Support Staff

Margeaux Maniatis is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for nutrition and health. She has an unremitting commitment to excellence in patient focused care. Margeaux believes that with the appropriate amount of positive support and implementation of mutually agreed upon ‘S.M.A.R.T’ goals, individuals can move toward achieving a healthier lifestyle.

With a family history of obesity and cardiovascular disease, Margeaux was motivated to gain an understanding of how to manage these conditions. She completed her undergraduate degree at Ryerson University’s Nutrition and Food Program, and continued her education in Sunnybrook Health Science Centre’s Dietetic Internship program to become a fully licensed Registered Dietitian.

Margeaux is always excited about new and challenging learning opportunities; therefore, she holds memberships to various nutrition and health related organizations such as the Dietitians of Canada, College of Dietitians of Ontario, American Dietetic Association, Canadian Obesity Network, and co-chairs the Peel Nutrition Care Providers group. In an effort to remain at the forefront of clinical research and practice, Margeaux networks and collaborates with individuals from various professional backgrounds, enrolls in courses, attends conferences, subscribes to the Nutrition Action and Mayo Clinic newsletters, and references the Practice Evidence Based Nutrition database.

When she is not in the office, Margeaux prefers to be active in the community. Having grown up in the Mississauga area, it is not unusual to see her playing basketball, running, swimming, snowboarding and rollerblading in local settings.

Kelly graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours B.Sc. specializing in Psychology. She also earned a diploma in Human Resource Management through Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. With extensive volunteer experience, Kelly’s passion for helping others was further fuelled by her employment with a large local counselling firm dealing with clients fraught with a variety of life stressors.

Additionally, Kelly has completed the professional Wellness Coaching and Master Coaching program through Wellcoaches Corporation of Boston. Wellcoaches Corporation is setting the standard for professional coaches in healthcare and has built the largest community of coaches in healthcare worldwide.

Having been raised in the beautiful neighbourhood surrounding the Surgical Weight Loss Centre Kelly feels right “at home” at the clinic and has been working with the SWLC since 2007. Kelly is an avid writer and power walker. She has followed a vegetarian diet since 1982 and has participated annually in the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research since its inaugural run. Married since 1990, Kelly stayed home for 12 years to raise her three children. Her favourite experiences are those shared with her husband, children and Miniature Schnauzer Cooper.

Coaching gives Kelly the opportunity to share her passion for fitness, health and wellness with SWLC patients. As a wellness coach she helps our patients put their vision of their ideal self into words, making their weight management target clear and attainable. Wellness coaching can help people to develop an ever evolving set of goals and the skills to bring about lasting change. The purpose of SWLC wellness coaching is to assist patients in identifying priorities, motivators and obstacles in an effort to find their own solutions on the journey to realizing their ultimate weight loss vision.

Karen graduated from the University of Western Ontario and has over 25 years of business and marketing experience in the investment and real estate industries. Prior to joining SWLC, Karen was an Investment and Financial Management Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities. Karen has a passion for the pursuit of health and wellness and now enjoys helping our team deliver the best possible care and experience for our patients.

Karen lives in Mississauga with her husband and three children. She enjoys volunteering and has worked with many community organizations over the years, including the Canadian Cancer Society, Trillium Health Center, St. Peter’s Erindale Anglican Church and Appleby College. In her free time, Karen enjoys running, theatre and travelling with her family.

Clarissa graduated from the University of Guelph-Humber where she received an Honors Bachelor of Administration with a specialization in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship. In addition to this, she has also earned a Marketing Diploma and Certificate from the Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning. Clarissa completed an internship at the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation where she was later hired as a Marketing Coordinator for fundraising efforts with the Ride to Conquer Cancer.

Clarissa enjoys cooking, travelling and photography. Her future goals include opening her own restaurant and getting a stamp of Italy on her passport.