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HealingMaps Take: Physician-owned Evanston practice (since 2013) led by Dr. Rowena Chua MD — board-certified in neurology with a University of Arizona integrative medicine fellowship under Dr. Andrew Weil — offering BPC-157, TB-500, the GH-axis stacks, GHK-Cu, and GLP-1/GIP weight management. Dr. Rowena Chua leads the clinical team and protocols are tailored to each patient’s goals after consultation.
Meliora Integrative Medicine offers 6 specific peptide compounds (BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, and GHK-Cu), placing it in the bottom half of the 10+ Illinois peptide clinics in our directory (the median clinic menu offers 8 compounds; the deepest offers 13). The clinic is physician-led (MD or DO); roughly 1 in 5 of Illinois peptide clinics in our directory are. See our full editorial roundup of Chicago peptide clinics for how this listing fits into the metro picture.
✓ Last verified: April 17, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
| Location | Evanston, Illinois |
| Address | 1740 Ridge Ave, Suite 120, Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Phone | (847) 440-4355 |
| Website | melioramed.com |
| Treatments | BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, GHK-Cu, GLP-1, GIP |
| Conditions Treated | Tissue repair, hormone support, weight management, longevity, cellular health |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Cost | N/A |
| Insurance | N/A |
| Clinical Lead | Dr. Rowena Chua, MD — Physician (Board-Certified Neurology, U. Arizona Integrative Medicine Fellowship) |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Rowena Chua, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1528016342, with a primary specialty of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and a primary practice address in Evanston, IL. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2006. NPPES record verified 2026-06-21. Dr. Rowena Chua’s NPI tenure is right around the median tenure among the 4 Illinois peptide providers we’ve verified in NPPES (longest-tenured peer registered in 2006; 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. Urology training covers male hormone optimization and sexual wellness — areas where peptide therapy (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, PT-141) is commonly applied.
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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 Meliora Integrative Medicine the right fit for you?
✓ Choose Meliora Integrative Medicine if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to Evanston — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
- You want a physician-led practice (MD/DO).
✗ 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 Meliora Integrative Medicine 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 — this listing publishes a deep menu (6 compounds, including BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, and others). Your provider narrows the protocol based on your goals, labs, 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 Meliora Integrative Medicine patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your Meliora Integrative Medicine 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.
- “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.
- “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 Meliora Integrative Medicine
Meliora Integrative Medicine operates in Evanston, Illinois and offers peptide therapy. The clinic’s peptide menu includes bpc-157, tb-500, cjc-1295 and related compounds, administered via subcutaneous injection.
For a closer look at how these compounds work, read our deep dives on the CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin growth-hormone peptide stack and BPC-157, the body protection compound for tissue recovery.
What People Like
Corroborated MD with a Weil-program integrative medicine fellowship, physician-owned since 2013, healing and GH-axis peptides plus dual GLP-1/GIP, Ridge Avenue Evanston location on the North Shore
What People Don’t Like
No published pricing; focused menu rather than an exhaustive formulary
Getting Started at Meliora Integrative Medicine
Call (847) 440-4355 or visit melioramed.com to schedule a peptide consultation with Dr. Rowena Chua in Evanston.
Explore more our guide to the best peptide clinics in Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does Meliora Integrative Medicine offer?
Based on this listing, Meliora Integrative Medicine names 6 specific peptide compounds: BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, and GHK-Cu. 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 Meliora Integrative Medicine a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Rowena Chua is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1528016342, with a primary specialty of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology and a primary practice address in Evanston, IL. The NPI has been active since 2006.
Does Meliora Integrative Medicine offer telehealth or virtual visits?
Meliora Integrative Medicine 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 Meliora Integrative Medicine compare to other Illinois peptide clinics?
Among verified Illinois peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Meliora Integrative Medicine ranks in the bottom half of Illinois 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 Meliora Integrative Medicine located?
Meliora Integrative Medicine is located in Evanston, Illinois. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What Illinois Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified Illinois peptide clinics in our directory + CDC PLACES 2023 (Cook County, IL) + US Census ACS 5-Year. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most Illinois clinics actually offer?
Across Illinois peptide clinics in our directory, Semaglutide appears in 90% of listings; Tirzepatide in 85%; BPC-157 in 70%; CJC-1295 in 70%. Compounds appearing in fewer than 20% of Illinois listings — including Tesamorelin, KPV, NAD+ — are less commonly disclosed; patients seeking those should specifically ask whether the clinic prescribes them.
How transparent are Illinois clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
15% of Illinois 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 Illinois?
30% of verified Illinois clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology-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 Illinois peptide menus typically?
The median Illinois clinic in our directory publishes 8 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).
What does Chicago’s health profile mean for peptide demand?
In Cook County, 31% of adults are obese (CDC PLACES 2023) — roughly at the national average — supporting balanced demand between weight-loss and longevity protocols. Diagnosed diabetes runs at 11.8%. 11.8% of adults lack health insurance, roughly average for the country.
How many peptide clinics serve Chicago?
10+ verified peptide clinics serve Cook County’s ~5,150K residents (0.3 per 100K) — a relatively under-served peptide market — fewer clinic options than denser metros. Comparing 3-5 clinics on consult calls is a reasonable benchmark before booking.
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
Verified prescriber on the public record at Meliora Integrative Medicine — NPI lookup confirms in CMS NPPES. The clinic’s menu publishes 6 compounds (BPC-157, TB-500, and CJC-1295 lead the list). The one piece missing publicly is pharmacy class disclosure (503A vs 503B); ask the clinic directly. See our full vetting rubric →
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