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What can you tell me about your approach?
Many commercial diets include restrictions that cannot be maintained, and this often results in weight cycling which can have a significant impact on one's physical and emotional health. The CWMC® Weight Management approach is based on clinical practice guidelines published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal in 2007. We address the medical, nutritional, fitness and psychological aspects of weight control, and we personalize your treatment to properly align with you and your life circumstances.
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What is unique about your CWMC® Comprehensive Treatment Program?
The CWMC® approach is unique in many ways:
- You will receive in depth assessments and individualized treatment by a number of trained health professionals including our: Medical Doctor, Registered Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, and Registered Psychologist.
- You will receive LONG TERM support by our Medical Doctor, Nutrition Consultant and Professional Life Coach.
- Our team of professionals will periodically meet to review your file and discuss methods to optimize your care.
- We do not promote quick fixes or “dieting”. We encourage a healthy rate of weight loss – and we aim to provide you with specific and individualized tools that will help you to maintain your healthy lifestyle changes in the long run.
- We do not use any form of herbal or other supplements, prepared meals, injections etc.
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Are any other services offered at Calgary Weight Management Centre?
Yes. We do also offer one-on-one sessions with any of our health professionals, including our registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, clinical psychologist, nutrition consultant or professional life coach.
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Is any portion of the program covered by Alberta Healthcare?
Yes, for Alberta residents with valid Alberta Healthcare insurance, the medical doctor portion of the treatment program is covered. The CWMC® Basic Program, Healthy Living Healthy Weight TM, is also covered by Alberta Health and Wellness. Most of the other services offered here are covered by most extended health care insurnace plans and health spending accounts.
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I am not currently overweight. Can I still benefit from enrolling in the CWMC® program?
Absolutely. CWMC® encourages healthy lifestyle behaviours. We aim to prevent and treat overweight and obesity through making positive choices. Anyone interested in enrolling in our program will benefit from the wealth of education and counselling they receive from our team of professionals.
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Does anyone at CWMC® perform weight loss surgery?
Our Weight Management program is lifestyle based. At this time, we do not have surgeons on staff that perform the surgery.
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What should I do next? How do I learn more?
Contact us at 403.272.CWMC (2962) to schedule your initial assessment with our medical doctor.
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