About HATO

HATO practitioners can assist with all animal health problems using natural therapies. Natural therapists believe the body has the ability to repair itself, even from major illnesses such as cancer, when given the right conditions for healing. Natural therapies may assist in providing what the body needs to restore balance and heal itself. When the body is in balance it does not suffer from allergies, skin conditions, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, thyroid problems or other diseases as these are simply signs of imbalance in the body, whether it is a horse, dog, cat or other species of animal.

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Membership

Membership is open to all natural animal therapists who meet the requirements for practitioner membership. Please refer below for further information. 

 

7 Good Reasons Why You Should Join The Holistic Animal Therapy Organisation

  1. Be Part of a Growing Field of Holistic Animal Therapists and Network With Others in the Industry
  2. Excellent Advertising Opportunities Including Website Advertising in Practitioner Directory At No Extra Charge and use of the HATO logo on all Advertising Material & Your Website
  3. Ability To Increase Client Base Through our Cross-Referral System
  4. Members Have Access to Discounted Professional Insurance Through Our Preferred Insurance Broker Which Offers Members Excellent Insurance Coverage With The World's Largest Insurance Provider
  5. Discounts to Attend Affiliated Courses, Seminars & Workshops
  6. No Continuing Education Points (CPE) Required
  7. Quarterly Journal to Provide to Your Client Base (All the hard work done for you!)

 

PRACTITIONER MEMBERSHIP

Practitioners who are qualified in the field of natural animal health to the minimum requirement of the HATO practitioner membership standards.

Practitioner membership entitles you to the following benefits:

* Access to discounted professional indemnity insurance

* Free listing on the online  practitioner directory

* HATO membership certificate to display in your office

* The use of the HATO name and logo on your website & stationery

* Practitioner referral service

* Quarterly copies of the HATO online journal

* Updates on industry related information as well as seminars and workshops around Australia

$120.00 for a full year membership (1st July to 30th June) plus a once only $95.00 joining fee. NB: If joining between January to June, initial membership is reduced to $70.00 plus $95.00 joining fee.

  

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

Student membership is open to people who are currently enrolled in a course in the natural animal health field. This includes animal naturopathy, animal homeopathy, traditional chinese animal medicine, canine massage, equine massage and any other course that is providing holistic animal health education. Student membership entitles you to receive quarterly copies of the HATO online journal and updates on industry related information and seminars and workshops on natural animal health being offered around Australia. Student members will also benefit from a simplified process to upgrade to practitioner status on successful completion of their course* Please note that HATO student members are not practitioners and therefore are not permitted to treat animals or advertise to treat animals until they have successfully completed appropriate training.

$60.00 for a full year membership (1st July to 30th June).

* Upgrading to HATO practitioner status is dependent on the eligibility to become a HATO practitioner member. Please see this website for membership requirements.

 

FRIENDS OF HATO

Companies, businesses, institutions or individuals who are interested in evidence-based, natural animal health and would like to support this growing field. Being a 'Friend of HATO' entitles you to receive quarterly copies of the online HATO journal but does not entitle you to use the HATO name or logo in any way or imply that you are a HATO member.

$40.00 annually.  

 

CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

Companies, businesses, institutions or individuals who are interested in supporting and advancing the field of evidence-based, natural animal health in Australia. Corporate sponsorship entitles you to recognition of corporate sponsor status in the HATO quarterly online journal including a 1/2 page ad, complementary advertising on the HATO website and quarterly copies of the HATO online journal. Corporate sponsorship also entitles you to use the HATO name and logo in marketing materials to declare your support, providing the use in no way implies practitioner membership of the organisation or HATO accreditation of your products or services. Please note that corporate sponsorship is subject to approval by the HATO board.

$1,200.00 for a full year sponsorship (1st July to 30th June). 　

 

Membership Requirements


Practitioner Membership in Tactile Therapies

Holistic animal therapists who hold a professional qualification in one of the approved tactile therapy courses for animals such as animal massage or animal Bowen therapy. The course should incorporate training in safe practices, legalities of professional practice and must comprise a minimum of 200 hours of training in the core subject.

Practitioner Membership in Animal Naturopathy

  • Holistic animal therapists who hold a professional Diploma qualification or above in animal naturopathy (e.g. Equine naturopathy, small animal naturopathy, etc). Diplomas in animal naturopathy must comprise a minimum of 3 years study.
  • Holistic animal therapists who hold a university degree in animal science, Zoology or other animal-related degree and hold an approved qualification in holistic animal therapies such as equine herbal medicine or canine nutrition.
  • Registered health care professionals (e.g. Naturopaths, Doctors, etc.) who also hold an approved qualification in holistic animal therapies such as equine herbal medicine or canine nutrition.


Practitioner Membership in Animal Homoeopathy

  • Holistic animal therapists who hold a professional Diploma qualification or above in animal homoeopathy. Diplomas in animal homoeopathy must comprise a minimum of 3 years study.
  • Holistic animal therapists who hold a university degree in animal science, Zoology or other animal-related degree and hold an approved qualification in animal homoeopathy.
  • Registered health care professionals (e.g. Naturopaths, Doctors, etc.) who also hold an approved qualification in animal homoeopathy.

 

Practitioner Membership in Traditional Chinese Animal Medicine

  • Holistic animal therapists who hold a professional Diploma qualification or above in Traditional Chinese animal medicine or acupuncture. 
  • Holistic animal therapists who hold a university degree in animal science, Zoology or other animal-related degree and hold an approved qualification in Traditional Chinese animal medicine
  • Registered health care professionals (e.g. Naturopaths, Doctors, etc.) who also hold an approved qualification in Traditional Chinese animal medicine.

 

Practitioner Membership in other Holistic Animal Therapy Courses

Holistic animal therapists who hold an approved certificate or diploma qualification in any approved* natural animal therapy modality (approved courses or modalities must involve a minimum of 200 hours study) and have demonstrated** professional experience and/or practical training of a minimum 200 hours in the field of holistic animal health care. This includes modalities such as Reiki, Animal communication, Flower Essences, Kinesiology and other such fields of natural animal health care.

* Refer to Modality list for Approved Therapies

** Evidence of professional practice to be supplied on application.

 

Upgrading Qualifications

HATO members wishing to add qualifications in addition to those already accredited, please send certified copies of the additional certificates or diplomas along with a completed membership application form (including full course outline, subject description and hours completed) to the HATO office. However, there is no charge for the assessment or inclusion of additional qualifications.   

 

HATO Course Accreditation Policy


HATO offers accreditation to schools and colleges that provide training for animal practitioners in the modalities recognised for membership. However, HATO offers accreditation to other natural animal health modalities, if they meet the approved criteria.

We offer practitioner membership at which members are recognised to offer their services on a professional basis.

Accreditation is granted based on the content and length of the course, the modality taught and the qualifications of the instructors delivering the subjects.

Courses must meet the following criteria:

Lecturers and Course Coordinators must hold a diploma or above in the modalities being taught plus have significant experience in the areas they teach.

Specific Course Requirements:

  1. Diploma in Naturopathy: Animal based naturopathy courses must contain significant theoretical and practical instruction including herbal medicine, nutrition, general animal care, safe practices and the legalities of professional practice. Diplomas in animal naturopathy must comprise a minimum of 3 years study.
  2. Diploma in Homoeopathy: Animal based homoeopathy courses must provide the student with significant instruction in the use of homoeopathy for animal care in both acute and chronic conditions as well as general animal care, safe practices and the legalities of professional practice. Diplomas in animal homoeopathy must comprise a minimum of 3 years study.
  3. Certificates and Diplomas in the Tactile Therapies: Tactile therapy courses such as massage, myofunctional therapy, Bowen therapy and other such methods, must contain specific instruction in the use of the therapy for both acute and chronic conditions and rehabilitation where required. The course must incorporate training in safe practices, legalities of professional practice and must comprise a minimum of 200 hours of training in the core subject.
  4. All other courses will be assessed on application.