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us
Leaders in Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation since 2007,
our clinicians assist you in assessing your heart attack and stroke risk.
about
us
Leaders in Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation since 2007, our clinicians assist you in assessing your heart attack and stroke risk.
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HEART FIT CLINIC
Since 2007, the Heart Fit Clinic is Canada’s premiere cardiac rehabilitation and heart attack and stroke prevention center. We provide YOU with valuable cardiovascular assessments and heart disease treatments. We have an immense passion for what we do. We are dedicated, focused and offer personalized evidence-based heart disease treatment plans. If you want to improve your heart health or understand your cardiovascular disease risk, then we look forward to helping you prevent and reverse heart disease.
OUR BIG WHY
TO IMPACT ONE MILLION PEOPLE WITH THEIR HEART HEALTH OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS. TO HELP PEOPLE PREVENT AND REVERSE HEART DISEASE AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL HEART HEALTH POTENTIAL.
OUR NICHE
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We have an integrative approach to help people understand their risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years, those who are at risk or have cardiovascular disease achieve heart health success and helping those manage their heart disease with non-invasive proven treatment options NOT found at your doctor’s office.
Bringing the best from the global scale right here to your home town.
OUR MISSION
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We help people prevent and reverse heart disease to increase their quality of life by applying proven, non-invasive assessments and treatment processes.
OUR CORE VALUES
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PASSION – The heart is a love muscle. We want to connect. We are deeply committed to making a positive impact on patients’ lives, driven by a heartfelt dedication to our mission.
AUTHENTICITY – We build trust through transparency, integrity, and genuine relationships with both patients and colleagues. This allows us to be proactive in our of delivery of care.
VISIONARY – We embrace forward-thinking approaches, fostering innovation in cardiovascular care and shaping the future of healthcare.
EXCELLENCE – We strive for the highest standards in patient care and operational performance, continuously improving to exceed expectations.
OUR VISION
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To become the trusted global authority in advanced heart health maintenance and rehabilitation.
who we are
Heart Fit Clinic is Canada’s premiere cardiac rehabilitation and heart attack and stroke prevention clinic.
Heart Fit Clinic is Canada’s premiere cardiac rehabilitation and heart attack and stroke prevention services. We provide valuable cardiovascular assessments and heart disease treatments. We are dedicated, focused and offer personalized, evidence-based heart disease treatment plans.
If you want to better your heart health or understand your cardiovascular disease risk, then we look forward to helping you prevent and reverse heart disease.
After all, your heart is a love muscle and we truly have a passion to provide an integrative approach to prevent and reverse heart disease.
Message from our founder, Diamond Fernandes:
“My father had his first heart attack at the young age of 38. At the age of 42, he had bypass surgery. At the age of 42 my uncle, my father’s brother, had his first and only heart attack at 42. Heart disease is in my family. I could not imagine what my life would be like to not have my father around as a child. After my father suffered a few heart attacks, I decided to gear my career to find out everything I can to help him with his heart health. He is now well into his 70’s following our advice, along with thousands of others, to live happier, healthier and longer. Heart health is my passion and I have worked to instill this passion with everyone who has come to the Heart Fit Clinic since 2007. Our vision is to be the trusted global authority in advanced heart health maintenance and rehabilitation.”
who we are
We are passionate about serving your heart health with excellence. We are cardiovascular trained nurses, practitioners, and physiologists. Proud members of the Cardiac Health Foundation since 2007, Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Prevention, Medical Metabolic Institute, American College of Sports Medicine.
WE WANT TO HELP ONE MILLION HEARTS AND IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU.
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FAQS
WHAT IS THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
The Heart Fit Clinic is a cardiac rehabilitation, maintenance and heart attack and stroke prevention clinic.
We are a group of multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals dedicated to our mission.
It is our passion to help the people become more aware of their chronic disease risk factors and equip them with lifestyle strategies to improve their heart health.
DO I NEED A DOCTOR'S REFERRAL TO COME TO THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
Clients can refer themselves to the Heart Fit Clinic.
If required after their initial assessment with our Cardiovascular Nurse, we will seek a physician consent/referral on the client’s behalf.
Healthcare providers can seek our referral forms and fax them to our clinic at (403) 278-4333.
DO I NEED HEART PROBLEMS TO COME TO THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
No. Heart disease is the number one cause of death of men and women in Canada, but it is also the number one preventable disease.
If you are concerned about your heart health we encourage you to see our experts at the Heart Fit Clinic.
WHO COMES TO THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
People concerned about their heart health. People who have risk factors for chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke or diabetes.
People with heart problems such as heart disease, valvular disease, congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure or heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation or flutter, patients treated with a pacemaker or implantable cardiac defibrillator).
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TOTAL CARDIOLOGY REHAB (CARDIAC WELLNESS INSTUTUTE) & THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
Both clinics are private clinics and offer reputable cardiac rehabilitation programs. Total Cardiology is a co-funded program ($500 cost), meaning that they receive funds from the government to conduct their program.
This structure forces them to see many people a year with group exercise classes with reduced individual attention. The exercise classes are limited scheduling twice weekly. To qualify for this program you must have diagnosed heart disease, and the program cannot be repeated without evidence of another cardiovascular event (i.e. heart attack).
The Heart Fit Clinic is not funded, allowing us to give the individual attention people deserve and assist them to reach their cardiovascular goals. The Heart Fit Clinic offers flexible scheduling from 7am to 7pm and is open Monday to Saturday.
In addition to our cardiac rehabilitation and maintenance programs, the Heart Fit Clinic has a unique and highly regarded cardiac prevention program. We also offer individual guidance regarding supplements, medications and conventional and traditional therapies.
Combining the best of traditional and conventional cardiology so you can live longer.
Please refer to our patient testimonials.
WHAT SERVICES DOES THE HEART FIT CLINIC OFFER?
The Heart Fit Clinic offers:
Cardiac Assessments
Carotid IMT screening
Clinical Fitness Assessments
Clinic Exercise Programs (aerobic, strength and flexibility.)
Cardiac Yoga
Stress Management sessions
Dietitian
Psychological assessments
Consultations, including education material in all of these areas.
We have various programs available to meet your individual needs.
We offer various programs and services.
IS CAROTID IMT SAFE?
Yes. Carotid IMT is a simple ultrasound of the carotid artery in the neck. Unlike most tests used to screen blood vessel health, C-IMT is non-invasive, painless and radiation-free.
HOW LONG DOES CAROTID IMT TAKE?
The Carotid IMT portion of our comprehensive Coronary Risk Profile takes about 10 to 20 minutes to complete.
IS IMT COVERED BY GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE?
Our services are tax deductible, unfortunately at this time AHC does not cover our programs.
However our services have been covered by extended health care insurance providers.
Please see our fees and schedules.
CAN THE HEART FIT CLINIC DIAGNOSE CARIOVASCULAR DISEASE FROM CAROTID IMT?
No. The Heart Fit Clinic uses your C-IMT score in conjunction with the other information obtained from our comprehensive cardiac assessment to provide you with a complete profile of your risk for cardiovascular disease.
We encourage your to share your results with your doctor, as he/she is responsible for overseeing your health care plan.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLINICAL EXCERSISE PROGRAMS AND A REGULAR PERSONAL TRAINER?
The difference is that you are supervised by a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP). Our CEPs are qualified to monitor your vital signs during an exercise session to ensure a safe and effective level of exercise.
These include: ECG (electrocardiography), heart rhythm, blood pressure, oxygen level and heart rate. The CEP focuses on ensuring safe aerobic, strength and flexibility training to reach your personal goals.
They possess academic excellence and experience in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention.
They are qualified to read and conduct stress tests, provide clinical exercise prescription and elite supervised exercises sessions.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE HEART FIT CLINIC AND MY FAMILY DOCTOR?
The Heart Fit Clinic work in conjunction with your family doctor to provide the best for your heart health. Family doctors realize that they do not have the time resource to address all your risk factors to heart disease and go over in detail all the lifestyle modification strategies to reduce or reverse your risk of heart disease.
Doctors refer to our program as they understand the benefits of our services. If you are without symptoms for heart disease then they may be hesitant at referring you for further investigation for heart disease due to overloading the system.
You may have a clean bill of health but if you are concerned about your heart health then the Heart Fit Clinic is your best option. Yes you can take advantage of our online programs or you can contact us today.
Many of our assessment services unfortunately will not be found at your doctors office. That is why we get referrals to our practices. Remember you are 100% responsible for your heart health. We look forward to helping you with your heart health.
WHY THE HEART FIT CLINIC?
The Heart Fit Clinic was founded based on the principle of “how would I want to be treated if I had a heart event?”.
With the experience, expertise and academic excellence of the Heart Fit Clinic team, it is our passion to help the people achieve their heart health goals.
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