To promote the wellness and health of our employees, Western University of Health Sciences offers several benefits and incentives to encourage our employees to exercise. These are available to all regular full-time and part-time employees actively working a minimum of 32 hours per week. Dependent(s) / domestic partners that meet the eligibility criteria may also be eligible.
Health Club Reimbursement
Employees can be reimbursed up to $100.00 annually for their health club membership. Complete the Health Club Membership Reimbursement form, attach a copy of your receipt and return it to Human Resources. The $100.00 is taxable and will be added to your next paycheck. Forms are available on the Internet. Please complete and return to the Office of Human Resources.
LA Fitness Membership Agreement
Western U Employees - Premier membership at the rate of $159 for a one year Paid-in-Full membership and $20 additional cost for racquetball court use. This rate entitles employees access to all LA Fitness clubs within the state of California except for Signature Clubs.
Western U Employee Family Members - Premier membership at the rate of $179 for a one year Paid-in-Full membership and $20 additional cost for racquetball court use is available. This rate entitles them access to all LA Fitness clubs within the state of California except for Signature Clubs.
SamFit Membership Agreement (Oregon Campus only)
WesternU Faculty and Staff
Open to members 24/7/365.
No enrollment or activation fees for WesternU students or staff!
No annual contracts! Month-to-month agreements!
Up to a 15% discount on all additional services (Personal Training, Health Coaching, and Wellness Package)
Free unlimited access to the onsite health, wellness & fitness educational sessions.
Membership Fees
Individual: $35.00/month (must be 18 yrs of age)
1ST addition: $15.00/month (spouse/partner)
Other additions: $10.00/month (children over 16 yrs)
Keycard Fee: $15.00 one-time-fee (grants 24/7 access)
A valid Western University ID is required to receive these discounts. All members under the same account must live within the same household and be at least 16 years of age.
Exercise Incentive
The University offers a financial incentive to employees for exercising. You will be paid a total of $54.00 ($1.00 per day) if you exercise on an average of 3 times per week, a minimum of 30 minutes per day, for a total of 54 days during an 18 week period. The money is taxable and will be included in your check during the first payroll after the 18 week period. Reimbursement forms will be emailed to all employees at the end of the 18 week exercise period and must be electronically submitted when requested by the Office of Human Resources.
To sign up, please stop by the Office of Human Resources for a Voucher to be taken to any LA Fitness location to complete the enrollment.