OBESITY MANAGEMENT

Obesity Medicine

The Unify Obesity Medicine Program is led by board-certified obesity medical professionals and offers comprehensive support, personalized plans, and evidence-based strategies to help you address your health concerns and improve your well-being. We understand that weight loss and obesity care are not the same. We offer a holistic approach including the pillars of obesity care to help you reach your goals. 

Research indicates that incorporating a weightlifting exercise program is essential for preserving muscle mass and bone health when using weight-loss medication. Sustaining weight loss also requires addressing mental health issues connected to the interplay between diet and mood, which should be managed by a licensed therapist.

If you would like to start the program, please ask your healthcare provider for a referral. If you do not have access to primary care please contact the clinic at info@unifyhealth.ca and one of our physicians can assess you virtually to determine your weight management needs.

Pillars of Obesity Care: 

1. Nutrition

2. Psychological support 

3. Physical activity 

4. Adjunctive medications

5. Bariatric surgery referral as needed

Program Options

1. OHIP covered - Obesity Physician consultation and follow up

2. 3-Month Comprehensive Program (includes OHIP covered option; eligible for private insurance coverage)

3. 6,9, and 12-Month Comprehensive Programs (includes OHIP covered option; eligible for private insurance coverage)

Program Details

The 3 month Unify Obesity Management Program includes ongoing monitoring and an evidence-based personalized program including:

• Consultations and ongoing medical management by Dr. Robyn Goldstein, MD, FRCP, FACP - American Board of Obesity Medicine Internist. Generally visits every 6-8 weeks until stable.

• Consultation and appropriate follow up with a FRPC Cardiologist and appropriately indicated advanced cardiac and metabolic health stress testing.

• (4) visits with Jennifer Lane, RD - Registered Dietitian

• Jennifer will work with you to develop an eating plan that works with your values, culture and lifestyle. Included is a continuous glucose monitor and app.

• (3) visits with Danielle Kirshenbaum, RSW - Registered Social Worker

• Danielle will discuss your mental health in comprehensive virtual sessions and it’s connection to your diet and health habits

• (4) visits with Dr. Kennedy Hindley, DC - Chiropractor and strength coach 

• Kennedy will perform a comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment, and work with you to develop an individualized physical activity program, with ongoing monitoring and support via mobile app. 

6, 9, and 12 month programs are suited for those who prefer continued management at a reduced cost.  Ongoing support will help you achieve greater success with your long term health goals.

The Unify Obesity Management Team includes:

• Obesity medical specialists/general internal medicine physicians

• Dieticians

• Psychotherapist

• Cardiologists

• Exercise therapists

• Chiropractors /Physiotherapists

• Podiatrists

Program Enrollment

• Our program is available to those over the age of 18. 

• After your initial OHIP covered consultation with the Obesity Medical Specialist, our team members will provide you with more information on the optional holistic Obesity Program, including costs for the package options.

If you are interested in learning more, please email us at info@unifyhealth.ca