In this 60 min group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Jacek Cieslak, will discuss weight loss plateaus and 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. 

A delicious and hearty stew can make for a great comfort food meal. Not only do stews provide an awesome way to add extra vegetables to your diet, but they can also incorporate cost-effective plant-based proteins and fibre sources that help keep your grocery bill manageable. In this session, we will explore various meal planning and cooking strategies to make some nutritious and tasty stews. Recipes will be provided. 

This 8-week course is designed for individuals struggling with depression and/or low mood. Session topics include: risk factors for depression, medical & behavioral interventions for depression, managing altered thoughts, developing healthy ways to cope with difficult emotions, managing emotional eating, cultivating gratitude, managing stress, navigating grief and unforgiveness, and how to make space for joy in the midst of challenging circumstances.

The course format will include both educational and practical components designed to empower patients to better navigate the challenges of dealing with depression. Sessions will be facilitated by registered psychologist, Dr. Laura Walzak.

In this 60 min group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Jacek Cieslak, will discuss weight loss plateaus and 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 is the first session of the 4-week Diabetes Module which is for patients with type 2 diabetes. The purpose of the groups is for the physician and diabetes educator to better manage patients' medications, medical conditions related to diabetes, dietary changes, and to answer any questions you have about diabetes as you progress through the program. If you have type 2 diabetes, you will receive an email regarding this module.

In this 60 min group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Haerin Kim, will discuss Binge Eating and 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. 

In this 60 min group medical visit, our internal medicine specialist, Dr. Alison Walzak, will discuss prediabetes and 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. This is the first session of the 4-week Building A Healthy Outlook module. Registering for Session 1 will secure you a spot for the rest of the module. 

Our mindset holds tremendous power when it comes to facilitating behaviour change. The way we think impacts our attitude, motivation, and resilience when it comes to sticking with and pursuing our goals. In this 4-week module, we will practice managing unhelpful thoughts using strategies based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Common thinking traps will be addressed such as negative predictions, mind reading thoughts, all or nothing thinking and self-criticism.