Ayurveda is a Traditional System of Medicine, recognised as such by the World Health Organisation. It originated in India around 5,000 years ago and is often referred to as the “mother of all healing sciences.” Today Ayurveda is widely practised in India and Sri Lanka as a government-recognised and statutorily regulated medical system.
Canadian Ayurvedic Practitioners Association (CAP Association) is a voluntary, not-for-profit, professional organisation. registered with the Canadian Federal Government (Regd. No. 1126494-0), which invites membership to all those who have certified educational qualification in Ayurveda from India or West. CAP Association also invites Ayurvedic Therapists, Ayurvedic Dieticians, Ayurveda Wellness Counsellors, Overseas Ayurvedic Practitioners living and working outside Canada, Students of Ayurveda and Friends from general public having special interest in Ayurveda treatments and education.
The purpose of the Association is
- To establish & maintain standards of education, code of professional ethics, professional competency, rights of Ayurveda practitioners and to offer each other support, academic discussions, professional development and friendship. Additionally, the CAP Association has a procedure designed for the public to raise any concerns regarding treatment received from a practising CAP Association member.
- To establish & maintain desirable relationships within the Ayurvedic profession, other professions, organizations, government agencies, groups & with all reputable Ayurvedic organizations throughout the world.
- To maintain a register of members who meet the standards of education according to WHO Benchmarks for training or Government Regulations, as applicable.
- To serve as an official spokesperson for & representative of the Ayurvedic profession in the Canada.
- To assure maximum recognition & acceptance of the Ayurvedic profession, its programs & practices as credible and relevant traditional medicine in the society.
- To supports education providers and encourages co-operation when setting standards of education for Ayurveda within Canada.
- To develop a Continuing Ayurvedic Educational Program.
- To represent for public policy & legislation in all matters pertaining to Ayurveda.
- To develop, participate in, conduct & support Ayurvedic research programs consistent with Ayurvedic principles.
- To work with Federal and Provincial Governments within Canada towards Statutory Regulation