Marie is a Nurse Practitioner, and owner of Terra Wellness. She has significant experience and interest in the field of obesity and weight management. She spent six years working within the surgical weight management program in NL and during that time completed many certifications, weight management courses and attended multiple conferences by Obesity Canada. She works in both primary care and virtual settings where she treats and follows many people living with obesity and weight concerns. She has a passion for seeing others meet their health and wellness goals, come off their medications, manage their chronic illness and improve their overall health status. She also has experience and knowledge in pre and postoperative weight loss surgery management. She utilizes a multifaceted approach to weight management using nutrition planning/guidance, approved medications and behaviour change.