The Wellness Alliance 

The Wellness Alliance unites the strengths of the two most recognized and influential professional associations in the wellness industry: the National Wellness Institute (NWI) and Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). With a long history of leading the charge in supporting wellness for individuals and workplaces, the Wellness Alliance offers trusted education and certification programs, evidence-informed resources, and networking opportunities, so that professionals are empowered to positively impact well-being. Together, we are wellness.

Frequently Asked Questions

When can I access resources of both memberships?

Those who join now, OR who have renewal dates in October, November or December of 2024, will be able to become 2025 members of the Wellness Alliance, and will gain access to NWI and WELCOA resources for the remainder of 2024. Access will be with two different sign-ons—one for each website. 

Beginning in early 2025, any member of either NWI or WELCOA automatically becomes a Wellness Alliance member and receives access to all resources via the Wellness Alliance. Unique memberships to NWI or WELCOA will cease. At this point, a single sign-on will be available.  

How do I access my member benefits?

If you join or renew for the 2025 Wellness Alliance membership in 2024, you will have two different sign-ons. In 2025, there will be a single sign-on. Members will receive emailed instructions on how to access their benefits.

How much are my dues?

• Individual Membership: Provides full membership benefits to one person.
• Organizational Membership: Grants full membership benefits to a group of people. Rates are per person.
• Student Membership: Offers full membership benefits to one student for $75 with proof of full-time student status.

What do get with my Wellness Alliance membership?

Members can access all the member benefits of both NWI and WELCOA. Receive the power of the Well Workplace Checklist, tools to help your career, and  vetted wellness info from evidence informed sources. The Wellness Alliance provides one trusted source for all education, information and tools that positively impact the well-being of all people. Membership benefits include:

• Webinars—live and on demand 
• Curated wellness news 
• WELCOA’s 7 Benchmarks(TM)—Vetted, proven steps to building a successful wellness initiative 
• Recognition for successful wellness programs with the Well Workplace Process and Awards 
• Models, frameworks, checklists, assessments 
• Tools to support your wellness initiative, including NWI’s Six Dimensions of Wellness 
• Convenient source for continuing education credits (CEC) 
• Discounts on educational programs, including the Annual Wellness Summit and the Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference 
• Community building forums 
• Career center for wellness pros 
• Discount on the Certified Wellness Practitioner exam

Can I just stay with WELCOA or NWI, or must I join the Wellness Alliance?

NWI and WELCOA are merging to form the Wellness Alliance. Membership in WELCOA or NWI will no longer be available.

What if I’m a member of both organizations right now?

We will reach out to you with options as your renewal date approaches.  Meanwhile, you will continue to have access to both organizations.  Two different websites with two different sign-ons will continue through the end of 2024.  In early 2025, a single Wellness Alliance website and sign-on will be available.

If one or both of your memberships have a renewal date in the fourth quarter of 2024, you will have the option to renew at that time with the Wellness Alliance. Your Wellness Alliance membership would expire December 31, 2025. You would have access to both NWI and WELCOA resources using two sign-ons until early 2025.   

The alternative is letting your 2024 membership lapse, in which case you would not have access to all of the Wellness Alliance’s benefits until early 2025.   

Once you renew with the Alliance, your membership will expire December 31, 2025.  Your dues will be prorated if applicable.  

I’m a Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP). How does this impact me?

You will be receiving specific details about your membership and how it works with the new Wellness Alliance.

Given the Wellness Alliance is a strategic partner with the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, are there joint membership opportunities between the two?

At this time, the memberships of the International Foundation and the Wellness Alliance are separate.

Can I get a refund for membership dues?

Membership dues are non-refundable.

How do I change my organization’s primary contact?

Please reach out to support@wellnessalliance.org and we’ll help you through organizational changes.

Who qualifies for an organizational membership?  

To qualify for a group rate, individuals must be from the same organization, paying on the same invoice. Those seeking Agency memberships should contact sales@welcoa.org.

Who do I contact for questions?

e: support@wellnessalliance.org
p: 402-827-3590, press 1 for membership