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I have 800 hours of training in Shiatu and am licenced with (competitor, as massage). I have 300 hours of training in acupressure. I want to join AQTN as a naturotherapist to do massage for my clients under naturotherapy.


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I am just heading on vacation for two weeks so I was wondering if the welcoming kit could be sent to my Halifax address.


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Can a member have more than one designation?

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Can a naturotherapist do a ionic spa detox procedure?

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How fast might it take to become a member?

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I took 450 hours of training for massage therapy at (edited-recognized schoool). I failed the exam on the muscles. Can I join anyway, to work part-time?

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What is Reiki, does AQTN recognize it?



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Why should we join a professional organization like AQTN as a therapist?

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Is the yearly fee tax deductible?

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Do I need a high school diploma to start training as a massotherapists?

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What are the documents I need to provide to join?

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Can members provide treatment to immediate family members and issue them receipts?

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May I become a member as a student, soon to graduate.

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How long does it take to process a new member application?

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Is AQTN associated with any products?




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Does AQTN offer continuous training?

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I am a member of another association and accredited as a kinesitherapist, not having received any massage therapy training. Can I join AQTN as a kinesitherapist or a massotherapist?

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Would you cover someone who studied at Kiné-concept in Montreal and studied 400 hours and has a work permit?

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Are there any restrictions in the clinical practice of a natural therapist?

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Can a naturotherapist give a massage treatment?

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Is AQTN recognized anywhere outside of Quebec?

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What happens if an insurance company declines to pay a treatment from an AQTN member?

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I have over 2 years of experience in reflexology and therapeutic massage resulting from my accumulated experience and continuous self-renewal knowledge. I want to become an AQTN member as a reflexologist and a massotherapist, however I have no formal education papers for reflexology and no papers for therapeutic massage also. I do have over 2,000 hours studied in Quebec of naturopathy.

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As a kinesiologist since 2006, am I insurable as a naturopath?

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What are the minimum hours required for your naturotherapy designation, your massage designation
and your naturopathy designation?

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I sent in an application and was accepted and then I was sent the link to pay, but for some reason I cannot find this email anymore.

How can I obtain it again so that I may join.

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May I become a member without a Quebec work permit or do I need a work permit before to become a member?

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I am a massage therapist with another association. I am looking to join with you instead. I'd like to know how much your receipts cost. Do you emit them as soon as I am accepted?

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Am I required to buy the liability insurance once a member?

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I am applying as a massage therapist. Does the $ 70 payment only cover 50 treatments?



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When I graduate, it will take up to a month to obtain my diploma. Can I get a letter from my school attesting that I have graduated to send with my application?



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I am feeling uncomfortable about sending the yearly payment until I have had the opportunity to discuss some of my concerns with you.

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What do your receipts look like? Do they have a carbon copy? 3 copies?

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I completed my massotherapy designation in 1998. I took at class at Marie-Victorin, CEPEG of hollistic health. I have been practicing part-time since I got the diploma but it is not my main revenue source. I have never been accredited before.

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Do you have a key person for liability insurance for my questions?

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Is a nutritional (NH400, 585 hours) training from the 'college des medecines douces' recognized as natural therapist.

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If I have no experience and only a diploma, can I join AQTN?

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May I sign-up with AQTN as well as the offered liability insurance together - with one check and application, or are the two separate?

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Can you provide an example of a treatment a trained kinesiologist can do as a natural therapist?

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I have a diploma from CMDQ with 945 hours of training. Can I apply and issue receipts as a naturopath?

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If I was correctly informed, once I become a member, that means that I will be a completely autonomous worker for my personal practice.

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We are requesting information on how we can collaborate with your organization for the benefit of our members in Ontario.

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I am in the process of registering with the Ordre des Acupuncteurs du Quebec, but it will take a while. Can you license me as an acupuncturist?

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I am a massage therapist and chinese medicine practitioner - I completed my studies in Israel. Can I become a member with AQTN with studies completed outside Quebec?

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I have tried to call AQTN several times, however I always reach the voice mail.

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Can you recommend a naturopath in the Montreal region?

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I'm looking for a iriodologist, do you have one or a list to recommend?

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FAQ Response:
I have 800 hours of training in Shiatu and am licenced with (competitor, as massage). I have 300 hours of training in acupressure. I want to join AQTN as a naturotherapist to do massage for my clients under naturotherapy.

You would normally be eligible for either massage or naturotherapy, based on your education, but not both.

However, given your existing affiliation, AQTN would consider your intent as fraudulent, according to our interpretation of our code of ethics and as a result you would not be accepted.
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I am just heading on vacation for two weeks so I was wondering if the welcoming kit could be sent to my Halifax address.

We can only mail the welcoming kit to the Quebec address on file.
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Can a member have more than one designation? Yes, AQTN can provide up to two designations, if the educational requirements are met for each designation.
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Can a naturotherapist do a ionic spa detox procedure? Yes, as long as it is not part or related to a pedicure, which is not an acceptable naturotherapist act.

You must have received the appropriate training to render this type of treatment. An ionic spa detox can be combined with a massage treatment, for example.
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How fast might it take to become a member? 24 hours to two weeks.
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I took 450 hours of training for massage therapy at (edited-recognized schoool). I failed the exam on the muscles. Can I join anyway, to work part-time? No. You need to provide your official diploma as completed in order to be recognized.
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What is Reiki, does AQTN recognize it?


It is a technique to channel energy. It can be learned over a weekend with a master, at which time the energy channel is open and placing your hands on yourself or someone else channels universal energy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihCl2ImrOYE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcEj0GIOCTI&feature=related

AQTN recognizes REIKI hours as part of the 500 hour naturotherapy designation.
FAQ Response:
Why should we join a professional organization like AQTN as a therapist?
It is not a legal requirement, but it will increase your client base, by giving you added credibility and receipts recognized by insurance companies.
FAQ Response:
Is the yearly fee tax deductible? Yes.
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Do I need a high school diploma to start training as a massotherapists?
No - but admission requirements are set by each school.
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What are the documents I need to provide to join? A completed application form, photo ID, attestation or proof of studies completed, ideally with the hours. If more information is needed we will contact you.
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Can members provide treatment to immediate family members and issue them receipts?
No. Conflict of interest.
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May I become a member as a student, soon to graduate.
No.
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How long does it take to process a new member application? Please allow up to two weeks.
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Is AQTN associated with any products?



No. Member can buy pens, mouse pads, mugs or business cards with the logo.
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Does AQTN offer continuous training? No, we are a licensing organization, not a school. We do not offer continuous training. You can consult our list of schools in order to continue or perfect your training.
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I am a member of another association and accredited as a kinesitherapist, not having received any massage therapy training. Can I join AQTN as a kinesitherapist or a massotherapist? No, not without a university degree in kinesiology, such as:

http://www.mcgill.ca/edu-kpe/prospective/undergraduate/#bscKin

No to the massage therapy designation also.
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Would you cover someone who studied at Kiné-concept in Montreal and studied 400 hours and has a work permit? The status must be permanent resident or canadian citizen to join AQTN.
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Are there any restrictions in the clinical practice of a natural therapist? Yes, there are multiple restrictions. The naturotherapist can only practice what he or she has studied and been certified for. Each treatment must be within the scope as taught by their (recognized) school. They must embody the AQTN philosophy as well as the code of ethics at all times during their professional work.
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Can a naturotherapist give a massage treatment? Yes, it is permissible to use the massage technique within a treatment session as a naturotherapist along with other methods. Physiotherapists and chiropractors use the technique also.

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Is AQTN recognized anywhere outside of Quebec? No. AQTN only operates in Quebec. Note that the insurance industry is regulated primarily at the provincial level.
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What happens if an insurance company declines to pay a treatment from an AQTN member? We will assign a representative to act as liaison between the client and insurance company. The first step is to contact the client to obtain the details of the situation.
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I have over 2 years of experience in reflexology and therapeutic massage resulting from my accumulated experience and continuous self-renewal knowledge. I want to become an AQTN member as a reflexologist and a massotherapist, however I have no formal education papers for reflexology and no papers for therapeutic massage also. I do have over 2,000 hours studied in Quebec of naturopathy. Unfortunately we do not recognize self-taught reflexology or massotherapy.

AQTN does not recommend therapists or schools, but you can have a look at the list on our website and contact them to find out more.

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As a kinesiologist since 2006, am I insurable as a naturopath? No. However with your bachellor's degree you can apply as a naturotherapist.
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What are the minimum hours required for your naturotherapy designation, your massage designation
and your naturopathy designation?		 We do not publish hours because we treat each application case by case, taking into consideration the years of experience and the school that was attended. If the total hours studied is less than 400 hours, your chances are very low.

We expect to see much more for a naturopath. The education should have been completed in Quebec. Most designations cannot be obtained via correspondance classes. The source of the education is equally important.
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I sent in an application and was accepted and then I was sent the link to pay, but for some reason I cannot find this email anymore.

How can I obtain it again so that I may join.		 Simply send us an email.
FAQ Response:
May I become a member without a Quebec work permit or do I need a work permit before to become a member?
The AQTN requirement is that your status be either a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen.
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I am a massage therapist with another association. I am looking to join with you instead. I'd like to know how much your receipts cost. Do you emit them as soon as I am accepted?
Yes, 50 receipts are included with the yearly membership. For $ 7.50 you can purchase 50 more - taxes and shipping & handling included.

You can also print receipts yourself (no carbon copy) online, for free.

You can also send electronic receipts to clients who would prefer that method (also free).
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Am I required to buy the liability insurance once a member? No. They are optional, yet strongly recommended.

We actually have two liability insurance providers available to members.
FAQ Response:
I am applying as a massage therapist. Does the $ 70 payment only cover 50 treatments?


No, the $ 70 fee covers your yearly membership. It also includes 50 receipts to get you started.

You can then either purchase more receipts or print them for free yourself in the administrative menu, as a member.
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When I graduate, it will take up to a month to obtain my diploma. Can I get a letter from my school attesting that I have graduated to send with my application?


No. Please wait one month and submit the official diploma with your application. Please note that we will review the school's credials. Depending on it's location, and the hours, etc. required, we may not recognize the school. However, you can request and submit a preliminary evaluation now.

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I am feeling uncomfortable about sending the yearly payment until I have had the opportunity to discuss some of my concerns with you. Not a problem, please dial 514-400-7225 and leave a detailed message.

We will call you back promptly and address each of your concerns.
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What do your receipts look like? Do they have a carbon copy? 3 copies? Our paid receipts have one carbon copy (2 copies total). Go to the complete bottom of this page and click on the link:

Duly Completed Invoices

to see what they look like visually.

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I completed my massotherapy designation in 1998. I took at class at Marie-Victorin, CEPEG of hollistic health. I have been practicing part-time since I got the diploma but it is not my main revenue source. I have never been accredited before. We have confirmed that CEGEP Marie-Victorin previously offered the course, as it no longer does. Please send in your paperwork, based on your short comment, the situation looks favorable.
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Do you have a key person for liability insurance for my questions? Yes. We are currently affiliated with two liability companies and have a name, number and extension for each available to our members to address any additional questions.
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Is a nutritional (NH400, 585 hours) training from the 'college des medecines douces' recognized as natural therapist. Absolutely.

This answer refers to
http://www.cmdq.com/formations-offre-f-4100.html

Once you have completed level 3, you are eligible as a naturotherapist. A further specialisations in bio-energy also qualifies under naturotherapy.

The naturopath specialisation of 1395 hours meets the requirement for the naturopath designation.


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If I have no experience and only a diploma, can I join AQTN? Possibly.

Please proceed with a tentative application, including you diploma (from where, for what therapeutic approach, theory hours, practical hours) and what technique you are applying for.
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May I sign-up with AQTN as well as the offered liability insurance together - with one check and application, or are the two separate? The two are separate. First you apply to AQTN, obtain access to the forms and then to the liability insurance company that has the package that best suits your needs.
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Can you provide an example of a treatment a trained kinesiologist can do as a natural therapist? Yes (French response only)

Les traitements antalgiques et les réadaptions fonctionnelles.

Mobilisations articulaires, lorsqu'il y a des limitations ou encore dans un but antalgique. (mobilisation Active/passive-/auto-assisté, glissements articulaires)

Traitements musculaires, par les massages thérapeutiques, étirements musculaires. ( décongestion musculaire, traitement des 'trigger points', limitation articulaire )

Suggérer des exercices de renforcement musculaires ou de mobilisations articulaire à faire à la maison au besoin. (Pour diminuer la douleur ou augmenter leur amplitudes de mouvements)

Conseils/ recommandations pour diminuer ou soulager les douleurs , l'ergonomie à adopter pour éviter de reproduire des blessures musculo-squelettiques.
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I have a diploma from CMDQ with 945 hours of training. Can I apply and issue receipts as a naturopath? No, but you would be eligible as a naturotherapist.
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If I was correctly informed, once I become a member, that means that I will be a completely autonomous worker for my personal practice. Yes, you will be autonomous, however the code of ethics applies and guides your professional behavior at all time.

AQTN offers the tools, administration and logistics for your practice to grow, however therapeutic questions will have to be directed to your school or educational facility.
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We are requesting information on how we can collaborate with your organization for the benefit of our members in Ontario. Please provide more details should you still be interested in collaborating.

We are always looking to extend our reach and provide quality information to both our members and the general public.

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I am in the process of registering with the Ordre des Acupuncteurs du Quebec, but it will take a while. Can you license me as an acupuncturist? No, AQTN does not license acupuncturists.
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I am a massage therapist and chinese medicine practitioner - I completed my studies in Israel. Can I become a member with AQTN with studies completed outside Quebec? Yes, it may be possible. You must be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen. We will need the details of your studies (what year, name and contact info of school) and how long you have been practicing.

Once that information has been received and validated, we will setup a practical exam for you. The costs are incurred by the applicant.
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I have tried to call AQTN several times, however I always reach the voice mail. We return calls within 24 hours. The 514-400-7225 number is a voice messaging system similar to that of a pager.

You must leave a message and we will call you back.

We have updated our contact us page to reflect this, thank you.
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Can you recommend a naturopath in the Montreal region? AQTN does not recommend specific member therapists.
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I'm looking for a iriodologist, do you have one or a list to recommend? No. We do not represent iridologists. Try the yellow pages.


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