In early 2000, Johnette van Eeden volunteered for an early retirement package from her employer and began an adventure that would lead her to becoming a serial entrepreneur, respected businesswoman, and best-selling author.
Star Wellness® is a recognized brand for onsite biometrics, customized wellness screenings, vaccinations, & vascular ultrasounds. With four Texas locations, Star Wellness has delivered successful events for more than 200 clients in 23 states. Star Wellness helps control healthcare costs for employers, and is recognized as one of the top 10 onsite biometric screening companies in the U.S.
Johnette is the author of two books: Navigating Wellness and Solving the Big FAT Puzzle. She has successfully completed Executive Education Programs at Dartmouth College's Tuck School of Business, Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, & UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business. She has been recognized by The Dallas Business Journal for Who’s Who in Health Care, is a graduate of studies in Entrepreneurship from Biz Owner's Ed, and has been profiled in several magazines including Chief Executive, Octane, and D CEO. She is a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business program and an Enterprising Women of the Year Finalist.
Ms. van Eeden is a regular speaker at corporate-sponsored health events on subjects ranging from general health and wellness to specifics topic such as the obesity epidemic, early detection of heart disease, and stroke prevention. Her book, Navigating Wellness, is an Amazon number one best seller.
A native Texan, Ms. van Eeden and her husband reside in the DFW area and have two adult children.