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  • Conditions Treated

    CONDITIONS CURRENTLY TREATED VIA OHIP-FUNDED GROUP COUNSELLING

    Insomnia

    10% have clinical insomnia. 40% have insomnia symptoms. 80% are unsatisfied with their sleep.

    Depression/Anxiety

    8%  have depression; 2/3 are female.  5% have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. These numbers are growing every year.

    Chronic Headache

    4% have chronic headache. 12-15% have migraines. 24% of of females in their 30s have migraines.

    Chronic Fatigue

    8% have chronic fatigue. 20% present to GPs with fatigue. 15-90% of cancer patients have fatigue.

    Lower Back Pain

    10% have lower back pain including 40% of office workers. 80% of people will have lower back disorders in their lifetime.

    Post-Concussion Syndrome

    200,000 concussions annually in Canada. About 25% will have prolonged symptoms.

    High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

    25% of adults have hypertension, 50% are undiagnosed. 20% of pre-hypertension. Only 16% have adequate control.

  • Treatments

    TRAINING SERIES GROUP

    MANAGEMENT SERIES GROUP

    COUNSELLING (OHIP & NON-OHIP)

    COUNSELLING (OHIP)

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)

    The gold standard for better sleep

    CBT for Depression/Anxiety

    Consciously rescripting habitual reactions

    Mindfulness

    Using attention to rewire our minds

    Headache Management

    Rewiring the way your brain processes pain

    Energy Management

    Investing your energy to give you more of it

    Relaxation Training

    Relaxation as a skill

    Lower Back Pain Management

    Learn how to cure your mechanical back pain

    Blood Pressure Management

    Have a game plan for the “silent killer”

    Post-Concussion Syndrome Management

    Name it to tame it. Feel it to heal it.

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  • Services

    OHIP SERVICES

    PRIVATE SERVICES

    Group Counselling

    Evidence-based programs, virtually

    Medical Assessment

    For behavioural & lifestyle interventions

    Occupational Therapy

    Reintegrating into one’s work, life, and community

    Psychotherapy

    Leveraging attentional networks to get you to your preferred future

  • OHIP & Non-OHIP

    BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY FUNDING (OHIP AND NON-OHIP)

    Within Ontario and with OHIP

    Patients located in Ontario and also with OHIP

    Within Ontario but without OHIP

    Patients located in Ontario but without OHIP

  • About Us

    ABOUT US

    Our Clinic

    MD-delivered alternative therapies

    Our OHIP-Funded Program

    Customized care, conveniently available

    Our Privately-Funded Program

    Evidence-based programs accessible to all

    Our Team

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    PATIENT INFORMATION

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    Services not covered OHIP

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    Access specialized care from anywhere in Ontario

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    Provide consent to share your medical records

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Institute for Behavioural & Functional Medicine

Institute for Behavioural & Functional Medicine (IBFM) provides virtual CBT, group counselling, mindfulness, and other therapy-based treatments from licensed MDs, occupational therapists, and psychotherapists to support those suffering from insomnia, headaches, fatigue, hypertension, lower back pain and post-concussion syndrome who don’t want to rely on medication or solely on medication.

Our Key Strengths

  • MD-delivered therapy
  • Great savings due to multiple OHIP options
  • Proven & medically recognized alternative treatments
  • Shorter wait times from referral to treatment
  • Virtual care, accessible from anywhere (OHIP available in Ontario)
  • We communicate on our care to your primary HCP

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  • 416-306-2001
  • 647-660-9355
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  • Energy Management
  • Relaxation Training
  • Lower Back Pain Management
  • Blood Pressure Management
  • Post-Concussion Syndrome Education
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