About Us
Building a foundation for well-being
You would think that by the time we are adults we would have learned how to take care of ourselves. But many of us don’t know how to handle our stressors. We may drink, smoke or eat fast food. We might not get enough sleep or exercise, or step away from the computer screen as often as we should. We don’t turn work off, even after we clock out.
We truly believe that companies can help their employees lead better lives, inside and outside work, by setting examples, providing opportunities and acting as a positive authority figure for healthier living.
“Corporate Wellness” has become a misconstrued buzzword. It is not about buying a certain program to fix all health issues. The key to true corporate well-being is building a foundation for wellness by creating the right culture.
At The Health Authority, we take pride in helping your company build a strong base on which you are able to build higher and more sustainable growth in well-being and productivity.
Team
Khosro (Ed) Adib, MD
Co-Founder. Dr. Adib has 35 years of experience as a cardiothoracic surgeon and educator and 11 years of experience in stress and wellness consulting.
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William Vaughn, DC
Co-Founder. Owner of Performance Rehab and Chiropractic, Dr. Vaughn has been a provider of the Active Release Technique® musculoskeletal treatment and chiropractic services to the Madison area for 10 years.
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James O’Brien, MBA, MS
Co-Founder. Owner of Ten 10 Solutions consulting firm, James has been helping corporations and startups navigate innovation initiatives and build sustainable processes for over a decade.
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Simone Glinsberg, MD
Dr. Glinsberg is a board certified endocrinologist with a focus on diabetic education and research on health lifestyle changes for diabetics.
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Andrea Boardman, RN
Andrea Boardman is a registered nurse specializing in acute care and outpatient settings for both cardiac and orthopedic specialties. She is also a Certified Health and Wellness Coach.
Advisory Board
Brian White, President, GE Waukesha Gas Engines
Brian White recently retired from his role as President at GE’s Waukesha gas engines, part of GE Power & Water’s Distributed Power, a leading provider of power equipment and services.
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Gretchen Diem, PhD
Dr. Diem has 14 years of experience as a clinical health psychologist, with expertise in the field of mind-body medicine and mindfulness.
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Tami Graffin, RN
Tami Graffin is a registered nurse specializing in occupational health and case management.
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Dr. Glinsberg is a board certified endocrinologist with a focus on diabetic education and research on health lifestyle changes for diabetics. Board certified in ACLS: Airway / Life Support Cert, American Board of IM / Endocrinology, Diabetes, Meta: ABMS / AOA Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine: ABMS / AOA Certification, BLS: Airway / Life Support Cert, National Institute of Health Stroke Cert: Certification. Dr Glinsberg graduated from Rush University School of Medicine. Residency at University of Wisconsin Hospitals & Clinics.
Krista is a Clinical Dietician for Women’s HeartCare and Wellness Center. She is a certified instructor of “Am I Hungry?” an 8-week comprehensive lifestyle and weight management program that provides mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral tools in addition to fitness and nutrition education to guide participants toward sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes. She graduated with a Masters in Dietetics from Mount Mary College and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Brian White recently retired from his role as President at GE’s Waukesha gas engines, part of GE Power & Water’s Distributed Power, a leading provider of power equipment and services. In 2010, Brian joined Waukesha, which specializes in the design and manufacturing of natural gas engines to drive compressors, generators, pumps, and other equipment. Previously, he was vice president of reengineering for Dresser, Waukesha’s parent company prior to it being purchased by GE in 2011. In reengineering at Dresser, among other assignments, he led the transition to a Lean Thinking Enterprise culture, established a strategic global sourcing and logistics group to drive cost savings and oversaw facilities consolidations. Earlier at Dresser’s Sperry Sun UK he moved up from program manager through a series of successively responsible positions, ultimately being named vice president of manufacturing for Sperry Sun Drilling Services. He began his career as an electrical apprentice at Caterpillar and joined Dresser as a senior design engineer in 1984. Brian has a bachelor’s of science in electrical and electronics engineering from Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK. Brian lives with his wife, Sandra, in Delafield, Wis., and has two grown sons
Dr. Diem has 14 years of experience as a clinical health psychologist, with expertise in the field of mind-body medicine and mindfulness. She has worked for several healthcare organizations and has provided services across the spectrum of care from prevention and wellness to management of complex chronic disease and disability. Dr. Diem is dedicated to the research, teaching and clinical application of evidence-based behavioral medicine interventions designed to reduce the physical, emotional and financial impacts of stress. She has extensive experience offering counseling, heath education, and healthy lifestyle coaching to both individuals and groups. Her programs have achieved outstanding clinical outcomes and the highest satisfaction scores. She is the co-author of several scientific publications and has given numerous presentations in the field of health psychology. She earned her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology at the University of Denver and completed a clinical internship at the University of California, Berkeley, and a postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Medicine at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California.