Optifast®

  • Our Optifast® program offers total nutritional replacement with high protein drinks and bars, allowing you to stay on a very low calorie diet while achieving maximum fat loss without feeling hungry. Learn more…

I-Lipo™

  • I-Lipo™ by Chromogenex, UK is a revolutionary new form of laser liposuction treatment that is used for body contouring and fat reduction. The i-lipo system utilizes photomodulation, which initiates the body’s natural response… Learn more…

Endermologie®

  • Endermologie® equipment has been very popular in Europe over the last 20 years, and considered a gold standard for anti-cellulite and lip massage treatments. Ask for our affordable Endermologie® anti-cellulite packages! Learn more…

Dr. Julia Melamed M.D.

Dr. Julia Melamed has been working with Weight Loss Patients since 1998. She is double Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Bariatrics(Weight loss), and passed certification course in anti-aging medicine with Cenegenics Medical Institute. Her special interests include difficult and resistant obese patients, new obesity therapies, bioidentical hormonal supplementation(HRT) and anti-aging medicine.
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Meet Our Team

Julia Kizhner, P.A.

Our physician assistant, Julia Kizhner, P.A., has been working with overweight and obese patients since 2003. Special interests include dietary and pharmacologic modalities for resistant weight loss patients.

Michael Flynn, BCCL, LE, FLT

Michael is a Diplomat of the Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology and a recognized member of the National Lipid Association, as well as a certified Lifestyle Educator and FirstLine Therapist. Michael has published clinical findings in the American Journal of Clinical Lipidology and has educated physicians in the implementation of Therapeutic Lifestyle Change as a consultant for a leading nutraceutical company.

Juanita Mirehouse, Endermologie Tech.

Juanita is the Lipo Spa manager and specializes in endermologie for anti-aging, cellulite reduction and detoxification. She is certified in Ulthera, Tripollar and I-lipo cellulite and anti-aging procedures. She educates patients on the endermologie lifestyle which encompasses health, wellness and detoxification. She is passionately committed to delivering the highest standard of patient care.

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Patient Testimonial

Lynda, 56 lbs and counting

Lynda, 56 lbs and counting

Before I started OPTIFAST I was definitely overweight, 56 pounds overweight. And I perspired profusely. I was tired. I didn't want to go anywhere because of the way I looked and felt. And I knew something had to be done. Read More »

Dr. Melamed offers medical weight loss and anti-aging therapy to residents of Illinois, including: Deerfield, Highland Park, Bannockburn