The WellStart Health Program

The WellStart Health Program

In this Plant Yourself Podcast, Howard Jacobson converses with his partners in a new start up business called WellStart Health.

WellStart Health is an intensive lifestyle change program led by highly-qualified physicians, dietitians and health coaches. The goal of the 12-week program is to support participants with chronic conditions, or those at high risk, to slow down and reverse their illnesses by empowering them with the knowledge and practical skills to take control of their own health. Many participants reduce and even eliminate medications and feel better than they’d ever imagined possible.

I really think that WellStart Health has the potential to be a workplace wellness program that truly works.  They have contracted with some self-insured employers to get their start-up off the ground but are looking for more employers to build their business.

Their 12-week program is also open to any individual to participate regardless of where he/she works.

On a separate podcast Howard has mentioned that as their business grows, WellStart will need to employ more Health Coaches.  Right now, just he  and Josh Lajaunie act as WellStart health coaches.  If you are interested in applying for a Health Coach position, you can contact Howard through the shortwhale page on his website.

Here’s hoping that WellStart succeeds in accomplishing its lofty goal of fixing America’s Health Care System.

Stay Healthy and Strong!