AAMA Fees & Pricing
The American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA) maintains a transparent fee structure for certification, annual membership, and related professional services.
To become an active AAMA practitioner, there are two components:
- Board Certification (one-time) — your professional credential
- Annual Membership (recurring) — maintains your active status and professional standing
How Certification & Membership Work
Board Certification is a lifetime credential that reflects your qualifications at the time it is awarded.
Annual Membership maintains your status as an Active Member in Good Standing, allowing AAMA to verify your current professional standing and provide access to professional benefits, resources, and directory inclusion.
Typical Cost to Get Started
Below is a simple breakdown of initial and ongoing costs:
| Path | Initial Cost | Ongoing Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Medical Practitioner (AMP) | $335 | $199/year |
| Fellow of AAMA (FAAMA) | $295 (elevation) | $229/year |
Initial cost includes your Board Certification plus your first year of membership. Fellow status is an advanced designation available to qualified members.
Board Certification Fees (One-Time)
| Certification | Initial Fee |
|---|---|
| Alternative Medical Practitioner (AMP) | $335 |
| Fellow of AAMA (FAAMA) | $295 |
Initial certification includes:
- Board certification review
- Parchment certificate
- Professional recognition through AAMA
- Eligibility to maintain active membership status
Annual Membership
| Membership Level | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Annual Membership | $199 |
| Fellow of AAMA Annual Membership | $229 |
Professional Add-Ons
| Add-On | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Educator Designation | $99 |
The Educator designation is available to members actively teaching, training, or mentoring in the field.
Active membership maintains:
- Recognition as an active member in good standing
- Practitioner directory eligibility
- Digital certificate
- Verification of current status
Important
Board Certification is a lifetime credential.
Annual membership is what keeps your professional standing active, current, and verifiable within the association.
Practitioner Eligibility
AAMA certification is intended for doctoral-level and licensed practitioners in alternative and complementary medicine disciplines.
This distinction helps preserve the advanced professional standing of AAMA members and differentiates AAMA from broader practitioner associations.
Additional Services
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Verification Letter | $10 |
| Certificate Reprint | $25 |
| International Certificate Mailing | $15 |
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Verification letters may be requested for:
- Employers
- Institutions
- Credentialing bodies
- Insurance or professional verification
Membership Lapse & Reinstatement
If your annual membership lapses, your Board Certification remains part of the AAMA record; however, you are no longer considered an Active Member in Good Standing.
To restore active status, membership must be renewed.
Reinstatement Guidelines
Reinstatement requirements may vary based on how long membership has been inactive:
Less than 3 years
- Renew annual membership
3 to 10 years
- Renew annual membership
- Attest to continued professional activity
- Provide 12 hours of continuing education (self-reported)
Over 10 years
- Renew annual membership
- Provide updated professional credentials
- Provide 24 hours of continuing education (past 24 months)
- Reaffirm agreement with the AAMA Code of Ethics
- Applications may be subject to Board review
There are no reinstatement fees. Requirements are designed to ensure continued professional alignment and ethical standards.
Related Professional Association
AAMA serves doctoral-level practitioners in alternative medicine.
Practitioners seeking certification through a broader holistic and drugless practitioner association may also wish to explore the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP), a related organization serving a wider professional range.