The Wellness Effect's Approach to Whole Health Education

Welcome to The Wellness Effect™, a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly positioned to lead Whole Health education initiatives. Our competency-based approach will empower people, transforming them from knowledge holders into skilled practitioners through cutting-edge avatar technology within a change management framework.

We offer an immersive, gamified learning experience that delivers the effectiveness of in-person training while allowing learners to develop their skills privately and at their own pace. Backed by a team of world-renowned experts in integrative medicine and Whole Health education, we bring innovation and proven expertise to healthcare education.

Designed for sustainability, scalability, and adaptability, our program ensures practical, experiential learning that delivers actionable and collaborative outcomes. The Wellness Effect is dedicated to fundamentally transforming healthcare education, making us the ideal partner to lead the VA’s Whole Health education program.

The Technical and People Approach

Project Management Planning

Our project management approach combines Agile methodologies with Project Management Institute (PMI) industry standards. This integration provides a structured yet flexible framework, ensuring that each project is carefully planned, executed, and monitored to meet deadlines, stay within budget, and achieve the desired outcomes. This will include tools like an Integrated Project Schedule, RAID Reports, and Prosci Impact Index.

Quality Assurance Planning

Project Management Planning

Every Whole Health Education Course will be assigned a Quality Control Team (QCT). Each team is comprised of an admin lead, clinical faculty, university support, instructional designer, competency expert, and DEIA expert. These teams will ensure every course meets the rigors of academic excellence, focusing on moving from knowledge to ability. Also, integrating lean methodology to include feedback loops to improve all curricula.

Change Management Integration

The Wellness Effect™ will integrate change management (CM) as a core component of its technical approach, for example, integration into project management and quality assurance planning. Using Prosci’s Change Management Maturity Model™, we will assess and enhance the organization’s ability to implement systematic, measurable, and effective change initiatives aligned with VHA strategic goals. Our tools and assessments will ensure that change efforts are comprehensive and built for long-term sustainability.

Avatar Technology with Competency Based Skill Acquisition

Whole Health Competencies

We are committed to developing Whole Health Competencies that transform knowledge into practical ability. By partnering with the world-class professionals listed below, we ensure that our competency framework is built on cutting-edge expertise and real-world experience. Together, we design a learning process that moves beyond theory, focusing on experiential training and hands-on application.

These experts will guide healthcare providers through a journey of skill mastery, enabling them to confidently apply Whole Health principles in diverse clinical and educational settings. Our approach guarantees that participants understand Whole Health concepts and implement them effectively to achieve measurable outcomes.

Avatar Technology

Whole Health Competencies

We leverage cutting-edge avatar technology to revolutionize Whole Health education. Our innovative, interactive avatars provide a dynamic, immersive learning experience, allowing healthcare professionals to engage with real-world scenarios virtually. This advanced technology enables personalized training, offering a private, adaptive environment where learners can develop skills at their own pace, enhancing both understanding and practical application of Whole Health principles.

Skill Based Acquisition

Whole Health Competencies

Skill Based Acquisition

We combine advanced avatar technology with our Whole Health Competency framework to create interactive, case study-based avatars that learners can engage with directly. These virtual clients allow healthcare providers to practice and refine their skills in a safe, controlled environment, increasing skill acquisition without the need to work with a real patient.

Simply log onto our platform, start interacting with your avatar client, and begin building your competencies. As you progress through each level, you'll move from knowledge to practical ability, receiving CME/CEU credits for each milestone achieved. This innovative approach ensures you’re fully prepared to deliver Whole Health services with confidence and expertise.

This gamified learning experience adds an element of progression and reward, motivating Staff to participate and actively achieve mastery in their training. By simulating various healthcare scenarios, from diagnosis to treatment, the technology ensures that Staff are not just absorbing theoretical knowledge but also applying it in practical, actionable ways. Therefore, Staff can start as novices and progress to expert levels by making decisions in avatar-driven case studies that mirror the complexities of real-world healthcare.

The Wellness Effect's Team

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

He is an accomplished Program Director with over 20 years of expertise in Whole Health, integrative care, and executive leadership. He holds a master’s degree in social work and has led Whole Health transformative initiatives across all enterprise-wide systems, making a significant impact on healthcare systems. He is currently a Fellow through ElevateAI in the Colorado Department of Education.

Hailie Cochran, MBA, NBC-HWC, CCMP Deputy PD

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Hailie is an experienced Senior Change Management Specialist and Health System Strategist with a proven track record in leading transformative healthcare initiatives. With her service within the VA and healthcare settings, she has demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects and implementing Whole Health practices to drive system-wide change.

The Wellness Effect's Approach to Whole Health Education

The Technical and People Approach

Project Management Planning

Project Management Planning

Project Management Planning

Quality Assurance Planning

Project Management Planning

Project Management Planning

Change Management Integration

Avatar Technology with Competency Based Skill Acquisition

Whole Health Competencies

Whole Health Competencies

Whole Health Competencies

Avatar Technology

Whole Health Competencies

Whole Health Competencies

Skill Based Acquisition

Whole Health Competencies

Skill Based Acquisition

Avatar Example

The Wellness Effect's Team

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Hailie Cochran, MBA, NBC-HWC, CCMP Deputy PD

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world

Our Partners

The Wellness Effect's Approach to Whole Health Education

The Technical and People Approach

Project Management Planning

Project Management Planning

Project Management Planning

Quality Assurance Planning

Project Management Planning

Project Management Planning

Change Management Integration

Avatar Technology with Competency Based Skill Acquisition

Whole Health Competencies

Whole Health Competencies

Whole Health Competencies

Avatar Technology

Whole Health Competencies

Whole Health Competencies

Skill Based Acquisition

Whole Health Competencies

Skill Based Acquisition

Avatar Example

The Wellness Effect's Team

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Hailie Cochran, MBA, NBC-HWC, CCMP Deputy PD

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Charles Noel, LCSW, NBC-HWC, C-IAYT Program Director

Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world

Our Partners

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