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 Org. Authorized Full Membership and A.F.M. Ministry Authorization: N.A.I.C. FBO Tribal Org. Authorized Annual Full Membership open to anyone interested in providing N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Health Care, N.A.I.C. Humanitarian Medical Mission or Society, Somaveda Integrated Traditional Therapies®: Thai Yoga, Traditional Thai Massage (Not Massage and or Massage Therapy as a secular practice), Ministry, Christian/Christ-Centered Ministry, Pastoral Care and Counseling, and related topics. The N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Full Membership is suitable for those individuals wishing to practice and share N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Health Care Services, SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies® member services, or another effective and approved ministry, counseling, or True Medicine and with all legal protections afforded to N.A.I.C. and sovereign ecclesiastical jurisdictions.

The NAIC AFM Scope of Covered Practices Does Not include Holistic Services when offered by any person using professional medical titles such as “Doctor,” “Physician,” or “Dr.” If you offer or intend to offer services using any such or similar titles AFM is not for you! Instead, we recommend the NAIC LCHT Licence-licentiate authorization. See N.A.I.C. L.C.H.T. License for details.

Tribes and or Tribal organizations are sovereign. Therefore, they have a right to have their own healthcare system. This includes a healing center, clinic, or hospital and can be operated off Tribal land. This allows N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. providers to provide the various health care modalities they want to practice and also includes education in alternative modalities. Technically, an N.A.I.C. Tribal organization religious ministry and Native Medicine provider works for the Tribal Organization. Therefore, local, state, or federal jurisdictions do not govern them.

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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. The minimum approved educational requirement shall be a SomaVeda® Certified Thai Yoga Practitioner Program or equivalent level of personal instruction under the authority of a Certified SomaVeda® Teacher either in class or by private lesson and apprenticeship. All N.A.I.C. SomaVeda courses and programs over 164 hours in class may qualify. Provided the training was completed within two (2) years of application. If your N.A.I.C. Authorized training were before the five-year cutoff, we would require either a “refresher/ review course” or the next more advanced course from the last completed program or Certification. It is vital that certified and N.A.I.C. Authorized Practitioners /Ministers be up to date on current 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 or practice N.A.I.C. Health Care and or SomaVeda Integrated Traditional Therapies® and church-recognized, Christ-Centered (Saving Grace Ministry), spiritually based healing modalities: Thai Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Thai Massage, Ayurveda, Christian Yoga, and Christ-Centered Yoga Therapy, “Laying on of Hands,” Chirothesia, Healing Touch, Anointing/ applying with oils and herbs, Meditation and Mindfulness, N.A.I.C. .based emotional, mental, psychological and spiritual counseling as well as to make use of all-natural substances derived from Mother Earth and given to us by God: Energy, Magnetism, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Air: breath, light, heat, minerals, sound, herbs and sacred plants, Pastoral Care and Counseling, Holistic Nutrition, Reiki,  Energy Psychology and Energy based Healing and any other traditional, indigenous and approved remedies as a Lay Ministry exclusively with other N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. members at the Authorized Participants (A.P.M.) level or above.

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 QUERY: Any and all notices of investigation, citations, cease and desist notices of any kind from any regulatory body or state Boards of regulation of any kind, including law enforcement, regarding your authorized ministry or practice must be forwarded to the NAIC Trial Organization office within 48 hours for documentation, review, and suggested response. AFM Members are prohibited under the agreement from violating the N.A.I.C. Privacy agreement by sharing any information regarding any practice or questions regarding advertising and media with any official agency or law enforcement. Failure to follow this rule may, at the Board’s sole discretion, result in immediate removal from NAIC membership and other roles, including AFM Authorizations and Legal Umbrella.

IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE! There are conditions for maintaining an active A.F.M. Status! All clients/ communicants must be N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. members, evidenced by a signed A.P.M. or another membership level adequately filed and received by the church office. All A.P.M. membership forms received from new members must be submitted to the office within ten (10) days. Un-submitted and or delayed conditions (older than ten days of issue) for Membership are subject to rejection at the discretion of N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. without notice.

NOTICE: A.F.M. Renewal: N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Level Membership Authorization and Approval shall be valid for 12 months from the issue date. For renewal without a fee? Submit proof of active status with 12 or more N.A.I.C. Member A.P.M.s submitted, minimum, for clients in a timely fashion in the previous year. Those N.A.I.C. A.F.M. members who do not have the 12 client member forms in their account may reapply at the Annual fee rate of USD 200.00. Failure to maintain active status by submitting the client A.P.M.s promptly (within ten days of service) with all associated fees or paying the $200.00 annual renewal fees will result in being placed on inactive status until this is remedied to N.A.I.C.’s satisfaction. Static memberships can not be retroactive for lapsed periods, which is entirely the responsibility of N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Membership and Cardholders.

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.

Sessions, counseling, or other ministry services performed on the public or non-N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. members are not authorized except in medical emergencies. In the event of a legal or otherwise dispute arising from services rendered to a non-N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. member, N.A.I.C. will disavow protections, and the benefits will not be considered covered, authorized, or protected under N.A.I.C.

Collecting A.P.M. membership dues without submitting them immediately to N.A.I.C. for collection and registration shall be considered a violation of the A.F.M. agreement, fraud, and grounds to terminate all member authorizations and privileges without notice.

Full Members are restricted in their scope of practice to only those actual healthcare competencies for which 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. approved Courses and programs.

This card authorizes the Cardholder to have in their possession bird of prey feathers and Native American Indigenous Church Sacraments. This card does not authorize harvesting an animal or bird of prey or by itself authorize the carrier to conduct any N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Ceremony. The Cardholder is prohibited and restricted from any practice of secular medicine or therapy not under the purview of N.A.I.C. The Cardholder agrees to abide by N.A.I.C. Tribal Org. Code of Ethics and 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 NAIC AFM Authorization DOES NOT include the (2500 Hr. Plus) advanced scope of practice for Physician, Professional, and or Vocational Therapy and or Counseling required for Commissioned Holistic Therapists Vocational Licentiate (N.A.I.C.-CHT). Any use of professional medical titles and designations such as “Doctor,” “Dr.“, “Physician,” or any combination or variation of these titles that would indicate to the public that you are providing services under a state board of medicine is strictly prohibited for N.A.I.C. AFM Members and do constitute a violation of the NAIC AFM Rules. If you use or intend to use professional medical titles for Holistic Services outside of the AFM Scope of practices as listed above, you must be authorized as an N.A.I.C. LCHT Licensed Minister or Practitioner, physician, etc. Further clarification: This applies if you hold doctorate-level degrees in various specialties of any kind, which also do not provide evidence of a state medical license. Example: You hold a “Doctorate” level degree in any science discipline… You need an LCHT to practice. You hold a “Doctorate” or “Doctorate” level degree in any “Health-related” discipline such as “Nutrition.”… You need an LCHT to practice. You hold a “Doctorate” or “Doctorate” level degree in any “Ministry or Religious” discipline, such as Pastor, Healer, or Counselor, and also provide Religious Therapeutics or Holistic Services of any kind… You need an LCHT to practice. If you have any questions, refer to the NaicLegalShield.Org documentation or contact the NAIC office immediately.

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.

Please Note! Active Subscription to N.A.I.C. Newsletter Required! All N.A.I.C. Active Membership or Legal Protections under the L.O.A.F. program require a subscription to the N.A.I.C. Newsletters and updates. If you “unsubscribe,” as is your right, your active status or N.A.I.C. A.F.M. Level membership and A.F.M. Authorizations, rescind all active services or legal protections immediately. You can update or change your email preferences if you do not cancel.

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  (06/18/2023 Update, Supercedes all previous updates.)