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Health and Wellness Board of South Africa

Where wellness meets standards

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about us

We recognize and register health & wellness practitioners

We set the standard for proffesional conduct, training, and ethical practices in the wellness sector. Our mission is to empower practitioner, protect the public and promote high-quality wellness services nationwide.

HWBSA serves as the primary registration and oversight authority for wellness and health practioners in South Africa. We recognise professionals who may not fall under statutory health councils but still meet high standards of competence, ethics, and professionalism.

Mission

  • Register and recognize practitioners and students

  • Ensure professional standards and ethical practice

  • Support ongoing professional development

Values

  • Integrity

  • Excellence

  • Transparency

  • Accountability

  • Compassion

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Registration Categories

Choose Your Practitioner Category

Select the category that best describes your area of expertise or focus. Register to connect with your professional network and resources.

  • 01 Health & Wellness Coach

    Support individuals in achieving optimal health, fitness, and well-being.

  • 02 Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner

    Focus on preventing and treating chronic diseases through lifestyle interventions.

  • 03 Trauma & Neuroscience Practitioner

    Specialize in trauma recovery and neuroscience-based therapeutic approaches.

  • 04 Holistic Nutrition Practitioner

    Guide clients with personalized, whole-food-based nutrition plans.

  • 05 Mind-Body/Energy Practitioner

    Integrate mind-body techniques and energy healing to support well-being.

  • 06 Sexuality & Wellness Practitioner

    Support sexual health and wellness with evidence-based practices.

  • 07 Corporate/Wellness Practitioner

    Design and implement wellness programs in corporate environments.

  • 08 Academic/Research Practitioner

    Conduct research and contribute to the academic field of wellness.

  • 09 Wellness Product & Program Developer

    Develop innovative wellness products and programs for broader audiences.

  • 10 Other

    For practitioners and professionals who don’t fit into the predefined categories.

Certification

Official HWBSA Recognition

All registered practitioners receive an official HWBSA Certificate of Registration confirming their professional status and registration number. Training institutes that meet HWBSA standards are issued a Certificate of Institutional Recognition, showing compliance with professional quality standards.

See Example Certificates

Get in touch with the Health & Wellness Board of South Africa

Contact HWBSA

Reach out to us for inquiries about practitioner registration, certification, or institutional recognition. Our team is here to assist you with all HWBSA-related processes and guidance.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about practitioner registration, certification, and institutional recognition with the Health & Wellness Board of South Africa (HWBSA). Learn how to register, renew, or verify your professional status with ease.

The Health and Wellness Board of South Africa (HWBSA) is a professional registration and oversight body that recognizes qualified wellness and health practitioners, students, and training institutions that meet ethical and professional standards.

Any wellness or health practitioner who operates in a non-clinical, complementary, or lifestyle medicine field can register. This includes health coaches, trauma-informed practitioners, nutritionists, kinesiologists, energy healers, mindfulness trainers, and similar professionals.

No. HWBSA operates independently as a professional registration authority for practitioners who do not qualify under existing statutory councils like the HPCSA or ASCHP but still work within recognized wellness and health disciplines.

Registered members receive:

  • A unique registration number and certificate
  • Professional recognition and credibility
  • Eligibility for institutional affiliation
  • Access to continuing professional development (CPD) guidance

Yes. Students currently studying in relevant health, wellness, or coaching fields are encouraged to register as Student Members until they qualify for full practitioner status.

Simply click on the Register button in the menu or use this link: 👉 Register Here. Complete the form and upload your supporting documents. Once your application is approved, you’ll receive your registration number and certificate via email.

Applications are reviewed within 7–14 business days. You’ll receive an update by email once your application is processed.

Registrations are valid for one year and must be renewed annually to remain active. Renewal reminders will be sent via email before your expiry date.

Yes. HWBSA accepts international applications for recognition in alignment with our ethical and professional standards.