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When Training Stops Working, It May Not Be a Training Problem.

Personalized Metabolic Program™ for Men

$5,500 + HST per year

You train. You watch what you eat. And yet the body that used to respond has become harder to change. Falling testosterone, insulin resistance and lost muscle can all play a part. The Personalized Metabolic Program™ is built for the man who wants to know which.

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

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Is This Right for You?

Two Men. The Same Program. Different Stages.

The Active Man (35 to 45)

Training consistently but results are plateauing. Body composition shifting despite discipline. Recovery slower. Energy less reliable.

The Man in Midlife (45 to 65)

The shift is undeniable. Weight around the middle. Muscle harder to maintain. Mental sharpness less automatic. The body no longer responds to effort the way it used to.

The Science

Muscle Is Your Metabolic Engine

Muscle is one of your body's main metabolic engines. It takes up a large share of the sugar from your meals, so more muscle helps keep blood sugar steady, and it adds to the energy you burn at rest.

When testosterone falls, holding on to muscle gets harder, so we look at the hormonal picture alongside your training and nutrition.

The Process

Key Components of Medical Weight Loss in Aurora

Metabolic Performance Profile™: 4x/Year

ATCOR (arterial stiffness), seca (body composition) and PNOE (metabolic rate) at baseline, month 4, month 7 and month 10.

Your Genetic Blueprint: Year 1

Performance genetic testing for micronutrient metabolism, exercise response and recovery capacity. Done once, and useful for years.

GLP-1 Medications: One Tool, Not a Shortcut

Considered for men who meet the medical criteria for these medications, for example for weight management or blood sugar control, as part of a plan that protects muscle. Prescribing is always an individual clinical decision, with benefits and risks reviewed with you.

Nutrition Strategy

Individualized protein targets calculated from your lean mass, metabolic rate, and training demands. Supplementation based on your genetic blueprint and blood work.

Investment

What's Included

$5,500 + HST per year

6 physician visits · 4 metabolic panels · Genetic testing (Y1) · BHRT (if indicated) · GLP-1 (if indicated) · 6 restorative sessions

Personalized Hormone Profile™
Complete serum hormone & metabolic panel*
Full thyroid evaluation*
Performance genetic testing (Year 1 only)
4x Metabolic Performance Profile™ (ATCOR + seca + PNOE)
BHRT prescribing and management (if indicated)
GLP-1 prescribing and monitoring (if clinically indicated; medication cost is separate)
Individualized protein targets & supplementation
6 restorative sessions: B-Pulse chair, facial ClearLift, facial photofacial or Hydrabrasion, in any combination
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
6 physician visits across 12 months

*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

How is this different from the Personalized Hormone Program™?

The Personalized Hormone Program™ focuses on hormone care. The Personalized Metabolic Program™ includes everything in the In-Clinic Personalized Hormone Program™ and adds a metabolic plan: body composition tracking, genetic testing, GLP-1 prescribing and monitoring when indicated (the medication itself is a separate cost) and quarterly Metabolic Performance Profiles™.

I eat well and exercise consistently. Why isn't my body responding?

Hormonal changes in your 40s and 50s can change how your body responds to the same eating and exercise habits. This program looks at those hormonal and metabolic factors and adjusts your plan around them.

What is GLP-1 therapy and is it right for me?

GLP-1 receptor agonists are prescription medications that affect insulin sensitivity, appetite and body composition. They are not a shortcut; they are considered for patients whose clinical picture suggests they may help, and your physician reviews the benefits and risks with you.

Is this program covered by OHIP?

Thrive! is private-pay and does not bill OHIP. Before testing, we tell you which lab tests carry a fee. Prescription medications may be partly covered by extended health plans, and we explain all costs before testing or prescribing begins.

How does this program work alongside my family doctor?

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

How do I get started?

Call 289-338-5916 or book a complimentary Strategy Session online. It's a physician-led conversation about your goals and options, with no obligation.

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Thrive! is private-pay and does not bill OHIP. Before testing, we tell you which lab tests carry a fee. Prescription medications are a separate cost and may be covered by your extended health plan. Prices in CAD, plus HST.