anthony V.Google review
What we treat

One clinic for your whole wellness journey

FAQ

Common questions

Who will I actually see at my appointment?

Lyan Love McCullough, our Nurse Practitioner. She handles consultations, treatment planning, dosing, and follow-ups for every patient — so you're working with the same provider from your first visit onward.

Who supervises the medical programs?

Dr. Gidon Akler, MD, our medical director, sets and oversees the clinical protocols behind every prescription program. Your in-clinic care is delivered by Lyan under that supervision.

Where is Slim Wellness Center located?

We're at 655 Euclid Ave #210, National City, CA 91950 — minutes from the 805 and 54 freeways, and easy to reach from Chula Vista, Paradise Hills, Bonita, and downtown San Diego.

Do I need a referral to become a patient?

No referral needed. Take the 60-second quiz online or call (619) 765-4141 and we'll get you scheduled.

Do you offer financing?

Yes — we partner with Cherry and accept CareCredit so you can split treatment costs into manageable monthly payments.

Proudly serving National City & the South Bay

Our patients come from National City, Chula Vista, Paradise Hills, Bonita, Imperial Beach, and across San Diego. Stop by, say hello, and see what a local wellness clinic should feel like.

Slim Wellness Center · 655 Euclid Ave #210, National City, CA 91950
(619) 765-4141 · [email protected] · Get directions

Ready to meet Lyan?

Start with the 60-second quiz and we'll match you to the right program — then take it from there together.

Service area

San Diego · Golden Hill · Logan Heights · Barrio Logan · Chula Vista · San Ysidro · Imperial Beach · Bonita · Spring Valley · La Mesa · Lemon Grove · Paradise Hills · Bay Terraces · Otay Mesa · Lincoln Acres · Southcrest · Shelltown · Encanto

Compounding pharmacy

Integrity Compounding Pharmacy
8601 Dunwoody Place, Suite 750 · Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Office: 404-815-1610 · Fax: 404-815-1609
mixwithintegrity.com

Safety info: GLP-1 medications may have serious side effects, including possible thyroid tumors. Do not use if you or your family have a history of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) or MEN 2. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and do not undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing. Treatment is prescribed only when appropriate after a medical consultation. Individual results vary.

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