About Us
Thriv’n is a health and wellness clinic that consists of highly trained practitioners that specialize in wellness, weight loss and obesity. Our physician is board certified in Obesity medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and understands how hormones interact with metabolism to affect weight.
We offer state of the art testing and services to fully understand your metabolism. We utilize this information to create a comprehensive and personalized plan to help you reach your goals.
We provide our patients with compassionate, and conscientious care. We treat you like family and will work with you to help you succeed, so why just live when you can thrive!
Our Treatment Options
Nutrition
Adequate nutrition is the foundation of healthy living and its importance cannot be overstated. We utilize different forms of meal plans that are designed to be sustainable and enjoyable. We work closely with you to develop a meal plan that fits your goals and lifestyles.
“Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.” – Hippocrates
Physical Activity
Physical activity is an important aspect of healthy living. While most people will not achieve any weight loss with physical activity alone, when used in combination with appropriate nutrition, will help with weight maintenance and an improvement in overall well being. We will work with you to develop a physical activity regimen that you enjoy and can incorporate into your everyday life.
“Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood.”- Unknown
Pharmacotherapy
Just like antihypertensives are used to treat hypertension and diabetes medicines are used to treat diabetes mellitus, we also use FDA approved weight loss medications and a few off-label medications to help you achieve your weight loss and wellness goals. While medications are one of the tools we have in our arsenal, we use them in conjunction with other therapy options to achieve the best results possible. Medications can help with satiety, decreasing the feeling of hunger and increasing metabolism. We monitor you closely for side effects and offer alternatives as needed.
“To get rich, never you risk your health. For it is the truth that health is the wealth.” -Richard Baker
Sleep
Adequate sleep is an important part of our program. Without adequate high-quality sleep, your treatment plan will have a limited effect. Lack of sleep leads to an increase in the hunger hormones and a decrease in your fullness hormones. Sleep deprivation also causes a stress response in the body leading to higher levels of stress hormones which lead to metabolic dysfunction. We work with you to come up with strategies to help you get a good night rest. There are multiple illnesses that can affect your quality of sleep such as obstructive sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome etc, we will refer you to a PCP if any of these illnesses are diagnosed.
“A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” — Irish Proverb
Emotional Wellbeing/Behavioral Change/Stress
Obesity is a neurobehavioral state where our behaviors are affected by neurotransmitters and hormones, hence we also need to change certain health behaviors that are detrimental to our success and goal.
We help our patients facilitate behavior change. We teach you ways to problem solve, to overcome barriers and also to achieve stated goals. Using some principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, we give you tools to recognize these barriers before they occur and to circumvent them. We also help you identify stressors in your life and teach you some coping strategies.
“Wellness encompasses a healthy body, a sound mind and a tranquil spirit. Enjoy the journey as you strive for wellness.”— Laurette Gagnon Beaulieu
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for continuous monitoring of your progress, monthly visits is a requirement of the program.
Increased physical activity is beneficial for overall wellness. We will collaboratively develop an optimal level of physical activity as part of your personalized plan.
Results will vary based on each individual’s current state of health, nutrition status, physical activity and adherence to the plan outlined for you after your consultation. Our treatment plan is proven to work, we will keep you accountable to get the best results for you. Our patients lose an average of 10 lbs a month and several have lost greater than 100 lbs in less than a year.
We strongly recommend a lower carb and higher protein food choices. We will come up with a personalized meal plan that fits your goals and lifestyle. We do not believe in dieting, we teach you to make a sustainable lifestyle change
FDA approved medications will be prescribed when deemed necessary by our clinicians. These medications will be provided at a reasonable price from our in house dispensary.
We will bill your insurance company for your monthly visits however the patient is responsible for the payment if insurance fails to pay. Unfortunately, most insurance companies do not cover medical weight loss therapies, therefore medications will be an additional cost.
Most appointments will generally follow the format listed below:
- Weigh in, Basal metabolic rate and Body Fat Analysis
- Vitals(Height, Blood pressure, Pulse)
- Lab work (If this has been completed in the past three months, please bring your results to the appointment. Additional labs if indicated will be drawn)
- Visit with the doctor (In Depth discussion about your health and weight history, current medications, goals, physical examination)
- Based on your findings, an initial plan of action will be initiated
Medications if indicated are prescribed on the return visit.