Introduction to Driftwood Yoga Spa’s Employee Wellness Program

Driftwood Yoga Spa’s Employee Wellness Program delivers a comprehensive, flexible, and fully compliant wellness bundle designed for workforce health, satisfaction, and cost savings. Each participating employee receives a package that includes:

· 5 yoga sessions

· 2 Red Light Sauna sessions

· 1 LightStim session

All sessions can be scheduled flexibly. The program also offers a 10% discount on any additional sessions or treatments and includes optional add-ons such as guided meditation, massage, nutrition workshops, and mindfulness seminars.

Tiered pricing provides lower per-employee costs for larger groups, ranging from $230 per employee (groups of 1–10) to $185 per employee (groups of 51+). Pricing is grounded in local market rates and common corporate wellness discount structures.

Health Insurance Incentive Qualification

The program’s structure aligns with leading insurer standards for activity-based wellness programs eligible for premium reductions and/or tax advantages. Key compliant features include:

· Annual access to services

· Incentives capped at 30% of the single-coverage cost

· Reasonable alternative standards

· Non-discrimination and options disclosures

· Health-promoting program design

Documentation and reporting:

· Participation records and program details are provided for submission to health insurance providers or benefit consultants.

· Optional customization (e.g., biometric screenings, health seminars, tobacco cessation) can be added for further alignment with insurer guidelines.

· Utilization data and feedback surveys are tracked and reported monthly or quarterly to demonstrate engagement and outcomes.

Partnership Benefits

· Supports employee attraction, satisfaction, and retention

· Fosters a healthy workplace culture with lower absenteeism

· Complies with ACA, HIPAA, and ADA requirements for wellness initiatives.

Program Structure

Included Per Employee:

5 Yoga Sessions

2 Redi Light Sauna Sessions

1 LightStim Session

All sessions scheduled flexibly; transferable if an employee is absent

Additional sessions/treatments at 20% discount

Optional Add-Ons:

Meditation, massage, nutrition workshops, mindfulness seminars

Tiered Pricing Model

Each employee receives the standard wellness bundle listed above.

Larger group sizes receive per-employee pricing reductions.

Pricing Rationale

Prices are based on average market rates for yoga sessions ($15–$30), sauna/light therapy ($40–$60/session for red light sauna, $50–$90/session for LightStim), and typical discounts offered in corporate spa programs.

Health Insurance Incentives & Qualification

Compliant Structure: The program meets five core compliance requirements—annual access, capped total reward (≤30% of single employee coverage cost), reasonable alternative standards, non-discrimination, disclosure of alternative options, and health-promoting design.

Wellness Program Category: Falls under “activity-based” programs, which are eligible for insurer incentives such as premium reductions and tax advantages.

Documentation: Businesses provided with participation records and program details to present to health providers for qualification and potential reimbursement.

Customization: Add biometric screenings, health seminars, or tobacco cessation activities as needed to further align with insurance guidelines.

Implementation Steps

Onboarding session with business admin

Flexible scheduling, private group times if needed

Wellness tracking and feedback surveys to demonstrate outcomes

Monthly or quarterly utilization reports for benefit providers

Partnership Benefits

Enhanced employee attraction, retention, and satisfaction

Fosters positive company culture and reduces absenteeism

Meets ACA/HIPAA/ADA requirements for corporate wellness