Dr. Joel

Joel Wellness Clinic is a premier weight loss, lipedema, and primary care clinic with locations in Livonia and Ann Arbor, Michigan. The clinic is led by Binju Joel, MD, who is dual board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine and is also a Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association. Together with her highly trained team, Dr. Joel provides compassionate, evidence-based care for patients ages 15 and older.

Dr. Joel completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Preliminary Surgery at St. Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is an active member of the Obesity Medicine Association, where she serves on committees and mentors aspiring physicians. With more than two decades of medical experience, Dr. Joel has published research in respected medical journals and participated in mission trips around the world.

In addition to weight management and primary care, Dr. Joel specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lipedema, a condition that is often underdiagnosed or mistaken for obesity. She regularly attends national and international conferences, including the Fat Disorders Resource Society Conference, to remain at the forefront of new developments in lipedema care. She is actively involved in lipedema research and works closely with the Lipedema Foundation. Dr. Joel also spearheaded a Lipedema Provider Roundtable in partnership with the foundation, creating a collaborative space to spread awareness and bring providers together to share best practices and improve patient outcomes.

At Joel Wellness Clinic, care is integrative and personalized, focusing on the whole person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Joel partners with her patients to help them pursue what she calls the “Fullness of Life”—a life of wholeness, balance, and vitality.

Her team provides a wide range of services, including body composition analysis, obesity management, meal replacement programs, pharmacological interventions, and wellness coaching. Dr. Joel also performs procedures such as joint injections and biopsies.

In addition, the clinic manages a variety of health conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disorders, skin conditions, women’s health concerns, and attention-deficit disorder (ADD). Virtual telehealth visits are also available, giving patients convenient access to their care team from home.

Dr. Joel and her staff remain committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in medical weight loss, lipedema, and primary care. They warmly welcome patients and are dedicated to helping every individual maximize their physical health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

Kaitlyn, MSN, FNP-BC

About Kaitlyn
Meet Kaitlyn! Kaitlyn is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Brigham Young University. She also has additional training in lifestyle medicine and women’s health. Before becoming a nurse practitioner, she cared for patients as a registered nurse in outpatient women’s health and in an inpatient neurosurgery unit, building a strong foundation in clinical care, critical thinking, and trust. Alongside comprehensive primary care, Kaitlyn provides ongoing weight loss and lipedema follow ups, with attention to medications, measurements, and realistic lifestyle goals. Kaitlyn strives to empower her patients through education and encouragement so they can take an active role in improving their health and reaching their goals.

Clinical interests and services
Kaitlyn evaluates, treats, and supports patients across primary care and preventive health. She can help with:

  • Preventive care (wellness visits and annual physicals)
  • Weight loss
  • Lipedema care
  • Heart disease
  • Hypertension
  • Diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Asthma and COPD
  • Gastrointestinal disorders
  • Visits for minor illnesses and injuries

Outside the clinic
Kaitlyn enjoys an active life with running, hiking, tennis, and pickleball with her husband and family. She loves spending time outdoors with her young daughter on walks and bike rides, exploring new recipes, and discovering flavors from different cultures. Most of all, she looks forward to building meaningful relationships with patients and helping them feel comfortable, informed, and cared for at every visit.

Anne Kenney, NP-C

About Anne
Meet Anne! Anne is a licensed Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from Michigan State University (Go Green!). Anne brings a warm, compassionate, and down to earth approach to patient care. With a strong foundation in primary care, she also plays an important role in our clinic’s specialized programs for weight loss and lipedema, providing thoughtful follow up visits and ongoing support.

Anne loves building genuine relationships with her patients. She takes time to explain health concerns in a clear and approachable way, and makes sure patients feel heard, supported, and confident in their care plan. Whether she is managing chronic conditions or following up on lab work and medications, Anne blends clinical skill with kindness and encouragement.

Clinical interests and services
Anne evaluates, treats, and supports patients across primary care, lipedema and weight loss. She can help with:

  • Weight Loss
  • Lipedema
  • Orthopedics
  • Acute Care
  • Incision and Drainage
  • Trigger Point Injections
  • Anxiety / Depression
  • Asthma / COPD
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Heart Disease
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders

Outside the clinic
In her free time, Anne enjoys hiking, biking, and running. During the winter, she likes skiing, practicing yoga, or running on her treadmill at home. She especially enjoys these activities when she can do them with her family.

Beyond staying active, Anne is an avid advocate of healthy eating, home cooking, and meal-prep Sundays. She loves experimenting with new recipes and tweaking them until they are approved—even by her teenage kids.