Associate Memberships
For qualified Craniosacral Therapists who have graduated from a non-accredited school and may be eligible to join as Associate Members of the CSTA.
Key Benefits
Support on your path to full membership
As an Associate Member you can:
Access member resources
Use CSTA professional resources, CPD guidance and learning materials as you work towards full membership.
Continue your professional development
Meet CSTA requirements around First Aid, CPD and supervision as you develop your practice.
Receive The Fulcrum
Access the digital and postal editions of the CSTA’s member journal to keep up with the profession.
Access the professional insurance scheme
Access the CSTA’s professional insurance scheme to help meet the insurance requirements of your practice.
Work towards Full Membership
Associate Members may be able to move to Full Membership, subject to interview and assessment.
YOUR ROUTE TO MEMBERSHIP
A pathway towards full membership
The purpose of associate membership is to provide a route for those not trained at an accredited college to become registered members. It is seen as a short-term, transitory stage and we would expect you to become a full member within two years.
As with all our members, associate members are entitled to attend our AGM and receive our magazine, The Fulcrum. However, associate members are not registered by the CSTA and as such are not permitted to use the letters RCST.
MEMBERSHIP
Associate membership fee
The cost for associate membership is £125 for a year.
Almost everyone involved in the CSTA is a volunteer or near-volunteer, which enables us to keep subscriptions among the lowest for a professional body.
How to apply
Applying for Associate Membership can now be completed online. As part of your application, you'll need to provide details of your training so the Registrar can confirm that it meets CSTA requirements, including appropriate training in Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology.
Once your application has been reviewed, you'll be invited to an assessment covering your practical skills, theoretical understanding, ethics and professional boundaries.
You can read our Guide to Associate Membership of CSTA for more information about the process and requirements.
Apply for Associate Membership
If you have any questions before applying, please contact our Registrar and we'll be happy to help.