Sara Ahmed, MD ABIM ABOM
Medical Director, Founder
Dr. Sara Ahmed is a board-certified internal medicine and obesity specialist with more than 10 years of experience managing complex medical conditions and obesity. She is a caring and compassionate physician whose philosophy is to provide comprehensive and results-oriented care to her patients. With her years of experience working in numerous cities across North America, Dr. Ahmed is well equipped to manage patients from multiethnic backgrounds.
She is affiliated with Hamilton health sciences and offers inpatient and outpatient care in the greater Niagara region. She holds and on her bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto and completed her medical training in Rochester, New York. She trained in obesity medicine through the Harvard Blackburn obesity program and is certified by the American Board of obesity medicine. She also received training in aesthetic medicine and is certified through the American Board of aesthetic medicine.
She is renowned amongst her patients and the community as a compassionate, dedicated, and caring physician. At home, Dr. Ahmed is a wife and mother of two young children. She enjoys painting, cooking, and traveling for leisure. In addition, she is also active in local newspapers and social media and utilizes these platforms to educate community members.
Ahmed Hussain
Co-Founder
With over 18 years of experience, Ahmed Hussain is a seasoned executive leader specializing in transforming businesses through technology innovation, process optimization, and large-scale change adoption. His extensive career in the financial services industry has equipped him with expertise in leading transformational programs, developing enterprise architecture blueprints, and aligning business goals with technical solutions to drive sustainable growth.
As Co-Founder and Operations Manager at Metamed, Ahmed applies his deep understanding of technology to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and implement innovative solutions within the healthcare sector. He focuses on streamlining processes, improving patient care through technology, and ensuring the seamless integration of business and technical strategies.
Elma Hubjer
Practice Manager and Health Coordinator
Elma Hubjer is the Practice Manager and Health Coordinator at Metamed. With a diploma as a Registered Practical Nurse, Elma is dedicated to delivering exceptional client-centered care. Her role involves overseeing clinic operations and ensuring smooth, efficient functioning while maintaining clear communication with clients. Elma’s focus on consistency and quality service allows Metamed to provide a positive experience for each individual. With a strong passion for healthcare, she offers a personal and supportive approach to guiding clients on their weight loss journeys.
Outside of work, Elma is a wife and a mother to three young children. The family enjoys outdoor activities at their cottage on Georgian Bay, where Elma loves swimming, canoeing, and campfires, especially during the summer months.
Marwa Assi
Health Coach & PR Lead
Marwa Assi is a dedicated professional committed to empowering individuals to improve their quality of life through healthy eating habits and a wellness-focused lifestyle. As an experienced nutritionist and health coach, Marwa brings a wealth of expertise in nutrition management and a holistic approach to all aspects of lifestyle behavior, including diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management.
Her work extends beyond nutrition consulting to providing personalized guidance that helps clients make lasting changes and achieve their health goals. Marwa’s strong managerial experience, including her role as managing editor for a food magazine and overseeing health and wellness programs for the Canadian Society, enables her to effectively lead initiatives and teams that promote healthier lifestyles.
Known for her ability to communicate complex nutritional concepts and integrate behavioral strategies, Marwa is deeply committed to advancing public health through individualized coaching and education, creating a positive impact on the lives of those she works with.
Connor Pettersen
Strength and Mindset Coach
Connor Pettersen is a Strength and Mindset Coach at Metamed, firmly believing that we are only as strong as our habits and that the strength of the mind is just as important as the strength of the body. As a NASM-certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, Connor is dedicated to helping clients sustain their weight loss results and improve their body composition.
By assessing personal movement patterns and creating exercise habits tailored to individual lifestyles, Connor helps clients build strength, reduce pain, increase happiness, and improve longevity. His approach is centered on educating clients about their bodies, guiding them through the world of exercise, and empowering them to develop their own version of an active lifestyle.
With over 7 years of experience in the health and fitness industry and having worked with hundreds of clients, Connor is well-equipped to answer fitness-related questions. If he doesn’t know the answer immediately, he’s committed to learning together with clients, emphasizing that the journey is about growth and collaboration.
Connor is excited to join clients on their personal journeys and help them get started on the path to a healthier, more active life.
Monica Nguyen RD
Lead Dietitian
Monica Nguyen is a registered dietitian (RD) specializing in adult nutrition at Metamed. With a strong passion for promoting healthy eating habits and overall well-being, Monica is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based nutritional guidance to help clients improve their health and achieve their goals.
In addition to her expertise in general nutrition, Monica has a deep understanding of the unique needs of athletes. Having trained for over five years in competitive dragon boating, she recognizes the importance of proper nutrition, mindfulness, and education in sports, focusing on recovery, injury prevention, and hydration.
With a holistic approach to nutrition, Monica works with her clients to help them make sustainable, positive changes that support a healthy lifestyle.
Hiba Rashid
Physician Assistant And Health Counselor
Hiba is an internationally trained physician who obtained her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Toronto in Human Biology and Psychology before pursuing her medical studies abroad. Upon returning to Canada, she obtained extensive experience in family medicine and internal medicine clinics while pursing Canadian medical licensing.
Hiba is trained in ACT Essentials (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and is our health counsellor at Metamed. She reviews behavioral goals with patients while providing motivational counselling to adopt a positive mindset and healthy behavioural patterns leading to weight loss. She is also trained in the basics of obesity medicine which she uses to educate patients on obesity medications, lifestyle modification and the concepts of weight management.
Given her medical background and clinical knowledge, Hiba also assists Dr. Ahmed in her internal medicine consults and triages patient concerns appropriately. Her strengths are building rapport with patients, providing reassurance, and motivating patients along their weight loss journey. She is excited to help patients at Metamed achieve their health and weight loss goals and improve their outlook on life