Lindora

Clinic Profile

Lindora is a medically supervised weight loss and wellness clinic with more than 50 years of experience.

The Downey location is at:

9216 Lakewood Blvd
Downey, CA 90240

The research states that Lindora offers personalized programs focused on metabolic health, including:

• Weight loss
• Nutrition coaching
• GLP-1 support
• Hormone and testosterone replacement therapy
• IV therapy
• Wellness services

The clinic emphasizes a medically supervised approach that combines personalized nutrition, one-on-one coaching, and wellness planning.

The Downey clinic hours listed in the research are:

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• Monday – Friday: 7am – 6pm
• Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Background and History

Lindora was founded in 1971 in Newport Beach, California, by Dr. Marshall Stamper.

The research states that Dr. Stamper was motivated to create the clinic after his mother’s death due to weight-related complications. His original fitness model combined physical and mental components, and he introduced a high-protein dieting technique known as Protein Mondays.

The research also states that:

• In 1988, Dr. Stamper sold the family business to his children
• By 2011, Lindora had grown to 44 locations in California and two in Saudi Arabia
• In December 2023, Xponential Fitness, Inc. acquired Lindora with plans for national and global franchising

Services and Programs

Lindora offers medically supervised weight loss and wellness programs with a focus on metabolic health.

Weight Loss Programs

The research states that Lindora’s programs include:

• Personalized nutrition coaching
• One-on-one behavior support
• Exercise guidance
• Wellness services

The clinic’s nutrition approach emphasizes:

• Whole foods
• Moderate protein
• Low-carb options
• Good fats

The research states that these programs aim for an average weight loss of 1–2 pounds per week.

GLP-1 Program

Lindora offers medically supervised GLP-1 programs using:

• Semaglutide
• Tirzepatide

The research states that these medications are used to:

• Improve insulin sensitivity
• Regulate blood sugar
• Reduce appetite
• Increase fat-burning efficiency

The GLP-1 program includes:

• Personalized dosing strategies
• Comprehensive metabolic lab testing
• InBody body composition analysis
• 1:1 nutrition and behavior support
• Protein-focused protocols to help maintain lean muscle

The research also states that Lindora’s GLP-1s are compounded products and have not been approved by the FDA.

10-Week Weight Loss Program

The research states that Lindora offers a 10-Week Weight Loss Program that includes:

• An 8-week weight loss phase
• A 2-week metabolic adjustment phase

The weight loss phase uses a:

• Ketogenic
• Moderate protein
• Low carbohydrate
• Low-fat menu

Other Wellness Services

Other services listed in the research include:

• Hormone replacement therapy
• Testosterone replacement therapy
• IV therapy
• Wellness shots and boosters
• Zerona

Doctors and Medical Professionals

Lindora states that its programs are medically supervised.

The research lists the following medical leadership:

JJ Virgin, CNS

JJ Virgin, CNS is listed as Chief Metabolic Health Officer.

Dr. M. Shoma Datta

Dr. M. Shoma Datta is listed as Chief Medical Officer.

Dr. Kamelia Kashani

The research states that in May 2025, Dr. Kamelia Kashani was appointed as the new Chief Medical Officer for Lindora.

She is described as a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and focuses on integrating GLP-1 medications into personalized patient care.

The research also states that medically trained teams of healthcare professionals guide patients through:

• Lab work
• Health assessments
• Exams

Reviews and Patient Feedback

The research states that the Downey Lindora Clinic has a 4.7-star rating on Groupon based on 487 reviews.

Positive themes listed in the research include:

• Good support from the team
• Positive weight loss results
• Motivation during the program

Negative themes listed in the research include:

• Lack of follow-up from employees
• Feeling unsupported
• Concerns about customer service

The research also states that LindoraClinic has an F rating with the Better Business Bureau and is not BBB accredited. Reasons listed include:

• Failure to respond to 4 complaints
• 5 total complaints filed

The research further notes that employee reviews on Indeed for LWI Lindora Franchisee in Downey, CA show an overall rating of 3.2 based on 95 reviews, with areas for improvement including:

• Fair pay
• Sense of belonging
• Trust in colleagues

Testimonials and Quotes

The research includes the following patient statements:

• Love the support given while I was on their program. Very happy with my weight loss results. The team really keeps me motivated.
• Employees never followed up and I was left to do the program by my self, which was not at all successful. I paid for a product that I could have worked on myself.
• They are the best!
• I really liked the Lindora clinic however, I am very unhappy with this particular office. I was told my blood pressure was to be taken at every visit by the Nurse( not the LVN’S) as it was a bit high.
• I made a big mistake going to this Lindora Clinic in REMOVED. I signed up in October of 2024.
• I felt like lied too I was told that the hours placed would work with my work schedule and It was a complete lie. For the past three weeks I have not heard from anyone in the location I go to for motivation or follow up.

Pricing and Value Signals

The research states that Lindora membership starts at:

• $99 per month

This membership includes:

• Quarterly lab work
• Monthly InBody body composition scans
• Access to Lindora’s Core Services and Accelerator Programs

The research also states that members receive:

• 10 Core Service Credits in the first month
• 2 credits each month thereafter

Lindora memberships and products may also be covered by:

• FSA
• HSA

GLP-1 Wellness Membership

The research states that the monthly GLP-1 Wellness Membership for Semaglutide starts at:

• $399 for the first 28-day billing cycle

The price increases to the regular rate after the first billing cycle.

Other Pricing Signals

The research also includes the following general pricing notes:

• A comprehensive 10-week program at Lindora can generally cost between $500 and $1,200
• Compounded semaglutide can cost around $129 per month without insurance
• FDA-approved versions can range from $998 to $1,865 per month
• Some online users suggest Lindora may be more expensive than larger telehealth providers for compounded GLP-1s

Verification Notes

The research identifies the following points:

• Lindora explicitly states that its GLP-1s are compounded products and have not been approved by the FDA
• The FDA does not verify the safety or effectiveness of compounded drugs
• The Better Business Bureau rating of F and the failure to respond to customer complaints are concerns noted in the research
• Specific medical staff details for the Downey clinic are not readily available beyond corporate medical leadership
• Some reviews suggest concerns about follow-up and customer service
• The website mentions one-on-one nutrition and behavior support, but the exact frequency and structure of that support for each program level are not fully detailed for the Downey location