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Medical Weight Loss at Oshun · Kingston, Jamaica

Real weight loss.
Medically supported.

Medical Weight Loss at Oshun is led by Dr. Charles Rockhead — individualised programs that may include GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide), nutritional counseling, lifestyle modification, and ongoing monitoring. Not a one-size protocol; not a quick fix.

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No obligation · Every consultation is in-person with Dr. Rockhead.

Four things that are true of every visit

Care by an OB/GYN

Every procedure at Oshun is reviewed and led by a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Dr. Rockhead is a physician first — the same one who treats women's health on the other side of his practice.

30 years caring for women

Three decades as a practicing OB/GYN at Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice. Every Medical Weight Loss plan is reviewed by a physician who has cared for women through pregnancy, surgery, perimenopause, and post-natal recovery.

Written plan first

Every Medical Weight Loss patient leaves consultation with a written plan: areas, technique, timing, recovery, cost. Returning patients refine the same plan rather than starting from scratch every visit.

Conservative, considered

Oshun's approach favours conservative, considered care over aggressive intervention. Decisions are made in conversation with you, options are presented in plain language, and consent is informed at every step.

The honest version

Why medical weight loss sometimes disappoints.

Medical weight loss disappoints when patients expect medication alone to do all the work, when GLP-1 medications are stopped suddenly causing rebound, or when the program lacks structured behavioural support.

GLP-1 medications work powerfully on appetite but are not magic. Patients who lose weight on GLP-1s without changing their nutrition or activity often regain when medication is stopped. The medications create a window for behavioural change — using that window matters.

The other consideration is cost and supply. GLP-1 medications are expensive, sometimes hard to source consistently. Patients need a sustainable plan that doesn't depend on indefinite access — or honest planning if indefinite use is expected.

At Oshun, we don't run that model. Medical Weight Loss here is physician-led from consultation through follow-up, with a written plan in your hands and a follow-up visit on the calendar before you leave.

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A Medical Weight Loss visit at Oshun follows a clear sequence — from consultation through the procedure itself through follow-up. Here is what happens, step by step.

i.

Consultation

Before any Medical Weight Loss is scheduled, you meet Dr. Rockhead in person at 9 Devon Road. He reviews your medical history, examines you as appropriate, and explains the options — including the option not to proceed. You leave with a clear written plan and a quote.

ii.

Preparation

Baseline labs (CBC, comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, HbA1c, TSH, vitamin D). Bring records of weight history and current medications.

iii.

The weight loss program

Dr. Rockhead reviews medical history, weight history, prior attempts, and labs. He then writes an individualised plan covering medication (where appropriate), nutrition, activity, behavioural support, and monitoring — with realistic targets.

iv.

Recovery & follow-up

Adhere to prescribed regimen. Report unusual nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or any new symptoms. Initial response visit at 4–6 weeks; ongoing follow-up monthly for the first 3 months, then every 1–3 months.

Dr. Charles Rockhead, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services in Kingston, Jamaica

Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director — Oshun Cosmetic Services, Kingston.

Medical Leadership

Dr. Charles Rockhead.

Medical Director · Board-Certified OB/GYN · 30+ years of practice

Dr. Charles Rockhead is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with more than thirty years of practice in Kingston. He is the Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services and the founding physician of Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice.

Medical weight management at Oshun is overseen by Dr. Rockhead personally. The integration of medical optimization with hormonal context (particularly important in women in perimenopause/menopause) is more integrated than weight-clinic-only approaches.

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Treatment Details

Every fact about your first visit, in plain language.

Most first-time patients arrive with the same set of unspoken questions. They are answered below in the order most people think them — from "how much will I need" to "what if I'm pregnant."

Last clinically reviewed: · Medical reviewer: Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director, Oshun Cosmetic Services

Reference materials and a Medical Weight Loss care plan in a leather portfolio at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Medical Weight Loss 101

The procedure itself.

What it isMedical weight loss is a physician-supervised program combining prescription medications (where indicated), structured nutrition, exercise guidance, and behavioural support. Modern programs often incorporate GLP-1 receptor agonist medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide) for eligible patients.
How long it's been aroundMedical weight management has been part of clinical practice for decades. The GLP-1 era (semaglutide approval for chronic weight management in 2021) has substantially expanded effective options.
What we treat with itAdults with BMI 30+ (or 27+ with comorbidities); pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes with weight as a factor; women in perimenopause/menopause with weight changes resistant to lifestyle alone; pre-surgical optimization.
Physician's gloved hands during a Medical Weight Loss appointment at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Your appointment

The day of your visit.

How much you'll needOngoing program over months to years. Initial induction phase 3–6 months.
Will it hurt?Treatment is non-invasive: prescription medications (oral or weekly self-administered injection), nutritional planning, and regular check-ins.
How long the visit takesInitial consultation 60–90 minutes; follow-up visits 20–30 minutes.
Time off afterNo downtime.
A leather-bound planner tracking the Medical Weight Loss recovery and follow-up schedule at Oshun in Kingston, Jamaica
Results & aftercare

Recovery and follow-up.

When you'll see resultsGLP-1 medications produce noticeable appetite reduction within 1–2 weeks; visible weight loss over 3–6 months.
The days before your visitBaseline labs (CBC, comprehensive metabolic panel, lipid panel, HbA1c, TSH, vitamin D). Bring records of weight history and current medications.
Right after your visitAdhere to prescribed regimen. Report unusual nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or any new symptoms.
Two-week follow-upInitial response visit at 4–6 weeks; ongoing follow-up monthly for the first 3 months, then every 1–3 months.
A Medical Weight Loss treatment plan written by hand on a leather portfolio at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Logistics, cost & safety

Booking, pricing, and who shouldn't have Medical Weight Loss.

Consultation policyEvery Medical Weight Loss patient meets Dr. Rockhead in person at the 9 Devon Road clinic before any procedure is scheduled. (Virtual consultations are not currently offered.)
Where treatments happenMedical weight loss is managed at Oshun, 9 Devon Road, Kingston.
What it costsConsultations, labs, and medication costs priced separately. GLP-1 medications have variable cost.
How to payCash, debit, credit card, or approved financing.
InsuranceSome insurers cover GLP-1 medications for documented obesity or diabetes; others do not.
Who should not have Medical Weight LossGLP-1 medications: personal/family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN-2, severe gastrointestinal disease, pregnancy, severe pancreatitis history.
Is Medical Weight Loss right for you

Who gets the most out of Medical Weight Loss at Oshun.

Medical Weight Loss isn't a one-size category — the right approach depends on your specific situation. Below are common patient profiles we see. If one sounds like you, an in-person consultation at 9 Devon Road is the next step.

Obesity with comorbidities

BMI 30+ with health conditions

Patients with obesity-related conditions where weight loss directly improves the underlying condition.

Pre-diabetes management

Pre-diabetes with weight as primary factor

Patients with elevated HbA1c whose primary driver is weight.

Perimenopausal weight change

Mid-life weight gain resistant to lifestyle

Women whose weight has increased through perimenopause despite consistent lifestyle effort.

Pre-surgical optimization

Weight loss before elective surgery

Patients planning elective surgery where pre-operative weight loss reduces surgical risk.

If this sounds right

The next step is a conversation, not a commitment.

Every Medical Weight Loss patient at Oshun starts with a consultation. Twenty minutes, in-person at 9 Devon Road, with Dr. Rockhead. No procedure is scheduled, no quote is signed, no pressure either way. You leave with a plan and a price — or you leave with neither.

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Patient Stories

Real stories, on the record. Coming soon.

Every testimonial below this line will be a real Oshun patient who wrote it themselves, signed a consent form, and gave permission to use their name. Oshun does not buy reviews, ghostwrite reviews, or publish anonymous five-star strings. Real or nothing.

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The honest answers

Nine questions every nervous first-timer asks.

Open any of them. We've written each answer the way Dr. Rockhead would actually say it — not the way a brochure would.

Are GLP-1 medications safe?
GLP-1 medications have been used clinically for over a decade. Side effects (nausea, GI symptoms) are common early but usually improve.
Will I gain weight back if I stop the medication?
Often yes — appetite typically returns toward pre-medication baseline. Structured behavioural change during use supports durable results.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
GLP-1 medications produce average weight loss of 10–20% of body weight in clinical trials over 1–2 years. Individual results vary.
Do I need to exercise?
Exercise supports weight loss and substantially improves the body-composition quality of the loss (preserving muscle vs losing it).
Will GLP-1 medications affect my hormones?
GLP-1 medications themselves are not hormones. However, weight loss itself can affect hormones favourably (PCOS, obesity-related low T).
Can I get pregnant while on GLP-1 medications?
No — GLP-1 medications are not recommended in pregnancy. Reliable contraception is required.
What are the side effects?
Common: nausea, constipation or diarrhoea, decreased appetite. Less common: vomiting, gallbladder issues.
Is medical weight loss covered by insurance?
Some insurers cover GLP-1 medications for documented obesity or diabetes; others do not.
How do I book a medical weight loss consultation?
WhatsApp (876) 676-6297.
Two paths from here

One conversation away.

Medical weight loss works best as a program, not a prescription.

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