Happy, Healthy Living
Build a lifestyle you love with habits that stick, and become part of a flourishing community.
Living in Alignment
Happiness from Within
Personalized Wellness
Energy & Vitality
Joy that Lasts
chase progress, not perfection
Build habits that actually last. Believe in yourself. You deserve it.
Welcome, I'm Hussain,
aka @doctorkhimji
I'm a Triple Board-Certified Physician specialized in Family, Lifestyle, and Obesity Medicine.
I’m also a fellow human-in-progress, walking the same path toward optimal health, meaningful living, and lasting change.
As a health coach and perfectionist (recovering), I understand that real life requires habits that actually stick.
- My mission is to help you:
- Become your happiest and healthiest self
- Manage, prevent, and reverse chronic diseases
- Optimize mental and emotional wellbeing
The Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based medical specialty dedicated to preventing and managing chronic disease through whole-person care. Together, we use six foundational pillars and health coaching to prescribe the lifestyle changes you need to truly flourish.
Nourish with Intention
Nutrition
Fuel your body with a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, focused on fibre, nutrients, and vibrant diversity.
Move with Purpose
Physical Activity
Make movement (both aerobic and strength) a natural part of your daily life by choosing activities you enjoy.
Reset with Rest
Restorative Sleep
Prioritize high-quality, restorative sleep, aiming for 7-9 hours every night
Find your Calm
Stress Management
Focus on what is in your control as you learn to navigate, understand, and engage with your thoughts and feelings.
Relationships with Meaning
Social Connection
Build and nurture deep connections with others; as humans, we are meant to connect and be connected.
Protect your Potential
Avoidance of Risky Substances
Remove or reduce any toxins and harmful substances in your life for a clear mind and healthy body.
Mission
To educate and empower you to transform your health, discover your self-worth, and live a meaningful life in alignment with your values.
Chronic Disease Prevention
Leverage evidence-based, Lifestyle Medicine to treat root causes and reclaim your health.
Weight Management
Blood Sugar Optimization
Heart & Blood Pressure Health
Cholesterol Control
Metabolic Restoration
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
Reframe your mindset, process your emotions, and recognize your inherent self-worth.
Mood & Resilience
Focus & Concentration
Executive Function
Relationships with Food
Self-Worth & Confidence
Walk With A Doc
Movement is better together. Come get your steps in with Dr. Khimji once a month as part of Calgary’s local WWAD chapter. It’s a fun way to learn about health, boost your mood, make friends, and be part of a flourishing community.
Join Our Next Walk
Rx:Progress
Here’s the latest from Dr. Khimji’s blog, Rx:Progress, where you will find insights, inspiration, and practical actions to improve your health and your life.
To Track or Not To Track: Compass or Trap?
Read moreI am often asked: “Should I be tracking my calories?” As a physician focused on…
Type 2 Diabetes
Read moreDiabetes is a common chronic disease affecting over 800 million people worldwide. In Canada, approximately…
How To Eat Well While Navigating Grocery Inflation
Read moreIf you have been reading Rx:Progress for a while, you know the foundation of our…
Getting Regular: How to Clear the Internal Logjam and Stop Feeling Stuck
Read moreWhether you are navigating day to day life or side effects of GLP-1 medications, constipation…
Work With Dr. Khimji
Here, we chase progress, not perfection. I invite you to walk this path toward meaningful wellbeing with me. Let’s practice Lifestyle Medicine together!
