About Us – Wellness Program

About Us

In 1983, the County of Ventura experienced a 71% increase in medical claims. In response, the Board of Supervisors approved a Labor Management Committee recommendation to establish the Wellness Program in an effort to mitigate rising health care costs. Since its initiation in 1985, the Wellness Program has continued to develop and offer innovative programs to help County employees improve their health, and has received numerous state and national awards.

The Wellness Program is an active and well-defined program in alignment with the County of Ventura Strategic Plan to "promote a culture of connection, health, and well-being for all County employees." It is comprised of a dedicated group of qualified professionals who work to support the program’s goals of providing and encouraging workplace policies, programs, and practices for the wellness of all County employees.

Brandon Bati

Program Manager

Melissa Davidson

Program Coordinator

Carrie Gerstl

Yoga Instructor