Meet your Worker Healthy Living Program
Care Team
Care Team
Your Health. Your Terms. Your Schedule.
The Worker Healthy Living Program (WHLP) connects NYC drivers with a dedicated, personal Care Team – at no cost to you. Whether you need help managing your condition, improving your nutrition, or just feeling better day-to-day, the WHLP Care Team is here for you. Virtual or in-person, flexible around your schedule.
Get to know the people who will be supporting you.
The Healthy Living Program Care Team
Helen Heyer-Walsh
Comprehensive Care Coordinator
Helen Heyer-Walsh is the Comprehensive Care Coordinator for the Worker Healthy Living Program. She supports patients through care coordination, outreach, and personalized guidance, helping patients navigate services and access to resources. As your dedicated point of contact, she strives to make each patient’s care experience clear, supportive, and easy to navigate. Helen holds a Master of Public Health from New York University.
Dr. Sarah Battistich
Medical Lead & Physician
Dr. Sarah Battistich is Medical Director at Akido Medical. She has been involved in the Worker Healthy Living program since its early development as a Lifestyle Medicine program and now leads its clinical work while continuing to care for patients. Previously, she was an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at New York University and Associate Service Chief for NYU Langone Virtual Urgent Care. She earned her MD from University of Michigan Medical School and an MSc in Tropical Medicine from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Her work is grounded in a commitment to health equity and a focus on building care models that are practical, accessible, and responsive to the needs of working communities.
Adenike Okeowo
Nurse Practitioner – DNP, CHNP, FNP-C
Adenike Okeowo is a Nurse Practitioner who partners with you to manage and improve chronic health concerns. Expect thorough medical intake assessments and supportive follow-up visits, with a collaborative plan to build lasting habits that support your long-term health—while always seeing you as a whole person.
Anne
Registered Dietitian
Anne is a registered dietitian with Akido Medical who helps people improve their health through simple, realistic changes that fit into their daily lives. She has a background in clinical nutrition and has worked at Northwell Health and New York-Presbyterian. Through the Worker Healthy Living Program, she focuses on practical ways to improve nutrition, energy, sleep, and overall health, helping you build habits that fit your routine without strict rules.
Matthew Vazquez
Health Coach
Matthew Vazquez is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over 14 years of experience helping individuals improve their health through sustainable lifestyle changes. With a background in exercise science and public health, Matthew supports patients in areas like weight management, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress. He takes a personalized, compassionate approach, meeting you where you are and helping you build realistic habits that fit your life. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Matthew creates a supportive, judgment-free space focused on your goals. Together, you’ll work to build confidence, stay accountable, and make meaningful progress toward better health.