Elevate your natural medicine career with the power of your professional community.
ATMS supports students’ natural medicine career with free membership, CPE, advocacy & resources to grow their careers.
As you near graduation — or if you have just completed your studies — it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the decisions ahead. Whether you’re planning to open your own clinic or join an established practice, there’s a lot to navigate: attracting clients, meeting their needs and understanding the demands of running a business.
One of the most effective ways to set yourself up for success is by joining a professional association that’s genuinely invested in your career. Doing so provides access to the latest resources, expert guidance, a network of like-minded professionals and an organisation working to strengthen individual practices and the broader natural medicine industry.
The Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (ATMS) is proud to support its members and celebrate their significant contributions to natural medicine and the health of Australians. Through a wide range of benefits, ATMS helps practitioners at every stage thrive in their careers.
ATMS’ free student membership offers you the opportunity to build strong career foundations and to access a community of your fellow practitioners.
Here’s how ATMS can support you throughout your career in natural medicine.
Comprehensive CPE calendar
ATMS offers a robust Continuing Professional Education (CPE) calendar featuring a variety of events tailored to different modalities, including Bodywork, Ingestive Therapies and Chinese Medicine. Start your career strong with Transition to Practice & Optimise Your Business, an in-person themed weekend, designed to support your move into practice or business ownership. ATMS also offers exclusive business training with the ATMS.
Biz Club — a year-long CPE program offering fortnightly online sessions to grow your business know-how. From webinars to hands-on workshops and symposiums, each event is led by experienced presenters and grounded in evidence-based practice.
The ATMS Webinar Library also houses on-demand recordings from previous events, an invaluable resource for flexible learning.
Past attendees of Transition to Practice said:
“The whole day was perfect and well-paced. The information and interactive parts were good. Very professional presentation.”
“I’m a teacher and I’ve been in practice a long time. I will advise all my students to attend this day. It’s terrific.”
Gain recognition as an accredited practitioner
ATMS recognises the depth of knowledge and experience its members bring to their fields. That’s why it developed the trademarked ATMS Accredited Practitioner logo, used across public-facing materials to promote the value of seeing qualified practitioners.
Members receive updated logos annually to reflect their current status, while student members are provided with badges that signal their commitment to professional standards and ongoing learning.
Championing the industry through advocacy
With its broad, multi-modality membership base, ATMS actively engages with government bodies, health funds and industry stakeholders to raise awareness of the diversity and value of natural therapies. One of its major initiatives is Natural Medicine Week, an annual campaign highlighting the work of accredited practitioners and the role of natural medicine in improving Australians’ health and wellbeing. This national campaign initiative features events, blogs and recipes via the website: naturalmedicineweek.com.au.
Year-round, ATMS raises awareness of the benefits of natural therapies through its Friends of Natural Medicine community newsletter and social channels. Find out more: atms.com.au/friends-of- natural-medicine.
ATMS actively promotes members through its Find a Practitioner online tool to encourage consumers to search for an accredited practitioner: atms.com.au/find-a-practitioner.
Stay informed with research and industry insights
ATMS is committed to evidence-based practice and ensures its members have access to the latest, most trusted research in the field of natural medicine.
Members have access to advanced clinical tools, including:
EBSCO – Access a comprehensive research database with 1600+ full-text journals and evidence-based clinical summaries to support your practice.
eMIMSplus – A dynamic platform offering seamless access to the most current and relevant medicine-related information to support safe and informed prescribing.
IMgateway – A trusted source of evidence-based content, providing in-depth information on conditions, herbs, supplements and the latest integrative medicine research.
nPOD – A powerful resource designed to assist clinical decision-making, offering evidence-backed insights to ensure your clients receive the most reliable and up-to-date treatment options available.
Student members can also access these resources to support their academic and clinical development.
Members also receive a digital version of the Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society (JATMS), a respected peer-reviewed publication released quarterly and have access to private member community groups via Facebook.
Celebrating excellence across the profession
Each year, ATMS hosts the Natural Medicine Awards to acknowledge practitioners and clinics delivering outstanding care. Traditionally, the awards include categories for Practitioner of the Year, Clinic of the Year, and Student of the Year. In 2024, ATMS introduced a new category: Lecturer of the Year.
Beyond the awards, ATMS supports its members through two grant programs:
The Research Grant – Offering up to $10,000 for accredited members conducting major research in natural medicine.
The Simon Schot Education Grant – Providing 10 annual recipients with $500 to help cover study-related costs.
Join the ATMS community today
If you’re ready to take the next step in your natural medicine journey, consider joining the ATMS community. Student members can upgrade to an accredited membership for only $100 and gain full access to a wide array of resources, tools and opportunities.
Joining a professional association ensures you’re held to high standards, including ongoing education and adherence to a strict code of conduct — one that defines professional behaviour towards clients, colleagues, the profession and the public.
Together, we can build greater recognition for natural medicine, promote its diverse benefits and elevate the standard of care across the industry.
