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About CANNP
Canada’s professional association for Natural Nutritional Practitioners, founded by practitioners who saw a gap and led the change.
WHAT CANNP OFFERS
Founded on a belief that your profession deserves better
We saw a huge need and a gap in the industry, and decided we could lead a change.
CANNP began in 2008 and since then has become recognized as a well-established and reputable professional association for practitioners across the country.
We wanted to bring real value to membership by giving back for the dues paid — and to provide a unified voice for the profession. As it turned out, we became pioneers in a number of respects, most notably being the first to bring many benefits to the industry that had never been offered before.
Our business-build focus is geared toward both new graduates and seasoned practitioners — offering something for everyone, regardless of where you are in your career.
Our goal is to support members in any way we can, but our main focus is helping members develop successful, sustainable businesses.
OUR MANDATE
What we're here to do
Set professional standards recognized by government and insurers, and hold members accountable to those standards.
Advocate for recognition of NNCPs with insurers, employers, and regulators.
Equip members with the business tools, mentoring, and continuing education to build successful practices.
Keep members informed of industry news, research, and opportunities through ongoing communication.
Pioneer new benefits and pathways that raise the standard of the profession year over year.
HOW WE SUPPORT PRACTITIONERS
Built around the real challenges of practice
Built around the real challenges of practice — every benefit was designed to address the day-to-day realities of running a successful nutrition practice in Canada.
Insurance & Liability
options, and information on client based coverage for your services.
Business Development
intake forms, presentations, business plan templates, and member-priced tools designed for new and more seasoned practitioners.
Mentoring & Community
mentoring accessing a 12-part series or through joining Challenge and Accountability or the Mentoring Round Table, Power Hour webinars and a chat forum.
Advocacy
pursuing recognition with insurers and government, and protecting the right of practitioners to practice legally.
A NOTE FROM THE FOUNDERS
We built CANNP because the profession deserved an association that would actually have its members' backs. That's still what gets us out of bed every morning.
Beth Garbet & Wendy Gibson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, CANNP
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Find the membership that fits you best.
Whether you’re a student exploring the profession, a new graduate ready to start practising, or a seasoned practitioner pursuing the RNT title, CANNP has a path for you.
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