MEMBERSHIP

The association ensures that professional standards are met, and through the NZ Charter of Health Practitioners, maintains links with the unifying body of natural and complimentary health in NZ.

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By joining SPAA you are joining a self-regulatory body, which operates under the auspices of the NZ Charter of Natural Health Practitioners.

full membership

For qualified practitioners.

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35 hours of post-graduate training for every 2 years is required to maintain full membership. 

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Annual Fee $120.00

Associate/Student Membership

This is for students currently training, and practitioners who do not wish to retain full membership status, but keep an interest in the association and the shiatsu community.

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Not listed as practicing on our directory.

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Annual Fee $60.00

Benefits

• Listing on the practitioners directory SPAA website

• Professional development opportunities - conferences, workshops

• SPAA annual conference and workshops discounts

• Promotion of shiatsu to public

• Use of SPAA logo for promotional material

benefits

• STAA conference and workshops discounts

• Networking and professional development opportunities