Become a Member of NZMPA

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Message from the NZMPA President

We would like to invite you to join the NZMPA, and utilise the many benefits that membership offers.

As we continue in our efforts to promote our profession, and manipulative physiotherapy, it is vital that we are seen as a unified body.

Membership subscriptions are kept to a very reasonable cost (All fees have GST included):

• NZ $255.00 for full-time Membership
• NZ $127.50 for part-time Membership, working 20 hours/week or less
• NZ $200.00 for full-time Associate Membership
• NZ $100.00 for part-time Associate Membership, working 20 hours/week or less

The financial year runs from 1 June to 31 May, with subscriptions set at the Annual General Meeting which is usually held in August.

To become a member it is a requirement that you also belong to the NZSP.

If you have any questions on membership benefits, or would like to discuss anything pertaining to the organisation, please contact the Office.

Alternatively, if you are interested in joining, please complete the Membership Guidelines Form. We would like to welcome you as a member.

Fiona O'Connor
NZMPA President

Membership of the NZMPA offers the following benefits -

1. Continuing education through Upgrading Courses to maintain and enhance your skills, with financial members receiving discounted course fees.
2. NZMPA courses are accredited with the New Zealand College of Physiotherapy, so College points may be gained for attending. Some courses are also a pathway for joining the College, providing the College criteria are met.
3. Bi-monthly newsletter - with free advertising in The Classifieds for members.
4. Scientific Conference with the opportunity to hear speakers who are working in the forefront of the profession.
5. Peer support and networking opportunities with professionals vitally interested in promoting manual therapy.
6. Library service through the NZMPA Office.
7. The list of contents from each journal we subscribe to is published in the newsletter, and members can request copies as they wish. NZMPA also offers a video, book and tape loan service - again a list of titles is published in the newsletter.
8. Reduced subscription rates to ‘Manual Therapy’ and the new journal ‘Physical Therapy in Sport’ from Harcourt Brace.
9. Representation on the New Zealand College of Physiotherapy Executive Council.
10. Reduced rates at Millennium, Copthorne and Quality Hotels.

Research:
NZMPA has a Scholarship Trust Fund, which may distribute up to $6,000.00 per annum towards suitable research projects.

Funds may also be applied for to assist with travel to conferences and meetings.

Research Group who work on your behalf investigating the latest literature, research, and opinions on the subject of manual therapy.

Marketing:
The NZMPA has promotional pamphlets available (30 cents per pamphlet), on Manipulative Physiotherapy. These are suitable for distributing to Doctors, patients, etc, to market your practice.

NZMPA Website:
Names of graduate NZMPA physiotherapists are available on this website, which may be accessed by physiotherapists who need to refer a patient to another area, or for clients wishing to locate a graduate physiotherapist

Updated: 04/03/08