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HealingMaps Take: West Des Moines medical weight-loss program using FDA-approved GLP-1 peptide medications, in partnership with Des Moines Plastic Surgery. The clinical team and protocols are tailored to each patient’s goals after consultation.
Coachlight Clinic offers 5 specific peptide compounds (BPC-157, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Semaglutide, and Tirzepatide), placing it among the deepest in our Iowa directory (rank #3; the deepest offers 13).
✓ Last verified: March 27, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
| Location | West Des Moines, Iowa |
| Address | 6420 Coachlight Dr #200, West Des Moines, IA 50266 |
| Phone | (515) 221-4905 |
| Website | dsmcoachlight.com |
| Treatments | GLP-1 peptide medications (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide), dual glucose-dependent peptides |
| Conditions Treated | Weight management, metabolic health |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Cost | N/A |
| Insurance | N/A |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Coachlight Clinic’s listing doesn’t publicly name a specific prescribing clinician. Before booking, ask the clinic to share their prescribing clinician’s full name, license number, and primary specialty.
What this means for you: Knowing who’s writing your prescription matters — that’s who’s responsible for your protocol, dose adjustments, and follow-up. Any actively state-licensed physician, NP, or PA can legitimately prescribe compounded peptides; once you have a name, you can verify their licensure for free at the CMS NPPES Registry and your state’s medical board’s online lookup.
Typical Peptide Therapy Cost in the U.S.
National peptide therapy pricing — based on 487 verified peptide clinics in our directory (April 2026 data). Adjust the calculator below to model your own protocol.
How Much Will Peptide Therapy Cost?
Estimate your monthly and program cost based on HealingMaps proprietary clinic pricing data across 487 verified peptide clinics.
Ongoing monthly
$200–$500
Range: $99–$600/mo
First month (incl. consult + labs)
$550
Range: $449–$950
Estimated program total
$1,550
Range: $944–$3,950
First-month setup varies. Some clinics bundle it; others bill consult + labs separately. Ask this clinic for exact pricing.
Select a peptide program to see pricing context.
Is Coachlight Clinic the right fit for you?
✓ Choose Coachlight Clinic if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to West Des Moines — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
- You want one of the most comprehensive peptide menus in the metro — this listing ranks #3 out of 5 we’ve reviewed locally.
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You need to start treatment within the same week. Most peptide programs require baseline labs (1-3 days) plus pharmacy fulfillment (a few more days) before your first dose — plan on 1-3 weeks from consult call to first injection.
- You’re shopping primarily on price and need per-compound rates published up front. Most clinics share specific pricing only on the consult call. Use our cost calculator above for ballpark estimates and confirm specifics with the clinic.
- You want a clinic that publicly states its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy — this listing doesn’t disclose sourcing.
What to Expect at Your First Coachlight Clinic Appointment
- Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
- Baseline lab work — most clinics require labs before prescribing growth-hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin) and GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide), since those compounds modulate endocrine and metabolic pathways. Tissue-repair peptides (BPC-157, TB-500), sexual-wellness peptides (PT-141), and topical compounds are sometimes prescribed without labs. This listing doesn’t explicitly state lab requirements, so confirm on your consult call which panels they require for your specific protocol. Even when labs aren’t strictly required, they’re a smart personal baseline. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what to ask about.
- Protocol design — based on what’s published, your provider may select from: BPC-157, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Semaglutide or Tirzepatide. Final selection depends on your goals, lab results, and any contraindications.
- Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — The clinic doesn’t publicly state its 503A or 503B sourcing, so confirm fulfillment timing on your consult call (in-state-only vs. nationwide; compounded-after-Rx vs. pre-batched).
- Self-administration training — for injectable peptides, the clinic walks you through subcutaneous injection technique, needle handling, refrigeration, and rotation sites.
- Follow-up — typically a 4–6 week check-in to assess response, side effects, and whether dose or compound needs adjustment.
Most Coachlight Clinic patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your Coachlight Clinic Consult Call
The questions below are pulled from the gaps in this specific listing — areas the clinic doesn’t publicly answer that you should clarify before booking. Each one is designed to get you a useful answer in 30 seconds or less.
- “Which of your peptides is most commonly prescribed for my goals?” Helps you understand whether the clinic’s expertise matches what you’re trying to achieve.
- “Is your compounding pharmacy 503A or 503B, and which specific pharmacy do you use?” The class affects whether your prescription is custom-compounded (503A) or pre-batched (503B), and whether they can ship across state lines.
- “Can you share the supervising physician’s full name and license number?” HealingMaps editorial wasn’t able to match the listed clinical lead to a single CMS NPPES record — verify directly so you know who’s actually responsible for your prescription.
- “Which lab panels do you require for the protocol you’d recommend for me?” Clinics typically require baseline labs for hormone-modulating compounds (semaglutide, tirzepatide, growth-hormone secretagogues) and may skip them for some tissue-repair or topical compounds. Knowing your clinic’s specific lab requirements helps you compare to peers — and even when not required, baseline labs are smart personal protection.
- “Is this entirely cash-pay, or do you accept any insurance for the GLP-1 path (semaglutide, tirzepatide)?” Compounded peptides are almost never covered, but brand-name GLP-1s sometimes are with prior authorization.
- “What’s the total first-month cost — consult fee, labs, and initial prescription combined?” First-month all-in is usually 1.5–2× the recurring monthly cost. Ask for an itemized breakdown.
- “Is follow-up telehealth-friendly, or are in-person visits required at every milestone?” The listing doesn’t mention telehealth — important to know if you travel or move.
- “From my consult to my first injection, how long is the typical timeline?” Lab turnaround + pharmacy fulfillment usually means 1–3 weeks. Confirms expectations.
About Coachlight Clinic — West Des Moines
Coachlight Clinic — West Des Moines operates in West Des Moines, Iowa and offers peptide therapy. The clinic’s peptide menu includes glp-1 peptide medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide), dual glucose-dependent peptides and related compounds, administered via subcutaneous injection. Protocols are provider-reviewed with dose and compound matched to each patient’s target condition.
For more on how peptide therapy works, see our guide to peptide therapy.
What People Like
Coachlight operates in partnership with Des Moines Plastic Surgery — patients get an established medical-group infrastructure backing the weight-loss peptide program.
What People Don’t Like
Specific peptide brands are not named publicly (referred to as “dual peptide medications”). The menu is GLP-1-focused only.
Getting Started at Coachlight Clinic — West Des Moines
New patients call (515) 221-4905 to schedule at the West Des Moines Coachlight Drive location. The team runs an initial workup before GLP-1 protocol initiation.
Explore more peptide therapy clinics on our peptide therapy near me directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does Coachlight Clinic offer?
Based on this listing, Coachlight Clinic names 5 specific peptide compounds: BPC-157, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Semaglutide, and Tirzepatide. The clinic may offer additional compounds not published on its public listing — confirm the full menu on a consult call.
Is the named clinical lead at Coachlight Clinic verifiable in public records?
HealingMaps editorial wasn’t able to match the named clinical lead to a single NPI in the federal CMS NPPES registry — this can happen when the listing names a generic role (“clinical team”, “supervising physician”) rather than a specific person, or when name variants don’t return an exact match. Ask the clinic to share their physician’s full name and license number on the consult call.
Does Coachlight Clinic offer telehealth or virtual visits?
Coachlight Clinic doesn’t mention telehealth or virtual visits on its listing. Most peptide clinics require in-person evaluation for the initial consult; some offer virtual follow-ups once a patient is stable. If geography or travel matters to you, ask on the consult call whether they can prescribe and follow up virtually — and which states they’re licensed to do so in.
How does Coachlight Clinic compare to other Iowa peptide clinics?
Among verified Iowa peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Coachlight Clinic ranks among the deepest peptide menus of Iowa clinics in the directory (rank #3). Compound depth is one signal among several — provider credentials, pharmacy sourcing transparency, and lab requirements also matter when comparing.
Where is Coachlight Clinic located?
Coachlight Clinic is located in West Des Moines, Iowa. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What Iowa Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified Iowa peptide clinics in our directory. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most Iowa clinics actually offer?
Across Iowa peptide clinics in our directory, BPC-157 appears in 80% of listings; Ipamorelin in 80%; Semaglutide in 80%; CJC-1295 in 60%.
How transparent are Iowa clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
20% of Iowa clinics in our directory openly state whether they use a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy. The rest leave the class unstated. The distinction matters for patients — 503A pharmacies fill prescriptions individually after your provider writes them (typically a few-day wait, in-state shipping), while 503B outsourcing facilities pre-batch under direct FDA inspection (often supporting same-visit fulfillment and direct-to-home shipping). Worth asking specifically before you book.
Who’s actually prescribing peptides in Iowa?
0% of verified Iowa clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead. The remainder are NP/PA-led or don’t publicly name a specific prescribing clinician. Any state-licensed physician, NP, or PA can legitimately prescribe compounded peptides — but knowing your prescriber’s training and tenure helps you assess fit for your specific protocol.
How deep are Iowa peptide menus typically?
The median Iowa clinic in our directory publishes 5 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 13; every clinic names at least one compound. A wide menu means more options at one clinic; a narrow menu can reflect specialization (e.g. weight-loss-only programs) or limited public disclosure (the clinic prescribes more than it advertises).
Pharmacy sourcing: This clinic doesn’t state its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy partner. The class affects how your prescription is fulfilled — custom-compounded with in-state shipping (503A) versus pre-batched with broader shipping including direct-to-home delivery (503B) — so it’s worth asking before starting any compounded protocol.
How we vetted this clinic
Coachlight Clinic’s menu publishes 5 compounds (BPC-157, CJC-1295, and Ipamorelin lead the list). The clinic doesn’t publicly name an individual prescriber for CMS NPPES verification or specify pharmacy class (503A vs 503B). Both are common gaps in smaller or newer practices and worth confirming on the consult. See our full vetting rubric →
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