NAIC Join Full Member Medicine Card (AFM)
N.A.I.C. Authorized Full Blessed Membership Medicine Ministry- Practitioner Authorization (A.F.M. Pro-Tier)
N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization Authorized Full Membership (A.F.M.) and Ministry Authorization
N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization Authorized Full Membership (A.F.M.) is an annual membership available to individuals seeking to provide N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization Health Care services, participate in N.A.I.C. humanitarian medical missions or societies, and practice SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies®. Authorized modalities include, but are not limited to, Thai Yoga, Traditional Thai Massage (expressly not secular massage or massage therapy), Christian or Christ-centered ministry, pastoral care and counseling, and related disciplines.
Full Membership is intended for individuals who wish to practice and share N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization health care services, SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies® member services, and other approved ministry, counseling, or traditional healing (“True Medicine”) practices, with all legal protections recognized by N.A.I.C. and its sovereign ecclesiastical jurisdictions.
The scope of A.F.M. authorization does not include holistic or health-related services offered under professional medical titles such as “Doctor,” “Physician,” or “Dr.” Individuals who use or intend to use such titles are not eligible for A.F.M. authorization and should instead pursue N.A.I.C. L.C.H.T. licentiate authorization (see https://naiclegalshield.org for details).
N.A.I.C. Tribal Organizations operate as sovereign entities with the inherent right to establish and maintain their own health care systems, including healing centers, clinics, or hospitals, which may operate on or off Tribal land. Under this framework, N.A.I.C. providers deliver authorized health care modalities and educational services in alternative practices as agents of the Tribal Organization. Accordingly, such providers operate within the jurisdiction of the Tribal Organization and its ecclesiastical authority.
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N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Authorized Full Membership Tier (A.F.M. Ministry Authorization) Prerequisites:
PLEASE NOTE! UNLESS YOU MEET THE PREREQUISITE MEMBER CRITERIA, YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL NOT BE APPROVED, AND YOUR DONATION WILL BE CONFIRMED AS A VOLUNTARY, NON-REFUNDABLE DONATION ONLY! NO EXCEPTIONS. If you do NOT understand this rule… Do Not Process a Donation, as there will be NO refunds for any N.A.I.C. donations. THANK YOU.
N.A.I.C. requires that all N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Authorized Full Blessed Members (A.F.M.) have a minimum of N.A.I.C. Approved Seminary Education in the indigenous, traditional, natural spiritual principles of Native American Medicine or SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies®: Indigenous- Native American, Thai Yoga, Thai Massage, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Holistic Nutrition and related as a Lay Ministry.
Minimum Educational Requirements
The minimum approved educational requirement is successful completion of the SomaVeda® Certified Thai Yoga Practitioner Program (CTP), or equivalent training through direct instruction under the authority of a Certified SomaVeda® Teacher, delivered via classroom study, private instruction, or apprenticeship.
N.A.I.C.-authorized SomaVeda programs consisting of at least 164 in-class hours may also qualify, provided such training was completed within two (2) years prior to application.
For applicants whose N.A.I.C.-authorized training predates the applicable eligibility period, completion of a refresher or review course—or advancement to the next higher-level certification beyond the most recently completed program—is required.
All certified and N.A.I.C.-authorized Practitioners and Ministers must maintain current competency and remain in good standing with established training standards.
We believe that to be informed and practice responsibly, all N.A.I.C. Full Members share a common understanding of our spiritual healing principles. N.A.I.C. Full Members are restricted in their scope of practice to only those actual competencies they have training and approval to practice, evidenced by one or more C.T.P.s or certifications in N.A.I.C. Tribal Org and approved Courses and Programs.
The N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Pro-Tier card Certifies that the Cardholder is an Authorized Full Blessed Member (A.F.M.) of N.A.I.C. Inc. (Tribal Organization) and Authorized N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Lay Therapeutic Minister– Practitioner.
This card authorizes the Cardholder to participate in and practice N.A.I.C. Health Care and SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies®, including church-recognized, Christ-centered (Saving Grace Ministry) spiritually based healing modalities. Authorized practices include, but are not limited to, Thai Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Thai Massage, Ayurveda, Christian Yoga, Christ-Centered Yoga Therapy, the “Laying on of Hands” (Chirothesia), Healing Touch, anointing with oils and herbs, meditation, mindfulness, and N.A.I.C.-based emotional, mental, psychological, and spiritual counseling.
The Cardholder is further authorized to utilize natural elements and substances derived from the Earth and regarded as divinely provided, including energy, magnetism, fire, earth, metal, water, and air, as well as their expressions—such as breath, light, heat, minerals, sound, herbs, and sacred plants. Additional authorized practices include pastoral care and counseling, holistic nutrition, Reiki, energy psychology, and other energy-based healing modalities.
All such activities are conducted solely within the scope of lay ministry and are limited exclusively to interactions with other members of the N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization who hold Authorized Participant (A.P.M.) status or higher, including the use of traditional, indigenous, and approved remedies.
PLEASE NOTE! All member protections for A.F.M. Authorized Ministers/ Practitioners are only in force IF the exchange of services is with other N.A.I.C. Members exclusively. There are no legal shields or Authorizations for services to non-N.A.I.C. tribal Org. members. The NAIC AFM is issued to a singular individual exclusively and must be in the legal name of the provider-practitioner. DBA, if different from the cardholder name, will require a separate AFM Registry.
Notice of Privacy and Response to Legal Inquiry: All notices of investigation, citation, cease-and-desist orders, or other regulatory or legal actions, whether issued by state or federal agencies, licensing boards, or law enforcement, concerning an individual’s authorized ministry or practice must be submitted to the N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization office within forty-eight (48) hours of receipt for documentation, review, and guidance.
A.F.M. Members are strictly prohibited from disclosing, discussing, or providing any information regarding their ministry, practice activities, advertising, or media communications to any regulatory authority or law enforcement agency, except as directed under N.A.I.C. privacy policies and organizational guidance.
Any violation of this provision, including unauthorized disclosure of protected information, may result—at the sole discretion of the N.A.I.C. Board, in immediate termination of membership, revocation of A.F.M. authorization, and removal from all associated protections, including the N.A.I.C. legal umbrella.
Important Notice: A.F.M. Status Requirements: Maintenance of active A.F.M. status is subject to the following conditions:
All clients or communicants must be verified members of the N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization, as evidenced by a properly completed and signed Authorized Participant Membership (A.P.M.) form or other recognized membership documentation, duly submitted to and received by the church office.
All A.P.M. membership forms for new members must be submitted to the church office within ten (10) days of execution. Forms that are incomplete, unsubmitted, or submitted beyond the ten (10) day period may be rejected at the sole discretion of the N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization, without notice.
Notice: A.F.M. Renewal Requirements: N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Membership Authorization and Approval is valid for twelve (12) months from the date of issuance. Renewal without fee requires submission of proof of active status, defined as a minimum of twelve (12) N.A.I.C. member A.P.M. forms for clients, properly completed and timely submitted within the preceding twelve-month period.
Members who do not meet this minimum requirement must renew at the standard annual fee of USD $200.00. Failure to maintain active status, either by timely submission of required A.P.M. forms (within ten (10) days of service), payment of associated fees, or payment of the annual renewal fee, will result in placement on inactive status until all deficiencies are corrected to the satisfaction of N.A.I.C.
Memberships that lapse may not be reinstated retroactively. Maintenance of continuous active status is the sole responsibility of the A.F.M. Member and Cardholder.
A.F.M. Renewal Exception: All N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Members Actively enrolled in current Certification and or Degree programs are exempt from renewal requirements, provided they return twelve (12) or more client A.P.M.s per year minimum.
Scope of Practice, Authorization, and Compliance: Sessions, counseling, or other ministry services provided to the general public or to individuals who are not members of the N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization are not authorized, except in cases of bona fide medical emergency. In the event of any legal dispute arising from services rendered to non-members, such services shall be deemed outside the scope of N.A.I.C. authorization, and all protections and benefits afforded by N.A.I.C. shall be disclaimed.
The collection of A.P.M. membership dues without prompt submission to N.A.I.C. for processing and registration constitutes a violation of the A.F.M. Agreement and may be deemed fraudulent. Such conduct is grounds for immediate termination of all memberships, authorizations, and associated privileges, without notice.
Full Members are strictly limited to practicing within the scope of their verified training and approved competencies, as evidenced by one or more Certified Thai Yoga Practitioner (C.T.P.) credentials or other certifications issued through N.A.I.C.-approved courses and programs.
This card authorizes the Cardholder to possess bird-of-prey feathers and Native American Indigenous Church sacraments, as permitted within N.A.I.C. guidelines. This authorization does not extend to the harvesting of protected animals or birds of prey, nor does it independently authorize the conduct of N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization ceremonies.
The Cardholder is expressly prohibited from engaging in any form of secular medical or therapeutic practice outside the authority and jurisdiction of N.A.I.C.
The Cardholder agrees to abide by the N.A.I.C. Tribal Organization Code of Ethics (https://nativefirechurch.org/naic-code-of-ethics/) and Member Agreement (https://nativefirechurch.org/naic-authorized-member-agreement/).
The N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Full Membership card privilege DOES authorize a Practitioner/ Lay-Minister scope of practice for N.A.I.C. Approved Health Care Professional, Vocational Therapy, or Counseling.
The N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Authorization does not include the advanced 2,500-hour (or greater) scope of practice required for Physician, Professional, or Vocational Therapy or Counseling status under the Commissioned Holistic Therapist Vocational Licentiate (N.A.I.C.-CHT). Any use of professional medical titles or designations—such as “Doctor,” “Dr.,” “Physician,” or any similar title that could lead the public to believe services are rendered under a state medical board—is strictly prohibited for N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Members and constitutes a violation of A.F.M. rules.
Individuals who use or intend to use professional medical titles in connection with holistic services outside the A.F.M. scope of practice must be duly authorized as an N.A.I.C. L.C.H.T. Licensed Minister or Practitioner. This requirement applies regardless of the type of doctorate-level degree held, including but not limited to:
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Doctorate degrees in any scientific discipline.
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Doctorate or doctorate-level degrees in any health-related discipline (for example, nutrition).
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Doctorate or doctorate-level degrees in ministry or religious disciplines (for example, pastor, healer, or counselor) when combined with the provision of religious therapeutics or holistic services of any kind.
In all such cases, an L.C.H.T. authorization is required to practice within N.A.I.C. For further clarification, members should consult the documentation at NaicLegalShield.org or contact the N.A.I.C. office directly.
PLEASE NOTE! The NAIC AFM Pro-Tier Tier membership is NOT the same as the Professional Vocational Commission or Therapeutic Licentiate (L.C.H.T.). (These require separate and additional qualifications.)(For information on requirements for obtaining a Vocational Commission or Professional Vocational Licentiate Authorization.)
Practitioners, Teachers, Ministers, Healers, etc., join at this level. (Post 164hr. Approved Education)
The N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Authorized Full Member Tier (A.F.M.) is a way for you to become a member, participate in our ceremonies, and assist us in sharing the Native American Indigenous and Natural Wellness Culture. Becoming a Full Member allows you to participate in the land’s Healing, therapy, counseling, ceremonies, and sacraments.
Not For Profit Church Donation: Native American Indigenous Church Inc. (N.A.I.C. Inc. Tribal Organization), Florida, Not for Profit, is a 508(c)(1)(A) I.R.C. Compliant, Tax Exempt, F.B.) (Faith Based Organization-FBO) Religious/ Church Organization.
Please Note: To receive the Authorized Full Membership Tier (N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. A.F.M. Card) from the Native American Indigenous Church Tribal Org, Please review the Code of Ethics and N.A.I.C. Cancellation and Refund Policy, N.A.I.C. Authorized Participant Member Agreement (A.P.M.A.) and the N.A.I.C. Articles Of Religious Practice, Education And Healthcare. Reading and agreeing to the A.P.M.A. is a pre-condition towards acceptance as a Member.
Authorized Full Membership Contribution Tier (Proof of active N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Membership)
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The N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. A.F.M. Tier documentation is the proof of your N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Full Membership. It is N.A.I.C.’s opinion that an annual $200.00 contribution is a relatively insignificant sacrifice compared to what both federally and Non federally recognized Tribal American Native People and tribal organizations have endured, enabling you and all other races to benefit from their Sacrifices to worship their indigenous cultural practices.
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The code on the back of the card is unique to each member. It can be scanned into any smartphone and immediately link to the user’s information and N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. legal documentation.
Practitioner Members, Please Note! Effective February 15th, 2021, The N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Level Membership or Authorization to practice shall be required to renew annually from the date of issue. Renewal approval will be subject to members demonstrating compliance with N.A.I.C. RPGs and member guidelines, timely submission of client membership forms, etc. Members found not to comply will not be renewed until and unless compliance is re-certified.
You have constitutional rights, which are listed in the legal section of this website. Please read and understand them, as law enforcement, in most cases, will be unfamiliar with them. Laws vary from state to state, and you need to understand your legal right to participate in the sacraments of the N.A.I.C. N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. does not support a violation of the law.
Are you a Holistic Medical Practitioner, Therapist, Physician, or Service provider who needs a Legal basis for your practice? NAIC Legal Shield Licentiate -License Authorization can protect you.
N.A.I.C. does not have a legal fund to defend you but does have all of the documentation to support you in your earnest desire to participate as the spirit dictates so long as it does not infringe upon the rights of others and is by the N.A.I.C. mission statement and Authorized Participant Rules.
N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Donation/ Cancellation and Refund Policy (March 28th.. 2026 Update, Supercedes all previous updates.)
