About Thryvwell Health
Care built for the next generation
Thryvwell Health is transforming adolescent and young adult weight care: comprehensive, specialist-led care for ages 12–26, delivered virtually nationwide.
Dr. Glenda Pettaway, MD, MS, FAAP
Chief Medical Officer
“We believe every young person deserves weight care that looks beyond the number on the scale, with a personalized approach that considers their mental and physical health, development, and long-term well-being. Our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that helps them thrive long-term.”
Led by Medical Expertise
Dr. Pettaway brings nearly two decades of pediatric medicine experience, including fellowship training in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Pittsburgh. She designed Thryvwell's clinical protocols to align with the AAP's 2023 guidelines for adolescent obesity management and personally oversees every treatment plan to ensure your child receives safe, evidence-based care at every stage.
Supported by Trusted Physicians
Every Thryvwell patient is matched with a board-certified physician from our trusted care network with expertise in adolescent and young adult weight management and GLP-1 therapies. Our doctors provide ongoing monitoring throughout treatment to ensure safe and effective care, adjusting each care plan based on progress, response to therapy, and individual health needs.
Clinical leadership
How our medical review works
Dr. Pettaway's clinical philosophy shapes everything Thryvwell publishes and prescribes: weight is a medical topic, not a moral one. That means evidence over trends, screening before prescribing, growth and development monitored at every step, and family involvement built into a young person's care rather than bolted on.
Every clinical article in the Thryvwell Resource Center that carries a medically reviewed marker is reviewed for clinical accuracy against current evidence, including peer-reviewed trials, FDA labeling, and the American Academy of Pediatrics' published guidelines. Reviewed articles show review attribution and dates and are updated when the evidence changes.
Our editorial standard is simple: if a claim about a medication, risk, or outcome cannot be traced to a primary source, it does not get published. Where long-term evidence is still emerging, we say so clearly.
Clinical education
Recently reviewed articles
What Guides Our Care
The principles behind every treatment plan
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Compassion First
Weight is driven by biology, not willpower. Every interaction is judgment-free, and every plan starts with listening.
02
Evidence, Always
Our protocols are built on the AAP's 2023 Clinical Practice Guidelines and FDA-approved treatments, never shortcuts or fads.
03
Specialists for This Age
Growth, development, and adolescence change everything about weight care. Our board-certified physicians specialize in exactly that.
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