Quantum Biofeedback Association South Africa

Important Notice

It has come to our attention that many biofeedback therapists are confused about where, and with whom they need to align in order to practice in South Africa.

Therefore, to allay fears and confusion regarding the rights of biofeedback therapists, freedom of association and various requirements related to practice, please note the following:

The Quantum Biofeedback Association-SA (QBA-SA) has elected to stay independent. This means that QBA-SA is NO longer aligned with the Ethnomedicine Practitioners Association of South Africa (EPASA).

Since Biofeedback is not an Ethnomedicine modality it does not belong under a general Ethnomedicine application. Consequent to this consideration the need for independent statutory recognition, the subsequent registration, and regulation of biofeedback and biofeedback therapists has been identified.

QBA-SA has therefore been proactive and submitted an application to the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa (AHPCSA) for Biofeedback Stress Management to be recognized as a Profession in its own right.

Please Note:

NO FEES are payable to the QBA-SA, the AHPCSA, or any other organization until an application has been approved and a register for biofeedback therapists has been legally opened. This process does not happen automatically, or quickly.

Membership of ANY Association is voluntary. This means that biofeedback therapists are under NO personal or legal obligation to affiliate with any organization, unless they choose to join an association that is, for example, dedicated to furthering a particular profession.

No-one is obliged, or required to pay fees to additional bodies.

Quantum Biofeedback Association SA

The Quantum Biofeedback Association South Africa is a voluntary association of Quantum Biofeedback professionals, working towards enhancing the quality and standing of biofeedback practitioners.

In order to achieve these goals, we have formed a Non-Profit Organization in terms of section 21 of the Non-Profit Organisations Act (Registration number: 2010/016351/08).

It is a Self-Regulatory Association to represent the Specific Needs of Biofeedback Stress Management Practitioners in SA.

The Quantum Biofeedback Association - SA will be controlled by a Board of recognised practitioners and at present consists of:

Dr L Emdin
Carol Coney
Prof H Coetzee
Dr F Badenhorst
Dr A Velloen
Dr Sandi Nye

The aims of the association include:

To form a strong group of Biofeedback Stress Management practitioners to promote the right to choose alternative methods of healing.
To bring the modality of Biofeedback Stress Management to a recognized standard of compliance.
To keep Biofeedback Stress Management Practitioners up to date with the latest developments within this growing field of healing.
To provide a standard point of reference to the Public.
To provide a standard point of reference to Biofeedback Stress Management Practitioners.
Educate the public in the modality of Biofeedback Stress Management.
Protect the public within the scope of Biofeedback Stress Management.
Protect the Biofeedback Stress Management Practitioner within the established scope of practice.
Offer legal support to the members of QBA-SA.
Set and monitor a standard for an international curriculum on 3 levels, namely, Student, Practitioner and Specialist
Establish ground rules for practice.
Lay down the scope of practice for Biofeedback Stress Management Practitioners.
Monitor compliance of Biofeedback Stress Management Practitioners.
Monitor Continuous Education Units with regard to set modules and other complementary modalities.
Make available guidelines for research.
To provide General Support and Encouragement for all practicing Biofeedback Stress Management Practitioners.
Negotiate for recognition and represent Biofeedback Stress Management Practitioners where and when necessary.