We don’t accept insurance. We aren’t paid by insurance companies. We are paid by you. And we have the same goals as you: reach optimal health, use as few medications as possible, avoid unnecessary care, and save time and money.

You pay only when you see Dr. Petralba depending on the amount of time spent. 

Pricing is found here

You will receive a generous time allotment with every visit. This means you can thoroughly discuss your concerns with doctor and not feel rushed.

We have created a homey and comfortable environment so you don’t have to have sensitive discussions in a room that is cold and sterile.

We take a holistic approach to health. Through a thoughtful and evidence based approach to medicine, we combine the best of conventional, traditional, eastern, and western, wisdom, including acupuncture.

You will always speak directly to and communicate with the MD.

Our scheduling practices lead to minimal wait time.

It’s easy to get in and see your doctor. You’re not faced with a month long wait list every time you have a health concern. 

We maintain a low volume practice. This means we have a small panel of patients so we can get to know you through and through.

Our prices are transparent and simple. You always get a quote prior to any work we do, so there are never surprised unlike with an insurance model. 

You will work with an MD who lives and breathes a healthy lifestyle to collaborate with your healing.

We offer VIP Medicine without VIP cost. (VIP medicine annual cost is minimum $7000-$12000 per year.)

First, schedule your meet and greet in the appointment section. Then join the waitlist through the online enrollment. https://thrivelifecenter.com/get-started/

We will not charge the card until you are going to establish care. 

We require 15 min meet and greet to make sure we are  a good fit for each other. After the meet and greet and you wish to proceed, we can schedule an establishing care visit.

The foundations of good health must be nurtured from early on or poor health in later years is the certain result. Fortunately, by addressing possible cracks in the foundation now, whether they be genetic, environmental, or lifestyle in nature, you’ll probably feel a lot better, too! Also, when you do need a doctor for a new problem or sudden illness, you’ll have someone that already knows you well, and is quickly available.

Yes. With one caveat: if your insurance is an HMO-type, since we are non-participating with insurance companies, they will not pay for tests, equipment, referrals, or medications that we order on your behalf. We are not fans of HMO plans, since they create an administrative burden on medical offices and delay care to patients; so we recommend changing to PPO plans if at all possible. However, if you have no other good option, it is better to maintain or find a primary care physician willing to order such things for you when needed, and think of us more as your “consultants.”

We avoid the huge administrative overhead (billing, coding, pre-auths, etc) that comes with accepting insurance. We can give better, cheaper care and can spend time with patients instead of insurance forms. 

Not at all. In fact, we have a great deal to offer those with some of the most serious chronic medical conditions, like diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune illnesses, and cancer, among others. We aim to treat with the least invasive and toxic means possible, but effective, excellent treatment is always our goal.

There is something to be said for person-to-person contact and physical exams! However, since we are not reliant on insurance reimbursement (which requires face-to-face meetings), we can manage via phone, video call, or email, if that’s your preference. We want to make this easy for you. 

No. Everyone should have at least catastrophic insurance for unanticipated medical disasters. An often used analogy of the current reliance on “comprehensive” health insurance, though, is that it is like getting car insurance that covers your gasoline… and limits the gas stations you are allowed to use… and negotiates individual prices with each vendor … and so on. Everyone needs to see their doctor periodically. Having a safety net for major accidents or illnesses, though, is sensible.

Yes. If you buy your own health insurance, choosing a high-deductible plan and joining our practice could absolutely save you money over a traditional plan.

Yes, as a licensed medical doctor, Dr. Petralba is able to send refills and prescribe medications. Please see our office policy here.

Yes, we offer online consultation through our global coaching program. 

Please check details here.