OHIP-Covered Care · Toronto
Sexual Medicine, Perimenopause & Menopause Care in Toronto
Sexual medicine care helps individuals and couples understand and address issues that affect intimacy, sexual function, and sexual well-being. In addition to this specialized care, we also support women through the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause with compassionate, evidence-based, judgment-free care.
Dr. Rimi Sambi, MD, CCFP, MSCP(candidate) · OHIP Covered
Sexual Medicine & Menopause Care · Want to understand more about your symptoms? Book a free consultation
Free · No commitment · Anna connects you to the right clinician
OHIP and private insurance options
What is Sexual Medicine?
Sexual medicine looks at the physical, emotional, and relational factors that affect intimacy and sexual function. Many concerns are connected — a physical health condition can affect mood and connection, just as relationship stress can show up as physical symptoms. At Vital Physiotherapy & Wellnes, Dr. Sambi meets with each patient to understand the full picture and build a plan that addresses the whole person, not just a single symptom.
What is Menopause Care?
Menopause care looks at the hormonal, physical, and emotional changes that happen through perimenopause and menopause. Hot flashes, sleep disruption, mood changes, and shifts in sexual health are common — and often connected to one another. Dr. Sambi reviews each patient’s full health history to build an individualized, evidence-based plan for this transition.
Our Clinicians
Meet the clinicians
OHIP-covered care with Dr. Sayed, or fast, effective, virtual NP-led care with Catherine & Ashley. All one team – multiple options. Book free intake consultation to know your options.
Dr. Rimi Sambi
MD, CCFP, MSCP(candidate), Toronto, ON
Sexual medicine care helps individuals and couples understand and address issues that affect intimacy, sexual function, and sexual well-being. In addition to this specialized care, we also support women through the hormonal changes of perimenopause and menopause with compassionate, evidence-based, judgment-free care.
Her approach combines evidence-based care with open, judgment-free conversations — creating a space where patients feel comfortable discussing topics that are often overlooked or difficult to talk about.
Dr. Sambi completed her Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine residency at Queen’s University (2017) and pursued additional training in Sexual Medicine and Women’s Health at Women’s College Hospital. She will complete the Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) certificate in October 2026.
✓ OHIP covered · Valid OHIP card + physician referral required
Anna Olchowecki - Client Care Lead & Patient Navigator
BScN, MMHPC, Registered Nurse · Menopause Society Certified Practitioner · Virtual · Ontario-wide
Anna is our Client Care Lead — a Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner who has personally navigated perimenopause. She conducts every free discovery consult, listens to your story, and connects you to the right clinician. No pressure. No cost.
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Book a free consult with Anna — quick, virtual, no obligation.
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Anna listens — your symptoms, history, and goals shape what happens next.
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She connects you — to Dr. Céline Sayed, Catherine Demeo, Ashley Dixon or another Bravella practitioner who's the right fit.
✓ Start Your 15 min Free Consultation with Anna.
What We Treat
What can Dr. Sambi help you with ?
Sexual health concerns rarely have a single cause. Dr. Sambi’s assessments consider three connected areas of a patient’s life.
Physical Health Conditions
Hormonal & Endocrine
Examples Include :
Low testosterone, peri/menopause, thyroid conditions, PCOS, diabetes.
Neurological
Examples Include :
Neuropathy, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury.
Pelvic & Genitourinary
Examples Include : Erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, vulvodynia, pelvic floor dysfunction
General Health
Examples Include :
Heart disease, obesity, chronic fatigue, sleep disorders, sleep apnea.
Medication & Substance-Related
Examples Include :
Antidepressants, chemotherapy, opioids, alcohol, cannabis.
Menopause & Perimenopause Care
Hormonal transitions & Menopause Hormone Therapy
Guidance on hormone replacement therapy options and symptom management through perimenopause and menopause.
Sleep, mood & cognitive changes
Support for the sleep disruption, mood shifts, and brain fog that often accompany hormonal transitions.
Vaginal & sexual health
Evaluation and treatment of dryness, discomfort, and changes in desire related to menopause.
Long-term wellbeing
Individualized planning for bone, heart, and metabolic health alongside symptom management.
Emotional Concerns
Mood Disorders
Examples Include:
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, Depression, bipolar disorder.
Anxiety-Related
Examples Include:
Generalised anxiety disorder, performance anxiety, panic disorder, health anxiety.
Trauma & Stress
Examples Include: Sexual trauma, childhood trauma, PTSD, medical trauma, birth trauma.
Body Image
Examples Include:
Negative body image, gender dysphoria, and post-surgical changes.
Sex-Specific Concerns
Examples Include:
Low desire, fear of intimacy, shame, religious or cultural conflict, sexual compulsivity.
Relationship Factors
Communication
Examples Include :
Difficulty discussing sex, avoidance of conflict.
Desire & Compatibility
Examples Include :
Mismatched desire, differing sexual values and preferences.
Connection
Examples Include :
Loss of intimacy, emotional distance, loneliness.
Trust & Safety
Examples Include :
Infidelity, emotional abuse, relationship insecurity.
Life Circumstances
Examples Include :
Parenting stress, fertility, pregnancy & postpartum, major life transitions.
Your first in-person visit
What to expect
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A focused conversation
You’ll meet with Dr. Sambi, a specially trained physician, to review your concerns in a comfortable, judgment-free setting.
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An integrated assessment
You’ll meet with Dr. Sambi, a specially trained physician, to review your concerns in a comfortable, judgment-free setting.
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A personalized plan
Your plan may include a new diagnosis, medication changes, physical therapy, psychotherapy, or referral to specialty care.
New Booking
Appointment Types - OHIP COVERED
Waitlist
PAP
Test
This appointment is for a cervical cancer screening (HPV test, formerly called “PAP Test”) with Dr. Rimi Sambi In Toronto. The visit is brief and focused on preventative care in a comfortable, professional setting.
*Please note* No referral is required. Join the waitlist to be contacted for booking
Accepting New Patients
Sexual Health Medicine
A comprehensive assessment of sexual health concerns for individuals and couples — addressing physical, emotional, and relationship factors together.
Consent & referral form required before booking
Waitlist
Menopause Consultation
Menopause Care includes a through assessment and personalised treatment plan for perimenopause and menopause symptoms and concerns.
While on the waitlist, patients can access a full NP-led virtual menopause consult through Bravella for a fee.
Start with a free discovery consult
Booking with Dr. Rimmi? Her clinic is OHIP covered and requires a physician referral. Our team can help support the referral process if needed.