About FACT

Friends of Alternative and Complementary Therapies Society

We are a community of discerning consumers and qualified professionals with a vision: the creation of a repository of health information that is factual, accessible, credible and ethical. The information comes from different schools of medicine and from different cultures. These diverse resources will provide us with multiple healthcare options, and it will lead us to a healthier future.

While other groups are active in advocacy, service delivery, research or teaching, our goal is to promote learning activities on alternative and complementary medicine through various media. Established in Toronto in early 1998, FACT has over 500 members across the country.

As a member, you will become part of a unique forum of consumers, mainstream healthcare professionals and practitioners of alternative and complementary therapies. You will contribute to the growth of our community by participating in our educational activities, by providing your knowledge and experience to our databases, and by joining core members in the work of FACT committees.

You will also benefit from discounts in products and services, and learn about many exciting opportunities and activities in this field.

Members will have access to:

1. Our education events, where you can participate in:
   • seminars, conferences and forums
   • hands-on workshops and demonstrations
   • herbal dinners
   • discovery tours
   • other activities
2. Our electronic newsletters, which will be published at regualr intervals throughout the year. Over 5 000 people have received our newsletters.
3. Our website, where you will find:
   • Databases about clinical conditions, therapeutic products and CAM therapies
   • Directories of practitioners and corporate members
   • Moderated discussion forums

FACT is a registered charity (87152 9731 RP 0001).

To join see our membership page, call 416-299-5113 or e-mail messages@thefacts.org