Medical weightmanagement,covered by OHIP.
Obesity is a complex, chronic biological condition, not a failure of willpower. We treat it with evidence-based medicine, grounded in science, guided by empathy.
No payment to book. Reserve your first virtual call online in minutes.
Medicine · Mindfulness · Movement
Three pillars, one plan
Led By
Dr. Sadaf Gardizi
MD, CCFP, Dip. ABOM
Regulated · Credentialed · Guideline-Driven
OHIP
Covered Medical Care
Certification
Diplomate ABOM
Treating the root,
not the symptom.
The Trifecta Weight Management Program starts from one premise: excess weight is a chronic condition, best managed with an evidence-based medical approach, not willpower alone.
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, with 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.
$499
private pay · 6-session program
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
Dr. Gardizi is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, dedicated to treating obesity and its related chronic conditions with an evidence-based, individualized approach.
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 & Therapist
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). If you don’t have a family doctor, contact us and we can connect you with a nurse practitioner who can provide the referral.
What does treatment cost? Is it covered by OHIP?
Your medical care with Dr. Gardizi is covered by OHIP: consultations, follow-ups, prescriptions, and lab requisitions. The allied health programs (dietitian-led nutrition therapy and resistance training program) are private-pay, though most extended health insurance plans cover them, and we provide a receipt after every session.
Is there any cost to book a consultation?
There’s no charge to book, and no payment is taken online. You’re simply reserving a time for your initial virtual call. Your provider goes over the program and any costs with you during that first visit, so nothing is charged until you decide to go ahead.
How much do the nutrition and counselling programs cost, and can I claim them?
The dietitian-led Medical Nutritional Therapy program starts at $599 (plus HST) for the full 12 weeks. Counselling with our Registered Social Worker is private-pay. Most extended health insurance plans reimburse both, and we provide a receipt after every session so you can submit a claim. Your medical care with Dr. Gardizi remains covered by OHIP.
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. That plan 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. 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, whether that’s cravings, plateaus, or questions about side effects, 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.