Ethan BrownThey say losing weight gets harder as we age, and unfortunately, they’re not lying. I remember I was in the best shape in my 20s—I had a flat stomach, abs, and muscles, when all I ate was poutine, donuts, beer, and coffee.
Now that I’m older, I’m noticing that I can’t eat the same stuff without my body feeling heavier. Now, I need extra help to get back in shape, and that’s on top of going to the gym.
So, I recruited my colleagues to share the list of our most trusted weight-loss clinics in Ottawa. We’ve got something for every need and fitness goal, whether you’re looking for a non-invasive procedure or opting for some meal planning!
1. Lucy CRYO Services
Best For: Non-invasive weight loss treatments
Address: Serves Kanata
Contact: 613-709-8764, [email protected]
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 11 am – 6 pm
Lucy Cryo Services is an all-in-one solution for weight management support in Ottawa. They’re all about non-invasive body contouring treatments, and it’s even better that they offer a good variety to target stubborn fat.
Their main offering, CoolSculpting, is an FDA-approved fat reduction procedure that freezes fat cells. It’s an advanced technology we love, simply because it targets various problem areas, like love handles and arms.
Plus, their cavitation treatment is a less dramatic non-surgical procedure that we found works well for individuals who want to remove pinchable areas. The best bit? The totally customisable programs for every body type.
Additionally, they have non-surgical solutions that can tighten and lift your skin, such as Hifu and muscle stimulation. Based on our personal experience, these procedures, paired with fat reduction treatments, are golden for a more sculpted look.
Every time we saw their special promotions, we were tickled pink—and that’s on top of their already competitive pricing. It’s only a bummer that these usually have limited availability, but only because slots tend to fill up fast.
Helped me drop close to 20 lbs in a matter of weeks
“Lucy is absolutely amazing! Her CoolSculpting sessions and wellness injections helped me drop close to 20 lbs in a matter of weeks! Her prices are unbeatable and she truly cares about her clients and their goals. I highly recommend reaching out to her. You won’t regret it!”
-Catherine Milot, Google Review
Well worth the experience and effort for the price
“I started going to Lucy’s in January 2025 for injections only before expanding to a full cold sculpting, EMS and injection package after seeing encouraging results on the scale from the injections alone. In just 3 months, I lost 15 pounds. Well worth the experience and effort for the price I paid. I also appreciated how Lucy was flexible with my busy schedule while guaranteeing I would be satisfied along the way. Thank you Lucy! I highly recommend anyone who also wants to lose weight and improve their body shape to take advantage of this wonderful service!”
-Adam Ivey, Google Review
2. 613FIT
Best For: Meal planning
Address: 1547 Chatelain Ave
Contact: 613-316-1412, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 6 am – 9 pm
- Friday: 6 am – 7 pm
What’s impressive about 613FIT is that they’re a weight loss program in Ottawa that doesn’t require a trip to the gym. The plans and results we’ve seen have been remarkable, and we’ve witnessed clients lose 20 lbs!
But how? Their 6-week weight loss program is all about structured meal plans, without extreme diets. And from the transformations we’ve seen, these truly work, and it doesn’t need hours at the gym—light workouts at home are good enough.
Plus, the no-pressure method makes it ideal for those who don’t know where or how to start shedding the weight. These are tailored to your goals and lifestyle, without leaving out carbs and fats from your diet, which is what we want because it isn’t demanding.
There’s a nice transition, which we appreciate, but the lack of other weight loss options is where we hit a snag. It’s non-restrictive, though, which clients have noted was more sustainable, so it’s overall a solid program that’s easier to maintain.
The workouts were great and easy to follow
“Highly recommend! The workouts are great and easy to follow. The coach’s provide excellent examples of all the exercises to feel comfortable. 613Fit tribe are amazing people.
Coach Ruslan is their to support you on your journey and you feel it as soon as you walk in, finish a work out or have a coaching call. He is able to break it down and make it a process that you can follow and keep up with. He is one of the best!”
-Abbey McFaul, Google Review
An amazing coach and motivator
“I started the program 5 months ago and lost nearly 40lbs without any exercise. Ruslan is an amazing coach and motivator and truly loves helping people reach their full potential both physically and mentally. He helped me love myself again. Thank you!!”
-Natalie Bertrand, Google Review
3. Constant Health
Best For: Dietitian-designed weight loss plan
Address: 575 W Hunt Club Rd
Contact: Appointment page
Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 7 pm
What we love about Constant Health is that the weight management program is designed by a medical professional. It’s a combination of a registered dietitian and behavior intervention technology to ensure everything’s personalised.
It’s basically a 15-week medical weight loss program made specifically to fit your goals and lifestyle. It’s impressive and convenient, to be honest, as it’s a plan that won’t restrict you or change your lifestyle, but rather, fit itself into your routine.
And from the experiences we’ve seen, the program has been effective, sustainable, and realistic. The recipes are even tailored based on your preferences, such as vegan or keto lifestyles.
The only bump in the road is the lack of options, since there’s only the 15-week weight loss plan, which can feel a bit too long for some. It isn’t the most financially feasible for budget-conscious clients either, since it costs $749.
On a good note, it can be covered by insurance, as long as your policy includes dietetic services.
Phenomenal program
“Phenomenal program and the dietician I worked with was awesome. I learned some strategies and gained knowledge that will help me be successful with my health goals long-term. Was very happy with the ease and flexibility of the program. The app works well and provides the necessary functions to be effective.”
-Derek Thebault, Google Review
Extremely helpful in my journey to healthier eating
“Fran was extremely helpful in my journey for healthier eating. She’s been very great with creating experiments for me to self discover more about how certain foods and habits help me make better choices. Very happy that I went through this program because I feel like I’m definitely taking the right steps in the right direction and hopefully I will be a good role model for my kids in terms of health and nutrition.”
-Reem Spencer, Google Review
4. Health Weight Clinic
Best For: Science-backed weight loss
Address: 15 Rue Du Barry Studio 4, Gatineau
Contact: Booking page
Hours: By appointment
Health Weight Clinic is one of our main options for science-backed weight loss programs in the Ottawa region. The plans are created by nutritionists and doctors, so you’re sure there are medical reasons with every step.
Incredibly, they don’t just stop at shedding the pounds. They start with a blood sample analysis to check your overall health, which shows your biochemistry to identify any issues.
Furthermore, their programs are then designed based on your health, and that covers your metabolism, nutritional requirements, and medical history. Truly a comprehensive weight loss program, and we appreciate that it complements your biology.
A cool addition is the availability of individual and group coaching. But here’s the thing, their prices are pretty high, which is understandable for such a thorough weight loss clinic.
Instalments are available, though, and you do get your money’s worth because of the inclusions, like unlimited support, private clinic consultation, and a free discovery session to begin your journey.
Not a diet, but a way of life and a re-education of your eating habits
“Robert Martin is an amazing coach. Always available to answer questions, share tips and tricks and little easy recipes that you would not have thought of. The Metabolic Balance program is not a diet, it is a way of life and a re-education of your eating habits. Martin makes sure he equips you to be fully independent and able to continue your new acquired eating habits past your regular program. I was able to get rid of my stubborn fat despite peri-menopause without feeling like I was on a diet. 26 pounds down and still going strong. I’m able to have sit down dinners with friends and family without feeling like I’m missing out on anything while continuing to loose weight week after week. I recommend this program to everyone around me looking to shed a few pounds. Thank you Robert for changing my eating habits in a positive way!!!”
-Roxane Olsen, Google Review
The program is very efficient and well-organised
“I love this program, it is very efficient, well organized. Their website and system are so user friendly and easy to use. I have a lot of options for my meals and easy to plan, no need to spend more money on special foods! I feel better every day and I sleep better. I love the fact that it is based just on ME and my blood tests! Robert is always available and very quick to answer and explain and also motivate. I feel better and better every week, more energy, better sleep and still motivated.”
-Chimi Can, Google Review
5. Dr. Bishop Medical Nutrition
Best For: Metabolic balance
Address: 1335 Carling Ave #102
Contact: (613) 761-8015, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Tuesday: 8 am – 5 pm
- Wednesday: 10 am – 6:30 pm
- Thursday: 7:30 am – 5 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am – 1 pm
It’s all about metabolic balance at Dr. Bishop Medical Nutrition, which can greatly help individuals looking to trim down. The most incredible part? It’s completely supervised by a doctor.
It starts with a blood work requisition to analyse your overall health. It’s a research-backed weight loss program, and we love that aside from shedding fat, it can improve your metabolism.
The 12-week program leads to a more sustainable weight loss because there’s bloodwork data and medication review throughout. Plus, they offer private sessions as a sort of check-in for weight management.
We were happy with what we’ve seen, and you can add online and face-to-face availability there. However, they aren’t the most sustainable, budget-wise, considering the program costs over a thousand dollars.
For such a comprehensive, medical professional-backed weight loss program, we recognise the need for such a price. Based on the clients we spoke with, it works anyway, since it finds the root cause of why some had trouble managing their weight.
The whole staff is amazing
“Dr Bishop is awesome! The whole staff is amazing, helpful and friendly!! Since I started losing weight I have managed to eliminate a couple medications. As I continue to lose weight I hope to remove the need for my remaining medications. Thank you:)”
-Eleanor Westcott, Google Review
Good advice and excellent support
“Dr. Bishop is probably the kindest, most sympathetic, and knowledgeable doctor I have ever come across. He has helped me tremendously from a psychological and physical well-being perspective. The staff at the clinic are also very professional. There are no gimmicks or tricks. Just good advice and excellent support. The prices are also extremely reasonable and there is no pressure to sign up for memberships or false promises. You pay for what you want and you see them when you need to. Highly recommended if you are looking for a healthy and positive environment to begin a healthier lifestyle.”
-Ritu Sood, Google Review
