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You're Not Imagining It. Something Has Changed.

And Your Hormones May Be at the Centre of It.

Annual programs from $1,995 + HST

The sleep that used to restore you. The weight that arrived without explanation. The sharpness that has quietly dulled at the edges. This is not weakness. It is biology: specifically, the hormonal transitions of perimenopause and menopause.

Medically reviewed by Amber Bocknek, MD, CCFP, ABAARM, FAAMM, MSCP, Medical Director, November 4, 2026

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About This Program

Personalized Hormone Program™ for Women

The mood that shifts in ways you cannot always predict or explain.

Normal and how you want to feel are not always the same thing. We look at both, and build a plan with you.

The Science

Why Hormones Matter

What each hormone does in your body. These are its natural roles, not promises of what treatment will do.

Estrogen

Cognitive function, cardiovascular health, bone density, skin quality, mood stability, sexual health, metabolism

Progesterone

Sleep, a calming effect on the brain, uterine health

Testosterone

Energy, drive, muscle mass, bone density, libido, confidence, metabolic efficiency

Cortisol

Stress response, inflammation and the sleep-wake cycle; problems build when it stays high for long periods

Thyroid (T3/T4)

Metabolic rate, energy, weight management, cognitive clarity, temperature regulation

DHEA

An adrenal hormone that the body uses as a building block for testosterone and estrogen

What Hormone Therapy Can and Can't Do

This Is Not Just About Symptoms

Hormone therapy is a well-studied, guideline-supported treatment for menopause symptoms, and its effects reach beyond hot flashes.

Hot flashes and night sweats: Canadian and North American menopause guidelines recommend hormone therapy for bothersome symptoms, and for healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause, the benefits generally outweigh the risks

Bone: estrogen therapy helps prevent the bone loss that speeds up after menopause

Vaginal and bladder comfort: low-dose vaginal estrogen is a well-established treatment for the dryness and urinary changes of menopause (genitourinary syndrome of menopause)

Sleep and mood: when night sweats ease, sleep often improves, and better sleep can help mood

Heart, brain and metabolism: hormone therapy is not prescribed to prevent heart disease or dementia, and its effects depend on age and timing; your physician explains what the research does and does not show for someone your age

A Note on Higher-Risk Situations

For women with a personal or family history of hormone-sensitive cancers (breast, ovarian, or uterine), or those who carry BRCA gene variants, the question of hormone therapy requires a careful, individualized assessment. If this is your situation, please bring your full history to your first consultation.

The Testing

What the Personalized Hormone Profile™ Adds

Blood work is the foundation of your assessment, and it shows your hormone levels at one point in time. A functional medicine metabolite test, done at home, adds another layer: how your body makes and processes those hormones.

The Personalized Hormone Profile™ looks at the full pathway: how estrogen is being metabolized, how cortisol rises and falls across the day, and where the downstream metabolites are heading. Alongside your blood work and symptoms, it gives your physician more insight for personalizing your care, and it can be particularly useful in more complex cases.

Investment

Your Program

Personalized Hormone Program™

Choose the format that suits you. Each option is an annual program, plus HST.

IN-CLINIC, $3,495 + HST per year

4 to 6 physician visits a year
An at-home functional medicine metabolite test
Six restorative sessions, in any combination of B-Pulse, facial ClearLift, facial photofacial or Hydrabrasion (face only)
A complimentary AI skin scan
A resting metabolic rate test and up to four body composition scans
A complimentary one-month membership at one of our partner fitness facilities, to help you get moving, build strength and support healthy muscle
Complimentary access to the Livy Method program

VIRTUAL + GENETICS, $3,495 + HST per year

4 to 6 virtual visits a year
CORE Longevity Genetics
An at-home functional medicine metabolite test
A complimentary one-month membership at one of our partner fitness facilities, to help you get moving, build strength and support healthy muscle
Complimentary access to the Livy Method program

ESSENTIALS, $1,995 + HST per year, virtual or in person

4 to 6 visits a year
An at-home functional medicine metabolite test
Hormone care for the year
A complimentary one-month membership at one of our partner fitness facilities, to help you get moving, build strength and support healthy muscle
Complimentary access to the Livy Method program

*Thrive! is private-pay and does not bill OHIP. Before testing, we tell you which lab tests carry a fee. Specialized markers that carry a fee are billed to you directly by the lab and are not part of the program fee.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

I've been told my labs are normal. Why would I consider this program?

A result inside the reference range tells us a value isn't abnormal, but it can't tell us everything about how you feel. In this program, we read your blood work alongside your symptoms, your history and, where helpful, the Personalized Hormone Profile™, an at-home test that shows how your body makes and processes hormones. Together, these guide a plan built around you.

Is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy safe?

Every form of hormone therapy has benefits and risks, and they depend on your age, your health history and how long you use it. Before you start, your physician reviews these with you in detail, and your treatment is monitored throughout the program. Bioidentical hormones include Health Canada-approved products, such as estradiol gel or patches and micronized progesterone. If a compounded preparation is ever suggested, your physician explains how it differs. Our page on hormone therapy risks and benefits explains the current evidence.

I have a family history of breast cancer. Can I still consider hormone therapy?

A family history of breast cancer does not automatically rule out hormone therapy, but it calls for a careful, individualized assessment. Your physician reviews your personal and family history, your other risk factors and any genetic results, and talks through every option, including non-hormonal ones, so you can decide together.

How long before I notice a change?

Timing varies from person to person. Treatment is started carefully and adjusted over several months, and your physician reviews your progress at each follow-up.

Is this program covered by OHIP or extended benefits?

Thrive! is private-pay and does not bill OHIP. Before testing, we tell you which lab tests carry a fee, so you know the costs before you begin. Keep your receipts, since program costs may be eligible as a medical expense; your accountant can advise. Extended health coverage varies by plan; we provide detailed receipts so you can check with your plan.

How does this program work alongside my family doctor?

The program is designed to complement your primary care, not replace it. It adds dedicated hormone visits, personalized testing such as the Personalized Hormone Profile™ and scheduled follow-up. We encourage you to keep your family doctor or nurse practitioner for the rest of your health care.