Thrive Wellness Center For Women
Clinic Profile
Thrive Wellness Center is a gynecology and functional medicine clinic being established in Glendale, California, to serve women.
The clinic is based on the use of a whole body/mind approach to health and incorporates evidence-based medicine. Thrive Wellness Center For Women will offer personalized treatment as per the research because it will ensure that it addresses the root issue and not the symptoms.
The clinic no longer takes insurance in the clinical services and has changed to direct-pay system. This change is to help in provision of quality and personalized care without insurance restrictions as per the research.
Thrive Wellness Center For Women does not have a monthly fee of concierge medicine.
The clinic has both in-office and telemedicine services.
Background and History
The research states that Jennifer Huddleston, PA-C is a gynecologist and functional medicine specialist, a 20 years of experience, women health expert at Thrive Wellness Center For Women.
Her career started with her as a doula and she was enrolled in the Keck University of Southern California School of Medicine in the Primary Care Physician Assistant program.
The study also mentions that there are other Thrive Wellness organizations but this is the profile that is Thrive Wellness Center For Women in Glendale, California.
Services and Programs
Thrive Wellness Center For Women offers comprehensive women’s healthcare services.
The research states that these services include:
- Annual physicals
- Well-woman exams
- Integrative gynecology
- Management of abnormal paps
- HPV care
- STD care
- Contraception counseling and prescriptions
- Evaluation and treatment of irregular or painful periods
- Treatment of recurrent vaginal infections
The clinic also manages chronic conditions including:
- Thyroid dysfunction
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Dyslipidemia
Medical weight loss services include GLP-1 medications such as:
- Wegovy
- Zepbound
The study states that these are available through telemedicine consultations.
The clinic also offers other non-amphetamine weight management options, including:
- Low Dose Naltrexone therapy
- Personalized supplement plans
Bioidentical Hormone Optimization is also available, including BioTe Medical BHRT Pellet Therapy.
Physicians and Healthcare workers
Jennifer Huddleston, PA-C
One of the listed women health experts is Jennifer Huddleston, PA-C who has over 20 years of experience.
According to the research, she focuses on gynecology and functional medicine and takes a holistic approach to care.
Stephen Pine, MD
One of the providers indicated on the site of the clinic is Stephen Pine, MD.
Reviews and Patient Feedback
According to the research, Thrive Wellness Center For Women has received 205 reviews that have an average rating of 4.95 out of 5 stars.
Patients report they are listened to, supported, and confident about their treatment plans.
Positive themes of the available feedback are:
- Attentive staff
- Caring staff
- Personalized care
- Good hormone replacement therapy.
Testimonials and Quotes
The following statements of patients are included in the research:
- Jennifer and her terrific team of Thrive Wellness for Women has taken the care back into healthcare, something I have never had before in my healthcare journey, when so many have failed to do so.
- I found myself liking the way Jennifer Huddleston, PA-C was so responsive and concerned during my first and subsequent telecommunication visits.
- My interaction with Jennifer in the last one year at Thrive has been very good. I have been heard and assisted throughout the time we have been together.
- What a pleasant experience we had with Jennifer. Her past practice visit by my wife and me was based on fertility assistance and was successful as she could assist us and guide us through the process.
Pricing and Value Signals
In the study, the following pricing information has been indicated:
- First GLP-1 Consultation: $295
- Follow-up Telehealth Visits: $150 after three to four months.
- Thrive Together Day Rate: $120/visit to patients who have been seen
The First GLP-1 Consultation will be a comprehensive look, free consultancy with a functional nutritionist, tailored GLP-1 congruent diets, and the management of past approvals with insurers.
It is noted in the study that there should be one in-person visit per year, as required by the California medical board.
Free injections are provided with the provision of training and assistance.
The practice provides services on the pay-as-you-go basis and does not cover clinical services but rather covers GLP-1 drugs on insurance basis.
Verification Notes
- One of the studies indicates that the clinic does not impose a monthly fee on the concierge medicine, as compared to the direct-pay model, which implies that the patients must pay out of the pocket.
- The material that is available also mentions that the provider page of the clinic has a casual mention of Dr. Pine and his BFF Ruca.
- It is also part of the research that it has similar title to Thrive Wellness organizations that may be confusing but this profile is of Thrive Wellness Center For Women in Glendale, California.
- Also conflicting information on the external sources on insurance acceptance will also be considered but the research will give preference to the information of Thrive Wellness Center For Women main website where the clinic lacks insurance coverage to collect clinical services.





