Founding Memberships

Be part of what shapes the field

The Academy’s Founding Members are not just early adopters—they are the individuals and organizations helping define the future of clinical health and well-being coaching.

As a Founding Member, you will be recognized as a contributor to the Academy’s earliest formation, with opportunities to engage, lead, and be visible in ways that will not be offered again.

A limited window to help shape what comes next

Founding Membership is available for a limited time and will not be offered again in this form. These early members and partners will play a visible role in shaping the Academy’s direction, standards, and impact.

For Individuals

Founding Professional Member
Designed for coaches, clinicians, educators, researchers, policy leaders, training providers, and early-career professionals who want to help shape the future of the field.

Permanent Founding Member Recognition

Your name will be included in the Academy’s Founding Charter and recognized across the website, annual reports, and official materials.

Exclusive Founding Forum Access

A private space for founding members to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas during the Academy’s formative years.

Priority Access to Leadership Opportunities

Early opportunity to apply for Advisory Councils and Roundtables shaping the Academy’s direction.

Annual Founding Member Spotlight (First 3 Years)

Opportunity to be featured as a leader and early contributor to the field.

Founding Member Badge

A permanent digital designation recognizing your role as a founding member—never offered again.

Founding Summit Benefit

20% discount to the First Annual Coaching & Clinical Integration Summit.

✦ Additional Professional Membership Benefits

  • Access to Academy-hosted workshops at no cost
  • Discounts on workshops, masterclasses, specialization tracks, and events (15%)
  • Continuing education tracking and transcript support
  • Inclusion in the searchable professional directory
  • Participation in working groups and learning labs (practice, equity, research, policy, and more)
  • Early access to research briefs and reports
  • Access to the community platform (launching February 2027)
  • Voting rights as outlined by membership category

Founding Member Rate

$75/year, and locked in for the first 3 years!

Available to only the first 500 members.

For Organizations

Founding Organizational Partner Member
Designed for training providers, clinics, coaching programs, academic institutions, health systems, community agencies, and government or nonprofit organizations committed to advancing the field.

Permanent Founding Partner Status

Your organization will be recognized as a founding partner across Academy platforms, reports, and major initiatives.

Founding Forum Access

Participate in a private network of founding organizations and leaders.

Priority Access to Advisory Roles

Early opportunity to apply for Advisory Councils and Roundtables (one administrator and one faculty representative).

Annual Organizational Spotlight (First 3 Years)

Highlight your organization as a founding leader in the Academy’s launch phase.

Early Input into Programs & Specializations

Contribute to shaping emerging offerings and priorities.

Summit Benefit

One complimentary seat to the First Annual Coaching & Clinical Integration Summit.

✦ Additional Organizational Benefits

  • Up to 6 professional memberships included (with option to add more)
  • Bulk discounts for masterclasses and specialization programs
  • Discounted conference registrations (up to 5 seats)
  • Discounted rates for specialization development
  • Invitations to quarterly partner roundtables

For organizations pursuing CE approval:

  • Priority application review
  • CE support and compliance office hours
  • Academy-supported marketing for approved offerings

Founding Partner Investment

$999/year, and locked in for 3 years!

Available to the first 25 organizations