Description
Skip the long weight-clinic waitlists and get dedicated, professional guidance on your weight health journey.
This code grants a single 30-minute Initial Weight Health Consultation on Maple, Canada’s leading virtual care platform. You will meet with a specialized Weight Health Coach—a trained Nurse Practitioner experienced in obesity medicine, metabolic health, and weight management.
What This Consultation Covers:
- Personalized Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of your health history, current habits, eating patterns, and weight goals.
- Overcoming Obstacles: Guidance on intrinsic motivation, lifestyle barriers, and strategies for long-term adherence.
- Prescription Assessment: Evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for medical weight-loss treatment (such as GLP-1 prescription therapies).
- Custom Treatment Strategy: Creation of a realistic, non-judgmental action plan tailored to your specific profile.
What Kind of Visit Is This?
- Type: Scheduled 30-Minute Virtual Consultation (Initial Assessment).
- Format: Interactive consultation conducted via secure video or audio call on mobile, tablet, or desktop.
- Location Availability: Available for patients residing in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.
- What’s Included: Comprehensive health review, lifestyle counselling, treatment strategy, and prescription assessment (if clinically appropriate).
- Risk-Free Policy: If the provider determines they cannot assist with your request, the appointment is canceled and your voucher code will not be used.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT FOR CLINICS & CLIENTS: Primary Care Membership Required. This specialist visit is an add-on voucher. To redeem this code, the user must already have an active Maple Primary Care Code/Membership. The specialist voucher applies to an existing active account to grant one (1) free 30-minute consultation.
How to Redeem & Use the Code:
(Instructions to provide to your client or patient upon purchase)
- Verify Primary Care Account: Ensure you have activated your Maple Primary Care account.
- Log In: Go to getmaple.ca or open the Maple mobile app and sign in.
- Apply Your Voucher Code:
- Navigate to Account Settings $\rightarrow$ Vouchers & Promo Codes (or enter the code at checkout when choosing specialist care).
- Enter your unique Specialist Care Code to credit your account for 1 free consultation.
- Book Your Appointment:
- Select “Get Care” and choose Weight Health Coach from the menu.
- Select a date and time that fits your schedule, then complete the medical questionnaire.
- Connect: Log in at your chosen time and launch your 30-minute consultation via secure video or audio call.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can a weight health coach do to help me reach my weight goals?
We know managing your weight can be hard, even when you’re following weight loss programs, online or off. A weight health coach is a trained weight management nurse practitioner who can provide weight management services and give you the support and tools to help you manage your weight and reach your goals.
Weight health coaches can help you with many things, including:
- Exploring your regular habits and goals.
- Discussing your intrinsic motivation, challenges, adherence, and conviction.
- Addressing obstacles.
- Assessing your eligibility for weight loss prescription therapy.
- Guiding you in your weight loss journey.
What should I expect for my initial consultation with a weight health coach?
During your initial consultation, the coach will ask you questions about you and your history to properly evaluate your weight concerns. Your individual profile will help guide your weight management plan. The coach will work with you to determine which weight management approach would be best for your needs and if you’re a potential candidate for prescription therapy. Initial sessions are 30 minutes in duration.
What are the advantages of an online weight health coach?
Online consultations allow you to see a weight health coach from anywhere, including the comfort of your own home, through audio or video. You can schedule a visit at a time that’s convenient for you.
Is this service covered by provincial health plans (OHIP, MSP, AHCIP)?
At the moment, no. Initial consultations are $140 (MSRP) and 30 minutes in length. You can also book 15-minute follow-up appointments for $80 (MSRP) after your initial consultation. Fees can sometimes be covered by benefit programs, so check with your insurance provider.
Can the coach prescribe weight-loss medications (like GLP-1s)?
Yes. During your consultation, the Nurse Practitioner can assess whether you are clinically eligible for prescription weight-loss medications. If deemed appropriate, they can issue digital prescriptions.
