Australian Colon Hydrotherapy Association (ACHA)

ACHA Membership Requirements

In the ACHA, there are 3 categories of paid membership: Full, Probationary and Associate.

Currently, Colon Hydrotherapy is taught in short courses as an adjunct therapy with only the anatomical, physiological and practical knowledge necessary to perform the therapy. 

The courses don’t include a wide physiology and anatomy education but only focus on digestive and circulatory systems. 

Different courses offer different styles and techniques; you have the option to choose the most suitable for you, whether it is an open or closed system colonic procedure. 

The goal is to become a good therapist, not a technician. Practice makes perfect, so experience in therapy is essential.

In this regard, all membership categories must comply with three mandatory requirements.

1. You should hold a certificate of completion from a recognised training course in Colon Hydrotherapy. The course must be registered within Australia to be recognised by insurance companies and meet health department standards.
2. Completion of a two-year full or part-time course in body-based therapy, including extensive anatomy and physiology and a pass certificate.
3. The premises must meet the standards set by the Health Department and local councils. The ACHA can become available for any help in meeting the requirements if members are not sure they meet the requirements out of Sydney.

An ACHA membership is not automatic after completion of a recognised course. All membership applications are reviewed by the ACHA Membership Committee.

ACHA Full Membership Eligibility

Probationary members may be eligible for full membership if they meet the following criteria: 

• Completed a minimum of one year's practice under supervision as needed 
  They have submitted three in-depth case histories from contactable patients and have shown professionalism under the ACHA handbook’s requirements.

OR

• A full or equivalent member of Associated/Affiliated Institutes of Colon Hydrotherapy who has been in full-time practice for at least two years that includes colon hydrotherapy treatments and who intends to practice in Australia

OR

• Full members who have been practising continuously for at least six months and registered before 30th April 2004.
• Colon hydrotherapists who have been practising in Australia for more than five years and are approved by the membership committee.
• Recent graduates from an accredited training course who have never practised colon hydrotherapy before.
• Former Full Members whose memberships have lapsed for more than six months.

Benefits of ACHA Membership

• Members may use initials “M.A.C.H.A” or Member of the Australian Colonic Hydrotherapy Association Incorporated or “R.T.” for a registered therapist.
• Non-voting attendance during association meetings.
• Guidance is available in the first year of practice.
• Inclusion in and introduction to Referral Lists, including website, literature, and advertising in Australia.
• Newsletters are sent quarterly with information on clinical settings, procedures, and testimonials.
• Insurance with Marsh Pty. Ltd if there is another modality available.
• Validation card for Association Membership issued annually.
• Voting attendance during General Meetings.
• Quarterly update of member referrals.
• Upon media requests, membership referrals are circulated.
• Associations will be represented by umbrella bodies.
• Membership eligibility to network facilities outside Australia.
• ACHA provides disclaimer forms for practitioners
• To protect records, centres or clinics make contract forms available to colon therapists for signing
• Ethics are upheld if the colon therapist leaves the facility.

For more information on ACHA Membership or to submit an application, call them today!