Women's Health Services
Our clinic aims to provide a safe, confidential and inclusive space for all women using a holistic and compassionate approach.
Our Nurse Practitioner (NP), Michelle, has extensive training and experience in providing tailored women's health care to women of all ages, including, but not limited to, bioidentical and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pap smears, nutrition and lifestyle coaching, perimenopause and menopause.
Available virtually across Ontario, or in-person at our Whitby location. Book a session with Michelle below or contact her directly:
Our Women's Health Services:
1
Cancer Screening
Our clinic offers cancer screening options such as pap smears and referrals for mammograms.
From referral to follow up and counselling our nurse practitioners provide comprehensive women's health care.
2
Bio-Identical Hormones
Bio-identical hormones are a natural and personalized approach to addressing hormonal imbalances with a focus on safety and efficacy to improve a woman’s health and overall wellbeing. They can be used to treat a variety of conditions such as perimenopause, menopause, depression, elevated cholesterol and blood sugar, sleep disorders, inflammation, and prevent cancer.
3
Perimenopausal/ Menopausal Support
Our nurse practitioners offer tailored and customized treatments to support women from all ages.
Our approach may include the use of bioidentical hormones, monitoring, diet and lifestyle coaching & more.
4
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Our clinic provides testing, such as pap smears, and treatment for a variety of sexually transmitted infections.
5
Birth Control
Our Nurse Practitioners offer screening, education and prescriptions for many types of birth control options, including oral contraceptive pills and intrauterine devices (IUDs).
Choose A Service
Initial Consultation
Duration:
20 min
Price:
Free
This clinician currently has a wait list, please contact info@thrivetherapyservices.ca if you would like to be added.
Intake Assessment
Duration:
1 hour
Price:
$350
This clinician currently has a wait list, please contact info@thrivetherapyservices.ca if you would like to be added.
Ongoing Sessions
Duration:
1 hour
Price:
$180
This clinician currently has a wait list, please contact info@thrivetherapyservices.ca if you would like to be added.
Interested in learning more about Bioidentical Hormones?
Follow this link to read up on the benefits of Bioidential Hormones: The Power of Bioidentical Hormones
Frequently Asked Questions
WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICES
1) What women's health services does Thrive Therapy Services provide? We provide comprehensive, holistic care for women across all life stages. Our services include Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), perimenopause and menopause support, cancer screenings (Pap smears and mammogram referrals), STI testing and treatment, birth control consultations and prescriptions (including oral contraceptives and IUD guidance), and lifestyle coaching.
2) What are Bioidentical Hormones, and how can they help during perimenopause or menopause? Bioidentical hormones are plant-derived hormones designed to be structurally identical to those naturally produced by the human body. Our Nurse Practitioner uses customized BHRT to treat hormonal imbalances, helping manage perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, brain fog, fatigue, mood changes, low libido, and bone density loss.
3)Who provides women's health and hormone therapy at Thrive? Women's health services are led by primary care Nurse Practitioner Michelle Hermans (RN, BScN, MN, NP-PHC). Michelle has extensive specialized training in women's health, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, preventive screenings, and perimenopause/menopause care.
4) Can I get preventive health screenings, such as Pap tests and mammograms, through Thrive? Yes. Our Nurse Practitioners perform in-person cervical cancer screenings (Pap smears) and order preventive diagnostic imaging, including mammograms and pelvic ultrasounds, covered by OHIP.
5) Can I access women's health consultations virtually in Ontario? Yes. Virtual appointments across Ontario are available for hormone therapy consultations, lab review and BHRT monitoring, birth control prescriptions, STI consultations, and perimenopausal support. (Note: Physical exams such as Pap smears require an in-person visit).
6) Where can I receive in-person women's health care with Thrive? In-person Pap tests, physical exams, and clinical consultations are available at our location in Whitby.
7) Do I need a doctor's referral to see a Nurse Practitioner for women's health or HRT? No, a physician's referral is not required. You can book an appointment directly through our website or request a free 20-minute phone consultation to discuss your hormonal and health needs.