The Math of a Membership · Houston-South 20-Mile Audit

What it would cost to assemble this elsewhere.

A direct comparison of single-session, walk-in pricing for the modalities included in a Wellness Elite Fitness membership — benchmarked against premium gyms, recovery studios, and à la carte providers within twenty miles of Friendswood. Names withheld; pricing verified from public sources May 2026.

Service  
Wellness Elite FitnessIncluded with active membership
Local Premium Gym AMembership-only · à la carte where offered Recovery Studio BWalk-in single session Boutique Modality CWalk-in single session
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Mild-hyperbaric, 1.5 ATA Included Recovery Suite $275 / session $250–$295 / session
Whole-Body Cryotherapy Included $21 / member credit $45 / session $35 / session
Cold Plunge / Cold Therapy Included $45 / session Bundled / unlisted
Infrared Sauna Included $21 / member credit $39 / session
Red Light Therapy Included $21 / member credit $50 / session $35 / session
IV Therapy Hydration / vitamin Top tier included ~$85 / member equiv. $149 / bag $99–$175 / bag
NAD⁺ Infusion Member rate available $250–$450 / infusion
PEMF Therapy Included $70–$110 / session $50–$110 / session
Compression Therapy Included $21 / member credit $25 / session $30 / session
DEXA Body Composition Scan $99 member · top tier comp quarterly $129 / scan $39.95 mobile
VO₂ Max + RMR Testing Top tier comp quarterly $150–$250 / test $150–$250 / test
Float Tank Sensory deprivation Included $89 / session $89–$100 / session
Massage Therapy 60 min, licensed Welcome 15-min · add-on packs $99 / 60-min $99–$120 / 60-min
Stretch / Gait Analysis Top tier included $95 / 50-min $69 intro · $95 reg
Personal Training 1:1, 60 min Member rate $80–$150 / sess
Group Conditioning Programmed MetCon 2×/week included · all tiers $28–$38 / drop-in $35 / class
Hydrogen Therapy Available only at WEF in 20-mile radius Component (in float)
Sound + Vibration Therapy Available only at WEF in 20-mile radius
Cellular Health Consult Lab-driven, named clinical authority Top tier monthly · mid-tier quarterly $200–$400+ / specialty visit $599/mo (Longevity+) $200–$400 / consult
Atlas SMS Concierge 24-hour coach line Included · only at WEF
Methodology. Pricing collected May 2026 from publicly listed competitor websites and lobby pricing within twenty miles of 104 Whispering Pines Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546. Single-session walk-in rates shown; competitor membership or package programs may discount these but typically require additional fees, minimum commitments, or annual contracts. Specific competitor names withheld — the math, not the comparison, is the point. WEF membership pricing is shared during consult and tour, per WEF policy.
Conservative monthly use · member with full recovery suite access

What this actually costs à la carte.

A member who books reasonably — 4× HBOT, 4× cryo, 8× sauna, 4× red light, 1× IV, 1× quarterly DEXA, 1× monthly cellular health consult, 8× MetCon, 1× massage, 1× stretch — would pay the following at competitor walk-in rates:

HBOT × 4 @ $275$1,100 Cryo × 4 @ $45$180 Sauna × 8 @ $39$312 Red light × 4 @ $35$140 IV hydration × 1 @ $149$149 DEXA + VO₂ quarterly$69 Compression × 4 @ $30$120 Float tank × 1 @ $89$89 Massage 60-min @ $99$99 Stretch + gait @ $95$95 MetCon × 8 @ $35$280 À la carte total~$2,633/mo

All of the above, included with active membership.

The membership is the math.

Pricing · tier selection · consult-driven. Visit the floor →

Modalities included

20+

A single membership covers more than twenty distinct modalities — recovery, biohacking, training, nutrition, behavioral. No competitor in twenty miles bundles this stack.

Unique to WEF

5

Hydrogen therapy, sound + vibration therapy, cellular health with named clinical authority, Atlas SMS concierge — not available elsewhere within twenty miles.

Effective à la carte multiplier

7×+

Conservative monthly use of included modalities at verified competitor walk-in rates totals over $2,600/mo — more than seven times the upper-tier WEF membership. The membership is the math.

Disclosure. Pricing benchmarks reflect publicly listed competitor rates as of May 2026 within twenty miles of Friendswood, TX. Competitor names withheld intentionally — this comparison is offered as economic analysis, not commercial criticism. Specific quotes available on request at the front desk. WEF services may be HSA / FSA eligible with physician guidance — eligibility varies by plan. Wellness Elite Fitness is a wellness center, not a medical provider; clinical services where indicated are delivered through Elite Aesthetic MD, Dr. Chaudhari's adjacent practice.