Complementary Therapy - An Information Guide for the Public

A leaflet for the public entitled Complementary Therapy - An Information Guide for the Public is available free of charge to members of the public from The Customer Services Desk of the Department of Health and Children, Hawkins House, Dublin, 2.

LoCall 1890 200311 or 01-6354000.

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Crystal Healing Therapy

Crystals can be powerful tools which is why it is essential that those who use them for healing purposes have had adequate training in order to do so in a safe, responsible, knowledgeable and effective manner.

Crystal healers must have a thorough understanding of the Human Energy Field, be able to perceive various systems within this field as well as assess any form of imbalance or blockages within these systems. They must also be able to act as an effective channel for the benefit of their clients, which required in-depth healer training, intuition and self-development.

Competent crystal healers are also highly proficient in using appropriate crystals to help clear blockages or correct imbalances in the Human Energy Field, which calls for in-depth knowledge, understanding and practical experience of the energies of the Mineral Kingdom. Apart from training, study and supervised practice, it takes time to develop and integrate these skills. This is the main reason why crystal healing by correspondence or shorter courses are not recognised by the BCH, CHF and VHF or ARCHTI.

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How do I apply for insurance?

When you accept our offer of Membership and pay the annual membership fee of €70 you will be given a Registered Membership Number.
This number will then be put on the insurance application forms which you will send to Balens Insurance.

In addition, you will need to attach copies of your qualifications to these insurance forms for the therapies accepted by ARCHTI and also send the appropriate premium payment for your therapies.

All the necessary forms are in our Information Pack or can be downloaded or posted to you separately.

Each part of the process is explained to you as your application progresses.

Our "insurance year" runs from the 17th February 2012 to the 16th February 2013 the annual premium for standard therapies for Republic of Ireland is €90 and Student/Case Study premium is just €30.
Download Insurance information for Rep.of Ireland

For Nth.Ireland the insurance year is the same. The premium for standard therapies is £57 and Student/Case Study premium is £30.
Download Insurance information for Nth. Ireland.

ARCHTI is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Balens, 2 Nimrod House, Sandy’s Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 1JJ, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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How do I apply to have a New Therapy added to my existing membership file?

A New Therapy (or therapies) needs to be submitted to us using a special form and attaching a copy of your new qualification/s. It will be evaluated in the same way as your original therapies and, if approved, we will then advise you what to do next. There is a 10 euro charge for this service.

You can have this form posted or emailed to you or you can download it here Add New Therapies Form

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How do I get listed on your website?

When you become a Member of ARCHTI you are offered a FREE listing on our website. You also receive referrals from queries to our office or from emails to us. Want to join? Click here

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How do I renew my ARCHTI Membership?

You will be notified when your membership is due for renewal. The three letters at the beginning of your Registered Membership Number denotes the month in which you joined and as your membership is for the duration of 1 year; your renewal month is the anniversary of when you joined.

You can download this form Membership Renewal Form

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How long does it take to process my membership application?

The length of time the process takes depends on many factors.

If all your qualifications have been taken with an accredited training school on our files then that is usually straightforward, however, if your training is from various sources or from a school outside of Ireland or in a non-English language then that process can take quite a while.

If you are a not an Irish or EU citizen you will be required to complete additional forms which you should ask us to send you.

If you omit required information then we will have to contact you to get it.

Most of our Officers and Committees are practising full-time Therapists giving us their time voluntarily so please be patient and know that we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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How to I apply for ARCHTI Membership?

You are required to complete a 3-part Application Form which should be returned to us with copies of your qualifications, application fee and current insurance policy (if any).
However, if you are applying to us for insurance you will be able to do so when your application has been accepted.

The application fee is €15 for a maximum of 3 therapies requested for registration.
Additional therapies cost €5 each and the total amount must be paid for at the time of application.

The application fee is non-refundable as it goes towards the cost of processing your application.

When we receive your application it will be acknowledged and a receipt for your payment will be sent to you.

When your therapies have been accepted for registration we will notify you and offer you Membership of ARCHTI.

The annual membership fee is €70 and is paid each year on the anniversary of the month in which you join.

Want to join? Click here

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Standards

For most mainstream Complementary Health Therapies the minimum standard of training is Diploma/Advanced level.

Members of ARCHTI have only been admitted for registration when they have reached the required standards of training for their particular therapy.

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Training Courses

Distance Learning/Home Study/Correspondence/eLearning Courses are NOT acceptable for registration with this Association nor for Practitioner Insurance Cover on our group scheme with Balens Insurances.
You will find a list of Training Schools and Courses if you click on "Training Schools and Courses" from the menu on the left of this page.

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What are the benefits of being an ARCHTI Member?

1. On your Business Cards and Stationery you can state you are a Member of ARCHTI thus lending even further credibility to your qualifications.

2. You get a FREE LISTING on our Website. Our well visited Website can give you lots of referrals.

3. You will receive a NEWSLETTER keeping you up to date with any issues of importance and any new developments.

4. You will be entitled as an individual Member to automatic inclusion in any EXHIBITIONS or EVENTS to be organised by the Association.

5. You will get opportunities to meet fellow Therapists from your own disciplines and well as others and this has been found to be of tremendous help and support.

6. We have a most competitive Insurance Scheme available to Practitioners in Ireland today to cover Public Liability, Malpractice & Product Insurance. ARCHTI is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Balens, 2 Nimrod House, Sandy’s Road, Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 1JJ, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

7. REFERRALS to Members from calls to our Office, from emails and our Website—this has been an invaluable source of business to our Members.

8. FREE Magazine for Members.

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What are the charges for Northern Ireland members?

The application fee is £10 for a maximum of 3 therapies requested for registration.
If you require more than 3 therapies to be registered, there is a charge of £4 for each additional therapy.

Our Annual Membership Fee is £60.   Download Membership Form.

The annual insurance premium for standard therapies is £57.   Download Insurance information

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What are the charges for Southern Ireland?

The application fee is €15 for a maximum of 3 therapies requested for registration.
If you require more than 3 therapies to be registered, there is a charge of €5 for each additional therapy.

Our Annual Membership Fee is €70. Download Membership Form.

The annual insurance premium for standard therapies is €90. Download Insurance information

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What are your Rules and Regulations?

These are the Rules & Regulations which apply to members in the Republic of Ireland.

Here are the Rules & Regulations which apply to members in Nth. Ireland

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Where can I find a CIBTAC Accredited Training School in Ireland?

Click here
CIBTAC

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Where can I find a VTCT Accredited Training School in Ireland?

Click here VTCT

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Where can I find an ITEC Accredited Training School in Ireland?

Click on this link
ITEC

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