A smarter way to use your medication

GLP-1 medications are gaining popularity in Canada due to their significant impact on weight loss.

Without the right training and nutrition, many people lose muscle, experience fatigue and struggle to maintain results. Our program helps you optimize fat loss, maintain vitality and mental clarity, and develop habits that will support you over the long term.

Thriving during weight loss isn’t a “one size fits all” process. Dr. Madison, ND, provides collaborative, personalized healthcare that bridges the gap between traditional naturopathic principles and evidence-based medicine. By taking a wholistic view of your health, she ensures that every lifestyle and nutritional recommendation is both sustainable and realistic for your long-term success. Through a diverse range of treatment modalities, she works to optimize your metabolism, vitality, mood, and cognitive function throughout your journey.
Dr. Madison Sangster-Newbery N.D.Personalized, naturopathic care for your whole health.
Muscle maintenance is the cornerstone of health for individuals taking GLP-1s. Meg combines 30+ years of fitness expertise with graduate-level insights into behaviour change to help you build strength and stamina quickly and safely. She knows that diet and exercise habits are difficult to sustain, which is why she focuses on making your transformation both realistic and fun. Let’s turn your challenges into your greatest opportunities.
Meg Sharp M.Sc.Building strength that lasts, the realistic way.

Frequently Asked Questions

I’m not taking GLP-1s but would like help losing weight. Is this program for me?

100%. Exercise, strength training, and proper nutrition are the pillars that support healthy, sustainable weight loss, with or without the use of GLP-1s.

Do I still need to diet and exercise if the medication is doing the work?

Your medication is a tool that works best when paired with specific diet and exercise practices. Many people lose energy while on the drug and gain the weight back when they come off it. Our goal is to get and keep you lean and energized, now and into the future.

Why is strength training so important?

Weight loss from GLP-1 medications typically includes significant muscle loss. Our strength training programs preserve lean tissue, boost energy and brain health, and support metabolism.

What are other benefits of maintaining muscle mass?

The lean tissue we help you preserve supports healthy glucose regulation, increases resting metabolic rate, improves insulin sensitivity and encourages fat oxidation. You will also maintain healthier bones and better posture as a result.

Why do specific nutritional practices matter?

As GLP-1s reduce appetite, it can be challenging to get enough protein to maintain energy and lean tissue. Meal composition and timing are key to managing blood sugar and cortisol levels, and to building the habits you need to keep the weight off.

How do you help manage the side effects of GLP-1s?

We rely on nutritional and other strategies to effectively manage gastrointestinal (GI) side effects, including nausea, constipation, and vomiting.

What if I want to stop using GLP-1s while on your program?

Dosage and cessation of your prescription is determined by you and your health care professional. Should they deem it safe for you to reduce or stop using the drugs, the muscle you have built and the movement, dietary and lifestyle habits you’ve created will significantly increase the odds you’ll be able to maintain your weight loss.