After Co-Founder and CEO Aubrey Sawyer’s mother had bariatric surgery in 2005, she was concerned with the lack of after-care and support programs available. As she watched her mother continue to struggle with her weight post-surgery, Aubrey knew she wanted to help other patients get access to the care they needed to succeed in the long-term. That’s where the idea for inHealth first came to life.
By applying clinical disciplines, Lifestyle Therapeutics™ are blockbuster medicine for individuals at-risk or struggling with chronic diseases such as Type II diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular health and obesity. More than a pill or procedure, this form of therapy unlocks the human potential to create lasting health improvements. Lifestyle Therapeutics™ is a clinically-proven service prescribed by health professionals, reimbursed by health plans and delivered via telehealth/remote patient monitoring modalities.
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*Alencar, M., Johnson, K., Mullur, R., et al. (2019). The efficacy of a telemedicine-based weight loss program with video conference health coaching support. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare.
*Johnson, K., Gutierrez, E., Dionicio, P., et al. Telehealth-based health-coaching program produces significant weight loss over 12-months in a Usual Care Setting.
inHealth founders Aubrey Sawyer, Michelle Alencar, and Johnnie Jenkins opened a brick-and-mortar clinic to provide health coach solutions to high-risk, hard-to-treat patients. It was one of the first to be reimbursed by insurance.
Seeing the value in their health coaching services, Sawyer, Jenkins, and Alencar wanted to widen the scope and reach more patients. For ease of convenience, they moved from a brick-and-mortar clinic to online coaching services.
In 2014, Dr. Alencar launched the two first clinical trials around the inHealth services. These clinical trials were followed by subsequent randomized controlled trials that showcased positive outcomes for weight loss and overall wellness.
With a remote coaching solution in place and outcomes tested in clinical trials, inHealth was created. As the business evolved, the goal remained the same: provide more touchpoints to fuel lifestyle changes in high-risk, harder-to-reach patients.
The inHealth team has grown to include more than 30 health coaches across the United States. The diverse background of this team has enabled inHealth to pair patients with coaches who have direct experience with their conditions.
Today, inHealth is backed by providers, health plans and medical device manufacturers as a viable solution for patient engagement and positive outcomes. These trusted partnerships are what make a better future possible for patients.
Aubrey Sawyer is an entrepreneur and visionary with extensive experience in the healthcare space. She worked in brick-and-mortar weight loss centers before identifying the need for a more convenient, outcomes-based telehealth lifestyle therapy solution like inHealth.
Michelle Alencar serves as the Chief Science Officer for inHealth, she is also an Associate Professor at California State University, Long Beach. She has published over 40 peer-reviewed research publications. She is a certified clinical nutritionist and exercise physiologist with a passion for lifestyle therapeutics because of its capability to provide nutrition, fitness and behavior modification for health and holistic wellness.
Johnnie Jenkins is COO and Co-Founder of inHealth. Johnnie has 10 years of experience working with doctors and patients both through telehealth as well as in the doctor's offices. Prior to the healthcare space Johnnie was a network/systems administrator for Mitsubishi Power Systems Americas. Johnnie is also an Alumni of California State University, Chico where he received a BS in Business Administration.
Judith oversees the pioneering innovative and evidence-based programs geared toward addressing chronic conditions and fostering holistic well-being. Her primary mission is to empower individuals and communities to reach health through personalized and sustainable lifestyle interventions. With over two decades of experience in the realm of lifestyle medicine, she brings a wealth of expertise to the table, bolstered by credentials as a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Whole Health Coach, Patient Advocate and Patient Health Educator.
Judith is deeply committed to nurturing and guiding a team of health coaches and educators, ensuring adherence to rigorous quality standards and the adoption of best practices.
Juan is the current Health Coach Manager and a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. He is also a Registered Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, and certified personal trainer. Initially inspired by athletics that grew into health promotion. He empowers others in reaching their optimal health and wellness through a holistic health approach. Providing personalized support, guidance, and partnership.
Andrea is a certified clinical lifestyle coach and licensed, registered dietitian living in Ohio. She earned her MS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kent State University. After 15 years in sales in the hospitality industry, she followed her passion for health and wellness and has enjoyed working with clients on their journey towards improved health and wellness.
Dave has been in the medical revenue cycle space for over 25 years. His career has included physician-based large groups to single provider practices, to hospital clinics and alternative medicine management. Managing and optimizing revenue cycle management is his focus, but mentoring and staff improvement is his passion. With so many facets in the revenue process, there is always a need to develop the skills of staff to work at a high level of efficiency and capacity. Dave has provided years of training in coding, billing and compliance to billers, managers, providers, and residents, developing residency billing programs for teaching hospitals.
Suzette is a highly experienced professional with over two decades of customer service expierence, whom has dedicated herself to both the field of technology and customer service. She comes with a background in Computer Science, and numerous Microsoft certifications.
Suzette's years in management reflect her leadership skills and ability to effectively oversee teams and operations. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is deeply passionate about fitness, health, and family. Her personal journey with health and wellness challenges has fueled her dedication to promoting well-being in both her personal and professional life.
Abby has been partnering with clients to help them take the lead in designing the kind of life they want by developing positive health and wellness behaviors for over 20 years. She has a BS and MSEd in Exercise Science and is a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified exercise physiologist and registered experienced yoga teacher. She believes everyone deserves to feel and live their best life and is passionate about collaborating with others to help them get there.
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