About Us
The Shot Gets You Started. We're Here for Everything Else.
Why We Built Thrive
My father has spent his whole life in medicine. A few years ago he, my mom, and his cousin opened a GLP-1 and longevity clinic — and that gave me the opportunity to witness what most people don't see: patient after patient finally getting the results they'd chased for years, then quietly struggling with side effects they weren't expecting.
At my family's clinic, the clinicians practice amazing medicine and give their patients the results they've been after. But what nobody could hand them was a plan for the fatigue, the muscle loss, and the hair in the drain.
That's what led me to founding Thrive on the Shot. Here at Thrive, we provide that plan to support your GLP-1 journey — not for the weight loss itself, but for the other unexpected moments.
You did the hard part. You started. Our job is to help you thrive on the shot — not just survive it. Take the quiz and we'll build the plan around you.
— Richie Dentico, Founder
Medically reviewed by Dr. Richard Dentico, MD
Meet Your Medical Reviewer
Dr. Richard Dentico, MD, has spent nearly two decades in medicine. He earned his medical degree at New York Medical College and is a co-founder of Protocol Health, a GLP-1 and longevity clinic in Scarsdale, New York. He reviews the content on Thrive on the Shot for medical accuracy — so the guidance you read here is grounded in real clinical experience, not marketing.
What We Stand For
The whole journey, not just the scale.
The medication handles the weight loss. We focus on everything else it can bring along — energy, muscle, hair, and digestion — so you feel like yourself, not just lighter.
Physician-reviewed.
Every article and recommendation is reviewed by a licensed physician, Dr. Richard Dentico, MD, for accuracy and safety.
Evidence first.
We only point you toward supplements backed by research, available through Vitaboom, the professional supplement dispensary we partner with. Vitaboom was founded in 2024 by Darshan Shah, MD, and carries more than 40 professional supplement brands.