The Sage Womens Health Team
Our qualified health professionals have extensive experience in helping your team to unravel the mysteries of menopause and improve wellbeing so they feel valued, give your clients a better experience, and help you achieve your business goals. They are Certified Health and Wellness and Executive Coaches, and several are co-qualified in areas including Nursing, Dietetics, Naturopathy, Counselling, GP and Psychology.
Our Executive Team
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Melanie White, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
A biologist-turned-coach who has been in business since 1995 and loves every minute of it.
Her mission is to empower women’s health and livelihood with compassion, connection and collaboration.
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Dr Nick Engerer, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder
A seasoned entrepreneur and investor in all things longevity.
Nick brings vision and drive to the Sage team, where he is striving to build a company ready to deliver on a future full of opportunity.
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David Lester, Head of Corporate Strategy & Co-Founder
Experienced executive with experience in government, large corporates and startups. Serial entrepreneur in the health technologies arena.
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Tracie Papotto, Chief Operating Officer
Tracie is a Chemical Engineer turned business professional. She works with Sage as our COO to turn our strategy into action and deliver results and has experience across many sectors including health, resources, distribution and government. Her role is the overall management of our business driving a stronger profit through strong strategic planning and operational excellence.
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Jenny O'Brien, Marketing Director & Coach
Jenny is experienced in leadership development, health and wellness design and strategy, corporate social responsibility, partnership development, PR and sustainability.
She loves the design and implementation of community, workplace and individual health and wellness programs and experiences.
Our team of Health Professionals
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Danielle Dobson
Danielle Dobson is a powerful speaker who uses her warmth, passion and knowledge to connect with audiences, spark curiosity, and make sense of complex and challenging problems, both in the workplace and in the home.
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Michelle Hasani
Championing success to foster calm, confident, and conscious leaders. My approach enhances communication, fuels innovation, and drives growth to create a culture where people truly thrive.
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Christine Boucher
Christine, a former Cardio-thoracic Intensive Care Nurse with over 20 years of experience, transitioned to a health coach and CEO of Wellness Worx. She dedicates herself to enhancing team dynamics and individual performance through strategic wellness programs, workshops, and coaching for organisations across Australia.
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Lydia Altini
Lydia, a lifestyle medicine expert and mindfulness teacher, specialises in guiding women through perimenopause and menopause with confidence. At Sage, she offers education, coaching, and mindfulness programs aimed at improving women's physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing in the workplace.
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Sarah Rusbatch
Sarah, a specialised coach in women's health, Grey Area drinking, and menopause, collaborates with Sage to deliver workshops, presentations, and keynotes focusing on alcohol, mental health, and changing workplace drinking cultures to support healthier, more informed environments.
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Natalie Moore
Natalie, a holistic women's health coach and business trainer, specializes in lifestyle medicine, yoga, and mindset coaching. Partnering with Sage, she enhances workplace well-being for women, merging her holistic health expertise and business skills to support Sage's goal of keeping women well and at work.
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Lisa Saunders
Lisa, an experienced whole health coach focusing on the synergy of physical and mental health for overall vitality, particularly in hormonal, gut, and brain health, partners with Sage to guide women towards vibrant living and healthy aging, supporting Sage's goal to boost women's wellbeing at work.
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Yollana Shore
Yollana leverages over 20 years in transformation coaching, focusing on mind-body health and emotional intelligence. At Sage, she provides expert stress-reduction and well-being coaching, backed by a Graduate Certificate in Organisational Coaching and an Associate Certification from the ICF.
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Kris Gardener
Kris, an experienced Naturopath and Health Coach specialising in menopausal wellness, collaborates with Sage to guide clients towards optimal wellbeing. Her holistic approach focuses on personalized nutrition, emotional release techniques, and stress management, empowering clients to live their best lives.
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Claire Kelly
Claire, with 30+ years in nursing and Health Services Management specialising in cancer and palliative care, now brings her expertise to Sage as a Health and Wellness Coach. She offers tailored programs supporting women through menopause and beyond cancer treatment, combining her passion for holistic wellness with evidence-based strategies.
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Romy Bursztyn
Romy , with over 23 years in nutrition and health, focuses on menopause and healthy aging as an Integrative Nutritionist and Health & Wellness Coach in Melbourne. At Sage, she educates and guides midlife clients with sustainable well-being strategies for life's next exciting chapter.
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Sharon Tomkins
Sharon is a holistic leadership coach and registered personal trainer specialising in women’s health and fitness at midlife. In her work with Sage, Sharon delivers coaching, workshops and programs to help women gain clarity, access information, and develop strategies that keep their health and well-being in the workplace central to their success.
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Youna Angevin-Castro
Youna is a women's health and wellness coach, specialising in supporting women with sleep issues in menopause. She partners with clients to develop personalised plans that promote better sleep, improved health, and renewed wellbeing.
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Amanda Kube
Amanda, with 15+ years of experience as a health and wellness coach and remedial massage therapist, specialises in managing menopause-related anxiety. At Sage, she helps clients enhance mind-body awareness and develop new routines and mindsets for thriving during menopause and beyond.
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