OPTIFAST® Program
Our OPTIFAST® Program is a one-on-one weight-loss treatment option including medical assessment and a meal replacement plan. This program is led by a Bariatric Medicine Specialist and supported by other providers including a Registered Dietitian and a Weight Loss Coach.
The OPTIFAST® Program is delivered over a 6 month period and includes:
- 7 encounters with a Bariatric Medicine Specialist;
- 3 body composition analyses,
- 7 interactions with a Registered Dietician;
- Weekly interactions with a Weight Loss Coach (25 interactions).
Investment: $4,990 or $459/mo for 12mo*
Get an additional $500 Kickstart Discount!
Valid until July 1, 2024
Price does not include the cost of supplements and medications.
Upon registration, the cost of your initial consultation will be discounted from the total cost of your program.
What is the OPTIFAST® Program?
Clinically Proven Results:
The OPTIFAST® Program has helped people like you since 1974 and is clinically proven to get results.
What to Expect with OPTIFAST®
Your first visit to the clinic will last approximately 45 minutes. The goal of this visit is to welcome you to the clinic, hear your story and discuss what your treatment plan may look like. You will see the Bariatric Medicine Specialist, who will complete the following:
The doctor will ask you about your medical history. This will include questions such as: "What factors are contributing to your condition? What other medical problems are associated with your weight issues? How do these conditions impact your life? How can we help treat your condition?"
The doctor will outline your meal replacement options according to your metabolic needs and discuss behaviour changes along with nutrition and exercise components. Your doctor may also discuss the potential role of medications and non-medical alternatives (e.g., intra-gastric balloons or surgery) if applicable.
Once your assessment is completed and we have agreed on a treatment plan, you will be referred to our patient care team to complete the following steps:
- A 60-minute initial assessment with a Registered Dietitian to review your dietary patterns and concerns, helping to create a tailored nutritional plan and to set goals.*
- A 45-minute initial assessment with a Weight Loss Coach. This initial interaction is used to discuss your weight loss goals, review your current behaviours and physical activity, and to develop a weight-loss plan that fits your needs and preferences.*
Ultimately, the choices in your treatment journey are yours to make. As your team of medical experts and weight-loss professionals, we're here to provide insight and support, fostering a collaborative partnership. We empower you with the necessary information, enabling you to make well-informed decisions about your health.
* These interactions will occur via phone call, text, or video-call from the convenience of your home.
Your Follow Up Plan
The Follow-up plan may vary from one patient to another depending on your preferences and needs. The minimal expected Follow-up Plan includes:
Bariatric Medicine Specialist
At least two in-person visits with the Bariatric Medicine Specialist (in the 2nd and 4th months of treatment). These visits will last 20-30 minutes and include a review of your results and body composition analyses.
Registered Dietitian
At least 7 virtual interactions* with a Registered Dietitian (in the 2nd , 3rd and 4th months of treatment) to review and adjust the initial nutritional plan. These interactions will last 20 to 30-minutes.
Weight Loss Coach
At least 25 virtual interactions* with your Weight Loss Coach (one/week) to review your progress and concerns. These interactions will last 10-15 minutes.
* These interactions occur via phone call, video-call or texts from the convenience of your home.
Our multidisciplinary team aims to offer you the best available information and tools to achieve your weight loss goals; they will interact and communicate regularly to discuss your progress and adjust your management plan so that it fits your needs and preferences.
Financing Options are Available
OPTIFAST® replacement therapy is typically not covered by health insurance.
The cost of meal replacements varies depending on your metabolic needs and can range between $110 and $150 a week for the first 12 weeks and decrease gradually as you introduce normal food to your diet.
For Better Results, we Offer Body Composition Tracking with InBody
Body composition is used by health professionals to evaluate a person’s weight by breaking it down into its core components: fat, protein, minerals, and body water. It describes your healthy weight more accurately and provides a better glimpse into your overall health than traditional methods like body mass index & weight.
Body composition analysis can accurately show changes in fat mass, lean muscle mass, and body fat percentage.
