A Certified Wellness Practitioner application for a wellness professional includes:

1. official transcripts documenting your academic preparation, degree(s) and educational background.
2. a resume/curriculum vitae providing evidence of at least five years of full-time experience in the wellness/health promotion field demonstrating that wellness/health promotion programming is considered your primary work activity and is a direct responsibility in your job description. Include job descriptions and names (along with telephone numbers and emails) of references who can speak to your wellness leadership.
3. a personal statement of qualifications describing your wellness leadership activities and continuing education and scholarship (750 to 1,000 words)

Application Evaluation
Click here to view the rubric that will be used to evaluate the Certified Wellness Practitioner application.

Application Fee
Along with the completed application (academic transcripts, curriculum vitae/resume, personal statement of qualifications), applicants must submit an application fee of $350* ($50 non-refundable) payable to the National Wellness Institute. The term of certification is five years and automatically includes a five-year membership in the National Wellness Institute (NWI) at no additional charge (currently, a $495 value). If your application is not approved, you will receive a refund of $300.

Send all materials to:
NWI Education Coordinator
CWP Application
National Wellness Institute
PO Box 827
Stevens Point, WI 54481