Personalized Medical Weight & Metabolic Care
Your health deserves more than a prescription.
At ThriveCare, effective weight management starts with understanding the whole person—not simply the number on the scale.
ThriveCare provides personalized, evidence-based medical care for adults looking to improve their weight, body composition and metabolic health.
A Personalized Approach
Your journey is unique. Your medical history, lifestyle, nutrition, activity, medications, goals and individual health needs are all considered when developing your treatment plan.
Care may include:
- Comprehensive medical assessment
- Personalized weight-management plans
- Evidence-based weight-management medications when clinically appropriate
- Nutrition and protein guidance
- Strategies to support muscle preservation
- Body-composition and progress monitoring
- Medication and side-effect management
- Ongoing treatment adjustments
- Long-term weight-maintenance strategies
More Than Medication
Medications such as GLP-1s can be an important tool for appropriate patients—but they are not the entire treatment plan.
At ThriveCare, care looks at the bigger picture to determine whether medication is appropriate, how it fits into your goals, and what other strategies can support sustainable results.
Care for Men & Women
ThriveCare provides individualized care for both men and women.
For women
For women, care may also consider the changes that can occur during perimenopause and menopause, including changes in weight and body composition.
For men
For men, care considers individual metabolic, lifestyle, nutritional and body-composition factors that may influence weight and health.
Your Goals. Your Plan. Your Care.
No one-size-fits-all protocols.
No automatic prescriptions.
Just personalized medical care designed around you.
The process
Your care, step by step
Three simple steps to your personal plan.
Step 1: Reach out
Get in touch or book online for a quick 15‑minute meet and greet, to make sure ThriveCare is the right match for you.
Step 2: Your first visit
A 45‑minute virtual appointment to review your medical history, set your goals together, arrange any bloodwork you may need, and build your personal plan.
Step 3: Get started
Your plan is reviewed together, with education on nutrition, exercise and sleep, as well as how to take your medication if it's part of your plan.
Fees
You're welcome to book a complimentary meet and greet before your first appointment. There's no obligation to continue.
Meet and greet
A 15‑minute virtual appointment to see if ThriveCare is the right fit for you.
Complimentary
Initial consultation
A 45‑minute virtual appointment to review your medical history, set your goals together, arrange any bloodwork you may need, and build your personal plan.
$150
Follow-up
A 30‑minute virtual appointment after your initial consultation.
$75
Fees do not include the cost of any medication, which may be covered by private benefits or paid out of pocket. Bloodwork is covered by OHIP. Some extended health benefit plans also cover nurse practitioner visits. Please check with your provider.
FAQ
Questions about getting started
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need a referral. You can start with a complimentary 15‑minute virtual meet and greet. If you have a primary care provider, collaboration with them to support your goals is always welcome.
Are visits virtual?
All appointments are virtual, so you can meet with your nurse practitioner from the comfort of home. ThriveCare is based in Ontario.
How much does it cost, and is it covered?
Nurse practitioner visits aren’t covered by OHIP, so visits are paid privately, though they may be covered under your extended health benefits. Please check with your benefits provider to see what your plan includes. Bloodwork is covered by OHIP, and medication costs are separate and may be covered by private benefits or paid out of pocket. You’ll find details about each visit in the Fees section.
Can you prescribe medication?
Yes. Nurse practitioners in Ontario can prescribe medication. If medication is clinically appropriate for you, your options will be discussed together and included in your personal plan.
How does ThriveCare protect my privacy?
Your privacy is taken seriously. All consultations are confidential, and ThriveCare follows Canadian and provincial privacy laws to protect your personal health information.
What happens at my first appointment?
Your first visit is a 45‑minute virtual appointment to review your medical history, set your goals together, arrange any bloodwork you may need, and build your personal plan.
Is this a quick-fix program?
No. There are no one-size-fits-all protocols and no automatic prescriptions. Care is personalized and focused on sustainable, long-term results.
Still have questions? Book a complimentary meet and greet or get in touch for help finding the right next step.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Start with a conversation about your health, your goals and the right approach for you.
Book a Comprehensive Weight & Metabolic Health Assessment