Health Clubs, Fitness Centres, Spas Trade Associations

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

The largest U.S. nonprofit for massage therapists; provides advocacy, education, insurance benefits, and research for practitioners serving spa and wellness settings nationwide. 100,000+ members.

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

AUSactive

Australia’s peak body for the exercise and active health sector; registers and supports professionals and businesses, sets standards, and leads advocacy. Count includes approx. 15,000 professional, 3,500 business, and 4,000 student members.

https://ausactive.org.au Membership: 22,500

canfitpro

Canada’s largest fitness education and events association; serves fitness professionals and club operators with certifications, conferences, and a member network across Canada. 24,000+ members.

https://www.canfitpro.com Membership: 24,000

Club Management Association of America (CMAA)

The largest professional association for club management professionals (private country, golf, city, athletic, yacht clubs). Provides education, certification, and advocacy. 8,100+ members at 2,600+ clubs.

https://www.cmaa.org Membership: 8,100

Exercise New Zealand (ExerciseNZ)

New Zealand’s peak industry body for exercise businesses, representing gyms, studios and recreation facilities; provides advocacy, research, and business support. 650+ facility members (and works with REPs on individual professional registration).

https://www.exercise.org.nz Membership: 650

Federación Nacional de Empresarios de Instalaciones Deportivas (FNEID)

Spain’s national federation representing operators of sports and fitness facilities; leads sector advocacy and labor/industry policy. About 715 affiliated companies.

https://www.fneid.es Membership: 715

Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC)

Canada’s not‑for‑profit trade association and voice of fitness facility owners/operators; advocacy, partnerships, and sector standards. Represents 7,000+ facilities with 6M+ consumer members.

https://ficdn.ca/ Membership: 7,000

Health & Fitness Association (HFA; formerly IHRSA)

Global trade association for health and fitness facilities (formerly IHRSA); advocacy, research, and education for health clubs, studios, and suppliers. 7,500+ member organizations.

https://www.healthandfitness.org Membership: 7,500

IDEA Health & Fitness Association

Worldwide membership organization for fitness and wellness professionals; education, events (IDEA World), and professional resources. Approximately 12,000 members in 80+ countries.

https://www.ideafit.com Membership: 12,000

International SPA Association (ISPA)

Global professional body for the spa industry; delivers research, education (Pulse magazine, iLearn), and an annual ISPA Conference. 3,000+ spa organizations and resource partners in 75+ countries.

https://experienceispa.com Membership: 3,000

Ireland Active

Ireland’s national association for leisure, health, and fitness; supports standards, training, and sector advocacy. Represents 400+ member organizations.

https://www.irelandactive.ie Membership: 400

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Global nonprofit advancing strength and conditioning through education, research, and certification; membership includes practitioners in performance, tactical, and fitness settings. 60,000+ members/certified professionals.

https://www.nsca.com Membership: 60,000

NL Actief

The Dutch fitness and physical activity trade association for recognized sport and movement businesses; provides lobbying, standards (quality mark), and operator support. ~1,000 member locations.

https://www.nlactief.nl Membership: 1,000

Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA)

U.S. pool, hot tub, and spa industry trade association; standards development, education, advocacy, and safety programs (water safety, codes). 4,000 members worldwide.

https://www.phta.org Membership: 4,000

Spa Industry Association (SIA)

U.S.-based spa industry network (formerly Day Spa Association) connecting spa, salon and wellness professionals; offers education, networking, and supplier access. 86,000 professionals in its community.

https://dayspaassociation.com/ Membership: 86,000

Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)

U.S. trade association for sports, fitness, and active lifestyle companies; advocacy and market research (e.g., participation reports). Represents 700+ brands/companies.

https://sfia.org Membership: 700

Thai Spa Association (TSPA)

Thailand’s national spa industry association; supports operators and suppliers with standards, government liaison, and sector promotion. Represents roughly 350 spa businesses.

https://www.thaispaassociation.com Membership: 350

UK Spa Association (UKSA)

UK trade body for the spa, salon and wellness sector; networking, standards, and advocacy for operators and suppliers. Grew to 500+ member spas within its first four years.

https://spa-uk.org Membership: 500

ukactive

UK’s cross‑sector not‑for‑profit for fitness and leisure; represents the whole activity sector (public and private operators, suppliers, education). 3,500+ member organizations.

https://www.ukactive.com Membership: 3,500

Yoga Alliance

Largest nonprofit representing the global yoga community with standards, accreditation, and advocacy; maintains registries of 100,000+ Registered Yoga Teachers and 7,000+ Registered Yoga Schools.

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