Rewriting Midlife: Helping Women Thrive with Dr. LaReesa

LaReesa Ferdinand, MD, OBGYN, is a leading menopause health expert and the visionary CEO/Founder of Thrive Beyond Wellness Center, located in Orlando, FL. As a board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. LaReesa champions integrative and holistic healthcare, specializing in hormone optimization and leveraging the latest femtech innovations to enhance women's health during menopause and beyond. Her commitment to diversity and equitable healthcare is a cornerstone of her practice, influencing her approach to patient care and her advocacy work. Her concierge practice offers solutions for hormone optimization, weight loss, hair loss, and the many challenges women suffer through perimenopause and beyond. 

Recognized as one of Orlando's top OB/GYN Physicians by Orlando Family Magazine in 2020, Dr. LaReesa's contributions to the field include her role as a best-selling author for "Codes of Longevity". She has also been honored with a grant from Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation, affirming her impactful work in community health initiatives. Her expert insights are featured in prestigious publications such as Thrive Global, Medium, Allure Magazine, and the "Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 50 Guide". 

A celebrated speaker, Dr. LaReesa shares her expertise at major events including the AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration, Power Rising, and WisePause Wellness, advocating for better health outcomes for women worldwide. She serves on the Medical Advisory Committee of the National Menopause Foundation and is deeply involved with Menowell, enhancing her influence in the menopause wellness space. 

Dr. LaReesa’s academic foundation is as impressive as her professional achievements. She’s continued her studies in the innovative field and is a member of the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). She graduated summa cum laude from Xavier University of Louisiana, completed her medical degree at LSU Health Sciences Center, and furthered her medical training at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center-Shands Jacksonville. Her commitment to education and mentorship was recognized when she was named the Most Outstanding OB/GYN Clerkship Physician Teacher by the University of Central Florida College of Medicine in 2016. 

Her extensive experience and dedication make her a pivotal figure in women’s health, particularly in the menopause sector, providing innovative and empowering solutions to women across Florida, her native Louisiana, and the entire nation.