Your body already knows how to heal.
It just needs the right signal.Peptide therapy works with your body’s natural communication pathways — restoring the molecular messages that drive repair, balance, and resilience at a cellular level.
The Problem
Something shifted.
But your labs look “normal.”
You feel it — the fatigue that doesn’t lift, the inflammation that won’t resolve, the injuries that take forever to heal, the weight that won’t budge no matter what you do.
Conventional medicine may tell you nothing is wrong. But something has changed in how your cells are communicating — and standard lab panels often don’t capture it.
As we age, or face chronic illness, inflammation, and metabolic stress, the body’s natural signaling peptides weaken or become dysregulated. The messages your cells need to heal, regenerate, and stay in balance simply aren’t getting through.
Chronic inflammation with no clear cause
Pain, fatigue, and immune reactivity that conventional testing can’t fully explain.
Energy and recovery that's simply not there
Brain fog and metabolic slowdown
Injuries and tissue that won't heal
Something shifted.
But your labs look “normal.”
Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the same building blocks your body already uses. Think of them as biological messengers that tell your cells when to heal, reduce inflammation, build tissue, or activate metabolism.
Peptide therapy doesn’t force change. It restores signals the body already understands. Unlike medications that often override your physiology, the right peptide binds to a receptor like a key in a lock — sending a precise, targeted message with fewer systemic side effects.
At MaineCHI, Dr. Kathryn Mari Sawai, ND has used peptide therapy as one of the most effective tools in integrative practice — selecting the right peptide for the right person at the right time, based on labs, symptoms, and your full health picture.
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The Plan. Peptides We Offer
Targeted therapies for
what you’re actually dealing with.
Each peptide works on a specific set of pathways. All therapies require an individualized consultation to determine appropriateness, dosing, and duration.
Inflammation & Gut
KPV
Anti-Inflammatory Peptide
Derived from alpha-MSH, KPV calms immune over-activation without suppressing normal immune function — a powerful option for chronic, hard-to-explain inflammation.
- Chronic gut inflammation, IBS, IBD
- Autoimmune & cytokine-driven conditions
- Skin inflammation: eczema, psoriasis, acne
- Endometriosis, Chronic Lyme pain
Tissue Repair & Recovery
BPC-157 / TB-500
The “Wolverine” Stack
One of the most effective regenerative combinations available. BPC-157 heals gut and connective tissue; TB-500 drives cell migration, angiogenesis, and tissue regeneration.
- Joint, tendon, and ligament injuries
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Post-surgical & athletic recovery
- Slow-healing injuries
Skin, Hair & Connective Tissue
BPC-157 / TB-500 / GHK-Cu
“Total Glow” Stack
Add copper peptide GHK-Cu to the Wolverine stack for comprehensive regeneration — from the inside out. Known for collagen production, scalp health, and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Skin rejuvenation & collagen support
- Hair growth & scalp health
- Wound healing & antioxidant effects
Body Composition & Recovery
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin
Growth Hormone Support
Supports natural growth hormone release to improve body composition, recovery, sleep quality, and metabolic function especially for age-related decline or post-injury stagnation.
- Lean muscle gain & fat loss
- Improved sleep & recovery
- Age-related metabolic slowdown
Immune Regulation
TA-1
Thymosin Alpha-1
Rather than stimulating or suppressing immunity, TA-1 helps normalize immune signaling — improving balance and resilience for those dealing with chronic or post-viral immune dysregulation.
- Chronic & recurrent infections
- Autoimmune conditions
- Post-viral fatigue & immune recovery
Cellular Energy & Longevity
Thymosin Alpha-1
Subcutaneous Injection
Essential for mitochondrial function and cellular energy production. SQ delivery ensures optimal bioavailability, making this foundational for patients with chronic illness, burnout, or cognitive decline.
- Fatigue & brain fog
- Metabolic health & healthy aging
- Mitochondrial & cognitive support
Metabolic & Weight-Loss Peptides
GLP-1 Therapies
For patients with insulin resistance, elevated A1c, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, or weight-loss resistance — used conservatively with a strong emphasis on nutrition and long-term sustainability.
Dual GLP-1 + GIP
Tirzepatide
Supports blood sugar regulation, appetite control, and insulin sensitivity. Most effective paired with nutritional guidance.
Triple GLP-1 + GIP + Glucagon
Retatrutide
A third-generation metabolic peptide that increases resting metabolic rate over time and targets visceral fat — especially helpful in fatty liver conditions.
⚠ Metabolic peptides require baseline labs, established patient status, and ongoing monitoring. Not offered to new patients at first visit.
How to Get Started
A clear, guided
path to treatment.
Peptide therapy is not something we approach casually. Here’s how we ensure every protocol is safe, individualized, and effective for you.
Become a Patient
Metabolic peptides and complex protocols require you to be an established MaineCHI patient. This ensures we know your full health picture before making any recommendations.
Consultation & History
We review your symptoms, health history, and goals in depth. This conversation shapes everything — there is no generic protocol at MaineCHI.
Lab Work & Assessment
Appropriate baseline labs are ordered when needed. For metabolic peptides, labs are required. Results guide peptide selection, dosing, and timing.
Your Personalized Protocol
We prescribe from regulated compounding pharmacies, teach you how to administer your peptides safely at home, and schedule follow-up to monitor progress and adjust.
Conditions We Support
Peptide therapy can help with
more than you might expect.
Because peptides restore communication between cells, they can support a wide range of conditions — often ones that haven’t responded well to conventional approaches.
Metabolic Health
- Insulin resistance
- Weight-loss resistance
- Metabolic syndrome
- Elevated HbA1c or blood sugar dysregulation
- Fatty liver disease
- Low energy from metabolic dysfunction
Chronic Inflammation
- Cytokine-driven inflammatory conditions
- Chronic pain with normal labs
- Autoimmune conditions
- Chronic Lyme disease
- Endometriosis
Gut Health
- Chronic gut inflammation
- IBS-type symptoms
- Leaky gut / intestinal barrier dysfunction
- Digestive issues from chronic inflammation
Become a Tissue Repair & Recovery
- Joint, tendon, and ligament injuries
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Athletic injuries & overuse syndromes
- Post-surgical recovery
- Slow-healing injuries
Energy, Brain & Longevity
- Chronic fatigue
- Brain fog and cognitive decline
- Mitochondrial dysfunction
- Age-related metabolic slowdown
- Cellular aging and longevity support
Skin, Hair & Connective Tissue
- Skin aging and collagen loss
- Hair thinning or loss
- Connective tissue weakness
- Skin inflammation or poor wound healing
- Eczema, psoriasis, acne
Safety and standards
Used thoughtfully.
Peptides have a strong safety profile — but only when prescribed and monitored appropriately. At MaineCHI, we hold a high standard for how peptide therapy is used.
All peptides are pharmaceutical-grade, synthesized to precisely match naturally occurring human peptides, and sourced exclusively from regulated compounding pharmacies. Because peptides are delicate and degraded by stomach acid, almost all are administered via subcutaneous injection — similar to insulin, and easily self-administered at home with proper guidance.
Prescribed by a licensed medical provider
Selection, dosing, and duration are based on labs, health history, and individual goals — never guessed.
Sourced from regulated compounding pharmacies
Dosed conservatively and appropriately
Monitored with follow-up labs when necessary
Take the first step
Ready to restore what
your body already knows?
Peptide therapy isn’t a quick fix — it’s a strategic, personalized approach to helping your body communicate and heal the way it was designed to. The first step is a consultation to review your history, discuss your goals, and determine if peptides are right for you.