Our Team
Our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Healthworks team.
We’ve been educating, supporting and inspiring employees to improve their health and wellness for more than 30 years. We are an energetic, passionate team of people, who believe wholeheartedly in the benefits of health and wellness at work.
Claire Ebstein
Head of Consulting Services
Claire Ebstein has over 15 years’ experience working in the Occupational Health sector. With formal qualifications in Physiotherapy and a post graduate diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Management, Claire has worked in clinical health and OHS and Workers’ Compensation consulting across a variety of industries before joining the Bodycare/Healthworks team.
Claire is passionate about all things relating to health in the workplace and believes that organisations need to address both mental and physical health in the workplace to achieve sustainable outcomes.
Claire has completed courses in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness Based Stillness Meditation. She is also a certificated practitioner in the delivery of the Genos International Emotional Intelligence model.
Elaine Fox
Head of Product and Innovation – Consulting Services
Elaine is passionate about helping people and organisations thrive through better health and wellbeing. With more than 15 years of experience as an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Exercise Scientist and Accredited Mental Health Trainer, she has dedicated her career to improving health outcomes at both an individual and organisational level. Elaine brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and practical workplace health experience to her role.
Over the past decade, she has worked with organisations across diverse industries to develop and implement wellbeing strategies that enhance employee health, engagement and productivity. Her expertise spans physical health, mental wellbeing, preventative health, and workforce health program design.
Passionate about creating healthier, more resilient workplaces, Elaine plays a key role in ensuring Bodycare Workplace Solutions’ health and wellbeing programs are clinically robust, engaging and tailored to client needs, delivering meaningful outcomes for both organisations and their people.
Tomie Pfeiffer
National Business Development Manager
Tomie is a National Business Development Manager at Healthworks. She is a health professional with over 20 years of international experience in clinical, marketing, sales and distribution within the allied health industry. She is client-focused with diverse experience in customer service, business management and project coordination.
She is passionate about health and wellbeing, both personally and professionally. She believes that education is essential to equipping people with the knowledge and information required to make lifestyle changes that in turn improve overall health and quality of life.
Tomie enjoys working with her clients to implement programs that are customised to their organisation and their individual requirements. Her passion for health, coupled with her extensive experience in customer service, ensures that she can meet the unique needs of every organisation and their employees.
Jen McLaren
Business Development Executive
Jen is an Accredited Practising Dietitian experienced in the coordination and facilitation of health behaviour change programs in corporate and community settings. She enjoys presenting on a range of health topics for groups as well as working 1:1 with clients.
Jen takes pride in observing the widespread impact of corporate health initiatives for both individuals and organisations.
With her background in nutrition and health more broadly, Jen is passionate about translating evidence and applying it to relatable health concerns of clients. She focuses on reviewing data to help build solutions for their unique situation throughout the year. Her attention to detail ensures a high-quality experience, tailored to the needs of clients.
Vanessa Simonsen
Operations Manager
Vanessa Simonsen brings over 6 years of experience to the Health and Wellness sector, establishing herself as a dedicated Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Clinical Nutritionist. With a passion for improving the lives of others, Vanessa has seamlessly navigated both clinical settings and the online space, aiding men and women on their journey to enhanced overall health and wellbeing.
Vanessa has always had a passion for preventative healthcare in the workplace, where her mission extends beyond traditional health approaches, focusing on empowering people to achieve better health and overall well-being in their day-to-day lives. She combines her nutritional expertise with a keen understanding of lifestyle dynamics, ensuring that her clients receive personalized and sustainable solutions. Her holistic approach encompasses not only physical health but also mental and emotional well-being.
Vanessa has a bachelor’s degree in health science (Nutrition and Dietetics), is a Certified Lifestyle, Food, and Wellness Coach and meal planner.
Maria Vetsikas
Operations Administrator
Maria is a qualified Naturopath, having completed a Bachelor of Health Science in 2022. With an extensive understanding of the interplay between biological systems, particularly mind and body, Maria is holistic in her approach to health.
Having worked in the delivery of practitioner-level health events Maria brings current knowledge to the occupational health space, with a passion for improving quality of life in the workforce via increased education.
As an integral part of the execution of our programs, Maria is guided most of all by the precept that prevention is better than cure when it comes to wellbeing in the workplace.
Dr Justine Tuffley
Health & Wellbeing Specialist
Dr Justine Tuffley holds a degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Melbourne and additional post graduate qualifications in Mental Health First Aid. Justine’s authentic and energetic nature helps motivate and encourage individuals to adopt healthy lifestyle changes.
Bettina Ruhl
Health and Wellbeing Specialist
Bettina is an accomplished occupational health consultant with a passion for improving workplace wellness and employee well-being. With a solid foundation in healthcare and a specialization in health promotion, she brings a unique perspective to her role.
Bettina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and a Master’s degree in Health Promotion, which has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the human body and the importance of physical well-being.
Paul Traynor
Health & Wellbeing Specialist
Paul has worked in the health and fitness industry for over 9 years as a Personal Trainer and Pilates instructor in both commercial and corporate gyms. More recently he has worked as a Health Promotion Specialist for Ireland’s largest healthcare provider where he has leveraged his expertise to promote overall wellness, and wellbeing in companies such as Citibank, Amgen and eir.
Paul’s dedication to the field extends to Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist having worked with patients who have undergone cardiac surgery in Tallaght University Hospital. His commitment to ongoing education is evident in his recent graduation from University College Dublin with a BSc in Health and Performance, further enhancing his ability to positively impact the health and wellbeing of those under his guidance.
Paul is passionate about the health and wellbeing within businesses, and he supports that looking after the health and wellbeing of our employees significantly reduces stress, increases employee retention, and increases the employer brand as a great place to work.
Adam Crisp
Injury Prevention Services Manager
Adam is a qualified Physiotherapist with extensive experience across both private and occupational health and rehabilitation settings. He has been with the company since 2016, commencing as an onsite Injury Prevention Specialist before transitioning into a Project Management role within the Consulting Services Team in 2017.
Adam has serviced, managed and coordinated a range of projects across Australia over the past 4 years. His wealth of knowledge in Injury Prevention and strong beliefs towards education and empowerment ensures that he always strives to attain a high standard of service and achieve a real difference within workplaces.
Tanya Van Zyl
Injury Prevention and Wellbeing Specialist
Tanya graduated from the University of Pretoria in 2009 with an Honours in Sport Science and an Honours in Exercise Physiology. Tanya has gained extensive experience working in a variety of settings, including Private Practice and the occupational health space.
Janelle Gibb
Digital Product Manager
Healthworks’ Digital Product Manager, Janelle Gibb has over 20 years’ experience in the corporate health and wellness industry providing exceptional customer service to clients requiring assistance with digital solutions, services and products.
”We’ve all seen, and are inspired by, the powerful effects that even the most basic health improvements can have on someone’s life.
