Join one of the UK's most respected Associations

If you hold qualifications in one of the APNT's core therapies, or would like to have your courses recognised or accredited by us, we would love to hear from you!

Grow with us

The APNT is Non-commercial, not-for-profit, with a loyal base of practitioner members and a voluntary Executive Committee, The APNT runs on commitment, mutual support and belief in the value of our unique set-up.

Be a part of the communty

You have access to our team of therapy consultants in Massage, Sports Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Fascia and Energy Work to answer your questions and help you with any problems. We also offer representation for our members through association membership of GCMT (General Council of Massage Therapies), the CNHC (Complementary and Natural Health Care Council), the Reflexology Forum and the Aromatherapy Consortium.

Enjoy High Standards

The Association of Physical and Natural Therapists was originally formed in 1986 to give therapists a professional body interested more in high standards and professional conduct than red tape. We still to this day have the same interests and are more active than ever by providing the highest quality approved training. We are an accredited register of the CNHC and requirements abide by their quality conduct.

Parliamentary Representation

We are founder members of, and affiliated to, the BCMA (British Complementary Medicine Association), the only umbrella organisation representing the whole of Complementary Medicine. BCMA is a stakeholder in the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Integrated Health and also for the APPG of Indian Sciences. This means your individual voice can be heard at the highest level and contributes to the future of our industry.

Below are price plans for individual therapist membership.
If you are a school or course provider, please click here and enquire directly

₤ 75 / Per annum (with insurance)

Full Coverage Student Insurance
Full Membership benefits with option to join at a discounted rate upon course completion

₤ 180 / Per annum (with insurance)

London Borough Special Treatments Licensing fee exemption
Parliamentary Representation
Insurance package that gives you what you need and more
A community of like-minded people with annual meetings
Relaxed CPD options (You can study high-quality courses outside of APNT)
Full professional representation to the governing bodies
Automatic membership to the BCMA
Directory Listing
Exclusive member discounts and offers
Exclusive Events

When you are a member of APNT, you also gain membership of several other respected professional bodies, opportunity to join others, as well as several discounts and benefits!

What Some of Our Memeber's Say

"The APNT is a small, supportive and extremely professional organization, pioneering the way to raise standards in the massage and complementary health world. They provide loyal support for all their members and celebrate the individual. The APNT syllabuses are incredibly comprehensive and their qualifications taught to an extremely high standard."

"Whilst I worked in isolation, I welcomed beinga member of a supportive, stimulating and energetic community. I chose to train with the APNT in 1996 to be assured of the high professional standard that the APNT has always maintained, and have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the APNT ever since. Respectable and trustworthy, the APNT is also responsive and inclusive; any member can get involved and thus it's informal and friendly."

"I appreciate the way the APNT promotes high standards of knowledge and expereicne for complementary therapists and supports their/my professional development"

What does the practitioner insurance package include?

Our members are insured through Holistic Insurance and are offered fully comprehensive packages at a competitive price. Package includes:

£5m public liability and professional indemnity
Multi-disciplinary policy – a single premium covers every group 2 (non invasive) treatment in which you qualify (min L3 standard)
£100k legal expenses cover with a dedicated helpline
Personal Accident insurance (arranged as a group scheme for APNT practitioner)
Student Insurance cover whilst you are training in new therapies (included at no additional premium if you already have practitioner cover)
London Borough Licensing fee exemption for most modalities