Naveen Sharma
Iselin,US
Summary
Dynamic Wellness Specialist with over 20 years of experience in promoting holistic well-being and guiding individuals and organizations toward optimal physical, mental, and emotional health. Proven ability to develop tailored wellness programs and implement effective strategies that foster positive lifestyle changes, empowering clients to achieve their wellness goals. Recognized for high standards and a results-oriented approach, emphasizing collaborative efforts to drive success and adapt to evolving needs. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with the latest advancements in the field, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based solutions that inspire lasting transformations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Educator/Wellness counselor
Param Health care and IT Services (PHIS)
Iselin, New Jersey
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated activities between multiple departments within the organization to ensure effective communication of objectives.
- Developed and implemented health education programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing one-on-one counseling on health behaviors and disease management.
- Conducted workshops and seminars promoting wellness and preventive care initiatives.
- Provided customized therapeutic food plans to health seekers and offered plant-based nutrition counseling.
- Provided individualized counseling sessions to assist clients in understanding their health program.
- Consulted and suggested bespoke therapy for guests.
- Facilitated group discussions and workshops on various health topics to encourage positive lifestyle changes.
- Developed and implemented educational programs to promote health awareness and improve healthcare outcomes.
- Designed online resources, including webinars and podcasts, to support patient education initiatives.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient engagement strategies.
Wellness Consultant
PYP YOG FOUNDATION INC.
Sugar land, Texas
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Recommended exercise and emphasized balanced nutrition to help patients manage weight and improve other health conditions.
- Crafted health education program content and materials.
- Delivered presentations to groups covering topics related to Ayurveda and Yoga.
- Guided clients with setting and achieving goals such as detox, weight management.
- Assisted clients with identifying and pursuing different health and wellness objectives.
- Developed and maintained excellent member relationships to promote facility offerings and assist with health or exercise questions.
- Coached individuals on healthy life choices to improve well-being.
- Helping in designing Ayurveda and nature cure day spa.
- Managing wellness day spa.
- Teaching yoga and breathwork to the guest.
- Helping in designing and establishing residential wellness resort.
Wellness Specialist
Verialifestyle Inc.
Monticello, New York
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided Nutritional counseling and customized spa therapies to guests.
- Helped in developing a Dosha based F&B menu.
- Imparting health education to guests.
- Coaching the therapist quarterly.
- Newfangled SOPs for integrated holistic wellness therapies.
- Evolved integrated therapy menu (Yoga, Naturopathy, acupuncture and Ayurveda).
- Conducted group wellness presentations for classes of up to 40 participants.
- Managed inventory of health store and boutique.
- Assisting wellness manager in rostering staff.
Wellness Head
Balajinirogdham
Delhi, India
02.2015 - 11.2018
- Oversaw weekly and seasonal merchandising and signage changes to promote specific products.
- Trained, mentored and developed new therapists and yoga instructors with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Developed standard operating procedures.
- Built effective training and coaching strategies to optimize team performance.
- Educated employees on all job tasks and guest service.
- Served the needs of more than 40 guests on busy days.
- Enhanced care quality and increased patient protections by eliminating knowledge gaps and improving staff performance.
- Cultivated strong family support to maximize care outcomes for wellness approaches.
- Developed and maintained excellent member relationships to promote facility offerings and assist with health or exercise questions.
- Provided individual support and counseling on general wellness and nutrition.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Wellness Consultant
Nature Healz
Gurgaon, India
12.2013 - 02.2015
- Was part of the core team involved in business strategy & operations, having played a pivotal role in breaking even in a record time of 6 months.
- Was influential in pre-opening and developing SOP for therapies.
- Provided Nutritional counseling and personalized spa therapies to an average 20 guests /day.
- Guided therapist in Ayurvedic massage and other spa therapies.
- Designed & developed various programs to cater to diverse customer needs encompassing women's health, diabetes and other areas.
- Was instrumental in online consultation to overseas and Indian guests for weight management and Diabetes.
Chief Wellness Officer
Balajinirogdham
Delhi, India
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across wellness operations.
- Administered key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Increased business profits 10% by streamlining processes and trimming unnecessary positions.
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated 70 staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
Residential Wellness Consultant
Balajinirogdham
Delhi, India
07.2006 - 05.2008
- Initially tasked to be part of the core team involved in Pre-opening stages of the center, having played a pivotal role during formative years that were followed by operational accountability.
- Played a decisive role in recruitment, training, SOPs design, product offerings and branding & marketing aspects of the center.
- Providing expert consultation and prescribing bespoke wellness therapies for an average of 40 guests/day.
- Conceptualized, designed & introduced a membership scheme for residential as well as day therapies.
- Focused on improving engagement through regular contact & custom treatments for customers, having successfully doubled occupancy.
- Introduced yoga therapy for diabetes and cardiac rehabilitation.
Education
Certification - Massage Therapy
HFE & Massotherapy School
Texas, US08.2022
Master of Science - Yoga
Sai Nath University
Jharkhand, India09.2014
Post Graduate Diploma - Diet and Therapeutic Nutrition
Jamia Hamdard University
Delhi, India01.2012
Bachelor - Naturopathy And Yoga Sciences
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Bangalore, India12.2005
Skills
- Lifestyle and Nutrition Guidance
- Ayurveda and panchakarma
- Relationship and Community Building
- Individualized Training Programs
- Weight Control Guidance
- Communication and Interpersonal Connection
- Yoga and Reiki
- Health education
- Empathy and Compassion
- Program Development
- Personalized Coaching
- Interpersonal Communication
- Adaptability
- Stress Management
- Public Speaking
- Chronic Disease Prevention
- Community outreach
- Health education classes
Accomplishments
- Awarded first price at International AYUSH conference for scientific poster presentation, Dubai 2017
- Attended 2 days international conference on yoga for holistic health held at New Delhi, India, Vigyan Bhawan 2015.
- Attended 2 days of CME on advanced acupuncture held at Balaji Nirogdham, New Delhi, India 2016.
- Attended 3 days National Level Conference - YONAC 2005 held at Dharmasthala, India from 10-12 Nov,2005.
- Attended 14th International Conference on Yoga at VYASA, Bangalore, India, held from 18th Dec to 21st Dec 2003.
- Attended 3 days State Level Conference on Yoga & Naturopathy held at Dharmasthala, India in March 2002.
Certification
- Licensed Massage practitioner
- Certified Master Reiki Healer
Languages
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Health Educator/Wellness counselor
Param Health care and IT Services (PHIS)
03.2023 - Current
Wellness Consultant
PYP YOG FOUNDATION INC.
03.2021 - 02.2023
Wellness Specialist
Verialifestyle Inc.
11.2018 - 03.2021
Wellness Head
Balajinirogdham
02.2015 - 11.2018
Wellness Consultant
Nature Healz
12.2013 - 02.2015
Chief Wellness Officer
Balajinirogdham
06.2008 - 05.2013
Residential Wellness Consultant
Balajinirogdham
07.2006 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Yoga
Sai Nath University
Post Graduate Diploma - Diet and Therapeutic Nutrition
Jamia Hamdard University
Bachelor - Naturopathy And Yoga Sciences
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Certification - Massage Therapy
HFE & Massotherapy School