International Institute for Complementary Therapists

The International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) is a professional membership organization supporting complementary and natural therapy practitioners and training providers. Founded by Lawrence Ellyard in 2002, we are based in Byron Bay, New South Wales, and serve an international community. Our beginnings grew from Lawrence’s work in Reiki education and a practical need: helping graduates access professional membership and suitable insurance. That purpose expanded into support for practitioners working across a broad range of complementary approaches. Today, we provide membership recognition, business resources, educational content, and access to insurance through our insurance partners. Our membership certificates and seals help practitioners communicate their affiliation, while our resources support the everyday responsibilities of building and maintaining a practice. We also work with training providers, reviewing applications against our requirements and offering course consultancy and recognition pathways. Approved providers can help eligible students and graduates access IICT membership and insurance options. From individual practitioners to established educators, we bring professional support and community together. Our purpose is to help members navigate the practical side of their work and develop sustainable businesses within the complementary therapies sector.