Alternative Health Care, Holistic Medicine Trade Associations

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)

U.S. trade association for naturopathic physicians advocating licensure, scope expansion, insurance access, and public education; maintains a national ND directory and hosts an annual convention. “Join over 1,200” peers, per AANP.

https://naturopathic.org Membership: 1,200

American Chiropractic Association (ACA)

Nation’s largest professional chiropractic society, lobbying at state/federal levels, publishing Key Facts on the profession, and supporting clinical councils and continuing education. Membership data indicate 10,500+ DCs and students.

https://www.acatoday.org Membership: 10,500

American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)

Medical professional society for clinicians using evidence-based lifestyle interventions; active in CME, advocacy (now seated in the AMA House of Delegates), and clinical practice tools. Membership grew to about 13,000 by 2025.

https://lifestylemedicine.org Membership: 13,000

American Herbal Products Association (AHPA)

National trade association for the herbal products industry representing growers, processors, manufacturers, and service firms; offers regulatory advocacy, guidance, and education. 350+ member companies.

https://www.ahpa.org Membership: 350

American Herbalists Guild (AHG)

Professional association for clinical herbalists offering education, a practitioner registry, and networking across herbal traditions. Public site lists 2,037 members.

https://americanherbalistsguild.com Membership: 2,037

American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA)

Specialty nursing association advancing holistic nursing through education, standards, certification partnerships, and conferences; recognized by ANA as a specialty. Serves 5,000–5,500+ professionals.

https://www.ahna.org Membership: 5,500

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

Nonprofit, member-driven massage association offering insurance, CE, research funding (via Massage Therapy Foundation), and strong advocacy; now 100,000–106,000+ members.

https://www.amtamassage.org Membership: 106,000

American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA)

Federation of state acupuncture associations advancing whole-system acupuncture and herbal medicine via advocacy, education, and national coordination; represents 5,000+ U.S. members through state groups.

https://asacu.org Membership: 5,000

Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB)

Interdisciplinary professional society for biofeedback and applied psychophysiology supporting research, standards, CE, and an annual scientific meeting. Field estimates place membership at 2,000+ across health disciplines.

https://aapb.org Membership: 2,000

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)

Employee‑owned association for massage and bodywork professionals offering liability insurance, 700+ hours of CE, practice tools, and advocacy. Grew to 80,000+ members (noted in 2018; current figures not publicly posted).

https://www.abmp.com Membership: 80,000

Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN)

Leading U.S. trade association for dietary supplements and functional foods; provides regulatory advocacy, science policy, and member events. Represents ~180 member companies.

https://www.crnusa.org Membership: 180

Holistic Dental Association (HDA)

Professional network for dentists and allied practitioners using holistic/biological approaches; public ‘Find a Holistic Dentist’ and member education. AHHA lists referrals to ~300 member dentists.

https://holisticdental.org Membership: 300

International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)

International biological dentistry organization known for SMART mercury‑safe protocols, accreditation, and scientific resources; reports nearly 1,500 professional members worldwide.

https://iaomt.org Membership: 1,500

International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)

Global professional society for yoga therapy (individuals and schools) advancing standards, research, and certification; GuideStar notes 5,300+ individual members and 170 school members.

https://www.iayt.org Membership: 5,470

International Chiropractors Association (ICA)

Worldwide chiropractic association active in advocacy and education. Wikipedia notes ICA membership is estimated at about one‑fifth of ACA’s; using ACA’s 10,500+ figure implies roughly 2,100 members (estimate).

https://www.chiropractic.org Membership: 2,100

International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Largest global professional coaching association spanning health, wellness, executive, and life coaching; supports ethics, credentials, and chapters. Start of 2025 figures show 60,741 members.

https://coachingfederation.org Membership: 60,741

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

U.S. national certification body serving the acupuncture and herbal medicine profession; supports licensure recognition, publishes standards, and offers a practitioner directory. Represents 20,000+ nationally certified practitioners.

https://www.nccaom.org Membership: 20,000

Natural Products Association (NPA)

Oldest and one of the largest U.S. trade associations for the natural products industry (supplements, health/beauty, foods); active in DSHEA policy and regulatory advocacy. Represents 700+ member companies.

https://www.npanational.org Membership: 700

United Natural Products Alliance (UNPA)

Trade alliance of dietary supplement and natural health companies focused on quality, science, and advocacy, with MOUs across the supply chain. About 100 member companies.

https://www.unpa.com Membership: 100

Yoga Alliance

Nonprofit association credentialing yoga teachers/schools and advocating safe, equitable yoga. Community includes 100,000+ Registered Yoga Teachers and 7,000+ schools (as of 2020).

https://www.yogaalliance.org Membership: 100,000