What Clients Are Saying

The LoneStart Wellness message of reducing healthcare costs through healthier employees is spreading. Read what some of our clients are saying about our “people-focused approach,” and then contact us to find out for yourself how LoneStart can help your organization and your employees realize sustainable attitude and behavior change regarding daily wellness choices.

“A recent survey of our members indicates that effective, affordable employee wellness is a need. We liked the fact that LoneStart appreciates that our networks and their members are uniquely suited and motivated to realize multiple benefits from a positive, cost-effective and easy-to-implement approach to employee and community wellness.” – Rebecca J. Davis, Ph.D., Executive Director National Cooperative of Health Networks

“A little over three years ago we looked at health and wellness programs. LoneStart seemed to be the most positive and meaningful way to encourage real change that would positively influence not just our corporate insurance costs, but actual employee health and quality of life. Now, wellness continues to spread within our organization, with the long-term success of some of the most ‘changed’ employees motivating others. The success of a few matters a lot.” – Melissa Sekin Meyer Vice President, Finance DJS International Services, Inc. U.S. Customs Brokers and International Freight Forwarders

“In August of 2009, we offered the LoneStart Wellness Team Esteem Challenge to our employees and they not only demonstrated that they could successfully take charge of their health, they have begun a new dialogue about wellness and created the foundation for a new and lasting Culture of Wellness within our organization.” – Gary L. Jepson, President / CEO, Central Texas Medical Center

"What do most of us really need in order to live healthier, happier lives? We need help changing our behavior. To be successful we must set smart long-term goals and be able to realize small yet meaningful achievements. LoneStart is a science-based program incorporating health education, applied psychology, time - and goal-management, a sound, achievable time frame and an emphasis on enjoying a healthier body and life." – Ann L Weber, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology University of North Carolina at Asheville Social Psychologist, Consultant, Author

“What impresses me most is the fact that three years after we completed our 63-Day Challenge, our healthy behaviors are still evident. A new culture has taken hold here that has had a positive effect in my hospital kitchen, my bottom line, and in my employees’ lives. LoneStart Wellness is the best investment I’ve made as a hospital administrator.” – Raz Cook, MSN, FACHE, Administrator, ETMC Fairfield

“I saw the enthusiasm the leadership at Golden Plains Community Hospital had for this wellness strategy and I felt this was something all of us at BISD could get excited about and succeed in. We decided to kick off our own challenge at the beginning of our new school year.” – Cliff Stephens, Superintendent Borger Independent School District

“Most overweight and inactive people understand that they are at risk for serious chronic conditions and most are sincere in their desire to improve their health. The LoneStart Wellness Initiative is a realistic, achievable strategy that creates the opportunity for immediate and meaningful success and builds on that success. I recommend LoneStart Wellness to all individuals and organizations interested in achieving and promoting sustainable health and wellness.” – Todd Buchanan, MD

“I can tell just by looking at some of the participants that they've lost weight, but what I really see is a change in attitude. This has been a surprisingly easy way to help our people become accountable for their actions and choices, and I sense that they feel good about what they are accomplishing. This greatly exceeded my best expectations, and has required very little effort on our part. – Scott Nail, Administrator, Hardeman County Memorial Hospital

“Of the 49 employees who participated in the LoneStart Challenge, we experienced a total loss of 453.25 pounds, 895.75 inches and a BMI reduction of 75.5 points. It amazes our employees how they doubled the loss of inches compared to total weight loss. Now the majority of employees are talking about making this their lifestyle. I think this is remarkable.” – Nancy Kinkler, Administrator, Otto-Kaiser Memorial Hospital

“I’ve implemented the LoneStart Employee Wellness Challenge at my hospital in Texas and now here in Nebraska. The LoneStart strategy is designed to reduce health insurance claims and rates for coverage but it also becomes a team-building exercise for the staff and lets them know that we care about their personal well-being. This initiative benefits our people, our organization, our patients and our community.” – Carol H. Hanes, CEO Tri Valley Health System Cambridge, Nebraska