Meet Dr. Lisa Ma
MD, CCFP, Dipl. of ABOM, MB-EAT QI

​Services Offered: Weight Management, Disordered Eating Counselling, Mental Health Counselling

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Dr. Lisa Ma (she/her) is a family physician and obesity medicine specialist. Her work sits at the intersection of medicine, psychology, and behaviour change, helping patients better understand their relationship with food — and ultimately, with themselves.

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​Her interest in the biopsychology of eating began during her studies in psychology, physiology, and nutrition through UBC's Integrated Sciences program. She went on to complete her medical degree at UBC and her residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Calgary.​

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Dr. Ma is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and a Qualified Instructor in Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT-QI). She has additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She previously served as President of the AMA Section of Generalists in Mental Health.

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​She helps patients navigate weight concerns and disordered eating patterns, including emotional eating and binge eating, as they work toward meaningful, sustainable change and a life that feels more like thriving.