Virtual personal trainer looking to energize corporate wellness

John Rumery The McCahill Group, a local business of over 22 years specializing in corporate wellness, spa development, consulting and management, is getting ready to launch a new, innovative service that Business Director Ryan McCahill believes will energize the corporate wellness industry. Personal Coach Interactive and Wellness Program, recently licensed from another firm, is a virtual program that allows companies to create a unique, customized and inclusive wellness programs for employees.  Scheduled for an October launch, the program features three core components: 1) company wide, wellness-oriented challenges, 2) health education videos and information, and 3) daily tips intended to motivate and keep everyone accountable. Participants also get health reward points that go into a health savings account (HSA) that contributes to reductions in health insurance.   The program has several social media elements, which helps promote transparency. According to McCahill, a key to corporate fitness is “to have upper management involved.”  Oftentimes, when companies introduce wellness programs, no one knows company-wide who is participating, especially those in executive and leadership positions. Through the addition of a social media component “it offers a way to get everyone to participate and be very visible.”  The McCahill Group has five employees at their headquarters, with 40 employees working offsite and another 15 positions contracted out. They have worked with Amway on brand recognition programs for Artistry and Nutrilite, and also manage the spas for Soaring Eagle and Blue Chip Casinos. The Personal Coach program can administered either in-house or contracted out to The McCahill Group.  Although the program can be used by individuals, they primarily target companies with over 20 employees.  More information about the The McCahill Group and their wellness program can be found on their website. Source:  Interview with Ryan McCahill John Rumery is the Innovation and Jobs Editor for Rapid Growth Media. He is an educator, board member of AimWest, WYCE music programmer, entrepreneur, raconteur and competitive barbecuer living in Grand Rapids, MI.  He can be reached at InnovationandJobs@RapidGrowthMedia.com  For story tips you can e-mail info@rapidgrowthmedia.com