Benefits of Becoming a CWP
Note: If you are graduate of an NWI-accredited program, please click here for a list of benefits.

Benefits of becoming a Certified Wellness Practitioner

  1. A professional certificate
  2. A five-year individual core membership in the National Wellness Institute
  3. Access to online publications
    • Wellness Management Newsletter (Quarterly)
    • Wellness News You Can Use (monthly)
    • Ask the Experts
  4. Online Resources and Services
    • NWI Membership Directory (searchable).
    • Current research abstracts
    • Dynamic Health and Wellness News Feeds from CNN, New York Times, etc.
    • National Health and Wellness Observances Calendar
    • Searchable archives for online publications
    • Reproduction rights to Making Wellness Work for You (Behavior Change Guide)
    • Wellness Resource Directory
    • Noteworthy Research Abstracts (updated bi-monthly)
    • Conference Calendar (nationwide listing)
    • Job Connection (Internships, graduate assistantships, jobs)
    • Access to Podcasts
  5. Networking Opportunities
  6. Access to NWI Member Online Forum
  7. NWI Webinar Discounts
  8. National Wellness Conference discounts:
    • Registration
    • Certificate Programs
    • Exhibiting
  9. Additional opportunities for professional growth, networking, and personal renewal
*Memberships and resources are subject to change by NWI.
Certified Wellness Practitioner Application Information
Find out what is needed to apply for Certified Wellness Practitioner designation. Plus, you can submit your materials online.
Contact Us
Betsy Barrett, PhD, CWP
Education Coordinator
National Wellness Institute
1300 College Court, PO Box 827
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715.342.2969, ext. 279
betsy@nationalwellness.org