Thrive Apothecary in Weatherford is trying to end the stigma associated with cannabis. “I’m a retired police officer. I was raised in the environment that all cannabis is evil, and it destroys communities,” said Trey Phillips, co-founder of Thrive Apothecary. Self-education changed his perception. Now, he and his wife and Thrive Apothecary co-founder, Dr. Lisa Gardner, are trying to educate the community and provide consumers with the safest, highest quality products.
Dr. Gardner, a physician for two decades, specializes in anti-aging. She found that her patients, despite adjusting hormones, supplements and diet, were still complaining of anxiety, depression and insomnia. Dr. Gardner began researching treatment options and discovered cannabis. “This store was born out of a need to solve a problem within her medical practice, and it’s just grown from there,” Trey said.
A cannabis plant has two main variations — one with a high content of THC, or Tetrahydrocannabinol, which is considered marijuana, and one with low THC, which is considered hemp. “The federal government says any cannabis plant that has a higher THC concentration than three-tenths of 1 percent is marijuana. Anything lower is hemp,” Trey explained. “Within both versions, you have a couple hundred chemical compounds that make up the plant. They’re called cannabinoids. And one of those cannabinoids is CBD.” CBD, or cannabidiol, is available in a number of Thrive Apothecary products. Products with THC, the intoxicating compound, are also available.
The biggest drivers for people to begin using cannabis is to help ease insomnia, anxiety, chronic pain, depression, inflammation and post-traumatic stress disorder. “They’re coming in here after they’ve tried traditional methods, whether that was big pharma-related or traditional medicinal approaches.”
At Thrive Apothecary, products are separated by category, and the staff is extremely knowledgeable about the merchandise and what types of ailments they treat. One category includes zero THC for those who may have a rare allergy to the chemical or want to avoid it because of employment drug testing. Zero THC is low THC hemp that has had the THC chemically removed. Options include oil, which can be ingested, or gummies.
Full Spectrum CBD products include less than three-tenths of 1 percent of THC and are available in topicals, oils, gummies and soft gels. Animals that experience joint or gut health issues, hyperactivity or separation anxiety can benefit from Thrive Apothecary’s pet health products.
Traditional hemp flower is available in smokable or inhalable form. Delta 8-THC or Delta-9 THC edibles are available as cookies, chocolate bars, gummies, cereal treats, etc., which can be used for therapeutic reasons or for recreation. “We encourage people to use it responsibly.”
Thrive Apothecary offers its own line of cannabis products — WelCel — produced from ingredients grown and manufactured in Fort Worth. Products include shampoos, bath bombs and face creams, as well as hormone and stress response supplements.
When Thrive Apothecary first opened in Fort Worth in 2018, they thought they would cater toward millennials. However, the female demographic over the age of 35 has become their biggest sales driver.
The brand has three locations — one in Weatherford and two in Fort Worth. To carry a product, Thrive Apothecary requires third-party lab results, as well as internal independent testing. “We’ve essentially done the homework for the consumer, so they can feel confident when they come in here,” Trey said. “Everything in here is doctor approved.”
Thrive Apothecary
808 Fort Worth Hwy., Ste. 108
Weatherford, TX 76086
(817) 480-7098
[email protected]
https://thrivetx.com
Facebook: facebook.com/thriveapothecary
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Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-6:00 p.m.
Written by Amber D. Browne
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