Dr Jack Burak
Past-President
British Columbia Medical Association

Obesity is a growing epidemic. There is a critical need for our population of patients to achieve a healthy weight. As responsible physicians we need to provide our patients with credible, professional resources to meet this challenge

But changing lifestyle, even in the face of heart disease, diabetes and hypertension is daunting for many. Statistics show that most Canadians want to make healthier choices, but they are confused by mixed messages.

For the past eight years my colleagues and I have referred our patients to Ramona Josephson, to provide them with tools to create a plan that helps them achieve weight loss the healthy way. She is able to distill the complexity of facts into such a user-friendly, empathetic way that patients are consistently able to achieve their goals and improve their health status.

Now, through this on-line coaching program, the opportunity for more of the general public to connect with her expertise will no doubt continue to make a difference!