Membership FAQs

My modality is not listed.
Why should I join the NHPC?

How long does it take to be approved as a member?
Approval takes 5-7 days from the day it is received in the office.

How much does it cost to become a new member?
This will depend on the type of insurance you choose, the month you apply and which province you plan to practice in. Visit the New Member Application for membership fee information.

How will I get my registration/ID number?
You will receive a confirmation package, which will include your insurance policy dates and NHPC ID number approximately 4-6 weeks after your payment has been processed.

If you would like to know the status of your membership prior to receiving your confirmation letter, call the NHPC office for verbal confirmation 5-7 business days from when it was received in the NHPC office.

How do I get an application form?
Membership applications can be downloaded from this website. Visit the ‘Join NHPC’ section of this website for the forms.

My school is not listed on the website.
Membership with NHPC is based on recognition of schools that provide programs on NHPC recognized modalities, or practice fields.

Visit Schools & Modalities on this website for a complete listing of NHPC recognized schools.

If your school is not on the list, it does not necessarily mean your application will be denied. Your school may not be listed because
  1. Currently the NHPC cannot support some schools
  2. Schools may be in the process of being recognized
  3. The school may have had a request for recognition by the NHPC


Please call the NHPC office and ask for the Credential and Research Manager to discuss your school’s program and the Credentialing recognition process.

My modality is not listed.
NHPC recognizes over 60 modalities in the natural health care field. Visit Schools & Modalities on this website for a complete listing of NHPC recognized modalities.

Your modality may not be listed because
  1. Currently the NHPC cannot support some modalities
  2. Modalities may be in the approval process
  3. Modalities may not have had a request for support by the NHPC

Why should I join the NHPC?
  • Reasonable membership fees
  • Exceptional Liability Insurance Program
  • Business Insurance Program
  • Health and dental plans
  • Reduced rates with Affinity Partners (i.e. Safeguard printing)
  • 'Find a Practitioner’ public referral program
  • Online membership renewal and other online services available (spring 2008)
  • Recognition by most insurance companies for the reimbursement of fees
  • Continuing competency opportunities and information
  • A top quality annual national conference
  • Subscription to the NHPC's quarterly professional magazine
  • Strong advocacy voice
  • Representation on provincial and national health related issues
  • National office and full-time staff to serve you
  • Information updates to keep you apprised of the most important, latest-breaking news items facing our profession
  • Access to the NHPC through toll-free telephone from anywhere in Canada or the United States (1-888-711-7701)
  • Opportunity to join one of the NHPC national committees