Personal Services Trade Associations

American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS)

U.S. nonprofit for privately owned beauty and wellness schools offering advocacy, education, compliance resources, and industry events.

https://www.beautyschools.org/ Membership: 600

American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)

The largest U.S. massage therapy association; provides liability insurance, continuing education, community chapters, and strong advocacy.

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

Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)

The oldest global wedding‑planner association; provides ethics standards, training, certification, and networking for planners and related vendors.

https://bridalassn.com/ Membership: 4,000

Association of Image Consultants International (AICI)

Global association for personal and corporate image consultants offering education, certification pathways, and business development.

https://www.aici.org/ Membership: 1,200

Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)

Member‑driven community of pet dog trainers focused on education, conferences, and professional standards for humane, effective training.

https://apdt.com/ Membership: 5,000

Association of Professional Piercers (APP)

International nonprofit for body‑piercing professionals that promotes health and safety standards, education, and public/legislative outreach.

https://safepiercing.org/ Membership: 1,000

Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP)

U.S. membership organization for massage and bodywork professionals providing insurance, 750+ hours of CE, practice tools, and advocacy.

https://www.abmp.com/ Membership: 73,000

Associated Skin Care Professionals (ASCP)

Nationwide association for estheticians offering liability insurance, education, advocacy, and a peer community.

https://www.ascpskincare.com/ Membership: 40,000

CLA (formerly Coin Laundry Association)

National trade group for laundromat owners and industry suppliers; delivers research, education, advocacy, and a peer network.

https://laundryassociation.org/ Membership: 1,800

Drycleaning & Laundry Institute (DLI)

Global association for drycleaners and launderers offering training, certification, technical support, and publications.

https://www.dlionline.org/ Membership: 2,000

International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA)

International network of pet and animal transport specialists that sets best practices and connects shippers, airlines, and related providers.

https://www.ipata.org/ Membership: 485

International SalonSpa Business Network (ISBN)

C‑suite network for multi‑location salon and spa companies focused on benchmarking, policy engagement, and executive peer exchanges.

https://salonspanetwork.org/ Membership: 50

International Spa Association (ISPA)

Global spa industry association known for its research, benchmarking, and annual conference serving spa operators and suppliers.

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

National Dog Groomers Association of America (NDGAA)

U.S. groomer certifying association providing education, certification programs, and a groomer locator.

https://nationaldoggroomers.com/ Membership: 2,600

National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)

The world’s largest funeral‑service association; provides education, compliance resources, advocacy, publications, and events.

https://nfda.org/ Membership: 20,000

National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)

U.S. nonprofit for professional pet sitters offering education, standards, certification, and a pet‑sitter locator.

https://petsitters.org/ Membership: 2,200

Pet Sitters International (PSI)

Educational association for pet‑sitting businesses that provides tools, training, community, and access to group‑rate insurance.

https://www.petsit.com/ Membership: 4,000

Professional Beauty Association (PBA)

Umbrella association for the professional beauty industry—uniting licensed pros, salons/spas, distributors, and manufacturers for advocacy and education (e.g., NAHA, Executive Summit).

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

Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

Nonprofit trade association for professional photographers providing education, insurance options, advocacy, and the Imaging USA conference.

https://www.ppa.com/ Membership: 30,000

Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC)

Training and professional association for wedding planners and coordinators with global alumni chapters and certification.

https://wpic.ca/ Membership: 10,000