HOW CLINICS Medically supervised weight loss

HOW2HEAL weight management program provides you 12-month access to: 

• Regular and personalized HOW Clinics health coaching appointments to help guide you with behavioral therapies, nutritional guidance, active living promotion, and sleep management. HOW2HEAL promotes safe and effective weight loss with mental growth and self-discovery.  Appointments can be virtual or in person at our Guelph location: 812 Woolwich Street Guelph 
• The program also incorporates HOW Clinics community app with coach connection and tracking. 
• Blood work requisition for metabolic assessment on admission and throughout as needed.  
• Medical body composition analysis (3 per program included).
• Access to anti-obesity prescriptions if warranted.  
• Access to Obesity Specialist nurse to help you manage your anti-obesity medication questions. 

HOW2HEAL is a comprehensive 12-month medical weight loss program ideal for individuals with a BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²: Considered in individuals with obesity. Or BMI ≥ 27 kg/m² with obesity-related comorbidities, such as: 

• Type 2 diabetes 
• Hypertension 
• Dyslipidemia 
• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) 
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) 

Our HOW Clinics trained health coaches use conversation tools and questionnaires to understand who you are and what your true needs are to progress further than before or for some, stabilize. The HOW2HEAL team works closely with you to develop a strategy that fits your specific needs, whether it be resiliency, accountability, education, direction or medical support with your metabolic concerns, sleep apnea, or mobility difficulties. 

During your admission health assessment appointment, you'll have access to advice on nutrition, medications, supplements, and active living tailored to your personal assessment and metabolic health. 

Anti-obesity medications are used to assist in promoting weight loss and maintenance, especially when nutrition and behavioral changes alone prove ineffective. These medications have been demonstrated to be more effective in promoting weight loss and weight maintenance compared to those not on anti-obesity medications. The program provides access to these prescriptions when necessary, ensuring they are used safely and effectively as part of your weight reduction strategy.

HOW2HEAL helps you build resilience, personal growth, enhance self-discipline, and establish lasting habits for successful weight loss based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools. By addressing the thought patterns and behaviors that influence eating and lifestyle choices, the program empowers you to create sustainable changes that support long-term weight management. The goal is to improve not only your weight loss outcomes but also your quality of life, motivation, and ability to live in a stable, fulfilling way that aligns with your personal values. 

During your 20 minute in-person or virtual program appointments, you'll receive personalized support from our team of professional health coaches.  You will have access to these coaching appointments every 2 weeks of your program for the first 1/3 of the year to every 4 weeks in the last 1/3 of the year. 

During your program If you would like to start taking anti-obesity medications or have questions regarding your anti-obesity medications, you will be connected with an HOW Clinics Obesity Specialist for a 15 min appointment to address your questions and organize your prescription if suited.  

In addition, the program provides access to the community-based HOW app to keep in connection with your coach between appointments and gives you access to interactive events and webinars, a wealth of patient resources including educational materials and support groups. Ability to track nutritional intake, behaviors and health tracking.  This robust support system is thoughtfully designed to guide and empower you at every step of your health journey, ensuring you stay motivated and connected. 

Progress is carefully monitored through regular weigh-ins, medical body composition analysis, and blood work, providing a comprehensive view of your health and progress. Success in the HOW2HEAL program is not just measured by the scale—it encompasses improvements in metabolic health, cognitive growth, and overall well-being. These assessments, paired with a focus on building resilience and lasting habits, allow us to tailor your weight reduction strategy, ensuring you stay on track to achieve your health goals safely, effectively, and sustainably. 

The HOW2HEAL team includes healthcare providers such as obesity board-certified physicians, nurses, and allied health support staff. For example, Dr. Jaime Le is a trained Respirologist, Sleep Medicine Specialist, and American Board of Obesity Management physician. Samantha Upshall is a Registered Practical Nurse with over 17 years of experience and is a Certified Bariatric Educator and Chronic Disease Management Health Coach.  

The HOW2HEAL program is priced at $2220+tax for a 1-year program. For your convenience, we offer a monthly payment plan of $185+tax  per month with a 12-month contract.