SONA bringing positive health to employers and staff

The cost of sickness absence to business has been well documented. What is less well documented is the increasing cost of recruiting and retaining quality people at a time when the UK is experiencing full employment. The ëmilk roundí of graduates is becoming more and more competitive as the big players in financial services and management consultancy compete to provide the most attractive package of benefits. And more and more, the focus is falling on immediate, tangible benefits such as access to an in house gym and a range of integrated health solutions. Perhaps most tellingly an increasing percentage of new offices in the City now provide some form of gym or health facility.

And it isnít just an issue for London. Many of the major businesses operating throughout the UK have woken up to the value of health and wellbeing solutions for employees ñ to strengthen their ëemployer of choiceí positioning, reduce sickness absence levels and increase productivity.

Sona is one of Europeís leading experts in the provision of positive health services. Supporting companies, and the people in those companies, Sona offers professional fitness and health facilities, including physiotherapy, nutrition, rehabilitation and complementary therapies, all with the end objective of enhancing health and wellbeing.

Company Background

Sona was established in 1981 and works with over 120 blue-chip corporate clients, including include BT, Clifford Chance, HSBC, Toyota, JD Williams and Linklaters, managing in-house fitness facilities. Each project is tailored to the specific needs of the client. This can range from chair massage and management of an in-house gym to provision of a company doctor.

The quality and expertise at the heart of Sonaís operations means it can deliver extensive sports and social clubs as well as some of the most sophisticated wellbeing centres in Europe.

As part of its commitment to promoting positive health, Sona has a wealth of experience in helping its clients to design, launch and manage the wellness programme that precisely meets their needs. Sona also maintains the flexibility to manage large and small projects to cater to a range of budgets.

Delivering Results

A Sona facility is not just about providing access to a gym. It can also be a focal point for employee health and a catalyst to motivate employees to strive for a healthier, balanced lifestyle. As well as improving staff energy and morale, a focus on health and wellbeing reduces the costs and levels of staff absence. Investing in positive health services also helps to attract and retain quality employees.


Service Range

Sona provides the most comprehensive range of services, creating a bespoke solution to the specific needs of each client, supported by an expert team of health and wellness professionals. Sona Positive Healthís comprehensive range of services includes:


Sona Fitness


Design consultancy
Facilities management
Classes
Personal training
Sports and recreation management
Wellness connect
Sona Nutrition


Nutritional consultants
Weight management
Sona Therapies


Chair massage
Sports massage
Complementary therapies
Osteopathy
Beauty
Sona Learning


Health fairs
Seminars
Library
Stress management
Health promotions
Sona Physiotherapy


Corporate onsite physiotherapy
Personal client network
Sona Medical


Health screening
GP
Case management
Travel Health
Flu Vaccinations
Osteoporosis screening
Cholesterol testing
The people behind Sona


Sona currently employs a team of over 500 people including fitness instructors, personal trainers, specialist practitioners and therapists.

By focusing on employing exceptional people, Sona is in a strong position to bring the best wellbeing services to companies in the UK and across Europe. Sona currently works in Ireland, Holland and Germany to support European projects for international clients.

Sonaís management team is based in Chiswick, West London and comprises some of the best and most respected figures in the health and wellbeing industry.