Bound by a passion for health, wellbeing and transforming lives for the better
What do we value?
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Evidence-based education
Through the combination of a science backed approach and real world practicality, we love providing the means for people to learn and grow and follow their passions – while making a great income along the way.
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Community
Without our community, we are nothing. This is both within the Clean Health Group Team, and externally through our 300,000+ fitness professionals. Fostering our community through events and online networks is something that we’re so excited to continue to grow.
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Forward thinking
With coaching programs that form the global benchmark for top quality online fitness education, we have a constant focus on technological innovation and efficiency within our courses.
We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of a new frontier of health and fitness education.
Executive Team
Lauren McDonald
Chief Executive Officer
Since 2015, Lauren has played a pivotal role in the Clean Health Group’s journey to becoming a leader in online fitness education. Returning to the CEO role, Lauren brings a wealth of experience in leadership, sales, administration, and management.
A highly respected leader, she has been instrumental in optimizing operational efficiencies, navigating mergers and acquisitions, and maintaining continuity across all business operations, cementing her reputation as a driving force in the evolution of Clean Health Group.
Mark Welke
Chief Operating Officer
With over two decades of experience across Australia and the UK, Mark has an extensive background in commercial fitness, property development, and financial services.
In his role as COO of Clean Health Group, Mark leverages his expertise as a commercially astute change agent to drive operational excellence. His deep knowledge spans operations, fiscal management, human resources, brand positioning, and legal planning, ensuring the seamless execution of strategic objectives across all business units.
Nouri Groom
Chief Financial Officer
With a deep passion for innovation and customer experience, and a strong foundation in finance and accounting, Nouri is a perfect fit for the CFO position at the Clean Health Group.
Prior to the acquisition of the Australian Institute of Fitness, Nouri excelled in his roles as CEO and Head of Finance and Administration, placing precedence on quality fitness education through innovative practices, gamification, and real-world practicality.
Daniel Harmis
Chief Commercial Officer
With over a decade of experience, Daniel has been a driving force behind Clean Health's digital evolution since joining the company in 2019.
His deep expertise in the fitness and wellness industry, paired with his strategic and innovative approach to operations and marketing, has been instrumental in solidifying Clean Health Group’s reputation as a global leader in online health and fitness education.
Michelle Tilley
RTO Manager
As an experienced professional in the education and Registered Training Organisation (RTO) space, Michelle ensures utmost respect towards training standards, compliance, and certification procedures across the Clean Health Group.
With a keen passion for optimising processes and maximising organisational efficiency, Michelle pushes forward Clean Health Group’s unwavering approach to continuing as the industry’s most trusted source of online health and fitness education.
Gavin Aquilina
Head of Product and Partnerships
With over 30 years of experience as one of Australia’s leading trainers and fitness consultants, Gavin is a pioneer in Australasia’s health and wellbeing space, bringing an unrivalled wealth of knowledge to the Clean Health Group.
Gavin truly understands the importance of combining science with a student-centric approach to health and fitness, positioning him as the perfect head of product and partnership for the Clean Health Group.
Briana Nowland
Brand Manager
As an established marketing expert, having worked with countless iconic global brands, Briana brings a wealth of knowledge in the space of marketing, content, and strategic brand development.
Briana is driven by results, data and creative innovation.
She intertwines her experience with global luxury brands and unrivalled understanding of the ever-evolving fitness and wellness industry to continue to grow the brand reputation and brand salience of Clean Health Group brands from strength to strength.
Alan Aragon
Chief Science Officer
A renowned nutrition researcher and educator with over 30 years of experience in the field, Alan is a pivotal figure in the fitness industry’s shift toward evidence-based information, having worked with countless high-profile clients and published in both popular magazines and peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Alan brings his unprecedented experience in the nutrition space to his role and is the founder and Editor-In-Chief of Alan Aragon’s Research Review (AARR), the fitness industry’s original and longest-running research review publication. He also maintains a private practice, designing nutrition programs for recreational and professional athletes, and individuals striving to achieve their best.
Jason Phillips
Head Business Coach
As a highly respected figure in the fitness and nutrition industry, with over two decades of experience transforming the lives of athletes and fitness enthusiasts. He has consulted for reality weight loss shows, traveled with the PGA Tour, and helped functional fitness athletes enhance their performance.
As the founder of the Nutritional Coaching Institute, Jason has led a successful mentorship program for fitness and nutritional professionals for the past decade, helping hundreds of coaches scale their PT and coaching businesses to over 7-figures in less than 18 months.
