National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA)
Overview:
Profession(s): Ayurvedic Medicine
Member Type(s): Ayurvedic practitioners
Scope: National - United States
Formed: 2000
Members: 300
Address: 620 Cabrillo Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, USA
Email: info@ayurveda-nama.org
Website: www.ayurveda-nama.org
Description: The National Ayurvedic Medical Association is a national organization representing the Ayurvedic profession in The United States of America. Its mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the philosophy, knowledge, science and practice of Ayurveda for the benefit of humanity.
Mission/Aims: The purpose of the Association is to provide leadership within the Ayurvedic profession and to promote a positive vision for Ayurveda and its holistic approach to health and wellness. We will carry out our mission by creating and implementing a dynamic strategic plan to ensure the professional growth and success of Ayurveda.
Principal Activities: To serve as a representative membership organization of the Ayurvedic profession.
To serve as an official spokesperson for and representative of the Ayurvedic profession in the United States.
To establish and maintain standards of education, ethics, professional competency and licensing
To establish in the public mind an understanding which will assure maximum recognition and acceptance of the Ayurvedic profession, its programs and practices.
To establish and maintain desirable relationships within the Ayurvedic profession, other professions, organizations, governmental agencies, groups and with all reputable organizations of the Ayurvedic profession throughout the world carrying out compatible purposes.
To promote, assist and cooperate with local and state Ayurvedic associations in implementing our mission and purposes.
To affect public policy and legislation in all matters pertaining to Ayurveda.
To support the establishment of licensing for the practice of Ayurvedic medicine.
To develop, participate in, conduct and support Ayurvedic research programs consistent with Ayurvedic principles.
To maintain the science of Ayurveda as a separate and distinct healing arts profession.
Member Benefits: Help shape the national policies of the governing body of Ayurveda in the United States
Keep up to date on the latest developments in education, training and requirements for Ayurvedic Practitioners
Join with fellow practitioners in spreading the healing benefits of Ayurveda.
Upon becoming a member, all members:
Have a voice in deciding the direction of the profession of Ayurveda
Vote in annual elections for the Board of Directors
Receive a certificate of membership suitable for framing
Receive NAMA's mission statement and goals suitable for framing
Will be included in the membership listing on the NAMA website
If a supplier, be listed in the NAMA web directory of Ayurvedic Suppliers
Know you are supporting a professional organization dedicated solely to the advancement of the Ayurvedic profession
NAMA is working toward providing all Members with the following benefits:
Access to legal advice for the Ayurvedic profession
Be kept up to date on the legal and legislative events that effect Ayurveda
Receive a newsletter on Ayurvedic topics
Receive a member discount at selected suppliers
As a Professional Member of NAMA you will:
Be listed in the NAMA web directory of Ayurvedic Practitioners
Attend and participate in NAMA sponsored seminars and professional information-sharing symposia
Have input into the formation of a code of ethics and a national examination
Have the recognition and prestige of membership in a professional organization
Professional e-mail distribution list for intra-professional communication and peer discussion
NAMA is working towards providing Professional Members with the following benefits:
Be able to use the NAMA Professional Member logo on your business cards
Clinical updates for practitioners
Legal fund for the support of our membership
Professional Member general and professional liability insurance
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