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Weight care should feel personal.

Vela Health & Wellness by Rapid offers online care designed to fit your life, with education, individualized treatment options and ongoing support.

What you can expect from Vela

Care that’s clear, supportive and built around you.

Clear information

We provide straightforward education about treatment options, what to expect and important considerations so you can make informed decisions.

Individual review

A licensed provider reviews your health history, goals and clinical information to determine which, if any, treatments may be appropriate for you.

A plan you understand

If prescribed, you’ll receive a personalized treatment plan with clear next steps, including education on your medication and ongoing care.

Ongoing support

Our team is here to answer your questions, monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed to help you stay on track with your health goals.

Weight care should feel informed, human, and free of judgment.

People come to medical weight care with different histories. Some have tried diet and exercise repeatedly. Some are managing other health conditions. Some are just beginning to ask what evidence-based support could look like.

Vela’s role is to make that exploration clearer. We explain treatment options in plain language, place clinical review before prescribing, and design the online journey around questions patients actually have.

“The right next step starts with understanding the whole person.”

Meet your providers

Mustafa Aladin, MD

Weight Management

Lasting weight loss starts with a physician who sees the whole person. Dr. Aladin is a Med/Peds physician, trained to care for both adults and children, so he understands how weight, metabolism, and health change at every stage of life. That perspective shapes his approach to weight management: no crash diets or one-size-fits-all plans, just personalized, medically guided care built around your body, your history, and your goals.

Dr. Aladin takes the time to listen. He looks beyond the number on the scale to the habits, challenges, and motivations behind it, then works with each patient to build a plan that is realistic, sustainable, and supportive from the first visit onward. Because he cares for patients of all ages, he also understands that healthy habits are often a family effort, and he welcomes the chance to support the people who matter most to you.

“I chose to practice Med/Peds so I can be a versatile physician caring for both children (Pediatrics) and adults (Internal Medicine) and serve my local community, especially with its growing population.”

Outside the clinic, Dr. Aladin is an avid cricket player and a devoted Chicago White Sox fan. He brings the same teamwork, patience, and persistence to his patients’ health goals that he brings to the game.

Sarah Penwala, FNP-BC

Weight Management

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