About BetterYOU Productions
We were founded in 2017 with the mission of solving the many problems and challenges associated with employee wellness programs. With great intentions, tens of billions of dollars have been spent on improving the health of the workforce over the past couple of decades and the results have been very disappointing. And the need continues to increase, particularly with the onset of a pandemic and the isolation and anxiety it has created.
We set out to solve the many shortcomings of the current employee wellness program offerings:
- Extremely low employee participation and engagement rates
- Limited HR staff to create, execute and manage these programs
- Current technology-based solutions require employees to know what they need to be doing – Employees are not able to self-direct
- One-Time Events don’t result in lasting lifestyle changes
- People need Holistic wellness training, not just diet and exercise advice
We utilized wellness experts on the Employer side, from the major health insurers, and from the fields of Psychology, Personal Finance, Nutrition, Exercise Science and more to design a program to solve all of these problems and to create an employee wellness program that actually works for employees and employers. And after field testing and learning in a variety of company settings and workforce demographics, we were thrilled to discover that we had “Cracked the Code”. We have been able to create a program that:
- Is simple and easy and flexible for employees
- Requires no resources from the internal HR team – we do all the work
- Is generating employee participation rates that are TEN TIMES the rates of other programs without the use of bribes or incentives
- Costs a fraction of what other programs charge so it can be utilized by even small employers
- Can be implemented in a matter of hours
Contact us today as your team members are struggling right now and could use all of the support they can get. We can get them the help they need very quickly. Your employees will be so grateful that you did.
Faculty Advisors
Ian Rea, CFP, CFA, MBA
Ian is an independent financial planner based in the Boston suburb of Medfield, MA. Ian has a Master’s Degree in Business from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and holds the CFP and CFA designations. Prior to starting his own business, Ian worked for some well known firms in the finance industry – Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab and Goldman Sachs. His philosophy on money is that it should be a means to an end, not a goal in itself. He, therefore, works to help clients align their financial habits with their values to provide peace of mind and security for themselves and their families. Ian consults and advises on our Financial Wellness lessons. www.slatepeakfinancial.com
Amanda Stegmann, MS, LDN
Amanda is a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist with a Master’s Degree in Applied Nutrition from Northeastern University. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wheaton College. Amanda runs her own private practice as a Dietician and Consultant in Boston, MA. Amanda is an author and speaker and is passionate about Nutrition. Amanda helps her clients manage their health and feel their best through sustainable nutrition habits. Amanda consults and advises on our Diet and Nutrition lessons. www.nutritionistinboston.com
Matthew J. Stranberg, MS, RDN, LDN, CSSD, CSCS
Matt has a Master’s Degree in Applied Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is an author, speaker, and professor and has trained a wide range of athletes at the Olympic, professional and collegiate level. Matt currently runs his own private practice as a Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science Specialist in Boston, MA, where he helps his clients develop the skills and mindset needed to filter out the noise, and build the confidence needed to master the art and science of nutrition and exercise science. Matt consults and advises on our Exercise and Physical Fitness lessons. www.mattstranbergconsulting.com
Dr. David W. Werner, Psy. D
Dr. Werner holds a BA in Psychology from Amherst College, a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Boston University, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from William James College. David is a licensed psychologist in private practice seeing individuals, couples and families. He also maintains a forensic practice and has testified in Massachusetts District, Superior and Federal District court of Boston. He believes in addressing all of human nature, biologically, socially, and emotionally. David consults and advises on our Emotional Wellness lessons. www.drdavidwwerner.com
In Memory
Caroline, a relative of mine, inspired me and assisted me in my
efforts to create this program. We will greatly miss her loving, gentle
and caring spirit.