Medical weightmanagement,covered by OHIP.
Obesity is a complex, chronic biological condition. We treat it with evidence-based medicine, not willpower — recalibrating your biology, grounded in science, guided by empathy.
Medicine · Mindfulness · Movement
Three pillars, one plan
Led By
Dr. Sadaf Gardizi
MD, CCFP, Dip. ABOM
OHIP
Covered Medical Care
Certification
Diplomate ABOM
Treating the root,
not the symptom.
The premise of the Trifecta Weight Management Program is that excess weight is a chronic condition. By recognizing it as a chronic disease, it is important to manage it using an evidence-based medical approach.
The Trifecta Program optimizes 3 factors to manage weight: Medical Management, Mindful Eating, and Movement.
The Methodology
The Trifecta Program optimizes 3 factors to manage weight using an evidence-based medical approach.
Medical Management
Medical management involves ongoing consultations with Dr. Gardizi to create an individualized plan to help manage your weight as well as the other illnesses associated with this chronic condition.
- Canadian Obesity Guidelines
- Long-term Patient Follow-up
- Individualized Treatment Plans
Mindful Eating
Reframe your relationship with food. Be more conscious of nutritional value, with no quick fixes or dietary restrictions.
Mindful Approach
Conscious Nutritional Choices
Movement
Movement involves any activity that is enjoyable and sustainable. Simply moving more within the limited time allowed by your lifestyle.
- Enjoyable Activities
- Fits Your Lifestyle
- Movement Health Specialist
Medical Weight Loss Programs
Evidence-based programs designed to treat obesity as a chronic biological condition, not a lifestyle choice.
Your medical care with Dr. Gardizi is covered by OHIP. The allied health programs below are private-pay and covered by most extended health insurance plans — receipts provided after every session.
Medical Nutritional Therapy
(Dietary Counseling)
This twelve-week program involves regular consultations with a registered dietitian who will teach you how to make informed food choices to manage excess weight. The consultations consist of a review of your current diet to identify patterns that contribute to excess weight. The dietitian will teach you how to incorporate nutritiously dense foods that keep you full longer.
$599
plus HST · 12-week program
Movement
Resistance Training Program
Resistance training is an important pillar of weight management, particularly for patients undergoing pharmacotherapy. Some medications support fat loss but can also affect muscle mass. Maintaining lean muscle as we age is critical for protecting bone health, sustaining vitality, and supporting long-term metabolic well-being.
$675
plus HST
Care that follows you between visits.
Every patient gets a personal weight-management companion you can simply text. Support that meets you where you are.. The momentum you build in clinic carries through to everyday life.
Always in your corner
A private, judgment-free text line for the questions that surface between appointments: cravings, plateaus, side effects.
Grounded in real science
Guidance is built on the same obesity-medicine guidelines that shape your care at Trifecta.
No app, no logins
It lives in the messaging app you already use. Scan a code at the clinic and you’re connected.
Nymble
Online · Trifecta companion
Morning! How did the new breakfast routine feel this week?
Honestly good, but I get hungry by 11.
That’s really common early on. Let’s add a little protein + fibre, which keeps you full longer. Want a couple of easy ideas? 🍳
Scan the code
We hand you a QR code at your visit.
Share your goals
Tell Nymble your targets and medications.
Text any time
Get tailored support whenever you need it.
Meet the Team
Our team of dedicated professionals are here to ensure your wellness goals are met with expertise, compassion, and personalized care.
Obesity Specialist and Family Doctor
Dr. Sadaf GardiziMD, CCFP, Dip. ABOM
Driven by her enduring commitment to addressing obesity and its related chronic conditions, Dr. Gardizi achieved certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Registered Dietitian & Medical Nutritionist
Atefeh GolpaieRD, CDE
Atefeh Golpaie is a Registered Dietitian regulated by the College of Dietitians of Ontario, a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), and a Certified Bariatric Educator with over ten years of professional experience.
Movement Specialist
William Gorham
Will supports patients in building consistency and strength through a progressive, clinically-guided resistance training program designed to complement their weight management care plan.
Registered Social Worker
Fiona KoopalMSW RSW
Fiona is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree and over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, children, youth, and families.
Before you book
The answers most patients are looking for — coverage, referrals, and what to expect.
Do I need a referral to be seen?
Medical consultations with Dr. Gardizi are covered by OHIP with a physician referral. Ask your family doctor to send one — our one-page referral form makes it easy — or contact us and we will help you arrange it.
What does treatment cost? Is it covered by OHIP?
Your medical care — consultations with Dr. Gardizi, follow-ups, prescriptions, and lab requisitions — is covered by OHIP. The allied health programs (dietitian-led nutrition therapy and resistance training program) are private-pay, and most extended health insurance plans cover them. Receipts are provided after every session.
Are appointments virtual or in person?
Both. We see patients at two Etobicoke locations, and program sessions — nutrition and movement consultations — can be done virtually from anywhere in Ontario.
What happens at my first appointment?
Dr. Gardizi reviews your health history, current medications, and weight history, then builds an individualized, judgment-free plan based on the Canadian Obesity Guidelines — which may include medical management, nutrition therapy, and movement.
Do you prescribe weight-loss medication?
Where appropriate, yes. Pharmacotherapy is one evidence-based tool within the Canadian Obesity Guidelines, and Dr. Gardizi — a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine — prescribes and monitors medication as part of a complete plan, never as a quick fix.
What is Nymble?
Nymble Health is a judgment-free, text-based weight-management companion included free for Trifecta patients. It supports you between visits — cravings, plateaus, side-effect questions — grounded in the same obesity-medicine guidelines that shape your care.
Have a question we haven’t answered? Send us a message or call (647) 478-0558.
It starts with
one conversation.
Book a consultation with Dr. Gardizi’s team. We’ll develop a personalized care plan grounded in science, tailored to your biology.
Medical consultations are OHIP-covered with a physician referral.