Membership Value

When you become a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) and the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association (NSPA), you instantly gain access to a wide array of valuable benefits and services.

Most importantly, when you join the NSPA, you strengthen the communal voice of physiotherapists in Nova Scotia. Your membership supports our committed volunteers, each of whom works tirelessly to advocate for your profession with government, media, payors, other professions, and the public. As a non-profit Association, your membership fees directly support advocacy efforts, negotiating policy changes, supporting operations and member events, and raising public awareness of the essential role physiotherapy plays in healthcare. 

With your support, we also represent Nova Scotia’s interests within the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Physiotherapists in Nova Scotia automatically become members of the NSPA when they join the CPA. Both organizations offer valuable benefits and services.

As a member of NSPA, you will

• Gain access to exclusive discounts on NSPA sponsored courses
• Receive regular communications regarding Association activities, career and course opportunities, member news, and more
• Become eligible for the Association’s bursaries, awards, and professional development funding
• Participate in and benefit from provincial advocacy efforts, such as providing comment on emerging legislation and fee negotiations
• Participate in local networking activities and events, such as district meetings and NSPA's annual NS Physiotherapy Forum
• Have the opportunity to participate on committees and in other volunteer capacities, which will greatly expand your network and your ability to contribute to the profession as well as strengthen your resume
• Provide financial and demographic support for our projects and initiatives

Discover more exclusive perks waiting for you as an NSPA member - click here to learn more!

AS A MEMBER OF CPA, YOU WILL

• Join a national community of more than 16,000 physiotherapy professionals and students all across Canada
• Gain access to a large and strong network of resources, information, thought leadership, best practices, and business guidance to help you throughout your career - wherever it takes you. Membership provides you with a voice in discussions with legislators, regulators, and policy-makers across the country
• Gain access to one of the most comprehensive and extensive professional liability programs designed for physiotherapists, physiotherapist assistants, and physical rehabilitation therapists across Canada - click here to learn more

To learn more about the wide range of CPA National benefits and services, visit the CPA website