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HealingMaps Take: The Charleston Atelier offers 11 specific peptide compounds (BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, and 5 more), placing it in the top half of the 10+ South Carolina peptide clinics in our directory (the median clinic menu offers 9 compounds; the deepest offers 13). The clinic is physician-led (MD or DO); about 1 in 7 of South Carolina peptide clinics in our directory are. See our full editorial roundup of Charleston peptide clinics for how this listing fits into the metro picture.
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| Location | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Address | 83 Cannon Street, Charleston, SC 29403 |
| Phone | (843) 377-3713 |
| Website | thecharlestonatelier.com |
| Clinical Lead | Kendall Phelps-Polirer, MD — Internal Medicine |
| Treatments | BPC-157, TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4), BPC-157 + TB-500 combination, CJC-1295 (no DAC) + Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, GHK-Cu, GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500 combination, Compounded Tirzepatide, NAD+ |
| Conditions Treated | Injury recovery, tissue repair, inflammation, growth hormone optimization, weight management, body composition, metabolic health, skin and collagen support, hormonal health, longevity and healthy aging |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Hours | Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Closed Monday. Walk-ins and same-day consultations subject to availability. |
| Cost | Not published — protocols are individualized, so pricing is quoted after physician evaluation |
| Insurance | N/A — cash-pay |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Kendall Phelps-Polirer, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1780268037, listed as active since 2021. She is an Internal Medicine–trained physician with additional training in aesthetic medicine, metabolic health, peptide therapeutics and longevity medicine. NPPES record verified 2026-08-21.
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.
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.
What to Expect at Your First The Charleston Atelier 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 (11 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 The Charleston Atelier patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your The Charleston Atelier 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.
- “Of these 11 compounds, which do most patients with my goals end up on?” A deep menu can mean either deep expertise or unfocused offerings — ask which compounds the clinic actually has the most experience with.
- “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.
- “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 The Charleston Atelier
The Charleston Atelier is a physician-led longevity and regenerative medicine practice in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, founded by Kendall Phelps-Polirer, MD. Dr. Phelps-Polirer is Internal Medicine–trained with additional training in aesthetic medicine, metabolic health, peptide therapeutics and longevity medicine, and previously trained and worked with Dr. Craig Koniver — a formative part of her background in peptide and performance medicine.
The practice is built around physician evaluation rather than a fixed treatment menu. Protocols are matched to each patient’s medical history, body composition, metabolic health, recovery goals and healthy-aging priorities, and every therapy is considered individually after a physician assessment. Alongside peptide work, the clinic runs physician-led GLP-1 weight management and metabolic optimization, which frequently overlaps with its longevity and body-composition protocols.
For more on how peptide therapy works, see our guide to peptide therapy.
What People Like
A physician runs the practice. In a Charleston market where a meaningful share of peptide and aesthetics providers are med spas or nurse-practitioner-led, an Internal Medicine–trained MD conducting the evaluation is a genuine point of difference — and it is the thing patients ask us about most after cost. The training under Dr. Craig Koniver matters for the same reason: peptide medicine has very little formal credentialing, so lineage does real work, and that name carries weight in Charleston specifically.
The clinic also names its compounds. Patients searching for BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, sermorelin, tesamorelin or GHK-Cu can confirm availability before booking rather than guessing from a page of generic “custom protocols.” The Cannon Street location sits in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighbourhood, walkable from downtown, and walk-ins and same-day consultations are available when the schedule allows.
Getting Started at The Charleston Atelier
New patients call (843) 377-3713 or book through thecharlestonatelier.com. The first visit is a physician evaluation with Dr. Phelps-Polirer covering medical history, goals, body composition and metabolic health; a protocol is built from that rather than selected in advance. Expect recovery and tissue-repair work to point toward BPC-157 and TB-500, growth-hormone support toward CJC-1295 with Ipamorelin or sermorelin, skin and collagen toward GHK-Cu, and weight and metabolic goals toward physician-managed GLP-1 therapy. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Explore more peptide therapy clinics on our peptide therapy near me directory.
Learn more about these treatments:
- BPC-157: The Wolverine Peptide That Could Change How You Recover From Injury
- Best Sermorelin Providers Online
- NAD+ Therapy Cost: What to Expect
Looking for more BPC-157 providers? Browse our directory of BPC-157 and recovery peptide clinics — including options in South Carolina and across the United States.
Comparing peptide clinics in Charleston? See our full guide: Best Peptide Clinics in Charleston.
Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does The Charleston Atelier offer?
Based on this listing, The Charleston Atelier names 11 specific peptide compounds: BPC-157, TB-500, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, and 5 more. 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 The Charleston Atelier a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Kendall Phelps-Polirer is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1780268037, active since 2021. She is an Internal Medicine–trained physician practicing at 83 Cannon Street in Charleston.
Does The Charleston Atelier offer telehealth or virtual visits?
The Charleston Atelier 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 The Charleston Atelier compare to other South Carolina peptide clinics?
Among verified South Carolina peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, The Charleston Atelier ranks in the top half of South Carolina 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 The Charleston Atelier located?
The Charleston Atelier is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What South Carolina Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified South Carolina peptide clinics in our directory + CDC PLACES 2023 (Charleston County, SC) + US Census ACS 5-Year. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most South Carolina clinics actually offer?
Across South Carolina peptide clinics in our directory, BPC-157 appears in 90% of listings; Ipamorelin in 80%; Semaglutide in 80%; Tirzepatide in 80%. Compounds appearing in fewer than 20% of South Carolina listings — including Thymosin Beta-4, KPV, Epitalon — are less commonly disclosed; patients seeking those should specifically ask whether the clinic prescribes them.
How transparent are South Carolina clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
20% of South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
20% of verified South Carolina clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is an MD). 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 South Carolina peptide menus typically?
The median South Carolina clinic in our directory publishes 9 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 Charleston’s health profile mean for peptide demand?
In Charleston County, 30% 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 11.4%. 9.5% of adults lack health insurance, roughly average for the country.
How many peptide clinics serve Charleston?
10+ verified peptide clinics serve Charleston County’s ~410K residents (2.7 per 100K) — one of the higher peptide-clinic densities of any metro in our directory. 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 The Charleston Atelier — NPI lookup confirms in CMS NPPES. The clinic’s menu publishes 11 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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