Our multidisciplinary team treats the whole you, so you’re supported in all aspects of your care. From behavioural medicine physicians to nurse educators, we’re here to support your journey and help you live your best life.
Medical Management Team
Dr. Gill completed both his medical degree and General Surgery residency at the University of Alberta. During his residency Dr. Gill pursued his research interests in surgical frontiers and was awarded a PhD in Experimental Surgery. He went on to complete subspecialty training in Bariatric Surgery before joining the Calgary Adult Bariatric Surgery Clinic.
Dr. Gill holds an academic appointment at the University of Calgary. Dr. Gill's surgical career focuses on the improvement of obesity related co-morbidities and optimizing outcomes for bariatric patients.
Dr. Gill has been a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine since 2021.
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Dr. Kwon completed her medical school at the University of Western Ontario and her family medicine residency at the University of Alberta. She has worked in obesity medicine since 2012 supporting patients with evidence-based medical and surgical treatment options, providing clinical teaching for medical learners, presenting programs to increase awareness of obesity as a chronic disease amongst fellow physicians and allied health clinicians and working in the OR as a surgical assist for bariatric surgeries.
Making a positive difference in the lives of others, performing music, travelling, learning languages, thinking about possibilities and innovation and spending time with her friends, family and pets are what bring her joy. Dr. Kwon has been a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine since 2015.
Dr. Rigby is an Emergency Physician at the Foothills Hospital and the Peter Lougheed hospital in Calgary. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Calgary with a developing interest in obesity medicine.
He obtained his MD at the University of Calgary and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Queens University. He subsequently completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education from the University of Dundee, Scotland dovetailing with his academic interest in medical education.
Dr. Rigby has developed curriculum and taught at the University of Calgary's undergraduate medical program. Dr. Rigby has been a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine since 2022.
Dr. Marcil is a general surgeon with specialty training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. He currently practices at the Red Deer Regional Hospital in Red Deer, Alberta.
He graduated from McGill University’s medical school in 2015 and went on to complete his general surgery residency at the University of Calgary in 2020. After residency, he obtained his bariatric surgery fellowship at the University of Alberta. He then became certified with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in 2021. Dr. Marcil previously obtained a law degree with focus on biotechnologies and pharmaceutics from the University of Sherbrooke.
Dr. Marcil has published numerous obesity related peer-reviewed articles and frequently presents research at international meetings with his colleagues from the University of Alberta and University of Calgary. He recently obtained his certification as an American Board of Obesity Medicine diplomate.
Dr. Sidhu completed her medical training at the University of Calgary. She then ventured to Eastern Canada to complete her residency in family medicine at Memorial University in Newfoundland, where she became certified in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
She has also completed extra training in psychiatry and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which she utilizes when supporting her patients at The Alberta Obesity Centre.
She recently obtained her certification as an American Board of Obesity Medicine diplomate.
Her passions include cooking, dancing, and yoga. She tries to live a health conscious life and help her patients do the same.
Dr. Sharma is a graduate of the University of Alberta Medical School and completed his Rural Family medicine Residency training in Southern Alberta through the University of Calgary. He initially practiced as a locum physician in Rural Alberta and in the Northwest Territories before settling down in Calgary, tailoring his practice towards nutrition weight management and bariatric medicine.
He recently obtained his certification as an American Board of Obesity Medicine diplomate In his free time, you can catch Dr. Sharma trying to stay active out on the golf course, hiking or camping in the mountains.
Originally from British Columbia, Dr. Friedrich earned her medical degree from UBC, before moving to Alberta to complete her Family Medicine residency training. She recently completed the Harvard Blackburn course in Obesity Medicine, and is preparing to sit her certification exam for the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Outside of her medical practice, Dr Friedrich is also currently completing a postgraduate training program in Medical Education at Cambridge University, and as such splits her time between Canada and the UK. Dr Friedrich also has a passion for fitness and personal wellness. She is a competitive weightlifter, having recently won the Canadian Masters National Weightlifting Championships for her age and weight category.
She also enjoys endurance sports, and is currently training for her first triathlon.
Behavioural Medicine Team
Dr. Randhawa completed her medical training and residency in Family Medicine at the University of Calgary.
She uses a multidisciplinary approach - with novel psychological and physiological tools- to help patients achieve sustainable weight loss and improve their overall health.
She understands that excess weight can have a significant impact on mental health and self-esteem, and she works closely with her patients to help them overcome these challenges.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling and playing with her little niece and nephew.
Dr. Rice completed her BScH in Biology at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, before switching coasts to complete her medical degree and family practice residency at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
She has a special interest in mental health and lifestyle medicine. She uses evidence-based approaches to help patients achieve their goals.
In her free time, she enjoys getting outdoors to bike, hike, and ski, and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Vollrath completed his medical school at the University of Alberta in Edmonton before going on to finish his Family Medicine residency at the University of Calgary.
He has worked in a wide variety of both urban and rural clinical settings including ER and hospital-based medicine. He is a co-founder of Cherry Health a Canadian technologies company. In 2020, he was awarded the Joule Physician Innovation prize by the Canadian Medical Association. He has a passion for mental health and its relationship with weight outcomes.
In his spare time, he enjoys being active and outdoors - skiing, camping, mountain biking and spending time with his French bulldog.
Dr. Kristina Lea completed 10 years of post secondary education at the University of Alberta, obtaining her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biological Sciences and Psychology in 2015, her Doctorate of Medicine (MD) in 2019 and, finally, her Family Medicine Residency (CCFP) in 2021.
Since completing her education she has practiced comprehensive outpatient family medicine, with a special interest and additional training in mental health. She strives to integrate a patient-centred and holistic approach to her work.
Dr. Lea is also passionate about medical education and holds an academic appointment as a clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Hashim is a dedicated family physician who completed her Family Medicine residency at University of Alberta.
She is keen on providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare.
Dr. Hashim has special interest in obesity medicine and extra training in cognitive behavioral therapy which would support patients in their struggles with Obesity. Outside the clinic, Dr. Hashim enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Dr. Salisbury completed medical school and her Family Medicine Residency at The University of British Columbia. She practiced as a Family Physician for 10 years before deciding to pursue her passion for mental health as her principal clinical work.
In parallel with her medical studies, Dr. Salisbury worked as a Crisis Stabilization and Suicide Prevention Distress Line counsellor, and has done extra training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychiatry. Special interests include supporting patients who are living with chronic disease.
Prior to going into medicine, Dr. Salisbury completed a bachelor’s degree in Honors English Literature, during which she developed a passion for exploring the impact of illness and disease narratives in our culture, and how this influences our social experience of health.
Originally hailing from Nova Scotia, you may occasionally hear a glimpse of a Maritime Accent. Dr. Salisbury currently lives with her husband, 3 children and dogs.
Dr. Ogona completed her medical training in the United Kingdom and has been practicing as a family physician since 2013.
She has a special interest in mental health and is a life and weight loss coach. She uses a combination of psychotherapy and coaching to support her patients in their weight management journey.
In her spare time, she enjoys walks, travelling and reading a good book.
Dr. Dezfuli is a family physician with a passion in Obesity Medicine and helping patients gain their goals through science-based approach.
She obtained her medical degree in Iran at Tehran University and completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.
She is CCFP accredited and is a diplomat of American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). She also has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychotherapy and holds accreditation from the Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada (MDPAC).
Dr. D’Agostini was born and raised in Edmonton, having completed her BSc in Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta.
Upon completion of her degree, she moved to Calgary to attend medical school at the Cumming School of Medicine. While she loved the city, she could never cheer for the Flames, and so returned home to Edmonton for her residency in Family Medicine.
She manages a full scope family medicine practice but has special interests in women’s health, sexual education and obesity medicine. She has worked in obesity medicine since 2019, supporting patients make long-term lifestyle changes and guiding them in evidence-based obesity management options.
When she is not at work, you can find Dr. D’Agostini travelling, spending time with her puppy Ollie or trying to hone her gardening skills.
Dr. Keller completed both her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and her medical school training in Saskatchewan, where she grew up. Following, she completed her family medicine training at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton.
Since completing her schooling she has stayed in Alberta to work throughout the province. She practices comprehensive family medicine; however, is particularly passionate about mental health.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing recreational basketball, running, readings, and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Iona Cherian grew up in Edmonton, Canada and moved to Australia in 2013 to study Medicine at the University of Wollongong.
She has recently returned after completing her family medicine training to her hometown and is interested in obesity management and behavioral medicine. In her spare time Dr Cherian enjoys swimming and traveling with her husband.
Dr. Jarrett was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She moved to Camrose, Alberta for her post-secondary education at the University of Alberta, Augustana Faculty. She received a basketball scholarship from Augustana and played 5 years competing in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) of the Canadian Collegiate Athletics Association (CCAA). After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2014, she started medical school at the University of Alberta in 2015. She stayed in Edmonton for family medicine residency, completing her training in 2021.
She has a special interest in mental health and lifestyle medicine. Monique still enjoys playing sports and staying active with friends and family. She enjoys playing basketball, tennis, pickleball, skiing, biking and going for walks.
Dr. Gretel Pineda grew up in Cuba, where she completed her medical education before relocating to Edmonton. She finished her family medicine training in 2025 and has always had a special interest in mental health and eating disorders.
Dr. Pineda is dedicated to transforming lives. Her unique background enables her to think creatively, approaching weight management with tailored solutions for each patient’s journey. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys gardening and growing sustainable, nutritious food, as well as dancing, which reflects her vibrant spirit and commitment to a holistic lifestyle.
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Dr. Cai completed her BSc in Health Studies at the University of Waterloo before medical school at the University of Calgary. She then completed Family Medicine residency back home in Edmonton at the University of Alberta. She enjoys a diverse practice that includes hospital medicine, obstetrics, women's health, and behavioural medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, exploring new workout classes, pottery and spending time with her two cats.
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Psychology
Dr. Ireland is a psychologist practicing in Calgary, and an Assistant Professor of psychology. She graduated with a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary, and has been an active therapist, university instructor, and researcher since. Dr. Ireland’s research and practice has focused on the spectrum of weight-related issues including obesity, weight bias, body image dissatisfaction, and eating disorders. Dr. Ireland is passionate about mental health as well as promoting health, confidence, and comfort in our bodies.
Nutrition
Dr. Michael Yosefi completed his BSc in Molecular Biology in 2012 from York University in Toronto, and his Doctorate of Medicine (MD) in 2016 from the University of Calgary. This was followed by residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Calgary and in 2018, he became certified in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). He has a passion for nutritional science and fitness. When he’s not tending to his patients, Michael enjoys spending time outside in the Canadian Rockies by ways of running, scrambling, climbing, and cycling.
Dr. Greeff grew up in Cape Town, South Africa. He completed his medical degree in 2002 at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Since moving to Canada in 2006, he has worked in a variety of urban and rural family medicine practices in Alberta, currently working in Emergency Medicine. He holds a CCFP designation from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
His interest in nutrition started in 2013 after a successful personal weight loss journey. He has since aimed to explore different approaches to nutrition, focusing on incorporating nutrition quality, measures to improve satiety and reduction of sugars and processed food.
In his spare time, he likes to enjoy year-round outdoor activities with his wife and two daughters.
Dr. Charles Clayton (he/him) earned his medical degree from the University of British Columbia in 2019 and completed his Family Medicine residency training at the University of Alberta in 2021. He has interests in preventative health, lifestyle medicine, and palliative care.
When not practicing medicine, he enjoys any activity that gets him outside and moving (cycling, mountain biking, hiking, camping, skiing, running, team sports), while nearly always listening to music.
Dr. Monica Chawla completed her Masters in Public Health and medical school training at the University of Alberta, and her residency training in Family Medicine and Enhanced Skills in Addiction Medicine at the University of Calgary. Her interest in public health and preventive medicine has led her to a career in addiction medicine and weight management. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, doing yoga, and travelling.
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Dr. Chan completed her medical school and residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Toronto. She has a particular interest in preventative care and emphasizing lifestyle management strategies.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, dog walks and barre classes.
Dr. Ceklic (pronounced check-leech) received a Bachelor of Health Science with Honors, majoring in Biomedical Sciences, from the University of Calgary in 2015. Afterwards he went on to complete his Medical Degree in 2019 and Family Medicine residency in 2021, both at the University of Alberta.
In addition to practicing family medicine, Dr. Ceklic has a variety of clinical interests including chronic pain, peripheral nerve disorders, dermatology, and bariatric medicine.
Outside of work, Dr. Ceklic enjoys making homemade pasta, travelling, and making the most of Edmonton’s short gardening season.
Dr. Leon completed a Bachelor's degree in Physiology and Nutrition at the University of British Columbia and her medical training at the University of Calgary, including medical school and family medicine residency. She obtained her certification as an American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) diplomate in 2020 and has incorporated weight management into her family practice since.
She has also completed additional courses in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is passionate about helping patients identify and overcome barriers to work towards their health and wellness goals.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Leon enjoys travelling, cooking and is a fitness enthusiast; she enjoys all sorts of activities including hiking, yoga, barre, dance, skiing, biking and playing tennis
Dr. Olga de Sanctis completed her medical training at the University of Calgary. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at University of Ottawa, certifying in the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).
She has practiced family medicine for 32 years in Calgary. Dr. de Sanctis completed her certification with Obesity Canada for the Canadian Advanced learning in Bariatric Care. She is an active member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
She has a focused interest in lifestyle and nutrition as a means to help prevent many of today’s common medical conditions including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity. In her non-existent spare time, she is a fine artist, enjoys playing music, and getting outdoors with family, friends and her black lab.
Dr Jamieson completed his medical training and family medicine residency at the University of Alberta. A lifelong Albertan, he loves spending time outdoors in our beautiful province. He has a passion for sports, nutrition, and exercise, and looks forward to working with his patients to meet their individual goals.
Dr. Johns was born and raised in Edmonton. He completed his medical school with the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon and Regina before returning to Edmonton for his family medicine residency.
Dr. Johns enjoys the breadth of family medicine and outside AOCN works in general practice, low-risk obstetrics, mental health, and acute care settings. Outside of the hospital he loves spending time with his wife and two dogs, playing the drums, and indoor bouldering.
Dr. Sifeldeen completed his BSc in Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta. He then obtained his medical degree from St. George's, University of London in 2020 before returning to Edmonton to complete his family medicine residency training in 2024, after also working in Infection Prevention and Control with Alberta Health Services.
While working as a family physician, Dr. Sifeldeen is also completing specialization training in public health and preventive medicine, where he hopes to focus on interventions to prevent obesity before it starts. In his spare time Dr. Sifeldeen is an avid photographer, focusing on astrophotography. He lives in Edmonton with his wife, daughter, and his dog Dusty.
Dr. Jiang was born and raised in Edmonton. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Alberta before earning her medical degree from St. George's University and completing her family medicine residency in Winter Park, Florida.
With a strong interest in lifestyle medicine, Dr. Jiang believes in empowering patients through healthy living choices. Outside of the office, she enjoys cooking delicious meals, tending to her garden, exploring her creative side through crafting, and spending quality time with her husband and 2 beloved dogs.
Dr. Kassam completed his medical training, as well as Family Medicine and Public Health and Preventive Medicine residency programs at the University of Alberta. He also completed an M.Sc. in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Dr. Kassam has a keen interest in both chronic disease prevention and management at individual and population levels, and plans to complement his current role as a public health physician in Alberta with ongoing clinical family medicine.
Outside of work, Dr. Kassam loves playing squash, experimenting with new recipes, travelling, cheering on the Oilers, and spending quality time with his wife, family and friends.
Dr. Markus Nielsen completed his medical training and Family Medicine residency at the University of Alberta. Originally from Calgary, he is passionate about providing the best care for Albertans and helping them reach their health goals.
He has a strong interest in nutrition, metabolic health, and lifestyle medicine. In his free time she loves adventuring outdoors, playing sports, training at the gym, and being with his wife and three dogs.
Dietitian
Hannah is a Registered Dietitian who completed her training with the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English with recognition in French from the University of Saskatchewan and her certificate in Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Hannah is passionate about helping individuals reach their nutrition goals by integrating up to date knowledge with personalized support. She believes in advocating for individuals to attain and sustain their nutrition goals.
Outside of her professional life, Hannah enjoys baking, knitting, gardening, and walking her neighbours’ dogs.
Sports Medicine
Dr. Gill is a practicing Sports Medicine and Family Physician. He obtained his Medical Degree from McMaster University. He completed a residency in Family Medicine and subsequent fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Toronto.
He draws on his Sports Medicine training and coaching experience in Strength & Conditioning to care for patients at AOC. His clinical interests include exercise prescription, musculoskeletal medicine, and medical education.
Dr. Hafeez Kurji obtained in medical degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 2016. He has since completed his Family Medicine residency training in June 2018 and his Enhanced Skills residency training in Sport and Exercise Medicine in June 2020, both at the University of Calgary. Dr. Kurji presently holds his Certification in Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Competency in Sport and Exercise Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Throughout his residency training and early into his career he has taken a special interest in Sport and Musculoskeletal Medicine. He has been assisting with a number of sports teams including the University of Calgary Dinos Varsity Athletics (USports), Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL), Airdrie CFR Bisons (AAA Hockey), Calgary Colts (CJFL), Speed Skating Canada and covering other local sporting events.
Outside of clinic practice Hafeez enjoys living an active lifestyle, playing ice hockey, ball hockey, golf, and softball, as well as going to the dog park with Fawkes his entlebucher mountain dog. He also enjoys travelling with his new wife.
Dr. Assh is a physiatrist, which is also known as a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). This is a medical specialty that focuses on helping individuals with neurological and/ or musculoskeletal conditions maximize their function and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Assh obtained her Doctor of Medicine degree and completed her postgraduate medical training/ residency in PM&R at the University of Alberta. She is now a Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Medicine at the U of A, participating in the training of physiatrists.
Her medical practice is based at the Body Restoration clinic in Edmonton, where she works in general musculoskeletal medicine and electromyography. For the latter she holds the designation of CSCN Diplomate (EMG) from the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists. She has a special interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections.
Dr. Hanlon-Dearman completed her medical school at the University of Manitoba then a residency in Family Medicine at the University of Alberta. Following this she completed a enhanced skills residency program and CASEM Diploma in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Alberta.
She has a varied clinical practice in both Family Medicine and Sport Medicine and enjoys supporting people in living a healthy active lifestyle. Outside of medicine she enjoys running, cycling, cross country skiing and spending time with her pets.
Dr. Jetha is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician. He has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology majoring in Exercise and Sport Studies and then went on to complete medical school and residency at the University of Saskatchewan with a subsequent fellowship in Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Calgary.
Prior to medical school Dr. Jetha worked as a personal trainer with a large focus on the strength and conditioning of varsity athletes. He uses this experience combined with his interest in managing musculoskeletal pain to help provide patients with exercise prescriptions and address their barriers to exercise.
Women's Health - Peri Partum
Dr. Stafford completed medical school at the University of Calgary and subsequent residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Alberta. She pursued a Masters of Science in Obstetrics and Gynecology, focusing on research about women with obesity in pregnancy.
Dr. Stafford now practices obstetrics and gynecology at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton. She is passionate about caring for women with obesity and helping them achieve greater health through sustainable weight management, which she integrates into her practice at the Alberta Obesity Centre.
She has recently obtained her certification as an American Board of Obesity Medicine diplomate.
Dr. Le Jour is originally from Montreal where she completed her medical degree at McGill University before heading out West to Calgary to complete residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology. She developed an interest in bariatric medicine in 2014 and continue to seek learning opportunities in the area. She is a clinical assistant professor.
She grew up playing ice hockey and soccer but now also enjoys mountain sports.
Specialists
Dr. Rachid Mohamed is a therapeutic endoscopist in Calgary, based out of the Peter Lougheed Center. Rachid completed medical school in Edmonton and went on to an internal medicine residency at the University of Alberta. He moved home to Calgary in 2008 where he completed his gastroenterology fellowship followed by a fellowship in therapeutic endoscopy. He is Section Head for Therapeutic Endoscopy in the Calgary zone. His interests lie in endoscopy, specifically complex pancreaticobiliary endoscopy and advanced tissue resection.
Dr. Pradip Joshi became a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada in 1981. He is board certified in Internal Medicine & Geriatrics. He joined the Faculty of Medicine at Memorial in 1982, and he is currently a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine.
He has a special interest in diabetes, lipid disorders, geriatrics, venous thrombotic diseases, clinical research, and teaching. He has been on various advisory panels on diabetes and lipid disorders. He received the award for Canadian Diabetes Association 2011 Outstanding Healthcare Professional.
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Calgary Staff
Atasi graduated in 2022 and began her nursing career on the Orthopedic Unit at the Peter Lougheed Center.
She is passionate about building therapeutic relationships with patients while supporting them through their health journey.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two cats!
Kathleen has been in the health care field since 2019 as a healthcare aide and worked in multiple units such as long-term care, stroke rehab unit, and dialysis unit.
She graduated as an LPN in September 2022, and started her career in a stroke rehabilitation unit. She is also certified in phlebotomy.
Kathleen is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals. In her free time, she likes to sing, read, play video games, workout, and spend time with her two cats.
Sharon started her nursing career in British Columbia specializing in memory care.
She is passionate about promoting health and wellness with a holistic approach and is excited to support patients in their journeys to improve their overall quality of life.
In her free time, Sharon enjoys weightlifting, cooking, playing Nintendo games and spending time with her family and friends.
Kirsty began her nursing career in orthopedic surgery in 2019 at the South Health Campus. She is excited to continue supporting patients through their health journeys. Outside of work Kirsty enjoys yoga and is a Certified Barre Instructor.
Natalia graduated from Columbia College in early 2024 and started her career working in general medicine and palliative care. She is very passionate about health and wellness and has a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
In her spare time, she is an avid reader and enjoys going to the gym and spending quality time with family, friends and dog.
Jan Marie graduated from Bow Valley College in January 2022. She began her nursing career in Occupational Health. She is passionate about delivering continuous patient centered care.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing video games, reading, and watching scary movies.
Ian graduated from Bow Valley College in 2022 as a Licensed Practical Nurse. He most recently worked and specialized in neuro-rehabilitation. He has also worked in multiple healthcare settings such as acute and long-term care. He is passionate about nursing and is devoted to helping patients reach their goals.
Outside of work, Ian enjoys anything related to football/soccer. He's an avid gamer and MTG
enthusiast. Ian is happily married and has two cats at home.
Ana graduated from Bow Valley College in 2022. She started her nursing career here at AOC.
Ana has always been passionate about promoting health and wellness. She is excited to guide and support patients in their weight loss and management journey to improve their overall health. She is particularly interested in nutrition as she would love to specialize in this area.
In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, doing outdoor activities like camping, hiking, going to the lake, travelling and spending time with her family and friends.
Tianna graduated from Northern Lakes College as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She is looking forward to helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals. Outside of work Tianna enjoys baking, hiking, and spending time with friends.
Daniella graduated in 2025, with over five years of experience as a Medical Office Assistant. This background provided a strong foundation for a transition into nursing. She has clinical experience working in a dermatology clinic, where skills were developed in patient assessment, clinical support, and collaborative care.
Daniella is passionate about providing high-quality care and continues to grow her skills within the nursing profession.
Priya graduated from Bow Valley College and began her career as an LPN in geriatrics. She is also a certified phlebotomy technician and Botox and filler administrator. She looks forward to guiding patients towards their weight loss journey. Outside of work she loves going to the gym, traveling and trying different hot sauces from around the world!
Sehajpreet Khalsa is a recent nursing graduate from Bow Valley College and began her nursing career with the Alberta Obesity Centre. She is passionate about supporting patients through their health journeys and believes in compassionate, patient-centred care.
Outside of work, Sehajpreet enjoys sewing, traveling, photography, and spending quality time with her family creating meaningful memories.
Emily graduated from Bow Valley College in 2022 as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
She is passionate about health and wellness and is excited to start her nursing career in community health.
In her free time, she love's listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Claire graduated from Bow Valley College in 2022 as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Health and wellness are what inspired Claire to start her nursing career. She finds joy in providing compassionate care to patients in their exciting health endeavors.
In her free time, Claire enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs.
Venize is a 2025 LPN graduate from Bow Valley College. In her clinicals, she practiced in general medicine and psychiatry, building knowledge in a vast number of medical cases. She is highly passionate about learning and working in the field of health and wellness.
In her free time, she enjoys playing board games and going to Pilates.
Cealy graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Columbia College in 2023 after several years of experience working as a Healthcare Aide in long-term. Following graduation, she continued working in long-term care while also gaining experience in Orthopedics at the Peter Lougheed Centre. Since graduating, her primary experience and focus has been working as a Clinical OB/GYN nurse.
Cealy is passionate about patient-centered care and providing a holistic approach to nursing that supports individuals throughout their health journeys. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, travelling, and staying active.
Natja graduated from Bow Valley College in 2018 as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Natja has experience in multiple nursing settings, the most recent being in mental health and addictions. She is passionate about helping others and looks forward to supporting patients through their journey.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in nature, with her family, and two dogs.
Sonja's professional journey in healthcare began in her native Serbia, where she laid the foundation for her career by graduating from nursing school. Driven by a passion for health care, she furthered her education at the Medical School, University of Nis, Serbia, where she earned her medical degree.
She immigrated to Canada following the completion of her medical studies. In her new home, Sonja immersed herself in the medical community, first in a Family Medicine setting as a medical coordinator/lead admin and later in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Management as a clinic manager. Her role as a clinic manager allowed her to blend her medical background with her organizational skills, contributing to the efficient functioning of the healthcare facility. Sonja is thrilled to be part of such a dynamic and impactful team at AOC.
Tamara graduated from Academy of learning as a Medical Office Assistant with Unit clerk specialty.
She began her medical career in radiology and stayed for over 15 years. She enjoys reading, biking and baking in her spare time, as well as spending time with her daughter and boyfriend cooking and trying new recipes.
Socel graduated from Academy of learning as a certified Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Clerk. She began her medical career in a family practice for four years and then in a headache clinic for three years.
She enjoys travelling, discovering foods from different cuisine and spending time with family.
Edmonton Staff
Esther graduated from Centennial College in 2021 and has amassed extensive experience across various healthcare settings, including long-term care, retirement residences, and home care.
She is dedicated to supporting individuals dealing with obesity in achieving a healthy weight and improved quality of life. Outside of work, Esther enjoys gardening, spending time with family and friends.
Clementina graduated from the LPN program at Norquest College in Edmonton in 2021. She began her career working in long term care and public health before moving on to travel nursing in AB, BC and ON for 3 years. Outside of work she enjoys working out, roller skating, travelling and trying new restaurants.
Jess is a new LPN graduate from 2023. Right out of school, Jess began working in mental health and addictions.
Jess looks forward to providing a kind and passionate approach to all individuals in care.
Jess loves spending time with family and friends and her two fur babies at home.
Emma worked as a health care aid for 3 years in long term care and home care.
After Emma's grandmother got sick, she helped to care for her, which led to an interest in nursing and Emma attended nursing school.
Emma graduated the LPN program in August of 2024. During her free time Emma enjoys reading and crocheting. She also loves animals, and spending time with family and friends.
Kristen began her professional journey as a Health Care Aide, where she gained valuable experience across various healthcare settings over a decade.
Driven by a strong commitment to advancing health and wellness, she pursued further education at NorQuest College to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys spending time with family at the lake, staying active through exercise, and exploring culinary delights.
Kim began her nursing journey at NorQuest College, graduating as a Health Care Aide in April 2022. To further her education and expand her ability to care for patients, she pursued and completed the Licensed Practical Nurse program at NorQuest College, graduating in August 2024.
Kim is passionate about caring for people and supporting their health with compassion and dedication, always striving to provide safe and individualized care.
Outside of nursing, Kim enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, camping in nature, and building creative projects with LEGO.
Tracy graduated from college in Fredericton, New Brunswick , obtaining certification as a Medical Office Assistant.
Shortly after graduation she worked in the audiology field, where she was promoted to Clinic Manager, and then Regional Manager, for Northern Alberta, which she enjoyed for 11 years. Tracy spends time with friends and family in her spare time.
Kristina graduated from college with a Diploma of Medical Office Assistant and Unit Clerk. She has experience working in medical clinics, where she developed administrative, communication and patient support skills.
Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, running, boxing, going to the gym and spending time with family.
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Specialized Pharmacy
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Founded in 2019, Rx Connect Specialty Pharmacy is a proud Canadian company comprised of healthcare professionals with extensive specialty experience. Rx Connect has devised a healthcare model that supports each and every patient to receive the most optimum individualized healthcare management by focusing on helping people achieve a healthy weight. They also provide advice about exercise alongside other lifestyle changes, such as smoking cessation and alcohol consumption. Their young, innovative team assists each and every patient to improve patient health outcomes by enhancing adherence and compliance to medications. Rx Connect Specialty Pharmacy is committed to exceptional patient care by being dedicated to safety, quality and innovation.
Specialized Sports Medicine
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We are a multidisciplinary sport & musculoskeletal medicine clinic offering management of acute injuries & chronic ailments, including motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries (WCB) and concussions. Our unique, integrated approach provides comprehensive assessment & treatment, ensuring your optimal recovery. Trust us to get back to your best!
Peak Wellness Pharmacy
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Peak Wellness Pharmacy is a clinical pharmacy focused on weight management, metabolic health and diabetes, combining personalized education, advanced body composition testing, insurance coverage support and proactive follow-up to help patients stay on track. Our team partners with clinics and physicians to manage medications and injections, adjust dosages, handle side effects and provide custom compounding — giving patients the kind of guidance and support that actually makes a difference.