Meliora Integrative Medicine

About Meliora Integrative Medicine

## What is Meliora Integrative Medicine? Meliora Integrative Medicine is a cash-pay integrative practice at 1740 Ridge Ave, Suite 120, in Evanston, Illinois, run by Dr. Rowena Chua, MD, who the site says is triple board-certified in Neurology, Integrative Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. The practice describes itself on its own site as a "direct-pay, concierge-style practice." Services span hormone rebalancing (BHRT), weight and metabolic optimization using GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists, peptide therapy, IV infusion, gut and detox support, and DEXA body composition scanning.

New patients go through a package that includes what the clinic calls a "Comprehensive Lab Draw," an intake review, a 60-minute consultation with Dr. Chua, a personalized treatment plan, and a five-week follow-up visit.

For weight loss, the site names only the drug classes — "GLP-1 therapy" and "GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonists" — without naming a specific product like semaglutide or tirzepatide, or stating whether it's brand-name or compounded. Peptide therapy includes sermorelin, CJC-1295, ipamorelin, BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu, none of which carries an FDA-approval or compounding disclaimer on the page.

## What does it cost? This is the biggest gap on the site: despite branding itself as a direct-pay practice, Meliora doesn't publish a consultation fee, membership price, or retainer amount anywhere — not on the six pages we checked, including the page specifically built to start the intake process.

## Does it accept insurance? No — Meliora states plainly that it's a cash-pay practice that doesn't bill insurance. Where the site gets confusing is on superbills for HSA/FSA reimbursement: the consultation page says a superbill is provided "where eligible," while the weight-loss page says the practice doesn't provide documentation for coverage at all. Those two statements contradict each other, so ask directly which applies to your situation.

## Is telehealth available? Yes — the site says you can "meet with Dr. Chua from anywhere," but it doesn't name which states she's licensed in, so don't assume that covers your state without confirming first.

## Hours and location The Evanston office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

**Sources:** https://melioramed.com/services/peptide-therapy/ · https://melioramed.com/about/ · https://melioramed.com/faq/ · https://melioramed.com/services/consultation/ · https://melioramed.com/services/weightloss/ · https://melioramed.com/start/

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