Thrive in Midlife
Expert Care Designed for Your Long-Term Health
At The ‘Pause Wellness, we focus on empowering women to take control of their health and longevity through tailored, expert care.
You Are Worth Individualized Care
You deserve a tailored solution! At The ‘Pause Wellness, we work together to discover what your body truly needs. This personalized approach is key to finding what works for you.
About The 'Pause Wellness
Formerly, Mary Claire Wellness, The ‘Pause Wellness was founded in 2021 by Dr. Mary Claire Haver in response to growing demand for in-person care. Each clinic visit includes a confidential, one-hour consultation with one of our Certified Practitioners. During this session, practitioners conduct a comprehensive review of the patient’s lifestyle, health history, and personal wellness goals, including an in-depth discussion of hormone therapy (HT). Appointments also include a body composition analysis using an InBody bioelectrical scanner, and all appropriate laboratory testing is ordered as part of the visit.
Clinicians:
Dr. Mary Claire Haver MD, FACOG, MSCP
Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD, FACOG, CMP, is a board-certified Obstetrics and Gynecology specialist and a Certified Menopause Practitioner from The Menopause Society.
Dr. Sharon McCloskey MD, FACOG, MSCP
Dr. Sharon McCloskey is a highly experienced, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over 20 years of dedicated service in women’s healthcare.
Joan Moss RN, MSN, NCMP
Nurse Moss is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with over 20 years experience in obstetrics.
Mary Turner MSN, WHNP, MSCP
Mary Turner has over 20 years experience in specialized healthcare for women.
Samantha Green MSN, FNP-C, MSCP
Samantha Green is a an AANP-certified Family Nurse Practitioner.
Nicki Newell NP
Nicki Flowers Newell is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
What to expect
3 steps to optimal health. Here is how it works:
Step 1
1-hour visit with Clinician
A one-hour visit with a Nurse Practitioner will include a thorough discussion of your lifestyle and health history as well as your short and long-term goals.
Step2
InBody Scan & Blood Work
A body scan using an InBody and a comprehensive laboratory evaluation will be reviewed.
Step3
The Galveston Diet Enhanced Program Access,
Supplements, Rx
Receive lifetime access to The Galveston Diet Enhanced Online Program and The ‘Pause Life Community. A month’s supply of The ‘Pause Nutrition Supplements (Fiber GDX, Omega 3 + Vitamin D, Turmeric, and Collagen Skin & Bone), the Companion Guide, and any necessary prescriptions* including hormone therapy, at a pharmacy should you both agree to their benefit (*cost of prescriptions may vary and are not included).
Includes:
- One-hour confidential consultation with one of our Certified Practitioners
- Comprehensive blood work and lab evaluation
- InBody body composition scan and interpretation
- Lifetime access to The 'Pause Strong Online Program and The 'Pause Life Community
- One month's supply of The 'Pause Nutrition Supplements: 'Pause Sleep, GDX Fiber, Omega 3+ Vitamin D & K, Creatine, and Skin & Bone Collagen
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you perform Well Woman exams?
Our providers will not be performing traditional OB/GYN well-woman examinations.
Does your clinic prescribe hormone therapy?
A discussion surrounding hormone therapy, your candidacy for it, and how it could benefit you is always part of the conversation with our providers.
Do you accept insurance?
To provide each patient with the time and attention necessary to treat in an integrative manner, we cannot accept insurance.
We may be able to take HSA or FSA payments depending on the provider. Please confirm with the office beforehand.
We will provide documentation of your visit that you may be able to submit to your insurance carrier.
Do you provide financial assistance?
Yes! The 'Pause Wellness is a Care Credit provider - to learn more about this incredible service, use this link: https://www.carecredit.com/go/645HBB/
Where are you located?
928 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550
We are located on the corner of Broadway & 9th Street.
Do you take patients from other states?
We do see patients from other states, but they have to be physically in the state of Texas to meet with a clinician. If you have questions about traveling for an appointment, please contact us here.
Do you provide virtual or telehealth appointments?
Virtual appointments are available for Texas residents only, please contact us here for more information.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel your appointment, here’s what you need to know:
- You must cancel your appointment at least two business days before the scheduled appointment to receive a 50% refund of your consultation fee. The other 50% may be applied as a credit towards a future appointment for up to one year for the same individual.
- There is no cost to reschedule an appointment when doing so at least two business days in advance.
- Late cancellations (within two business days of the appointment) will not be refunded or credited.
- Refunds and credits will be issued as per the cancellation policy.
What is Inbody?
InBody's medical-grade body composition analyzers use four pillars of technology to provide accurate, precise direct segmental measurement multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis extensively validated to gold-standard methods.
InBody uses a combination of low and high frequencies to accurately determine extracellular, intracellular, and total body water. The use of multiple frequencies allows InBody devices to achieve a high level of precision. Medical practitioners can use InBody for measurements of body composition and fluid status.
It measures body composition without relying on empirical assumptions based on age, sex, ethnicity, or body shape, producing accurate and precise results validated to gold standard methods. Simply put, InBody provides individualized feedback for progress tracking to help you achieve your goals.
Access for Midlife Tools & Education for All
Not able to visit the clinic? The ‘Pause Life, founded by Dr. Mary Claire, delivers midlife wellness resources and tools right to you, no matter where you are.
InBody Scanner
What makes InBody Tech Different?
Everyone has a unique body composition—that’s why InBody makes innovative technology tailored to the individual, not a group.
InBody’s medical-grade body composition analyzers use four pillars of technology to provide accurate, precise direct segmental measurement multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis extensively validated to gold-standard methods.
InBody uses a combination of low and high frequencies to accurately determine extracellular, intracellular, and total body water. The use of multiple frequencies allows InBody devices to achieve a high level of precision. Medical practitioners can use InBody for measurements of body composition and fluid status.
It measures body composition without relying on empirical assumptions based on age, sex, ethnicity, or body shape, producing accurate and precise results validated to gold standard methods. Simply put, InBody provides individualized feedback for progress tracking to help you achieve your goals.
Ready to Get Started?
Start your journey to better health today!
If you are a Texas resident and interested in seeing our highly skilled and compassionate clinicians, we’d love to see you. However, due to a large volume of inquiries, we are not booking appointments at this time. We are maintaining a waitlist and would be happy to add you to this list.
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The 'Pause Wellness
By appointment only
- (409) 939-1123
- (281) 801-5425
- 928 Broadway Avenue J, Galveston, TX 77550
- For all press inquiries please reach out to press@thepauselife.com
- We are located on the corner of Broadway and 10th, with parking available along 10th Street. Look for a white brick bungalow with pink shutters and green trim.
- Our clinic is wheelchair accessible. Please call the clinic for further details about our accommodations.