NHPC Information Brochure
NHPC is a member-driven organization. We value choice, competency, efficacy, inclusivness, integrity and responsiveness.
We are a national organization representing the interests of 6,500 natural health practitioners across Canada.
Joining the NHPC is one of the best career investments you can make. To learn more, see the frequently asked questions (FAQ) about NHPC memberships.
Medical Malpractice Insurance
General Liability Insurance
Professional Credibility
Strong Advocacy Voice
Continuing Education & Continued Competency Opportunities
Two Annual Conferences in Locations Across Canada
Find a Practitioner Listing
Quarterly Members' Magazine “Connections"
Information Updates
Toll-Free Telephone
Opportunities to Join NHPC Committees
Access to Group Discount Partners - Including Health & Dental
Recognition by Most Insurance Companies
Medical Malpractice Insurance
Coverage applies where the member practitioner is legally obligated to pay as compensatory damages because of any negligent act, error or omission arising out of the performance or the failure to perform their designated professional services based upon an injury which occurs during the policy period. Coverage applies only for professional services provided within Canada.
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General Liability Insurance
In some jurisdictions, carrying General Liability insurance is mandatory under local licensing requirements. Most building landlords require such insurance, as well as clinics in which a member may work as an independent contractor.
General Liability coverage provides a limit of $3,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury or property damage claims arising out of the operation of members' businesses, excluding malpractice (covered under medical malpractice policy).
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Professional Credibility
Joining the NHPC brings your practice a step closer to being synonymous with professionalism and ethical practice. We promote awareness of natural health professions and advocate on members behalf with all three orders of government.
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Strong Advocacy Voice
NHPC advocates for the professions with all three orders of government (municipal, provincial and national). As one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit organizations representing the interests of about 6,500 natural health practitioners nation-wide – our voice is strong.
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Continuing Education & Continued Competency Opportunities
NHPC recognizes the importance of continued competency and education to the professions. Through the Centre for Learning, members are provided with a range of learning opportunities including a searchable database of course listings, national workshop series and other special offers. Our annual conference offers CEU and CCC credits.
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Top Quality Annual National Conferences
Visit the
Centre for Learning for information on our two Annual Conferences in locations across canada.
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Find a Practitioner listing on the website
Find a Practitioner
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to keep you apprised of news items facing your profession. A Monthly members e-News is sent electronically to members and updates are posted regularly in the Members-Only section of the website. E-blasts and information bulletins are also mailed out to members on important issues.
Access to Group Discount Partners - Including Health & Dental Plan
Membership provides you with
access to group discounts
that include complementary health services, dental plans,
online booking services, home and auto insurance, point of sale terminal rates, promotional materials (including client receipt books)
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Recognition by most insurance companies
Membership provides recognition for the reimbursement of massage therapy fees, according to the terms of the insurance company's policies.