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Professional associations

Association of Massage Therapists (AMT) - Natural Therapy Pages The Association of Massage Therapists Ltd is the preferred body for professional therapists in active clinical practice in Australia.
Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) The Australian Natural Therapists Association Limited (ANTA) is the largest national democratic association of 'recognised professional' traditional, complementary medicine and natural therapy practitioners established for more than 60 years who work in the areas of health care and preventative medicine.
Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS) ATMS represents the specific needs of practitioners in the following modalities: Acupuncture Homoeopathy Remedial Massage Aromatherapy Hypnotherapy Shiatsu Ayurvedic Medicine Kinesiology Thai Massage Bowen Naturopathy Tibetan Medicine Chinese Herbal Medicine Nutrition Western Herbal Medicine Chinese Massage Osteopathy Chiropractic Reflexology
Infant Massage Information Service (IMIS)
Massage & Myotherapy Australia Massage & Myotherapy Australia is a not-for-profit organisation formed in 2003. As the leading representative body for massage, remedial massage and myotherapists nationwide, we currently service over 8,600 + professionally qualified therapists.
Massage Association of Australia (MAA) The aims of the MAA are: To be of Service to our members, practitioners, the massage profession and the associated schools. To communicate and build bridges between the massage and other health professions. Educating the general public regarding the numerous benefits from massage. Maintaining a realistic view of Massage Therapies our Profession can flourish by keeping Massage Therapy in an area of mutual respect and care.

Australian websites

Australian Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) "The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association (AACMA) is the peak professional organisation in Australia for Chinese medicine practitioners." - AACMA, 2023.
Australian Homoeopathic Association "The AHA is the recognised peak body and public voice of homoeopathy in Australia." - Australian Homeopathic Association
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Helping to close the gap by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Australian Traditional-Medicine Society The Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS) is a national association for natural medicine practitioners. It was founded in 1984 and is a non-profit company. (ATMS, 2023.)
Health Direct Free Australian health advice you can count on.
Natural Therapy Pages With 15,000+ Health Professionals across 120 specialisations, Natural Therapy Pages is the number one health and wellness site in Australia.
NHAA - National Herbalists Association of Australia Established in 1920, the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHSA) advocates for natural health practitioners and plays a role in research to ‘further knowledge in this field.’ (NHSA, 2023.)
Nutrition Australia To inspire and empower healthy eating for all Australians.
Massage Association of Australia (MAA) - Code of Conduct CODE OF CONDUCT Objective The objective of the Massage Association of Australia’s (MAA) Code of Conduct is to provide its practitioners with a basis for professional and self reflection, and evaluation on ethical conduct. This document defines and identifies acceptable behaviour, promotes high standards of practice, and establishes a framework for professional behaviour and responsibilities. The MAA is a professional organisation and has an obligation to its members, the general public and the industry as a whole.
Policy Document - Code of ethics, standards & National Code of Conduct This Code of Ethics (Code) is a statement about appropriate and expected conduct of members of Massage & Myotherapy Australia (Association) and as such reflects the values of the Association. This Code describes the professional conduct expected of members to preserve and enhance their professional reputation as well as the general reputation of the massage and myotherapy industry in Australia having regard to best practice models and requirements.

Non-Australian websites

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Mayo Clinic: Diseases and Conditions “Mayo Clinic is a non-profit organization committed to clinical practice, education and research, providing expert, whole-person care to everyone who needs healing.” (Mayo Clinic, 2023.)
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