Yes, OHIP and Alberta Health cover some of the cost of doctor treatment at The Mas Clinic. Our services are HSA (Health Spending Account) eligible in many cases, but we are not able to take private insurance directly.

If you can claim expenses through private insurance, we will provide a receipt for you to submit a claim directly to your insurance company.

For Ontario residents with an OHIP card, treatment at the clinic is anticipated to cost $119 a month, payable quarterly prior to your first visit to the Toronto clinic.

Imaging such as CT scans or MRIs may be covered by OHIP if medically warranted. However, if these tests are for preventative purposes, the costs will be out-of-pocket. Requisitions will be included if your membership is current.

Please note that prescription costs are the patient's responsibility, as we are not a pharmacy.

The timeline for experiencing results from our treatment programs varies based on individual factors including your baseline health status, adherence to protocols, and specific physiological response. However, most patients follow a general pattern:

Within 2-4 weeks:

• Initial improvements in energy levels
• Enhanced mood and mental clarity
• Better sleep quality

Within 1-3 months:

• Noticeable changes in body composition
• Significant improvement in workout recovery
• Increased libido and sexual function
• Reduced brain fog and improved cognitive performance

Within 3-6 months:

• Substantial improvement in muscle mass and strength
• Significant reduction in body fat percentage
• Optimization of metabolic markers
• Stabilization of hormonal levels

As evidenced by one of our early patient testimonials, substantial improvements can occur relatively quickly: "Within 2 months my A1c dropped 2 points, and I lost over 12 lbs of body fat."

We continuously monitor your progress with regular testing and make protocol adjustments as needed to ensure optimal results. Our systematic approach is designed to deliver sustainable improvements rather than quick fixes.

The Mas Clinic welcomes men who are self-prescribing testosterone and wish to transition to properly prescribed, pharmaceutical-grade TRT with professional medical oversight. With our prescription, you'll receive quality-controlled medication, legal documentation for travel, and comprehensive care.

To qualify for prescribed TRT at our clinic, you'll need to demonstrate low or low-normal testosterone levels accompanied by symptoms. This requires temporarily discontinuing your current self-prescribed testosterone and completing proper blood testing.

Important considerations for transitioning patients:

• Your testosterone levels will typically be very low within 3-4 weeks after discontinuation
• Complete recovery of your natural hormonal axis may take up to 3 months
• If you're using HCG during this transition, be aware it may create artificially elevated testosterone readings in testing
• Testosterone levels outside reference ranges would disqualify you from prescription eligibility

Please note that blood test results become part of your permanent medical record. For patients with privacy concerns or those visiting from outside Canada, we can arrange testing through a private laboratory. Be aware that private lab costs are the patient's responsibility and typically cannot be claimed through insurance or health spending accounts.

We understand that many men turn to self-prescribed TRT due to frustration with conventional healthcare approaches. One of our patient testimonials specifically addresses this situation: "I went back to using underground testosterone for several years before coming to the Mas Clinic. Within weeks I had an artery scan, full blood tests, and my worries about heart health were thankfully unfounded."

Our approach for patients transitioning from self-prescribed TRT includes:

1. Comprehensive baseline assessment to understand your current hormonal status
2. Evaluation of potential health risks associated with your current protocol
3. Development of a medically supervised TRT plan with appropriate monitoring
4. Integration of cardiovascular and metabolic health screening
5. Guidance on proper administration, dosing, and adjunct therapies

We take a non-judgmental approach focused on improving your health outcomes and providing legitimate medical supervision for your hormone optimization.

The Mas Clinic offers advanced preventative cardiovascular testing that goes far beyond standard medical practices. Our comprehensive cardiovascular assessment includes:

• Arterial Testing: We conduct arterial tests so you can see the state of your arterial health, providing crucial data about cardiovascular function.
• Advanced Lipid Panel: We go beyond basic cholesterol testing to include LDL-P (LDL particle number), HDL-P (HDL particle number) and subfractions, Apolipoprotein B (ApoB), and Lipoprotein(a).
• Inflammatory Markers: We test for high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), Myeloperoxidase (MPO), and Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) to assess inflammation within blood vessels.
• Cardiovascular Imaging: When appropriate, we can requisition Coronary Calcium Score (CT scan), Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) testing, and other advanced imaging.

This testing is critically important because, as one testimonial notes, it can identify issues before symptoms appear: "The Mas Clinic process is so much better than my family doctor. They sent me for a CIMT test, and a full panel of blood work, including an extra heart blood test to check for plaque. What came back was a diagnosis of early CAD..."

Premature heart attacks and death are conditions we take very seriously. In conventional medicine, a symptom of cardiovascular disease is often a heart attack - our approach aims to identify risk factors and early disease markers before catastrophic events occur.

Early detection through these comprehensive tests allows for targeted interventions that can significantly reduce cardiovascular risk and potentially prevent serious cardiac events.

We understand that many patients seek to switch from their current TRT provider due to concerns about quality of care, cost, or treatment approach. The Mas Clinic has a streamlined process for patients transitioning from other clinics.

For detailed information about our switching process, including what medical records to bring and how to ensure continuity of care during the transition, please visit our dedicated switching guide.