Is ThriveWell Kids
Right for Your Teen?
Our program is designed for adolescents who may benefit from physician-guided GLP-1 care. Here's how to know if it may be a good fit.
Check EligibilityAt a Glance
Ages 12–21
Considering GLP-1 treatment
Open to virtual care
Parent involvement required
Who May Be a Good Candidate
At ThriveWell Kids, we evaluate a few primary criteria to ensure our program is the right clinical and lifestyle fit for your teen.
Age Requirement
Ages 12–21. Our program is designed specifically for adolescents and young adults, focusing on their unique physiological needs.
Weight Criteria
Teens with obesity or weight-related health concerns may be eligible after a comprehensive physician evaluation and BMI review.
Family Readiness
Long-term success requires a supportive home environment ready for sustainable, family-wide lifestyle and nutritional changes.
Ongoing Commitment
Families must be fully committed to physician-guided medical care, protocol adherence, and regular monitoring check-ins.
Final Eligibility Is Determined by a Physician
All applicants undergo a thorough medical review. Eligibility depends on individual health history, current conditions, and safety considerations. Our clinical team ensures that every recommendation is personalized and medically appropriate.
Comfort with Virtual Care
Our program is delivered entirely online, bringing expert pediatric obesity care directly to your home. Many parents are surprised by how effective and personal virtual care can be.
100% Online Program
No office visits needed. Everything is accessible from the comfort of your home, on your schedule.
Video Consultations
Face-to-face appointments with our physicians through secure, HIPAA-compliant video calls.
At-Home Medication Guidance
Step-by-step guidance for medication administration delivered directly to your door.
Parent Involvement
Parents are an integral part of every visit and treatment decision, ensuring a collaborative care experience.
Family Involvement at ThriveWell Kids
ThriveWell Kids is designed to support families — and that includes keeping parents and guardians informed and involved throughout the care process.
Parental Participation Required
Parents and legal guardians are required participants in the care process. Parental consent is required for enrollment and treatment, and parents are involved at every step — from intake through ongoing monitoring.
Certain sensitive health information may be confidential to the adolescent under California law; see our Notice of Privacy Practices for details.
Family Involvement Welcome & Encouraged
Adult patients make their own medical decisions and sign their own consent forms under California law. However, many young adults in this age group choose to involve a parent, guardian, or other trusted family member in their care — and ThriveWell Kids welcomes and encourages that involvement.
With the adult patient’s permission, Dr. Winderman is happy to include a parent or family member in visits, share progress updates, and coordinate care as a team.
Family involvement for adult patients is always voluntary, always at the patient’s direction, and never a condition of enrollment or treatment.
