There are many misconceptions when it comes to obesity and weight management. In this session, Dr. Lyon will address some of this misleading information and provide a more comprehensive explanation of some of the physiological factors underlying this chronic disease, as well as evidence-based recommendations for treatment. Points of discussion will include: physiological drives of hunger, metabolic responses to weight loss, and reward systems in the brain that impact eating behaviours. Dietary and medical treatment interventions will also be discussed.

The session will be facilitated by our internist, Dr. Alison Walzak.

Chronic stress plays a part in everyone's lives, now seemingly more than ever. But how does it actually affect your health? We'll focus on some of the evidence behind the impacts of stress, and debunk some common myths.

In this 60 minute group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Michael Lyon, will  discuss Bariatric Surgery and will answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance. 

*Please note that this group medical visit is designed for patients assigned female at birth, as it addresses health topics specific to female physiology.  

*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply. 

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.

This is a special topic group facilitated by the medical director, Dr. Michael Lyon. Understanding how our body expends and stores energy is a critical aspect of weight management. In this session we will identify behaviors that can cause a “sluggish” metabolism, discuss the physiological and external factors that impact metabolic reactions in the body, and introduce ways to cultivate a healthy metabolism.

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. 

In this 60 minute group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Laura Fraser, will  discuss weight management and will answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance. 

*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply. 

In this 60 minute group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Laura Fraser, will  discuss weight management and will answer participant questions regarding this topic. Participants will be prompted to fill out a form during registration so they can submit questions and desired discussion points for the physician in advance. 

*Please note that these are smaller group medical visits and there are a limited number of spots. To keep things fair for other participants, please register only if you can commit to attending. If you register but neglect to show up, the $40 cancellation fee for a missed appointment will apply. 

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. You do not need to register for this session unless you need to update us on your medical conditions or you are making up a missed session.

With summer comes many foods that involve marinades, dressings, dips, or other condiments that can contain a lot of sugar and be a source of empty calories. In this session we will be looking at healthier alternatives that are tasty but not energy dense.