ABOUT US

TRU-HRT is the only community-based online medical practice providing physician-supervised nutritional supplements and hormone replacement therapy in the privacy and comfort of your home.


Founded and based in Pittsburgh, our business is committed to our local community. Our staff consists of experienced, board-certified medical doctors and compounding pharmacists who all live and work in the metro area, just like you.

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The nutritional supplements and medical-grade bioidentical hormones from Tru-HRTRX  are compounded on-demand and manufactured by licensed facilities right here in Southwestern Pennsylvania. So you can trust that you are getting the freshest, purest, most effective formulations possible.

Dr. Brinda Navalgund, M.D.

Chief Executive Officer

Not satisfied with one medical specialty, Dr. Navalgund worked tirelessly to continue her professional education and achieve a rare triple board certification. Passionate about helping her patients regain not just physical function, her mission is to get patients back to the vitality and overall sense of well being that comes from feeling and looking their best. As the culmination of a prolific career and a legacy for the future, the multi-talented Dr. Navalgund co-founded Tru-T-Rx to create a new model of care that puts the patient first.

Education:

  • M.D. Saba University School of Medicine
  • B.S. The University of Texas at Austin

Certifications:

  • AAPM&R - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • AAPM&R - Pain Medicine
  • AAPM&R - Spinal Cord Medicine
  • American Board of Pain Medicine
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
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Brandi Penatzer, P.A-C.

Chief Operating Officer

Multi-tasker extraordinaire, Ms. Penatzer applied her organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail over the course of her career, taking on increasing responsibilities beyond the operating room to become Practice Manager of southwestern Pennsylvania's most successful network of pain management clinics. After a successful acquisition exit, Ms. Penatzer now applies her medical and business skill and experience to create the most efficient, easiest healthcare experience available to patients at Tru-T Rx.

Education:

  • M.P.A. Saint Francis University
  • B.S. Saint Francis University

Certifications:

  • American Academy of Physician Assistants
  • NCCPA


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Brian Dubyak, M.S., CISSN

Nutritionist

Striving to unlock the body’s true health potential, Brian works with people on nutrition

optimization. After years of working with thousands of patients, Brian has developed a

nutrient-based nutrition system which focuses on the nutrient density within foods. This

style of eating, combined with targeted nutritional supplements can enhance results and

improve vitality.


Education

  • M.S. Logan University
  • B.S. Pennsylvania State University

Certifications

  • International Society of Sports Nutrition
  • Institute of Integrative Nutrition
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine
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