Healthier people. Stronger organizations.
Dr. Sara Fenili — Registered Biologist, Registered Psychologist, and MBSR-certified Mindfulness Advanced Professional.
With international clinical experience between Italy and Shanghai, I help organizations improve wellbeing, resilience, and sustainable performance through evidence-based programmes integrating nutrition, psychology, and behavior change.
Why Most Wellness Programmes Fall Short
Most organizations invest in wellness initiatives with the best intentions. Yet many programmes struggle to create lasting change because they focus on isolated interventions rather than the factors that shape everyday behavior.
Employees already know they should eat better, sleep more, move regularly, and manage stress. The challenge is not knowledge. The challenge is translating knowledge into sustainable habits within the reality of demanding jobs, travel schedules, leadership responsibilities, and modern work environments.
The result is often:
- reduced energy and focus
- stress-related health issues
- burnout risk
- lower engagement
- higher absenteeism and turnover
Organizations don't need more wellness activities. They need systems that support sustainable behavioral change.
A Science-Based Approach
My work combines three complementary disciplines:
Clinical Nutrition
Evidence-based strategies to support energy, recovery, metabolic health, and long-term wellbeing.
Cognitive-Behavioral Psychology
Understanding how thoughts, emotions, and habits influence health-related decisions and performance.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Practical tools to improve resilience, emotional regulation, focus, and stress management.
Together, these disciplines create programmes that address both physical health and behavioral sustainability. Because performance is never only physical. And wellbeing is never only psychological.
International Experience, Practical Results
My corporate approach is shaped by years of international clinical work between Italy and Shanghai. Working with executives, professionals, expatriates, healthcare patients, and high-performance individuals taught me a simple lesson: there is no universal solution. Successful programmes are adapted to the culture, challenges, and objectives of each organization. This is why every engagement is tailored rather than delivered as a standard package.
Biologist & Psychologist
Dual registration Sez. A — a rare combination
Italy & Shanghai
International experience across two continents
MBSR Certified
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training leader
Published Researcher
Peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals
Corporate Services
See the Corporate Brochure for full programme details.
Corporate Wellness Programmes and Lectures for executives' events
Structured engagements designed to support measurable improvements in wellbeing, resilience, and employee engagement.
Typical programmes may include:
- interactive workshops
- individual consultations
- wellbeing assessments
- executive sessions
- HR reporting and programme evaluation
Topics include:
- stress management and burnout prevention
- mindful eating
- sleep and recovery
- women's health, including menopause at work
- longevity and prevention
- nutrition for performance
- metabolic health and corporate performance
See the Complete Catalogue for the full list of talks.
Executive & Leadership Support
Confidential one-to-one programmes for senior leaders and high-responsibility roles. Designed for professionals managing:
- demanding schedules
- frequent travel
- high cognitive load
- sustained performance expectations
Focus areas include energy management, resilience, stress regulation, sleep, nutrition, and sustainable performance.
Strategic HR Consulting
Support for organizations seeking to build more effective wellbeing initiatives.
Areas may include:
- wellbeing programme design
- employee health strategy
- food environment recommendations
- stress management initiatives
- international workforce wellbeing
How We Work Together
A simple four-step process designed to minimise your workload and maximise programme impact.
Discovery
We discuss your team's specific challenges, goals, and organisational context. I listen before I propose.
Design
I create a tailored programme proposal with content outline, timing, and logistics — aligned to your culture.
Delivery
On-site or online delivery with interactive formats, live exercises, and practical tools your team can use immediately.
Review & Optimization
Post-session evaluation, participant feedback analysis, and recommendations for sustaining and building on results.
Who I Work With
Organizations that take employee wellbeing seriously and want measurable results, not checkbox exercises.
Multinationals & Large Corporates
Organizations with 500+ employees seeking scalable wellness programmes across multiple locations or departments.
Fast-Growing Companies
Scale-ups and high-growth firms where employee burnout is a real risk and retention is critical to success.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Companies with shift workers, physically demanding roles, or safety-critical operations requiring resilience-focused training.
Hospitality & Services
Customer-facing businesses where employee wellbeing directly translates to service quality and guest experience.
Public Institutions
Government bodies, healthcare systems, and educational institutions serving diverse populations with complex needs.
Professional Services
Consulting, legal, and financial firms where high-performance culture collides with sustainable wellbeing.
Sara doesn't just explain the science — she makes it actionable. Our team left with tools they used the same day, and the feedback was the best we've had for any wellness initiative.— HR Director, International Manufacturing Company
Request a Corporate Proposal
Tell us about your organization and goals. We'll get back to you with a tailored proposal.