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Health and Wellness Guide

From Botox, fillers and more we introduce you to the local health care scene and focus on you feeling great and looking better with our 2021 health and wellness guide.

ThrIVe Celebrates One Year with $50 USD Off Services Through Dec. 31, 2022

Mikel Alvarez, CEO, opened ThrIVe MedSpa on December 31, 2022, and has been amazed at how welcoming Puerto Vallarta has been to his new business. Alvarez previously owned a Ketamine IV therapy clinic in Las Vegas, NV, but sold that location to move to Puerto Vallarta full time as this is now his home.
ThrIVe MedSpa, an IV hydration and revitalization MedSpa in Puerto Vallarta, is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Dec. 31, and offering a huge discount on services offered between now and Dec. 31, 2022.

Bioidentical Hormones: An Innovative Treatment for Transgender People

Dr. Cinthia Becerra
Dr. Cinthia Becerra is one of the precursors in Mexico of Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy which, as opposed to traditional medicine, represents a less aggressive treatment for gender dysphoria.

2021 Heath and Wellness Guide – Directory of Advertisers

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Looking for a LGBTQ friendly business? Check out our Local Business Directory from the 2021 Summer Health and Wellness Guide to find what you...

My experience getting tested at newly opened SETAC

The newest SETAC connection office located in Zona Romantica opened its doors on Tuesday, March 19th. We went to give them the welcome to...

Mpox Vaccine Authorized in Mexico for Adults at High Risk

Photo illustration of the mpox vaccine. Photo from YayImages.
The Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) announced the approval of the Jynneos vaccine in Mexico for use against monkeypox (mpox) in adults 18 and older.

Ayahuasca Experience Shines Light on the Unconscious

Photos courtesy of Víctor Fuentes Chong, Ayahuasca Puerto Vallarta.
A grinder chat and a desire to lead a fuller and more enjoyable life led Gerwin Rutten to seek an unusual, but very old South American form of natural healing, Ayahuasca. Rutten, who is sales manager for Out & About PV, has taken a spiritual journey that has helped him emotionally and physically, opening his eyes to a different world of natural healers. 

Buzzworthy Queer Headlines with Josh Robbins

We have big queer news to cover this week including: COVID-19 and HIV Concerns; A judge just paused a Trump Policy that may affect us all; plus a church just walked away from their domination affiliation and you won’t believe why they did it?

Vallarta Gay Medical Clinic Opens in Zona Romantica

Vallarta Gay Clinic (VGC), located on Calle Lazaro Cardenas 379, has opened in Zona Romantica with a promise to focus on providing LGBTQ+ patients with primary healthcare services. Photo by Oscar Almeida.
Vallarta Gay Clinic (VGC) has opened in Zona Romantica with a promise to focus on providing LGBTQ+ patients with primary healthcare services.

Dental Tourism Booming in PV: Most Sought-After Procedures and Prices

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According to Patients Beyond Borders, Mexico and Costa Rica are the most popular destinations for dental care, cosmetic surgery and prescription medicines. The industry has been booming in Mexico as travelers seek care at a lower cost than in their home country, saving between 40% and 65% at Mexican medical centers.

Jalisco reports an increase on HIV detections

In recent days it was announced that the detection of HIV in Jalisco during the last 4 years has increased twice more, that is...

Look Younger and Feel Better with Microneedling in Puerto Vallarta

Daniel Chávez checks out the results after the microneedling treatment at ThrIVe MedSpa.
If you’re looking for a new glow and ‘fresh face’ look no further than ThrIVe MedSpa, which offers microneedling, a process that helps your skin produce more collagen and elastin.

Dr. Odile Provides Comprehensive Medical Services at Anamaya Medical and Dental Center

Of French Canadian origin, Dr. Odile Desage is the CEO of the Anamaya Medical and Dental Center in Puerto Vallarta. Anamaya, which means "free from all diseases", has the mission of providing a comprehensive and warm service to its patients. Dr. Odile arrived in Puerto Vallarta in '98 and when she fell in love with the city she decided to settle here.

Puerto Vallarta invites to the third edition of Health & Wellness

In the midst of everyday life, healthy lifestyles are a true option to fulfill the maxim of having a healthy mind in a healthy...

International AIDS candlelight memorial

Intensifying the fight for the right to health and as every 3rd Sunday of May, the international vigil in memory of people who have...

Doctor Puerto Vallarta Offers Specialized LGBTQ Services and More

Dr. Omar Sánchez. Photo by Oscar Almeida
Dr. Sánchez is “Doctor Puerto Vallarta” and as a gay physician, he knows that many gay men are more comfortable with a gay physican that can speak English, and discuss more intimate health concerns.

Vallarta Medical Center Celebrates Seven Years as a Top Level Hospital

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For more than seven years Vallarta Medical Center has been providing top-level medical services to Puerto Vallartians. 

Renew Yourself – Get a Boost with IV Therapy and Aesthetic Treatments in Old Town

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Aesthetic injectable and skin rejuvenation specialist Dr. Valeria Lizaola recently opened the doors to Renew IV Bar and Med Spa, PV’s own premier IV Bar in Zona Romantica. It specializes in IV therapy and aesthetic procedures that combat signs of ageing, rejuvenates, and refreshes skin. Some of Dr. Lizaola’s specialties include:

Blanca Villaseñor Encourages PV Visitors to Start a Healthy Lifestyle

Taking time off in Puerto Vallarta can be an almost cathartic experience for many, especially in these challenging times and now it can also be a life changing visit as well.  Blanca Villaseñor is one of the leading nutritionist experts in the area and is highly experienced in pre-surgery weight control and post-op nutritional care.  She is also certified in ketogenic dieting which is a great program for visitors who have a short amount of time in town but still want to lose some weight, whether it be for an upcoming surgery or a better beach body.

Dr. Becerra’s Pause Clinic Offers Hormone Replacement Therapy Treatment for Men and Women

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Dr. Cinthia Becerra, a pioneer of hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) in Mexico for more than seven years, offers the only clinic in Mexico (Pause Clinic) that specializes only in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement.

Thrive Med Spa Hosts First Botox Party at Villa Sorpresa

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Thrive Med Spa hosted its inaugural Botox party on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the stunning Villa Sorpresa in Puerto Vallarta.