Its that time of year when we invite you to renew your membership and update you on what's been happening in the therapy world. This year regulation has been very important and we are encouraging our member therapists to register with the CNHC.

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 it make up and in December will begin to introduce professional therapy members to the previuosly all lay board. The AAPA have been asking for this since it inception and are delighted that action is now being taken

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 and again the CNHC has listened.

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

WE ARE EXHIBITING AT CAMEXPO AT EARLS COURT AGAIN ON

23RD & 24TH OCTOBER 2010

SPECIAL OFFER FOR AAPA MEMBERS
camexpo is dedicated to meeting the needs of the entire complementary healthcare industry.  With over 180 big name exhibitors, plus a choice of CPD accredited Taster Workshops and Keynote Seminars, no other UK show boasts such a comprehensive array of CAM products and services or provides as many networking and training opportunities.  It influences, inspires and brings together the whole CAM community like no other event – make sure you’re a part of it this 23-24 October at Earls Court, London
Book now using registration code: camex038 before 31 August pay just £5! (£18 on the door)   To register, please call 08445 888083 or visit

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.