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Physician-led · 83 Cannon Street · Charleston, SC

TIRZEPATIDE IN CHARLESTON

Dr. Kendall Phelps-Polirer, the physician who prescribes tirzepatide at The Charleston Atelier, at her desk on Cannon Street
Atelier lettered in gold on the Cannon Street window
CLINICAL LUXURY ✦ MEDICAL WELLNESS ✦ CA

Weight loss, reimagined.

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01 · What Tirzepatide Is

the molecule

“A dual agonist, not just another GLP-1. Prescribed as a protocol, not a prescription.”

Tirzepatide for weight loss in Charleston, SC

Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable that activates two receptors at once, GLP-1 and GIP. That dual action is why it has outperformed semaglutide in head-to-head trials, with average weight reduction of roughly 20% of body weight at the highest dose over 72 weeks in the SURMOUNT-1 study. It is FDA-approved as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and as Zepbound for chronic weight management.

At The Charleston Atelier, tirzepatide is one instrument inside a physician-designed metabolic protocol. It is never dispensed from a kiosk, a questionnaire or a chatbot. Kendall Phelps-Polirer, MD evaluates you in person at 83 Cannon Street, reviews your labs, sets your titration schedule and follows you month by month.

Rapid weight loss changes the face as much as the frame. Our protocol pairs the medicine with a plan for muscle preservation, skin quality and the eventual off-ramp, so the result looks like health rather than depletion.

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Walk in.Get evaluated.Begin your protocol.

Portrait of Kendall Phelps-Polirer, MD, tirzepatide and GLP-1 physician in Charleston
Kendall Phelps-Polirer, MD · Founder

02 · Meet the Physician

Dr. Kendall

Your tirzepatide physician in Charleston

Kendall Phelps-Polirer, MD · Internal Medicine Trained

A Lowcountry native, born and raised in Charleston. Dr. Kendall earned her medical doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, then trained in internal medicine at USF Morsani College of Medicine & Blake Medical Center and at Trident Medical Center in Charleston. She trained in peptide medicine under Dr. Craig Koniver and served as Medical Director at Koniver Aesthetics & Koniver Wellness before founding the Atelier.

Her approach to tirzepatide blends metabolic medicine, muscle preservation, skin optimization and prevention-forward care into a single physician-led experience. Five blocks from King Street, your follow-up is a walk, not a wait on hold.

“She takes what she prescribes, feels what her patients feel, and adjusts what doesn’t work.”

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03 · The Protocol

From first visit to maintenance

  1. I

    Week Zero

    Private consultation · 83 Cannon Street

    History, body composition, labs and a candid conversation about goals. If tirzepatide is right for you, your first dose is prescribed that week.

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  2. II

    Weeks 1–16

    Titration · physician check-ins

    Starting at 2.5 mg weekly and stepping up every four weeks as tolerated, with physician check-ins to manage nausea and protect lean mass.

    Side effects, answered
  3. III

    Months 4–12

    Optimization · peptides · skin

    Peptide add-ons, strength guidance and skin support as the weight comes off. Labs re-checked and the dose held where you feel best.

    Peptide protocols
  4. IV

    The Off-Ramp

    Planned, not abrupt

    A physician-guided taper with metabolic support so what you lost stays lost. The end of the medication is designed from the first visit.

    Our GLP-1 approach

04 · The Membership

all-inclusive

The All-Inclusive GLP-1
Face & Body Protocol Membership

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$299 / month

with a 3-month commitment · $897 over three months

  • Monthly GLP-1 medication plus telehealth oversight with Dr. Kendall
  • $50 a month banked toward facial aesthetics (neurotoxin, fillers) or skin-tightening treatments
  • Member-only pricing on peptide pens Add a performance or recovery peptide pen, or NAD+, for $100/month
  • Physician lab review along the way Lab testing may be billed separately

the member rule

When you are on our GLP-1 protocol, you automatically become an Atelier Member. Your medication, medical oversight, banked aesthetics credit and member pen pricing are all included.

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Eligibility determined by physician consultation. Prescription required. We do not accept insurance.

Good to know

Who qualifies

BMI 30 or 27 with a condition

  • Hypertension, prediabetes, PCOS or sleep apnea
  • Plateaued on semaglutide
  • Not in pregnancy, MTC/MEN 2 history, or active pancreatitis
  • Decided in person, never by questionnaire

Transfer your care

No restart required

  • Already on Zepbound, Mounjaro, Wegovy or Ozempic
  • Bring your current dose and start date
  • Labs reviewed at the first visit
  • Protocol continued or refined, not reset

Common side effects are nausea, constipation and reduced appetite during dose increases. Rare but serious risks include pancreatitis and gallbladder disease, which is exactly why we insist on physician supervision.

05 · Patient Questions

Tirzepatide in Charleston: FAQs

  1. What is tirzepatide? +

    Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable medication that activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors. It is FDA-approved under the brand names Mounjaro (type 2 diabetes) and Zepbound (chronic weight management). It works by reducing appetite, slowing gastric emptying and improving insulin sensitivity.

  2. Who qualifies for tirzepatide in Charleston? +

    Tirzepatide is generally considered for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as hypertension, prediabetes or sleep apnea. Dr. Kendall reviews your history and labs in person at 83 Cannon Street before any prescription is written.

  3. How much does tirzepatide cost at The Charleston Atelier? +

    The All-Inclusive GLP-1 Face & Body Protocol Membership is $299 per month with a three-month commitment. It includes your monthly GLP-1 medication and telehealth oversight, plus $50 a month banked toward facial aesthetics or skin tightening. Adding a performance or recovery peptide pen, or NAD+, is an additional $100 per month. Lab testing may be billed separately.

  4. Can I transfer an existing GLP-1 prescription to The Charleston Atelier? +

    Yes. Patients already on tirzepatide, Zepbound, Mounjaro, semaglutide, Wegovy or Ozempic can transfer their care. Bring your current dose and start date; Dr. Kendall will review your labs and continue or adjust your protocol.

  5. What are the side effects of tirzepatide? +

    The most common side effects are nausea, constipation, diarrhea and reduced appetite, usually during dose escalation. Rare but serious risks include pancreatitis, gallbladder disease and, in animal studies, thyroid C-cell tumors. Tirzepatide is not prescribed to patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2.

  6. Where do I get tirzepatide near me in Charleston? +

    The Charleston Atelier is at 83 Cannon Street in the Cannonborough-Elliotborough neighborhood of downtown Charleston, SC 29403, a short walk from King Street. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM, or reserve a private consultation online.

More GLP-1 questions in the Atelier Journal

06 · Visit Us

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Tirzepatide near you: 83 Cannon Street

Charleston, SC 29403 · Cannonborough-Elliotborough

Monday – Friday
10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday
10 AM – 2 PM
Sunday
Closed
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