AADP Fees & Pricing
The American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) maintains a clear and transparent fee structure for certification, annual membership, and related services.
To become an active AADP practitioner, there are two components:
- Board Certification (one-time) — your professional credential
- Annual Membership (recurring) — maintains your active status and professional standing
How Certification & Membership Work
Board Certification is the credential you earn and retain for life.
Annual Membership keeps your status active and in good standing, allowing AADP to verify your current professional status and provide access to member benefits, directory inclusion, and professional resources.
Typical Cost to Get Started
Below is a simple breakdown of initial and ongoing costs:
| Path | Initial Cost | Ongoing Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Health Coach (HC) | $285 + $179 | $179/year |
| Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) | $295 + $179 | $179/year |
| Fellow of AADP (FAADP) | $395 + $199 | $199/year |
Initial cost includes your Board Certification plus your first year of membership.
Board Certification Fees (One-Time)
| Certification | Initial Fee |
|---|---|
| Health Coach (HC) | $285 |
| Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) | $295 |
| Fellow of AADP (FAADP) | $395 |
Initial certification includes:
- Board certification review
- Parchment certificate
- Professional recognition through AADP
- Eligibility to maintain active membership status
Annual Membership
| Membership Level | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Annual Membership | $179 |
| Fellow of AADP Annual Membership | $199 |
Active Membership Maintains:
- Recognition as an active member in good standing
- Practitioner directory eligibility
- Digital certificate
- Verification of current status
- Access to member benefits and professional resources
- Use of current professional seals and membership standing
Important
Board Certification is a lifetime credential.
Annual membership is what keeps your professional standing active, current, and verifiable within the association.
Additional Services
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Verification Letter | $10 |
| Certificate Reprint | $25 |
| International Certificate Mailing | $15 |
Verification letters may be requested for:
- Employers
- Schools
- Professional organizations
- Insurance or credentialing purposes
Membership Lapse & Reinstatement
If your membership lapses, your certification remains on record, but your active standing is no longer current.
Reinstatement requirements may vary based on how long your membership has been inactive.
Please refer to the Certification & Membership Policy page for full details.
Advanced Pathway for Doctoral Practitioners
AADP serves a broad professional audience of qualified holistic, integrative, and drugless practitioners.
For practitioners who also hold a doctoral-level credential, an additional pathway may be available through the American Alternative Medical Association (AAMA), a related organization focused on doctoral-level alternative medicine professionals.