DES PLAINES, IL – August 31, 2026 – Better Body Connection, a local healthcare practice, continues to provide residents with access to medical weight loss in Des Plaines, giving area patients an ongoing, physician-supervised option for reaching a healthier weight. The program remains available to new and existing patients who are looking for structured, medically guided support rather than short-term diet trends, and it continues to draw interest from residents seeking to address weight-related joint pain and other quality-of-life concerns.
Across Des Plaines and the greater Chicago suburbs, many adults continue to struggle with excess weight despite trying conventional diet and exercise approaches on their own. For some, carrying extra weight contributes to joint discomfort, reduced mobility, and other health challenges that can make everyday activities more difficult. National health trends have shown sustained interest in medically supervised approaches to weight management, as more patients look for options that are guided by clinical professionals rather than self-directed programs. Patients in Des Plaines and surrounding communities have increasingly sought out providers who can offer both accountability and clinical oversight throughout the weight loss process.
Better Body Connection’s medical weight loss program is designed to give patients that structure. Rather than a one-size-fits-all plan, the program is built around an individualized assessment of each patient’s health history, goals, and needs, with ongoing monitoring from the clinical team throughout treatment. The approach may help patients:
Work with a healthcare provider to set realistic, individualized goals
Receive ongoing monitoring and support throughout their weight loss journey
Address weight-related joint pain and mobility concerns
Access medically-supervised weight loss program options, including semaglutide-based treatment
Build sustainable habits alongside clinical guidance
Avoid the guesswork of unsupervised dieting
The program continues to reflect Better Body Connection’s broader commitment to conservative, evidence-informed care, with treatment plans adjusted as patients progress and clinical needs change.
What continues to set Better Body Connection apart in the Des Plaines medical weight loss space is the team behind it. The practice is led by nurse practitioners Lawrence Cabatu, NP-C, and Meljun Gomez, NP-C, both of whom bring clinical training and hands-on experience to the weight management process. Their continued presence in the community gives local patients a familiar, accessible resource for medically-supervised weight loss without needing to travel outside the area for specialized care.
“We’ve seen firsthand how much of a difference the right support can make for someone who has struggled with their weight for years,” said Lawrence Cabatu, NP-C, co-founder of Better Body Connection. “It’s not just about a number on the scale. Patients tell us they’re able to move easier, keep up with their kids or grandkids, and feel more like themselves again. Being able to offer that kind of support to our neighbors here in Des Plaines is exactly why we do this work.”
“Weight loss can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to figure it out alone,” added Meljun Gomez, NP-C, co-founder of Better Body Connection. “Having a provider in your corner who’s actually tracking your progress and adjusting the plan with you tends to make a real difference. We want Des Plaines residents to know this kind of support is available right here in their own community.”
Des Plaines residents interested in the program are encouraged to schedule a consultation with Better Body Connection to discuss their health history and determine whether medical weight loss may be an appropriate option for them. The practice continues accepting new patients and works with each individual to walk through the consultation process, answer questions about the program, and outline what ongoing care looks like. More information about the practice and its services can be found by visiting Better Body Connection online, or by learning more about Des Plaines medical weight loss and how the practice serves the surrounding community.
About Better Body Connection
Better Body Connection is a medical weight loss practice located in Des Plaines, IL. Founded by Lawrence Cabatu, NP-C, and Meljun Gomez, NP-C, the practice specializes in medically-supervised weight loss, individualized treatment planning, and ongoing patient support for those managing weight-related health concerns, including joint discomfort. Better Body Connection is committed to providing patients in Des Plaines and surrounding areas with clinically guided, non-fad approaches to sustainable weight management.
Media ContactCompany Name: Better Body ConnectionContact Person: Juan Lawrence CabatuEmail: Send EmailPhone: (847) 322-0099Address:2434 E Dempster St Suite 102 City: Des PlainesState: ILCountry: United StatesWebsite: https://betterbodyconnection.com/
