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Program Overview - 
Medically Supervised
Weight Loss

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Medical Checkup

Criteria for Our Program

Our 16 week introductory program uses evidence based methods to get you started on your journey.  Our approach is comprehensive, integrated and medically supervised. This program will be partially covered for Ontario residents with a Physician referral who:

  • are over the age of 18

  • have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more      

    OR

  • have a BMI of 27 to 30 and a weight-related medical condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, etc.

    AND

  • currently in stable mental health

MEET YOUR TEAM

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Dr. Neil D'Souza

Medical Director

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Dr. Vivian Kwan

Naturopathic Doctor

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Leyla Bagheri

Psychologist

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Joseph Park

Head Personal Trainer

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Obesity is a chronic, progressive, medical condition with complex causes. Many who lose weight with diets alone will often regain due to the brain’s desire to defend a higher body weight (the set point). In response to weight loss, the brain naturally changes one’s metabolism, and increases appetite in an effort to defend a higher body weight. Medical supervision of our Psychologists, Naturopaths, and Medical Doctors are tools to blunt this effect.

OUR KEY STRATEGIES

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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Now Accepting New Patients

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OHIP Covered Consult

STEP 1: Our Medical Director will conduct a comprehensive assessment with you to see if you are a good candidate for the program.

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Explore Treatment Options

STEP 2: Explore from the strategies and the recommended treatment options that work for you.

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BASELINE TESTING

STEP 3: Our team will conduct a baseline testing of your physical and metabolic health to track your progress.

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1. Assessment and Supervision by a Medical Physician

  • Initial consultation, including thorough medical history and physical examination

  • Regular follow up throughout the 16 week program

  • Specialist consultation as needed

 

This aspect of the program will be OHIP covered, provided the following qualifications are met:

  • Age 18 or over

  • Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more       OR  

  • BMI between 27-30 and a weight related medical condition: 

    • Coronary Artery Disease

    • Diabetes Type 2

    • Hyperlipidemia

    • Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

    • Hypertension

    • Osteoarthritis

    • Stroke

 

2. Nutrition and Naturopathic Assessment*

  • Dietary assessment

  • Nutrition and macronutrient counselling

  • Assessment and follow up

 

3. Physical Activity - Personal Training*

  • Full body measurements

  • Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) measurements and VO2 max testing to determine optimal nutrient intake and fat loss zone

  • INBODY 270 Scan - body composition measurement to track progress

  • 1-1 training sessions, 1 hr/session, 2-3 times per month

 

4. Psychology*

  • Comprehensive and holistic assessment 

  • Goal-setting, well-being and performance coaching

 

*non-ohip funded

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