PROGRAM INFORMATION

The CBI Health Group Weight Wellness Program addresses 4 primary pillars of weight control and health:

  1. Medical and metabolic factors
  2. Nutrition
  3. Exercise
  4. Behavior

 

The program includes:

  • Medical, nutrition, and fitness assessments to identify and address your specific needs, goals and barriers and to ensure a healthy, safe program
  • Computerized Metabolic Rate Testing
  • Personal eating plan
  • Guided exercise and activity sessions designed specifically for those with weight and health challenges
  • One-on-one and small group education sessions in healthful eating and nutrition to assist you in making optimal eating choices
  • Sessions to help you develop a healthy relationship with food and your body
  • Long term support to help you maintain your new healthy lifestyle

 

Weight Loss Surgery Program

A modified program has been developed for clients who are approved for Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB) or other surgical procedures. Additional components for surgical candidates include:

  • Additional education sessions specific to LAGB surgery
  • Additional post-op dietitian visits
  • Band fills
  • Data collection and reporting to the referring surgical centre

 

CBI Weight Wellness Program Team

Our client-focused team is composed of experts in medicine, nutrition, fitness, motivation and education.   

Carol Tickner – Registered Dietitian

Carol graduated from Mount St. Vincent University in Nova Scotia in 1989 with a BSc in Foods & Nutrition. Carol has worked as a Registered Dietitian for more than 20 years and has a variety of experience in all fields of Nutrition, with a special interest in the areas of Sports Nutrition, Eating Disorders and helping people manage their weight effectively.

Leanne Halligey – Registered Dietitian

Leanne graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia and started her career in Victoria seven years ago.  Leanne has experience working in a variety of areas, but is most passionate about sports nutrition, weight management and health promotion for the prevention and management of chronic disease(s). Leanne takes a fresh approach to translating the most current nutrition and health information, and integrating that information into practical, lifelong behaviors. 

Shannon Kane – Kinesiologist and Program Coordinator

Shannon graduated from the University of Guelph with a BSc in Human Kinetics.  She has worked as a Personal Trainer before becoming a Practicing Kinesiologist at CBI Health Centre in Victoria. For the past few years Shannon has coordinated programs that focus on therapeutic exercise for muskuloskeletal and neurological injuries, and has a special interest in wellness and weight management.