The Wellness Wheel: How to Address All Dimensions of Wellbeing at Work
- AdvantageHealth
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Written by Kristine Keykal, CEO of AdvantageHealth Corporation
Employee wellness is no longer just about offering a gym membership or organizing a health fair. True wellbeing goes far beyond physical health—it touches every part of life. That’s where the Wellness Wheel comes in. This powerful model highlights the interconnected dimensions of wellness, reminding us that employees thrive when every aspect of their wellbeing is supported.
At AdvantageHealth, we use the Wellness Wheel as a guide to help organizations create whole-person wellness programs that engage employees, build resilience, and boost productivity.
What Is the Wellness Wheel?
The Wellness Wheel is a visual framework that illustrates the many dimensions of wellness. While the categories may vary slightly depending on the model, most include these eight dimensions:
Physical Wellness – Exercise, nutrition, sleep, and preventive care.
Emotional Wellness – Stress management, coping strategies, and mental health.
Social Wellness – Relationships, teamwork, and belonging.
Occupational Wellness – Career fulfillment, balance, and opportunities for growth.
Intellectual Wellness – Continuous learning, creativity, and skill-building.
Spiritual Wellness – Meaning, purpose, and alignment with values.
Environmental Wellness – Safe, supportive, and healthy surroundings.
Financial Wellness – Managing resources, planning for the future, and reducing financial stress.
When employees have support across these dimensions, they bring more energy, focus, and creativity to their work.
Why It Matters in the Workplace
Work is where employees spend a large portion of their day. If one area of wellbeing is out of balance—whether it’s financial stress, poor sleep, or lack of connection—it can ripple into performance, engagement, and overall health. A wellness strategy that embraces the whole person ensures that employees don’t just survive at work, but thrive.
Higher Engagement: Employees feel valued when their needs are recognized beyond just physical health.
Reduced Burnout: Addressing emotional, social, and occupational wellness helps prevent overwhelm.
Improved Retention: A holistic wellness culture attracts and keeps top talent.
Stronger Company Culture: Teams connect through shared experiences, challenges, and wellness goals.
How Employers Can Support All Dimensions
Supporting the Wellness Wheel doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about offering a variety of resources, programs, and opportunities so employees can engage with what matters most to them. Examples include:
Physical Wellness: Onsite or virtual fitness classes, health screenings, walking challenges.
Emotional Wellness: Mindfulness workshops, resilience training, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).
Social Wellness: Team wellness challenges, volunteer opportunities, interest groups.
Occupational Wellness: Career development programs, mentorship, flexible scheduling.
Intellectual Wellness: Book clubs, learning webinars, professional development opportunities.
Spiritual Wellness: Quiet spaces for reflection, values-based leadership workshops.
Environmental Wellness: Ergonomic workspace design, healthy snack options, green office initiatives.
Financial Wellness: Retirement planning resources, budgeting workshops, debt management support.
Building Whole-Person Wellness with AdvantageHealth
At AdvantageHealth, we specialize in designing and managing wellness programs that address every part of the Wellness Wheel. From onsite and virtual fitness to resilience training and health coaching, we help companies support employees in all dimensions of their wellbeing.
When organizations prioritize whole-person wellness, they create healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces—where employees don’t just work, but truly thrive.
About Us: At AdvantageHealth Corporation, we specialize in creating comprehensive wellness programs and managing onsite fitness centers that support every aspect of employee wellbeing. Our mission is simple: to help organizations build healthier, more engaged, and more resilient teams through whole-person wellness strategies that work.
Schedule a free consultation with Kristine Keykal, CEO and Co-Owner to review your employee wellness program:
Email Kristine at kkeykal@advantagehealth.com to get started or call 612.823.4470 (select option “1”).
Let Kristine Keykal, M.P.H, co-founder of AdvantageHealth with over 25 years of experience, consult with you on your employee wellness program.
Since 2001, Minnesota-based AdvantageHealth has been delivering award-winning employee wellbeing programs and fitness center design & management throughout the U.S.