ThriveWell Clinical & Workplace Advisory Council

ThriveWell's program is informed by a Clinical & Workplace Advisory Network that includes a Menopause Society Certified Specialists, multidisciplinary group of physicians, workplace experts, psychologists, nutrition professionals, and wellness leaders. Their collective expertise helps ensure our frameworks are evidence-informed, workplace-relevant, and designed to support both

employee wellbeing and organizational success.

ThriveWell Experiences is physician informed through collaboration with members of the

ThriveWell Clinical & Workplace Advisory Council. ThriveWell does not provide medical diagnosis or

treatment and encourages participants to consult qualified healthcare professionals

regarding individual medical concerns.

Meet the Advisory Board Council

Dr. Amy Pearlman, MD

Co-Founder of the Prime Institute, Dr. Amy M. Pearlman is a board-certified urologist specializing in sexual, hormonal, and genitourinary health for both men and women.

For women, Dr. Pearlman offers medical therapies for genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), low libido and other sexual health concerns that are often overlooked or dismissed.

Although she is surgically trained, Dr. Pearlman’s approach extends far beyond procedures. Her primary mission is education. She believes that people deserve a clear understanding of their anatomy, hormones and overall physiology so they can make informed, empowered decisions about their health.

Undergraduate: University of Miami
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: Wake Forest University

Dr. Michelle Pearlman, MD

Co-Founder of the Prime Institute, Dr. Michelle Pearlman is a board-certified gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist, physician nutrition specialist & board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology and obesity medicine.

As a board-certified gastroenterologist, she understands the importance of gut health as it pertains to dietary habits and maintaining a healthy weight. She uses a “food is medicine” approach with all of her patients.

Undergraduate: University of Miami
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Residency: The University of California
Fellowship: The University of Texas

Dr. Shyrlena Bogard, MD

Dr. Shyrlena Bogard, MD is a board-certified OB/GYN, women's longevity physician, and the founder of the Femme Longevity where she is rewriting the rules of how women age, perform and thrive.

For too long, longevity medicine was built on a male body and handed to women as if it would fit. Dr. Bogard is the physician who said it doesn't and built something that does.

With over 15 years of clinical experience in women's hormonal health, sexual function, and metabolic wellness, she developed Sexual Longevity Medicine™ - a proprietary, physician-led framework that treats sexual vitality not as a bedroom concern, but as a core clinical biomarker of a woman's overall health and longevity.

Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Dr. Jila Senamar, MD

Dr. Jila Senemar is a board-certified OB/GYN and a certified menopause specialist in Miami, Florida, with more than 20 years of clinical experience.

She’s become Miami’s top trusted specialist for women navigating perimenopause, menopause and midlife health.

Her focus? Helping you thrive through hormonal shifts, sleep struggles, mood changes, energy dips and sexual health concerns so you can feel like yourself again.

Her individualized patient plans combine conventional gynecology practices with holistic care, prioritizing metabolic health, hormone optimization and lifestyle redesign.

Albert Einstein College of MedicineObstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program Long Island Jewish Medical Center / Northwell Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Surgery

Maria Aristeiguieta, ACSM

Maria "Mafe" Aristeiguieta is an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, Exercise Physiologist, Functional Training Specialist and a Dr. Stacy Sims Certified Menopause Coach.

As a Health Fitness Specialist she helps women build strength, mobility, resilience and long-term wellbeing through evidence-based fitness and lifestyle strategies.

Passionate about helping women over 40 thrive through midlife and beyond, Mafe specializes in healthy aging, functional movement, strength development and menopause-focused exercise programming.

Her work empowers women to maintain vitality, confidence and physical performance during every stage of life.

Barry University, B.S., Exercise Physiology
ACSM, Personal Training Certified

Dr. Rochelle Clarke, Ph.D

Rochelle S. Clarke is a Marriage & Family Therapist, (LMFT) with certifications in medical family therapy, hypnosis, and EMDR. Clarke is a qualified supervisor with the state of Florida, an AAMFT-approved supervisor and a clinical fellow.

She provides people with tools and strategies to cope with and manage their problems, focusing on the added value of recognizing resources to maximize their overall health and well-being.

Clarke specializes in grief and loss related to medical issues and life transitions, phobias, compulsions, and trauma and is an assistant professor and program director of the DMFT program in Nova Southeastern University. Additionally, she owns and practices at New Leaf Strategies.

Nova Southeastern University, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Family Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science (MS), Marriage and Family Therapy

Lisette Garcia, B.S.

Lisette Garcia is the President and CEO of the Miami-Dade LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce, where she leads strategic growth, partnerships, advocacy and programs that advance inclusive economic opportunity across Miami.

With more than 30 years of experience in marketing, business development, event production, government relations, and entrepreneurship Lisette is a leader focused on community engagement. Her work reflects a deep commitment to representation, access and creating spaces where people and businesses can thrive.

Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from Simmons University in Boston

Sandy Collum, M.S.

Sandy Collum is a People & Culture leader with more than 20 years of management experience leading teams, developing talent, and enhancing organizational performance across education, retail, and hospitality. As the Benefits & Training Specialist at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, she applies Industrial Organizational Psychology principles to learning and development, benefits communication, and organizational engagement.

Grounded in Industrial Organizational Psychology and evidence-informed positive psychology, her work focuses on translating research into practical strategies. She is passionate about helping strengthen individual well-being, foster professional growth, and create healthier, more engaged workplaces.

Master’s Degree: Industrial Organizational Psychology, Florida International University
Bachelor’s Degree: Organizational Communication, University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire