If you haven't renewed your membership now is the time to do so. Membership from January 1st to September 30th is £37.50 so do it now so that you ensure continuity of your membership

You can register with the CNHC if you are an AAPA member qualified in aromatherapy, massage and/or reflexology to the standard of the relevant professional lead body. CLICK HERE to download an application form

IF YOU WANT TO READ THE LATEST, HOT FROM THE PRESS NEWS FROM THE CNHC CLICK HERE!

The CNHC is the UK Regulator for complementary therapy and it will only be successful if therapists register. During the year it has listened to concerns expressed about its make up and in December will begin to open applications to allcomers rather than the previously all lay board. The AAPA have been asking for this since its inception and are delighted that action is now being taken. Next to tackle is the lack of audit procedures to ensure the integrity of the Register!

There has also been some confusion about educational levels for registration. The professions have unanimously stated that the standard should be the relevant core curricula in conjunction with the National Occupational Standards and again the CNHC has listened and this is now the agreed standard for registration.

The CNHC have published their CPD policy and you can read more if you click here you can download their news release about it. The policy can be downloaded in full on our Join Us page. You'll see its a little different from the AAPA policy and we are currently considering whether to adopt it or remind you that CNHC policy will apply if you decide to register or renew your registration.

Joyce and Carole, Chair & Vice Chair of the AAPA are both officers of the Aromatherapy Council and Joyce is a Profession Specific Board representative to the CNHC so your views really do count and are listened to !

Aromatherapy Council (AC)

This is the website of the Lead Body for the UK aromatherapy profession. The AAPA is a member of the Council and actively participates on behalf of our aromatherapy members.

Aromatherapy Trade Council (ATC)

Voluntary regulator for the UK essential oil trade. Full list of reputable essential oil suppliers listed (under members) who have all signed up to responsible marketing. The ATC can advise on selling products with essential oils and offer a full pack for a fee

Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)

The CNHC is the national voluntary regulator for 
complementary healthcare practitioners.The key function is to enhance public protection, by setting standards for registration with CNHC. Full AAPA members qualify for registration

GCMT

The General Council for Massage Therapy has brought together 10 organisation to work together on regulation of massage therapy. The AAPA is one of the 10.

British Neuroskeletal Re-alignment Therapy Association

This association is affiliated to us and we accredit the qualification, assessing students externally for their final examinations. It is a non-manipulative therapy that works on back and joint pain and neurological disorders.

International Federation of Reflexologists (IFR)

This is our sister organisation and looks after reflexologists, offering membership and an insurance package. We work alongside the IFR for mutual benefit.