The Different IICT Membership Tiers And Their Benefits

The International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) is the natural choice for therapists worldwide. As the leading professional industry body, IICT offers membership and insurance products on 1,100 modalities across 35+ countries.

Providing access to great value insurance cover with no Continued Professional Education (CPE) or first aid requirements, IICT is the number one choice when it comes to supporting your business. IICT also offer an extensive array of business tools and resources to grow your complementary therapy practice.

Find out which IICT membership is right for you

Are you a student?

Are you studying Naturopathy, Yoga, Massage Therapy, Energy Healing, Kinesiology or any of these approved modalities? If so, IICT’s Student Membership is the right membership for you.

When you join IICT as a student, you don’t just join a professional membership body – you’re welcomed into a community of like-minded complementary therapists.

At IICT, we understand the challenges of embarking on a new educational journey. That’s why we’ve streamlined the process to make your path forward as smooth and straightforward as possible.

Student Benefits

• • Access to IICT member-exclusive insurance rates with our recommended partner
    As an IICT-approved student under supervision, you will receive coverage on professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance and products liability, unlimited retroactive cover and run-off cover.
    
    
  • Professional recognition for up to two student modalities 
    An IICT student membership offers you professional recognition for up to two student modalities. As a student under supervision, you will be able to provide clients with peace of mind by ensuring that your qualifications are recognised by IICT. This gives you the confidence and credibility you need to develop your skills as a therapist.
    
    
  • International enrolments accepted
    With 1,100 modalities approved in over 35+ countries worldwide, we happily accept international enrolments however they are subject to approval. If the course meets our minimum training requirements, we will get you approved as a Student Member in no time.
    
    
  • Access to the IICT Members-Only Facebook community 
    Joining IICT’s Members-Only Facebook group will complement your studies by providing practical guidance and support. Perhaps you’re unsure on how to determine pricing for your services? Maybe you’d like to implement a marketing strategy but not sure where to start? You’ll find all these answers and more in our Members-Only Facebook group.
    
    
  • Use of IICT student seals and logos
    As a student, you’ll have access to IICT professional student seals and logos. Displaying these seals and logos on your website or business cards showcases professionalism and credibility to potential clients. It conveys that you are part of a recognised professional industry body dedicated to maintaining high standards among complementary therapists.

• • Professional recognition for up to two student modalities
  • Access to IICT member exclusive insurance rates
  • International enrolments accepted
  • Access to the IICT Members-only Facebook community
  • Use of IICT student seals and logos

Please note, an official student enrolment letter is required upon application. Course receipts and welcome letters will not be accepted.

*Student membership is AUD $1 + GST for the first year and AUD $39 + GST per year thereafter.

Are you a qualified practitioner?

Are you treating one-to-four clients a day? Running a busy at-home treatment clinic or renting a space? Perhaps you’re working at a health and wellness clinic? An IICT Full Membership offers plenty of benefits to support and grow your practice regardless of your setup.

Full Membership Benefits

• • Access to IICT member-exclusive insurance rates with our recommended partner  
    As a Full Member of IICT, you will receive member-exclusive coverage on professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance and products liability, unlimited retroactive cover and run-off cover. With two levels of insurance options to choose from – Practitioner or Professional – you, your business and your clients will enjoy peace of mind knowing you have partnered with a trusted provider for comprehensive coverage and support.
    
    
  • Professional recognition for up to three modalities 
    Are you a trained massage therapist, kinesiologist and meditation teacher who weaves all three techniques into your sessions? If this sounds like you, an IICT Full Membership provides professional recognition for up to three modalities, allowing you to continue delivering treatments that are uniquely tailored to your skills and expertise.
    
    
  • International qualifications accepted 
    If you’ve studied internationally, get in touch with our friendly team. With 1,100 modalities approved in over 35+ countries worldwide, we happily accept international qualifications. If the course meets our minimum training requirements, we will get you approved as a Full Member in no time.
    
    
  • No Continued Professional Education (CPE) or First Aid requirements 
    Are you ready to discover one of the most valued benefits of joining IICT? We do not require ongoing CPE points or first aid certificates in order to obtain and maintain your insurance cover. Of course, we highly encourage members to continue their learning however we understand that time, location and resources can make it hard to meet yearly CPE requirements. We’ve worked hard to ensure this requirement isn’t necessary at IICT, which means you can focus on doing what you love: helping people.
    
    
  • Use of IICT professional seals and logos
    As an IICT-approved therapist, you have access to IICT professional seals and logos. Displaying these seals and logos on your website or business cards showcases professionalism and credibility to potential clients. It conveys that you are part of a recognised professional industry body dedicated to maintaining high standards among complementary therapists.
    
    
  • Access to the IICT Members-Only Facebook community
    IICT’s Members-Only Facebook group provides online support and resources for practitioners all over the world. You’ll spark conversations with like-minded therapists, discover business tips, contribute to IICT-related tasks, ask questions, explore resources and read industry news and tips.
    
    
  • IICT Directory listing
    One of the key benefits included in the Full Membership is the opportunity to advertise your business on IICT’s Directory. The IICT Directory connects natural therapy practitioners to potential clients and increases your visibility within the global community. Simply add your business name, services, contact details, social media platforms and you’ll be connected to potential clients in no time.
    
    
  • Downloadable practitioner resources and templates 
    IICT offers a wealth of business tips, tricks, tools and resources. When you become an IICT member, you gain access to our Members Portal, which contains membership resources such as:
    
    
    • • IICT Professional Seals and Logos
      • Official Membership Certificate
      • Informed Client Consent and Intake Forms
      • Practitioner Stationary Kit templates which include an IICT Business Card, Letterhead, Daily and Weekly Planner and more
      • IICT Policies and Codes
      • 21 Marketing Tips for Complementary Therapists eBook
      • Ultimate Marketing Checklist eBook
      • Natural Marketing Mastery eBook

• • Professional recognition for up to three modalities
  • Access to IICT member exclusive insurance rates
  • International qualifications accepted
  • No Continued Professional Education (CPE) or First Aid requirements
  • Use of IICT professional seals and logos
  • Access to the IICT Members-only Facebook community
  • IICT Directory listing
  • Downloadable practitioner resources and templates

Are you a highly experienced therapist practicing multiple modalities?

Are you overseeing a thriving at-home treatment space or practicing within a health or wellness clinic? Is your schedule consistently full? Are you an expert in your field? An IICT Premier Membership offers a wealth of benefits to cultivate and broaden your established practice.

Premier Membership Benefits

• • Access to IICT Member-exclusive insurance rates with our recommended partner 
    At IICT, will receive member-exclusive coverage on Professional Indemnity insurance, public liability insurance and products liability, unlimited retroactive cover and run-off cover. With two levels of insurance options to choose from – Practitioner or Professional – you, your business and your clients will enjoy peace of mind knowing you have partnered with a trusted provider for comprehensive coverage and support.
    
    
  • Professional recognition for up to ten modalities 
    Are you a trained massage therapist, kinesiologist, energy healer, NLP practitioner, life coach, yoga and meditation teacher? Do you utilise all these techniques and training in your sessions? If this sounds like you, an IICT Premier Membership provides professional recognition for up to ten modalities, allowing you to continue delivering treatments that are uniquely tailored to your skills and expertise.
    
    
  • International qualifications accepted 
    If you’ve studied internationally, we want to hear from you. With 1,100 modalities approved in over 35+ countries worldwide, we happily accept international qualifications. If the course meets our minimum training requirements, we will get you approved as a Premier Member in no time.
    
    
  • No Continued Professional Education (CPE) or First Aid requirements 
    Are you ready to discover one of the most valued benefits of joining IICT? We do not require ongoing CPE points or first aid certificates in order to obtain and maintain your insurance cover. Of course, we highly encourage members to continue their learning however we understand that time, location and resources can make it hard to meet yearly CPE requirements. We’ve worked hard to ensure this requirement isn’t necessary at IICT, which means you can focus on doing what you love: helping people.
    
    
  • Use of IICT professional seals and logos
    As an IICT-approved therapist, you have access to IICT professional seals and logos. Displaying these seals and logos on your website or business cards showcases professionalism and credibility to potential clients. It also conveys that you are part of a recognised professional industry body dedicated to maintaining high standards in complementary therapy. 
    
    
  • Access to the IICT Members-only Facebook community
    IICT’s Members-Only Facebook group provides online support and resources for practitioners all over the world. You’ll spark conversations with like-minded therapists, discover business tips, contribute to IICT-related queries, ask questions, explore resources and read industry news and tips. 
    
    
  • IICT Directory listing 
    One of the key benefits included in the Full Membership is the opportunity to advertise your business on IICT’s Directory. The IICT Directory connects natural therapy practitioners to potential clients and increases your visibility within the global community. Simply add your business name, services, contact details, social media platforms and you’ll be connected to potential clients in no time.
    
    
  • Downloadable practitioner resources and templates 
    IICT offers a wealth of business tips, tricks, tools and resources. When you become an IICT member, you gain access to our Members Portal, which contains membership resources such as:
    
    IICT Professional Seals and Logos
    Official Membership Certificate
    Informed Client Consent and Intake Forms
    Practitioner Stationary Kit templates which include an IICT Business Card, Letterhead, Daily and Weekly Planner and more
    IICT Policies and Codes
    21 Marketing Tips for Complementary Therapists eBook
    Ultimate Marketing Checklist eBook
    Natural Marketing Mastery eBook
    
    
  • Natural Marketing eBook Bundle
    As mentioned above, your Members Portal contains everything you need to successfully market yourself as a natural therapist. With three eBook’s written by IICT’s Founder and CEO, Lawrence Ellyard, you will find business growth tools and tips for social media, SEO, email marketing, google analytics and more.
    
    
  • Business Tips video vault
    As an Premier Member, you have access to Lawrence Ellyard’s personal Business Tips video vault. In it, you’ll find short videos on how to define your purpose, establish your values, discover your unique selling proposition, successfully plan your day, stay focused and so much more.
    
    
  • 12 Weeks to Business Success video vault 
    In this Business Success video vault, you’ll find over 30 videos sharing tips on how to elevate your natural therapies business’ status from “just getting by” to absolutely thriving.
    
    
  • Priority application processing
    

    Priority application processing is an exclusive benefit to IICT’s Premier Membership. Your application is given priority processing, and any current or future modality applications are attended to with priority. This means you’ll be approved faster and can continue doing what you love sooner.

• • Professional recognition for up to ten modalities
  • Access to IICT member exclusive insurance rates
  • International qualifications accepted
  • No Continued Professional Education (CPE) or First Aid requirements
  • Use of IICT professional seals and logos
  • IICT Directory listing
  • Downloadable practitioner resources and templates
  • Business Tips video vault
  • Natural Marketing eBook Bundle
  • Access to the IICT Members-only Facebook community and Business Mastermind Facebook group
  • 12 Weeks to Business Success video vault
  • Priority application processing
    
    

Join IICT today

There are plenty of benefits to joining IICT, regardless of the membership tier you choose. At IICT, not only are you represented by a well-respected industry, but you are welcomed into the complementary therapies community.

The team at IICT are therapists themselves and are all passionate about helping you grow your business. The IICT vision is to recognise and elevate the global impact of complementary therapists. If you’d like to join us in achieving this mission, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with our friendly team today.

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Article written by: Kate Duncan, IICT

About the Author:

Kate is Head of Content and Marketing at IICT and has been a prominent voice in the wellness industry for over a decade. Kate’s experience as the editor of two Australian health and wellness magazines offers a wealth of insights into the natural health space, which she now shares with IICT. Kate has extensively studied Yoga, Ayurveda and Massage Therapy. When she’s not working, you’ll find Kate treasuring moments with her son, surfing one of Byron Bay’s beautiful breaks or spending time in nature with her family.