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as at 30 November 2011 |
Our People
Company Directors
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Clara Soper, PhD
Managing Director Dr Clara Soper is qualified and experienced in Sport and Exercise Science. Clara is a founding partner and leads the experienced workplace health team at Vitality Works. She has a real passion for measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of our clients' workplace wellness programs. Clara reviews and evaluates latest health research keeping Vitality Works at the forefront of the employee health and productivity industry. Clara works closely with her expert team to ensure that Vitality Works is renowned for its excellent customer service. Clara enjoys a nice glass of wine and socialising with friends. clara@vitalityworks.co.nz |
Director
Dr Louise Schofield is qualified and experienced in public health and workplace health and wellness. Louise specialises in developing wellness interventions that achieve sustainable behavioural change, and is a founder of Vitality Works. She is the author of several international research papers and a regular speaker at national and international conferences. Louise works closely with many of Vitality Works long standing clients such as North Shore City Council and Waitemata District Health Board. One of her favourite things is spending summer evenings at the beach participating in the beach series (swimming and running races) with her husband Grant and three sons. louise@vitalityworks.co.nz
Key Personnel
Key Account Manager
Katie has a background in science, and gained a PhD from Imperial College in London. She has experience as an intellectual property advisor and more recently in research commercialisation. In her role with Vitality Works Katie is thrilled to be able to combine her interest in health and exercise with her expertise in client relationships and account management. Katie's clients include North Shore City Council, O-I New Zealand, A J Park, AgResearch and Manukau Water. Katie is a keen sportsperson and really enjoys off road running.
katie@vitalityworks.co.nz
Key Account Manager
Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science in the discipline of computer programming and corporate IT. Inspired by the parallels of her IT career and optimising computers and software, she is delighted to be 'optimising' people instead. Implementing wellness programs to inspire people to 'upgrade' their human software and 'install' new behaviours. Stephanie is a proficient Account and Project Manager working with clients to deliver Vitality Works products and services. Stephanie's clients include Z Energy, Telecom and IHC.
stephanie@vitalityworks.co.nz
Clinical Health and Exercise Specialist
Liam holds a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Auckland University, and a postgraduate diploma in Health Science, specialising in Cardiac Rehabilitation. As well as having worked in the Auckland Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic, he has been actively involved in the area of corporate health and wellness for almost 10 years, and is therefore able to offer a combination of academic knowledge and personal hands-on experience. Liam is also an elite triathlete, competing locally and internationally, which allows him to bring a unique perspective of health and fitness to clients.
liam@vitalityworks.co.nz
Assistant Account Manager
Tracy has a degree in Sport and Recreation Majoring in Physical Activity and Nutrition and a Post Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise. She has a background in fitness and physical activity and health promotion. In her role with Vitality Works Tracy assists the Key Account Manager with the development of client resources, weekly communications and ensuring the smooth running of the various workplace challenges. Tracy enjoys a fitness challenge and participates in various events throughout the year.
tracy@vitalityworks.co.nz
Clinical Health & Nutrition Specialist
Claire is a qualified Nutritionist with a degree in sport and exercise science and a masters degree in nutritional science. She has a background in physical activity and health promotion and is highly experienced in research project management. Claire oversees health check services and Vitality Work’s weight loss programme, the Power of 3. She guides and motivates clients on a daily basis to eat well, move more and achieve their health and weight loss goals.
(Currently on Maternity Leave)
claire@vitalityworks.co.nz
Office Manager
Nadine has a wealth of experience as an Executive Assistant and Project Manager. She also holds a Bachelor of Physical Education & Diploma in Teaching. In her role with Vitality Works Nadine is delighted to be able to combine her love of organising within a business that inspires health and wellbeing in people's lives.
nadine@vitalityworks.co.nz
Personal Trainer / Health and Wellness
Bevan is a qualified strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer and holds a SFRITO certificate in sport (level II). Along with representing New Zealand at an elite sports level he has extensive experience working in the health and fitness industry with both children and adults. As a health and wellness consultant, Bevan's strong relationship skills, humour and enthusiasm ensure that he is a natural motivator in your workplace initiatives.
Health Professional/Nutritionist
Karen has a Bachelor of Science degree specialising in nutrition from Massey University. She works onsite with many of Vitality Works clients delivering our services, which include conducting employee health checks, nutrition consultations and one-on-one health coaching. Karen says 'people tend to start off with great intentions when they set health goals, but the challenge is continuing them and creating healthy habits that stick'. Nutrition seemed like a natural career for Karen with the ever-increasing awareness of eating well and how nutrition can enhance your health and wellbeing.
Office Accounts
Sally has 17 years experience as a financial controller for small New Zealand businesses. Sally's expertise is in financial Planning and Budgeting.
sally@vitalityworks.co.nz
Our Associates
Director, Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research, AUT University
Dr Grant Schofield takes a leadership role within Vitality Works in developing innovative and evidence based programmes and services. He specifically works with Vitality Works clients in the areas of Health and Productivity Management and employee stress and resiliency. Dr Schofield is Professor and Director of the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research at The Auckland University of Technology and has extensive experience in physical activity health promotion, the psychology of physical activity, and overweight/obesity research. Grant is a leading researcher within New Zealand and a very entertaining and informative public speaker.
Nutritionist
Nikki is a leading New Zealand nutritionist with over 15 years consulting experience. To emphasize the importance of health promotion Nikki hosted her own TV series 'Eat Yourself Whole' in 2005, 'The Fat Chance' in 2006 and created her website www.nikkihartnutrition.co.nz. She has been the nutrition presenter for TV3 – Sunrise, The Good Morning Show and 'Test the Nation'. Nikki writes a weekly nutrition column in the New Idea magazine and features in other publications. Nikki has worked with Vitality Works for many years and her nutrition knowledge and seminar delivery is highly sought after amongst our clients.
Occupational Health and Safety
Libby is a registered nurse with a post graduate diploma in health science who has specialized in the field of occupational health for the past thirteen years. She has provided occupational health and safety services for prominent New Zealand organizations such as Auckland District Health Board, North Shore City Council, Westpac and TVNZ. Libby has worked closely with Vitality Works for many years and her occupational health and safety expertise is highly sought after by our clients. Libby is now the director of her own company, Health on the Job. Through Health on the Job Libby provides a full range of occupational health services including policy and procedure development.
www.healthonthejob.co.nz
Packed with credible nutrition information and presented in an entertaining and consumer-friendly format, Healthy Food Guide magazine is often included in our participant incentive packs. We also encourage employees to visit their fantastic website which offers accurate and practical health advice from their team of nutrition experts, and includes hundreds of delicious, affordable and healthy recipes making it easy to plan and prepare tasty and nutritious meals.
www.healthyfood.co.nz
Registered Psychologist
Fiona is a registered organisational psychologist with a background in internal human resources and organisational development consulting services. Fiona has extensive experience in assessment and development consulting services across a variety of industry sectors specialising in psychometric assessment, emotional intelligence assessment and development, and broader leadership development as well as outplacement assistance. She has assisted both large and small organisations to assess and develop individual, team and organisational effectiveness through the use of a broad range of assessment tools and competency based HR solutions.
Adjunct Professor
Paul is an Adjunct Professor Functional Neuroscience at the University of San Francisco, as well as a qualified and practicing Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist. Director of the Human Performance Institute, Paul is a former Naval Aircrew Officer, with a proven track record of dealing with high-pressure situations, through his former roles as anti-submarine warfare officer and helicopter search and rescue navigator.
www.humanperformance.com.au
Brain Resource enables optimal solutions for brain health. Insights are drawn from the world’s largest brain database to improve brain health decisions for individuals. Results are shown in reports that compare an individual's performance to their healthy peers. Measuring brain health helps you manage brain health.
www.brainresource.com
AHC Screening Division has been providing a service for monitoring hearing in the industrial sector for over 10 yrs. Working in accordance with OSH guidelines, qualified staff are able to test in purpose built vehicles, which incorporate sound proof booths, ensuring professional and accurate testing, in the noisiest of workplaces. The company has worked closely with Vitality Works in completing the workplace health checks by utilizing our experience in hearing and vision screening.
- Fun and motivating programmes
- Led by company directors with PhD's in exercise science and health promotion
- Sustainable programmes that build momentum over several years
- National coverage
- Full service project management
- Measurable outcomes and results
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