Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness – Encino, California GLP-1 Weight Loss Clinics, Peptide Clinics, Recovery & Growth Peptide Clinics

HealingMaps Take: Evolve takes a precision medicine approach to peptide therapy that sets it apart from menu based clinics. Genetic analysis and same day in house blood work inform which peptides are prescribed, removing the guesswork that characterizes many practices. The Encino location serves the San Fernando Valley population that would otherwise need to travel to Beverly Hills or West Hollywood.

Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness offers 2 specific peptide compounds (Semaglutide and Tirzepatide), placing it in the bottom half of the 40+ California peptide clinics in our directory (the median clinic menu offers 4 compounds; the deepest offers 19). The clinic is physician-led (MD or DO); over half of California peptide clinics in our directory are.

Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?

Your prescribing provider, Dr. Benito Villanueva, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1174561401, with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and a primary practice address in La Jolla, CA. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2006. NPPES record verified 2026-04-29. Dr. Benito Villanueva’s NPI tenure is right around the median tenure among the 21 California peptide providers we’ve verified in NPPES (longest-tenured peer registered in 2005; cohort median 2007).

What this means for you: In the US, any actively state-licensed physician can legally prescribe compounded peptides — board certification in a specific specialty isn’t required for peptide prescriptions. OB/GYN training covers hormone health and women’s metabolic care that aligns with peptide protocols for menopause support, weight loss, and hormonal optimization.

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.

What to Expect at Your First Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness Appointment

1. Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
2. Baseline lab work — this clinic’s listing explicitly mentions baseline labs as part of intake. Typical panels include CBC, CMP, hormone (testosterone or sex hormone panel for relevant protocols), lipid panel, and HbA1c. Confirm exactly which markers are drawn and whether labs happen on-site or via a national partner. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what each panel actually tells you.
3. Protocol design — based on what’s published, your provider may select from: Semaglutide or Tirzepatide. Final selection depends on your goals, lab results, and any contraindications.
4. 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).
5. Self-administration training — for injectable peptides, the clinic walks you through subcutaneous injection technique, needle handling, refrigeration, and rotation sites.
6. Follow-up — typically a 4–6 week check-in to assess response, side effects, and whether dose or compound needs adjustment. This clinic’s listing mentions telehealth, so follow-ups are often virtual once you’re stable on a protocol.

Most Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.

What to Ask on Your Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness 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.

• “Are there other peptides you can prescribe that aren’t published on your listing?” The clinic names 2 compounds publicly — most clinics offer more than they advertise.
• “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.
• “How long has the clinical lead been prescribing peptides specifically?” A long medical career doesn’t always mean long peptide-specific experience — those are different track records.
• “What’s included in your baseline lab panel, and do I need to fast?” The listing mentions labs — confirm exactly which markers (CBC, CMP, hormone panel, lipids) so you know what you’re getting.
• “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.
• “From my consult to my first injection, how long is the typical timeline?” Lab turnaround + pharmacy fulfillment usually means 1–3 weeks. Confirms expectations.

Patient Review

“The genetic testing showed exactly which peptides would work for my body. The results were faster and more targeted than anything I tried at other clinics. — Yelp Review”

About Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness

Evolve Anti-Aging and Wellness is a longevity and precision medicine practice on Ventura Boulevard in Encino. The clinic uses genomic analysis and an in house blood laboratory with same day results to guide peptide protocol design. Rather than offering a static menu, Evolve selects peptides based on each patient’s genetic data and biomarkers. The practice also offers hormone optimization, aesthetic treatments, and telemedicine appointments.

For more on how peptide therapy works, see our guide to peptide therapy.

What People Like

Patients appreciate the data driven, personalized approach. Same day lab results accelerate the time from consultation to treatment. The telemedicine option adds convenience for follow ups.

What People Don’t Like

Specific peptide names are not published on the website, making it difficult to compare offerings before a consultation. The precision medicine approach may involve higher upfront costs for genetic testing.

Getting Started at Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness

Book a consultation through the website or by phone. The initial visit includes genomic analysis and blood work with same day results. The medical team designs a peptide protocol based on the findings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What peptides does Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness offer?

Based on this listing, Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness names 2 specific peptide compounds: 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 clinical lead at Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness a verified physician?

Yes. Dr. Benito Villanueva is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1174561401, with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and a primary practice address in La Jolla, CA. The NPI has been active since 2006.

Does Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness offer telehealth or virtual visits?

Yes — this listing mentions telehealth or virtual visits. In peptide therapy, the initial consult and lab review are most often in-person, but follow-up appointments can frequently be virtual once you’re stable on a protocol. Confirm specifics on the consult call, including which states the clinic can prescribe to via telehealth.

How does Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness compare to other California peptide clinics?

Among verified California peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness ranks in the bottom half of California peptide clinics in the directory by compound depth. Compound depth is one signal among several — provider credentials, pharmacy sourcing transparency, and lab requirements also matter when comparing.

Where is Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness located?

Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness is located in Encino, California. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.

What California Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking

Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified California peptide clinics in our directory. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.

Which peptides do most California clinics actually offer?

Across California peptide clinics in our directory, BPC-157 appears in 55% of listings; Ipamorelin in 45%; CJC-1295 in 40%; Semaglutide in 35%. Compounds appearing in fewer than 20% of California listings — including Epitalon, Thymosin Alpha-1, Semax — are less commonly disclosed; patients seeking those should specifically ask whether the clinic prescribes them.

How transparent are California clinics about their compounding pharmacy?

25% of California 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 California?

55% of verified California clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology-trained). 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 California peptide menus typically?

The median California clinic in our directory publishes 4 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 19; 25% of listings name no specific compounds at all. 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

We confirmed Evolve Anti-Aging & Wellness’s named prescriber in CMS NPPES records. 2 peptide compounds on the menu — Semaglutide and Tirzepatide among them. The clinic doesn’t specify pharmacy class (503A vs 503B) publicly — a reasonable thing to ask about before you book. Baseline lab work is mentioned as part of intake. See our full vetting rubric →

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