Jillian Bernstein
Founder, The Wellness Extension
I am so glad you stopped by – here is a bit about why I started
The Wellness Extension.
My journey toward prioritizing well-being began profoundly when I was 27 and lost my mom to cancer. This loss came before I had children or fully established my career, which had just shifted from economics consulting to Human Resources. The experience highlighted a crucial need: support for personal well-being at work. My mother’s lessons on valuing well-being have profoundly shaped my career.
I founded The Wellness Extension to focus on well-being in the workplace, aiming to help employees bring their best selves to work. Witnessing firsthand how the pandemic intensified the desire for community, I recognized the ongoing need for connection, even in hybrid environments.
With 20 years of experience leading HR teams, I identified a gap between what traditional HR can offer and what employees truly need in terms of well-being. Traditional programs often lack the personal touch needed to foster genuine connections. Through The Wellness Extension, I bridge this gap by combining my extensive HR toolkit—encompassing compensation, benefits, performance management, and more—with a passion for human connection through meaningful wellness initiatives.
From organizing quarterly wellness challenges to offering expert guidance on topics like sleep, hydration, and nutrition, I create innovative programs that boost engagement and camaraderie among colleagues. The Wellness Extension ensures that holistic health, well-being, and happiness remain central to your organizational culture. Whether through conducting well-being surveys, coordinating yoga classes, or leading wellness challenges, we offer both turnkey and customizable solutions to support and enhance your HR team and company culture.
Our Mission
Our Vision
To empower organizations by integrating innovative HR practices with a focus on employee well-being, creating a thriving work environment where every team member feels valued, engaged, and supported.
To be the leading partner in promoting a culture of wellness within organizations, where exceptional HR strategies and meaningful wellness initiatives work together to improve lives, boost morale, and enhance organizational success.