Essential Reading

Discover the various complementary therapy bodies and associations dedicated to supporting the standards and wellbeing of trained alternative and wellness professionals. These organisations play a crucial role in promoting best practices, providing resources, and fostering a community of support. By setting guidelines and offering training opportunities, they ensure that practitioners maintain high standards in their work. Explore how their contributions enhance the overall quality of care in the complementary therapy field.

Complementary Therapists Association

The CThA is the leading professional association for complementary therapists in the UK and Ireland founded in 1999 to support Complementary therapists once they have qualified.

Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP)

The primary function of the ANP is to assist its members in maintaining the highest standard of competence. It offers a wide range of benefits to its members and safe, competent, well-trained professionals for the public.

Craniosacral Therapy Association

Craniosacral Therapy Association is a well-established organisation with a dedicated and highly skilled membership.

They are committed to promoting the practice of CST in the best interests of the public and of practitioners. Their highly-skilled membership is borne from setting and maintaining the highest standards of professional education and practice.

Association of Acupuncture Clinicians | Qualified Acupuncturists

The AAC is a community of dedicated acupuncturists focused on advancing the profession and providing support. Run by acupuncturists, they understand the unique challenges members face. With degree-level qualifications or Licentiates in Acupuncture, members from mentoring, a contract-free sharps disposal service, and advocacy for formal recognition as healthcare.

College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM)

Their mission is to provide thorough, practice-orientated training in natural therapies such as Naturopathy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Health Coaching and Natural/Vegan Chef.