Utilizing a Collaborative Approach to Enhance Your Health and Well-Being

Obesity represents a genuine health concern, akin to other chronic conditions, and effective treatments are available.

Weight & Wellness Program:

  • A three -month program tailored for individuals struggling with obesity or weight related health issues like osteoarthritis, back pain, heart disease
  • A physician led holistic multidisciplinary approach with the realization and understanding of obesity as a chronic disease, including psychotherapist, dietician and exercise therapist
  • Assistance with adopting behavioral shifts towards healthier lifestyle habits
  • Emphasis on achieving overall health improvements rather than fixating solely on scale numbers
  • Consideration of medication options to facilitate successful lifestyle modifications, as deemed suitable

Our Dedicated Team:

A Unified Group Collaborating with You to Establish Attainable Objectives Enhancing Your Health and Everyday Life.

  • Physician
  • Licensed Dietitian
  • Exercise Specialist
  • Pharmacist
  • Psychotherapist
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Team Members

Sadaf Naqvi, MD

CCFP, MRCGP(UK)

Sadaf Naqvi MD is a Family Medicine Physician specializing in Obesity Medicine, and Diabetes. Dr. Naqvi has been involved in Obesity related care for the past eight years. She initiated, developed, and managed health wellness program in John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare. She pioneers in establishing tailor made lifestyle coaching and Obesity care, which results in life long changes. Her focus is on improving the underlying health and wellness by taking a holistic approach, incorporating pharmacological therapy if needed, as per the guidelines of Obesity Canada.

Fizzah Rizvi

Registered Psychotherapist

Fizzah Rizvi is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She has extensive background in the field of mental health and actively works in community-based counselling using a client-centred and trauma-specific approach. She has specialized training in various therapeutic approaches, including those focused on complex trauma and attachment, esteem/body image and disordered eating.

Nitin Nair

Registered Physiotherapist

Nitin is a Registered Physiotherapist and has been practicing in Milton for last 8 years. His clients vary from weekend warriors to elite athletes. Exercises and activity modification are always important components of his treatment plans to empower clients to reach their health goals.

Susan Camargo

Registered Dietician

Susan Camargo is a registered dietitian (RD) with over 12 years of experience in the field of dietetics, specializing in pediatrics and family nutrition. She has guided many families to achieve optimal nutrition through personalized nutrition counselling.

Passionate about empowering individuals with nutrition education, Susan helps her patients make informed, independent, and healthy food choices. Her client-centered approach ensures each person feels heard and supported, meeting them exactly where they are on their unique health journey.

Susan is committed to fostering a positive, sustainable relationship with food while helping clients nourish their bodies and reach their long-term health goals.

Jyotika Desai

Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator

Jyotika Desai, MSc, RD, CDE, is a highly experienced and compassionate Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with over 20 years of clinical and community-based practice.

She takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to nutrition, specializing in weight management and diabetes prevention and control. Jyotika has extensive experience working with diverse populations, with particular expertise in South Asian health and cultural nutrition practices.

She has served as a board member of the South Asian Diabetes Chapter for more than 15 years, contributing to education, advocacy, and community outreach. Committed to personalized care, Jyotika empowers individuals through education and practical strategies that support sustainable, long-term health outcomes.

To schedule your initial medical consultation, please reach out via phone or email:

Contact Information:
Program Director: Dr. Sadaf Naqvi
Phone: 365-877-1787, 365-877-6666, 365-877-1789
Fax: 365-877-1666
Email: HealthyLife@NipissingClinic.com

Program Details:

  • Our interdisciplinary team services are not covered by OHIP, necessitating a monthly program fee. However, it’s worth noting that extended health benefit packages might cover a portion of this fee.
  • We emphasize that our services do not replace the role of family physicians.
  • Our program integrates both in-person and virtual care options, offering both individual and group visits to accommodate diverse needs.