Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
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Ruth Tongue

London

Summary

MSc-qualified nutritionist, sports scientist, and STOTT Pilates teacher with over 18 years of experience in health, well-being, and behavior change. Co-founder and Director of Elevate, an award-winning employee well-being consultancy, with expertise in designing and delivering tailored corporate well-being strategies for clients including HSBC, Amazon, Crossrail, Visa, and Fulham FC. Extensive background in corporate wellness, nutrition consultancy, and behavioral science, combined with strong business management skills developed through leading a 40+ expert team. Experienced keynote speaker and workshop facilitator, regularly featured in the media, and contributing to publications such as Runner’s World, Women’s Running, and Top Santé. Passionate about "kind and compassionate health," with a proven ability to create sustainable, personalized wellbeing solutions. Skilled in program development, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, and content creation, with additional expertise in Pilates instruction and leading international well-being retreats.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Founder and CEO

Elevate
01.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: An award-winning employee wellbeing consultancy, providing tailored corporate wellbeing strategies.
  • As the co-founder and director of a successful wellbeing company, I have experience in core business leadership & management skills including; Strategic Planning & Vision Setting, Leadership & People Management, Operational Management, Financial Management, Business Development, Problem Solving and Decision-Making, Client and Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing and Communications, Product development and Delivery, Governance and Compliance and Technology and Systems skills.
  • Specific experience as director of Elevate includes: Strategic Leadership & Vision, Having co-founded Elevate, an award-winning employee wellbeing consultancy, I have lead on its vision and growth as Director, setting strategic direction and positioning Elevate as a leader in corporate wellbeing services.
  • Wellbeing Strategy & Programme Development, Designs and delivers tailored employee wellbeing programmes and strategies, encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellness.
  • Oversees comprehensive wellbeing offerings including audits, policy consultations, training, campaigns, coaching, workshops, webinars, and keynote events.
  • Consultancy & Policy Advisory, Provides expert consultancy on workplace wellbeing benefits, designing frameworks that support healthy company culture and resilience development.
  • Delivery of Training & Workshops, Conducts leadership training, mental health education, and behaviour-change workshops and webinars across hybrid, online, and in-person formats.
  • External Engagement & Speaking, Serves as a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator on topics such as energy and productivity, nutrition myths, stress reduction, women’s health, and effective workplace wellbeing strategies.
  • Thought Leadership & Media Representation, Acts as Elevate’s thought leader in corporate wellbeing, contributing expert insights to the media and health publications; regularly featured for evidence-based wellbeing commentary.
  • Behavioural Science & Evidence-Based Approach, Applies behavioural science and positive psychology to wellbeing programme design, ensuring motivational, science-led, and individually-tailored interventions.
  • An award-winning employee wellbeing consultancy, providing tailored corporate wellbeing strategies.

Nutritionist & Wellbeing Consultant (Freelance)

Ruth Tongue
01.2006 - Current
  • Collaborated with Nutrifix, Noom Inc, and other companies on nutrition and weight loss apps.
  • Supported PR firms in promoting health and nutrition brands within dietary marketing regulations.
  • Delivered workshops and seminars on nutrition and wellness for Amazon, HSBC, Fulham Football Club, Brentford Football Club, Berkeley Homes, Ernst and Young, and NHS.
  • Conducted weekly one-on-one nutrition appointments, providing tailored recommendations.
  • Developed menu plans and recipes utilizing behavior change strategies for long-term adherence.
  • Contributed articles to Running Fitness, Cycling Magazine, Glamour, Top Sante, Reveal, and OK! And Grazia is enhancing brand visibility.
  • Edited health publications and contributed to sports media including Six Nations rugby handbook.
  • Led on-site Pilates sessions focusing on physical activity and emotional resilience.
  • Developed personalized nutrition plans for diverse client needs.

Education

STOTT Pilates Matwork -

STOTT
London
06.2011

Master of Science - Nutrition

King’s College
London
01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science

University of Birmingham
Birmingham
01.2005

Foundation - Dance

Lewisham College
London
01.2003

Skills

  • Corporate wellbeing leadership
  • Strategic business management
  • Program design and delivery
  • Nutrition and behavior change
  • Public speaking and facilitation
  • Media and content creation
  • Pilates and retreat leadership
  • Stakeholder engagement

Websites

Certification

  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Yoga and Mindfulness for Children and Teens - Special Yoga
  • SUP yoga

Projects

Charlton Athletic Women’s Academy and Team, Delivered nutrition workshops to all teams from U12s to senior first team. Children’s Food Trust, Led the delivery of the Tesco 'Farm to Fork' cookery programmes for children aged 5-13 years.

References

Available upon request.

Key Highlights

Co-founded Elevate in 2017, delivering holistic wellness consultancy across physical, mental, financial, and emotional., Practiced as a nutritionist since 2006, with clients ranging from children and parents to working professionals to sports clubs; broad experience in content creation and media contributions., Engaging, actionable presentations tailored for both corporate and public audiences—e.g. “Wellness in the Workplace” and “How to Stay Energised All Day” “Diet Myths 101”., Experienced retreat business owner with a portfolio of international retreats, and day wellbeing events, promoting wellbeing in enriching, supportive settings., Consistent contributor to major publications and frequent media expert appearances in health and fitness contexts.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Founder and CEO

Elevate
01.2017 - Current

Nutritionist & Wellbeing Consultant (Freelance)

Ruth Tongue
01.2006 - Current

STOTT Pilates Matwork -

STOTT

Master of Science - Nutrition

King’s College

Bachelor of Science - Sports Science

University of Birmingham

Foundation - Dance

Lewisham College

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