The questions, answered.
Not just a gym. A daily retreat.
Twenty-five questions members and prospects most often ask — about the club, the tiers, the modalities, the visit, and what's covered. Each answer links to the source page for the deeper read. Industry-tailored landing pages exist for EPC + engineering, aerospace + NASA corridor, private medical practices, and investment management.
About the club.
What WEF is, who runs it, and how it differs from a regular gym.
What is Wellness Elite Fitness?
A private social wellness club in Friendswood, Texas — a fitness membership purpose-built around an on-site anti-aging medical practice, programmed as one club. Strength training, recovery suite, longevity diagnostics, cellular health, behavioral wellness, and corporate programs run by the same named team. Founded by Imani Lowery in 2019.
Who runs the club?
Imani Lowery (founder, owner, head trainer), Dr. Swet Chaudhari, MD (Medical Director of Elite Aesthetic MD, board-certified plastic surgeon), Dana Kantara (Cellular Health, ex-Baylor), Najla Crawford, LPC (Director of Behavioral Wellness), John Uresti (Director of Corporate Wellness), and the WEF coaching bench. See the full named team →
How does WEF differ from a regular gym?
Most gyms sell access. WEF sells a programmed sequence — consult, baseline labs, DEXA + VO₂ / RMR, programming, recovery cadence, quarterly re-test, annual review — held together by a small named team. Twenty-plus modalities bundled into one membership. The trainer reads the panel before writing the block.
Read the seven-step membership arc →Membership & pricing.
How tiers work, what's included, how to enroll.
How many membership tiers are there?
Four: Gold, Platinum, Diamond (Most Chosen), Diamond Plus (Most Comprehensive). Each tier adds more of the recovery and longevity stack. Group memberships of three or more receive 15% off.
See full benefits per tier →How does WEF pricing work?
Memberships start at $65/mo on the 12-month Gold plan. Full tier rates are fixed and printed on the lobby tier sheet — the same rate for everyone, no quote funnel, no negotiation. See the sheet on your tour or with a free day pass, or call (832) 481-2922.
How do I become a member?
Begin with a thirty-minute consult — usually with Imani when on the floor. Walk the floor on the tour. Tier scoped during consult. Baseline labs and body composition within the first ten days. The full seven-step arc →
Is membership month-to-month?
WEF offers 6-month and 12-month terms, with the 12-month term carrying a discounted rate. Diamond Plus members have access to a 60-day complimentary medical / military / travel freeze. Specific term details reviewed at the consult.
Is there a member referral program?
Yes. The current structure offers a $100 account credit to the existing member and $100 to the friend who joins. Details confirmed at the front desk.
Do members get guest passes?
Yes — three guest day passes per member, per year. Guest passes are gym-floor only; they do not include recovery modalities, IV hydration, or the longevity program.
Services & modalities.
What's on the floor, what's included, who delivers it.
What modalities are included with membership?
All members receive 24-hour fitness access, MetCon group conditioning twice weekly, Atlas SMS concierge, welcome 15-minute massage, and the recovery suite at the cadence determined by tier. Diamond and Diamond Plus add unlimited recovery, IV therapy, VO₂ / RMR, cellular consult with Dana, and longevity panel review with Dr. Chaudhari.
See all modalities A-Z →What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy at WEF?
A 1.5 ATA mild-hyperbaric chamber. Sessions are programmed against your training and recovery week. Diamond and above include HBOT in tier; other members scope à la carte. WEF is a wellness center, not a medical-HBOT clinic; clinical hyperbaric indications referred to Elite Aesthetic MD.
Full HBOT page →What is cryotherapy at WEF?
Whole-body cryotherapy — three minutes of sub-zero exposure on the XR Cryo Kiosk by Cryo Innovations. Frequency by tier: Gold 1×/month, Platinum 2×/week, Diamond 6×/week, Diamond Plus unlimited.
Full cryotherapy page →Does WEF do blood work or hormone replacement?
WEF itself does not order blood work or prescribe hormone therapy. Lab panels are ordered by Dr. Swet Chaudhari, MD, through his separate licensed practice — Elite Aesthetic MD. Hormone optimization, GLP-1 medical management, and clinical IV protocols are delivered through EAMD under medical license and billed separately. WEF is a wellness facility, not a medical provider; members seeking clinical services access Elite Aesthetic MD directly.
What is the Cellular Health Consult with Dana?
Dana Kantara, formerly Clinical Prevention Director at Baylor College of Medicine, runs the cellular health arm. Custom panels — autoimmune, fatigue, inflammation, food sensitivity, heavy metals, ultimate fitness, weight loss. Diamond Plus members see Dana monthly; Diamond quarterly.
Read Dana's full profile →What is VO₂ max + RMR testing at WEF?
Direct metabolic testing on the CardioCoach VO₂ / RMR analyzer by Korr Medical Technologies — an FDA-cleared indirect calorimeter. VO₂ max for cardiorespiratory fitness, RMR for resting metabolic rate. VO₂ + RMR is $199 member rate / $249 walk-in at every tier.
Full metabolic testing page →What is behavioral wellness with Najla Crawford, LPC?
Najla is an actively licensed Texas Professional Counselor leading WEF's behavioral wellness arm. Cognitive, person-centered, and trauma-informed modalities — secular, modality-agnostic. Bundled into Diamond Plus; available by consult to others.
Read Najla's full profile →Is personal training included?
MetCon group conditioning (twice weekly) is included with every tier. One-on-one PT is sold to members only as additional packages. Imani Lowery (head trainer) and the WEF coaching bench program PT against your panel and DEXA.
Full training program →Visit & logistics.
Where, when, and how to walk in.
Where is Wellness Elite Fitness located?
104 Whispering Pines Avenue, Friendswood, TX 77546 — twelve to twenty-five minutes from Pearland, League City, Webster, Clear Lake, NASA / Johnson Space Center, southern Texas Medical Center, and downtown Houston.
What are your hours?
Strength floor open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for active members. Recovery suite (HBOT, sauna, cold plunge, float, modality bookings) 7 AM to 7 PM daily. Tours and day passes welcome — no appointment needed; reserving ahead guarantees your slot.
Do you offer a gym day pass?
Yes — a gym day pass to the gym floor along with a VIP wellness tour for prospective members. Day-pass guests use the strength floor; recovery modalities are member-only.
Reserve a day pass →Can I tour before becoming a member?
Yes — new members welcome to tour the space. Tours are paired with a thirty-minute consult and a gym day pass. Schedule at (832) 481-2922.
Do you have parking?
Yes — on-site parking at 104 Whispering Pines Avenue, between FM-518 and Bay Area Boulevard.
Coverage & programs.
HSA / FSA, insurance, corporate engagements.
Are services HSA / FSA eligible?
WEF accepts HSA / FSA cards as a payment method. Whether a specific service qualifies depends on your plan and documentation; most general wellness services do not qualify without a physician's Letter of Medical Necessity. Clinical services ordered through Elite Aesthetic MD may qualify and are billed by EAMD. Confirm with your plan administrator before booking.
Do you take insurance?
No — WEF is a social wellness club. Insurance reimbursement is not part of the model. WEF accepts HSA / FSA cards as a payment method, but most general wellness services do not qualify without a physician's Letter of Medical Necessity — confirm with your plan administrator before booking. Clinical services delivered through Elite Aesthetic MD are billed separately.
Does WEF offer corporate or employer programs?
Yes. John Uresti, Director of Corporate Wellness, owns the B2B pipeline — executive health bundles, group memberships, on-site activations, and cellular health cohorts for Houston-south employers.
Read the corporate program → · Meet John →Ask Atlas.
Atlas is the WEF SMS concierge. Text any question to (832) 481-2922 — the club replies on the same line, every day.