Anita Griggs – Founding Director
Anita began her fitness instructor career in 1989, teaching exercise to music in an East Devon Local Authority Sports Centre. It was a move to the Orkney in 1999, and work in a senior role within a new flagship leisure centre, that introduced her to the possibilities of working with older adults and people living with long term health conditions. Whilst there she took a lead role in implementing an Exercise Referral Scheme for the Islands and training staff to work in the Healthy Living Centres on the outer isles.
Anita moved back to North Devon in 2007, and continued to develop her experience, knowledge and understanding of physical activity for health, gaining specialist exercise qualifications in Cardiac and Cancer Rehabilitation and Falls Prevention, as well as becoming qualified as a tutor and vocational assessor working at Petroc College, Barnstaple. Work within the Cardiac Team at North Devon Hospital followed and, as demand for her services as a freelance exercise specialist grew, in 2017 Anita decided to create Vista Wellbeing CIC.
Key Roles: Clinical Lead, Health & Safety Officer, Strategic Development
Sue Ward – Director
Sue is highly experienced in the fitness industry and has been working in the non-profit sector for 30 years. Sue is a Level 4 qualified instructor (Cancer Rehabilitation) and she leads the Education arm of Vista Wellbeing. Sue is also the Governance Lead for Vista meaning that she deals with policies, procedures, safeguarding and finance.
Clark Denby – Director
Clark is the former Faculty Manager for Curriculum Development at Petroc College
Clark has worked on a number of key health-based projects that focus upon supporting vulnerable groups and individuals within the North Devon area, including:
- Establishment and management of the North Devon Community Heart Health Project (NDCHHP).
- Establishment of Community Disability sport group; supporting training, coaching, recreation, and competition.
Clark also has a diverse range of community-based work experience including working as a Sports Development Officer at Shetland Islands Council, Senior Support Worker, and Care Manager.
The directors will be supported by a team of advisors, to include the following:
Joanne Couch ACCA MSc – Accountant and experienced financial controller who will advise on strategic business and financial planning