About Us
The Holistic Wellness Practitioners Alliance (HWPA) is an international industry body dedicated to promoting wellbeing as a lifestyle and supporting holistic health and healing as essential preventative and complementary therapies. We champion the integration of holistic approaches into mainstream wellness practices while fostering a thriving community of practitioners, training providers, and wellness advocates worldwide.
Our Mission
Our mission is to elevate the status and accessibility of holistic therapies by providing resources, accreditation, advocacy, and networking opportunities for our members. We strive to make holistic health and wellbeing a cornerstone of preventative care, empowering practitioners and organizations to deliver transformative services that benefit individuals and communities.
Our Mission
Our mission is to elevate the status and accessibility of holistic therapies by providing resources, accreditation, advocacy, and networking opportunities for our members. We strive to make holistic health and wellbeing a cornerstone of preventative care, empowering practitioners and organizations to deliver transformative services that benefit individuals and communities.
What We Offer
1. Accreditation and Recognition
- Accreditation for holistic therapy courses and training providers.
- Professional recognition for practitioners, ensuring their qualifications meet industry standards.
- Annual awards in various modalities for excellence and service.
- Comprehensive insurance options tailored for holistic professionals.
- Access to cutting-edge research, tools, and resources to enhance practice.
- An online practitioner directory to connect members with potential clients.
- Accreditation for training programs, ensuring quality and credibility.
- Marketing and promotional opportunities for course providers.
- Resources to support effective teaching and program delivery.
- A vibrant community of like-minded professionals through exclusive social media groups.
- Live events, workshops, and webinars to foster learning and collaboration.
- Regular newsletters with industry updates, success stories, and opportunities.
5. Advocacy and Awareness
The HWPA is open to:
- Representing holistic therapies in dialogues with insurance companies, professional organizations, and policymakers.
- Raising awareness of the value of holistic practices as complementary and preventative care.
- Championing holistic wellbeing as a lifestyle choice for individuals and communities.
- Demystifying holistic and complementary therapies making them more accessible to both medical professionals and their patients.
- Business development tools, templates, and workshops for practitioners and organizations.
- Guidance on marketing, client attraction, and managing a successful practice.
- Online and offline forums for knowledge exchange and professional growth.
The HWPA is open to:
- Holistic health practitioners across all modalities.
- Training providers and schools offering courses in holistic therapies.
- Advocates and enthusiasts who believe in the power of holistic healing.
Our Vision
Our Vision
We envision a world where holistic health and wellness are universally recognized, valued, accessible, and integrated into daily life. By bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary practices, we aim to inspire a global shift toward preventative care, personal empowerment, and community wellbeing.
Join Us
Becoming a member of the HWPA means joining a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to holistic healing and wellness.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a new graduate, or a training provider, we offer the tools, support, and community you need to thrive. Let’s work together to make holistic wellness a way of life for all. Discover more about membership HERE
We envision a world where holistic health and wellness are universally recognized, valued, accessible, and integrated into daily life. By bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary practices, we aim to inspire a global shift toward preventative care, personal empowerment, and community wellbeing.
Join Us
Becoming a member of the HWPA means joining a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to holistic healing and wellness.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a new graduate, or a training provider, we offer the tools, support, and community you need to thrive. Let’s work together to make holistic wellness a way of life for all. Discover more about membership HERE
Current Modalities
Bodywork and Physical Therapies
- Massage Therapy (Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, etc.)
- Reflexology
- Shiatsu
- Acupressure
- Chiropractic Care
- Rolfing
- Alexander Technique
- Bowen Therapy
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Myotherapy
- Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
- Reiki
- Healing Touch
- Quantum Touch
- Chakra Balancing
- Pranic Healing
- Polarity Therapy
- Therapeutic Touch
- Vibrational Energy Healing
- Biofield Tuning
- Kinesiology
- Yoga Therapy
- Meditation and Mindfulness
- Tai Chi
- Qigong
- Somatic Therapy
- Breathwork Practices
- Guided Imagery
- Feldenkrais Method
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Mind-body Medicine
- Ayurveda
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
- Acupuncture
- Herbalism
- Naturopathy
- Homeopathy
- Kampo (Japanese Herbal Medicine)
- Unani Medicine
- Art Therapy
- Creative Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Dance/Movement Therapy
- Drama Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Poetry and Bibliotherapy
- Sound Healing (Singing Bowls, Tuning Forks, Vocal Toning)
- Holistic Counselling
- Wellness Coaching
- Life Coaching
- Integrative Psychotherapy
- Spiritual Guidance
- Positive Psychology Practices
- Holistic Nutrition
- Functional Nutrition
- Weight Management Coaching
- Detoxification Programs
- Iridology
- Aromatherapy
- Ecotherapy (Nature Therapy)
- Horticultural Therapy
- Forest Bathing (Shinrin-Yoku)
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Equine Therapy
- Sound and Vibrational Therapy
- Cupping Therapy
- Gua Sha
- Biofeedback
- Hypnotherapy
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/Tapping)
- Access Bars
- Shamanic Healing
- Functional Medicine
- Integrative Health Coaching
- Genetic Wellness and Epigenetics
- Biohacking Techniques
- Energy Psychology
- Sleep Coaching and Therapies
- Postural Integration
- Voice Therapy
- Fertility Awareness and Holistic Reproductive Health
- Detox Foot Baths
- Soundscapes for Healing
- Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
Why are Industry Alliances So Important
Why are Industry Alliances So Important?
In the realm of holistic and complementary therapies, there exists a diverse array of modalities that don't fit neatly into government training frameworks. These include yoga, holistic counseling, empowerment coaching, meditation teaching, art therapy, and holistic integrated creative arts therapies, among others. Despite the misconception that these modalities are unregulated, they are, in fact, industry-regulated or self-regulated.Courses for these modalities provide graduates with internationally approved and industry-recognized qualifications, which meet the requirements to practice as a therapist, join industry associations, and obtain professional indemnity and liability insurance. However, the landscape of industry associations can be complex, and it's essential to understand the differences between modality-based and industry-based associations.
Modality-Based Associations:
A Limited Perspective
Modality-based associations are often owned by the same individuals who own training colleges within that industry. They may require members to complete ongoing training through colleges they own or have a financial partnership with. These associations focus solely on a particular modality and may only accept membership from graduates of their own training courses. While there's nothing inherently wrong with this approach, it's crucial to ensure transparency, value, and support for members. If a course is only accredited with a modality-based association, it may indicate that the college has created an association to provide accreditation for their own course.
Industry-Based Associations:
Protecting the Integrity of Holistic Therapies
Industry-based associations, on the other hand, are separate from training colleges and operate without bias. Their primary purpose is to protect the end-user and maintain the integrity of holistic and complementary therapies. These associations may offer training courses and professional development opportunities, but membership is not contingent upon participation. They welcome members from a wide range of therapeutic modalities and focus on the quality, educational content, course outcomes, scope of information, and integrity of the course provider.
Industry-based associations have a rigorous process in place for course providers to adhere to before approval is granted. This ensures that graduates receive a high-quality education and are well-prepared to practice as therapists. In contrast to modality-based associations, industry-based associations are not concerned with specific styles, techniques, traditions, or lineages. Instead, they prioritize the overall quality and integrity of the course provider.
The Importance of Industry Alliances
In a self-regulated industry, it's essential to have industry alliances that prioritize the protection of the end-user and maintain the integrity of holistic and complementary therapies. Industry-based associations play a vital role in ensuring that course providers meet high standards, and graduates receive a quality education. By understanding the differences between modality-based and industry-based associations, individuals can make informed decisions about their education and career path.
The bottom line is, industry alliances are crucial in the holistic and complementary therapy sector. They provide a framework for ensuring the quality and integrity of course providers, protecting the end-user, and maintaining the reputation of the industry as a whole. By supporting industry-based associations, we can promote excellence in holistic and complementary therapies and provide a safe and effective environment for practitioners and clients alike.