Individuals who qualify for membership in the International Metaphysical Practitioners Association enjoy the prestige and added credibility of belonging to a highly professional and premier association of metaphysical practitioners. IMPA is strict in its requirements, and not everyone qualifies. But those who do can take pride in belonging to an organization that advocates the highest standards of professionalism in the broad metaphysical arts field.

Members enjoy the following benefits:

• ENHANCED CREDIBILITY. Gaining a client’s trust is paramount if you are going to have a successful practice. IMPA is an organization that governs its own, and as such, members are held accountable to IMPA’s Code of Ethics. And this is a huge benefit to you because it will increase and enhance the credibility you enjoy with your clients. How so? Members are required to inform clients of their association with IMPA and the provision to file complaints. This is accomplished in the form of a written statement on a client information sheet or brochure. If clients are told that you belong to a professional association that holds you accountable, they will automatically see you as even more credible and trustworthy.

• COMPREHENSIVE CODE OF ETHICS. Members can use the IMPA Code of Ethics as their own or as a template for developing their own individualized code of ethics. This saves valuable time and provides a comprehensive ethics base for professional practitioners and researchers.

• PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY LISTING. As an IMPA member, your Profile will be listed in the Member Directory. Your profile can be customized with images, multimedia, your bio, and other information that will not only verify your membership, but will also help potential clients in your area find you.

• MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE AND ETHICS CERTIFICATION. As an IMPA member, you will take an ethics certification course (cost is included in your membership dues). This course will enhance your knowledge of ethical issues and standards related to various metaphysical disciplines. Once complete, you will receive a Certificate of Completion (PDF) suitable for framing that also serves as your Membership Certificate showing that you are a member in good standing. This course is worth .5 CEUs.

 

IMPA is a select association for professional practitioners of the metaphysical arts. Members must meet high professional and character standards to qualify.

General Requirements and Policies (Applies to all members)

Members must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Be professional, grounded, reasonable, and sensible in their approach to metaphysical service.

• Possess a professional metaphysics PhD (or equivalent) degree, or a certification in a related metaphysics discipline such as Reiki, life coaching, hypnosis, homeopathy, aromatherapy, etc. (see the table above). Those actively studying for their metaphysics doctoral degree or related certification may join at the Student Level.

• Pass a routine criminal and sex offender background check.

• Take the IMPA Integrity Oath to Do No Harm as well as observe and uphold the IMPA Code of Ethics.

• Pass an ethics course before becoming full members (included in membership dues).

Automatic Disqualifications

• Individuals who have been convicted of a crime or DUI within the past 5 years are ineligible for membership.

• Individuals who have ever been convicted of a sex or hate crime, or who are registered sex offenders are ineligible for membership.

Ineligible Certifications and Credentials

Earned credentials must be the result of significant study and effort. Basic metaphysics course certificates/certifications and metaphysics doctoral degrees that are largely based on life experience do not qualify.

“At Will” Membership Policy

IMPA membership is “At Will” and may be cancelled by either party with or without cause, with or without notice. Nothing contained within the IMPA Code of Ethics, on the IMPA website, or in any other documentation constitutes or should be implied to constitute any type of membership contract.

IMPA offers three membership levels: Professional, Student, and IMHS Student. IMPA also offers accreditation for metaphysically-oriented educational organizations.

This membership level is for professional and credentialed metaphysical practitioners. Additional requirements apply:

• Applicants must have a website with a professional appearance and content that does not violate the IMPA Code of Ethics.

• Applicants must have a published Mission statement and Code of Ethics freely available online. Applicants may choose to use the IMPA Code of Ethics to satisfy the code of ethics requirement upon applying for membership.

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This membership level is available to students actively enrolled in a metaphysics-related school other than IMHS. Additional requirements apply:

• Applicants must be actively enrolled in a formal metaphysics-related degree or certification program from a metaphysics school or institution. This includes holistic healing, life-coaching, and hypnosis schools, among others. Contact us if you are unsure whether your program qualifies.

• To retain membership, students must upgrade to the Professional Member level upon graduation from their school. Contact IMPA Admin for instructions.

This membership level is available to students of the Institute of Metaphysical Humanistic Science (IMHS) only. NOTE: IMHS Degree Program students do not have to take the ethics course as it is part of the degree curriculum.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be actively enrolled in the Institute of Metaphysical Humanistic Science Doctoral Degree Program or an approved IMHS certification course.

• IMHS Students must complete the IMHS Degree Program within three years of enrollment to maintain their IMPA membership. After graduation, the membership will be upgraded to the Professional Level.