American Kinesiotherapy Association

What American Kinesiotherapy Association does

The American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) is a 501(c) non-profit professional membership association founded in 1946 (originally as the Association of Physical and Mental Rehabilitation, later American Corrective Therapy Association, renamed AKTA in 1987 with formal corporate confirmation in New York on January 11, 1988) that credentialing, educates, and advocates for Registered Kinesiotherapists (RKTs) in the United States. Its principal functions are administering the standardized national certification examination (administered twice yearly in January and July), maintaining a national registry of members in good standing (500+ individuals for 2025-2026), accrediting clinical training pathways through two CAAHEP-approved university programs (University of Southern Mississippi and Norfolk State University) plus the COPSKT Center of Excellence Pathway, overseeing annual continuing competency (1.2 CEUs per RKT), and hosting an annual national conference co-located with the Medical Fitness Association. Revenue is generated through annual membership dues, one-time exam application fees ($100) and exam registration fees ($400), annual registration renewal ($225, $275 late, $450 probationary), conference registration ($150-$200 tiered), tiered sponsorship packages ($150-$2,000), pre-approved CEU partnerships (15% member discounts via AAACEUs.com, ACE, and others), and a small merchandise line.

The organization's primary end-customer is the Veterans Affairs healthcare system, which employs over 80% of all RKTs and treated more than 100,000 veterans in Fiscal Year 2019 through kinesiotherapy services spanning sub-acute and post-acute rehabilitative exercise, fall prevention, cardiac rehabilitation, and whole-health conditioning. Secondary stakeholder segments include practicing RKTs (members), kinesiotherapy students, civilian healthcare employers (hospitals, medical fitness facilities, rehabilitation centers), and individuals with functional limitations requiring extended physical reconditioning. AKTA holds no proprietary technology products and operates without external equity, funding rounds, or parent-company ownership; it is governed by a Board of Governors and an elected President (Natalie Williams, with President-elect Kendall Noble) under Executive Director Kathy Camp (appointed April 2021), and is incorporated in New York with operational headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.

Name

American Kinesiotherapy Association

Legal name

American Kinesiotherapy Association, Inc.

Website

https://akta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) is a 501(c) non-profit professional membership association founded in 1946 that credentials, educates, and advocates for Registered Kinesiotherapists in the United States, primarily serving the Veterans Affairs healthcare system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for Registered Kinesiotherapists and professional members. Registration renewal fees include annual dues and continuing education requirements.
2. Certification and Registration Fees: One-time exam application fees ($100), exam registration fees ($400), and annual registration renewal fees ($225). Specialization fees and late registration penalties provide additional revenue.
3. Continuing Education: Revenue from pre-approved CEU courses, webinar series, and partnerships with CEU providers. Members receive discounts on AAACEUs.com and other approved education platforms.
4. Conferences and Events: Sponsorship packages ranging from $150 (General supporter) to $2,000 (General Assembly Sponsor), conference registration fees, and exhibition opportunities co-located with Medical Fitness Association.
5. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including apparel through vendor relationships. Registration and certification document fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) is a non-profit professional membership association that provides credentialing, registration, and continuing education for kinesiotherapy professionals. Its core offerings include Registered Kinesiotherapist (RKT) certification exams and annual registration, professional and student memberships, pre-approved continuing education (CEU) courses, clinical specialization recognition, and an annual national conference co-located with the Medical Fitness Association.

Product overview

The American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA) operates as a professional membership organization rather than a traditional product company. Its core offerings center on professional credentialing and continuing education for kinesiotherapists. The primary products include Registered Kinesiotherapist (RKT) registration (annual $225), exam application ($100) and registration ($400), clinical specialization programs, and pre-approved CEU courses. Additional offerings include annual National Conference registration, Professional and Student membership tiers, graduate student discounts, and probationary registration options. The organization also offers sponsorship packages at various levels ($150-$2,000) for its national conference, branded merchandise through an external vendor, and free job posting services. The COPSKT Center of Excellence Pathway provides an alternative route to certification through a 6-month supervised clinical training program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 Veterans treated in FY2019 through VA kinesiotherapy services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018The VA is the single largest employer of kinesiotherapists, treating more than 100,000 Veterans annually. AKTA works to advance the profession within VA system through advocacy and professional development.
• American Academy of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Co-sponsor of kinesiotherapy with AKTA under CAAHEP accreditation. Represents physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• TrueHealth Initiative (THI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Global coalition for healthy living and eating. AKTA publicly aligns organizational values with core principles of healthy living and commitment to sustainable living practices.
• American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Strategic partner providing leadership and assistance for lifestyle medicine clinicians pursuing continuing education, practice knowledge, and research information.
• American Kinesiology Association (AKA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Strategic partner representing academic departments/schools of kinesiology. Promotes and enhances kinesiology as a unified field of study and advances its many applications.
• American Council on Exercise (ACE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Strategic partner providing health coaching certification and continuing education programs. AKTA members receive 15% discount on ACE certifications. ACE is the largest nonprofit health and fitness certification organization in the world.
• Medical Fitness Association (MFA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Co-located annual conferences and special membership rates for AKTA members ($55 vs $225 regular). MFA provides free continuing education courses, preferred conference pricing, and access to benchmarking data.
• AAACEUs.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPre-approved CEU provider offering 15% discount to COPSKT members on all continuing education classes. Custom affiliate link programs member discounts.
• Age Safe AmericaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvider of Senior Home Safety Specialist certification with AKTA coupon code ($100 discount). Course offers 2 contact hours for specialization.
• Defense Health Agency, J-7, CEPOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredits continuing education for health care professionals supporting U.S. active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. Pre-approved courses for COPSKT.
• Human KineticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher of kinesiotherapy and fitness education materials. COPSKT-approved courses available through their platform.
• National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides Comprehensive Automotive Mobility Solutions training for health professionals. Courses pre-approved by COPSKT for CEUs.
• The National Posture InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOffers Certified Posture Specialist certificate program approved by COPSKT for 23 contact hours (2.3 CEUs).
• TRAIN Learning NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContinuing education platform with COPSKT pre-approved courses for kinesiotherapy professionals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): APTA is the largest US professional membership association for physical therapists, comparable to AKTA as a credentialing, advocacy, and continuing education body for a rehabilitation-focused allied health profession. Both organizations issue professional credentials, accredit academic programs, and serve rehabilitation practitioners across clinical settings.
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): AOTA is the national professional association for occupational therapists, operating a similar membership, certification, and continuing education model for an allied health rehabilitation profession. It is a directly comparable professional association with overlapping scope of practice in rehabilitative care.

Direct peers

• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA): NATA is the professional membership association for athletic trainers, with a comparable model of credentialing, continuing education, and advocacy for an allied health profession. Both AKTA and NATA serve specialized rehabilitation practitioners with similar education and certification pathways.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM): ACSM is a professional membership and certification organization serving exercise physiologists, clinical exercise specialists, and sports medicine practitioners. ACSM's clinical exercise physiology certification parallels AKTA's RKT credentialing model for movement-based rehabilitation professionals.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA): NSCA certifies strength and conditioning professionals and personal trainers, closely comparable to AKTA's model of certifying kinesiotherapy practitioners. Both organizations provide continuing education, specialty certifications, and serve professionals working at the intersection of exercise science and rehabilitation.
• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R): AAPM&R is the co-sponsor of kinesiotherapy under CAAHEP accreditation and represents physicians practicing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. It is a direct partner of AKTA and operates in the same clinical rehabilitation ecosystem, often employing the RKTs AKTA credentials.
• American Council on Exercise (ACE): ACE is a strategic partner of AKTA since 2012 and provides health coaching and fitness certifications. ACE operates in the same continuing education and professional certification space, serving overlapping practitioner audiences with similar subscription and discount models.
• Medical Fitness Association (MFA): MFA is a strategic partner of AKTA and co-locates its annual conference with AKTA's national conference. Both organizations serve medically-based fitness professionals, offer continuing education, and share a membership discount model — making MFA a directly comparable professional association.
• American Kinesiology Association (AKA): AKA is a strategic partner of AKTA and represents academic kinesiology departments. While AKA focuses on the academic discipline of kinesiology broadly, AKTA focuses on the kinesiotherapy subfield — both organizations promote the kinesiology profession and serve overlapping educational and practitioner audiences.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT): NBCOT administers the national certification exam for occupational therapists and is organizationally similar to AKTA's COPSKT arm, which administers the RKT certification exam. Both are independent credentialing bodies for allied health rehabilitation professions with comparable certification and renewal workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AKinesiotherapy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ktmoves/playlists
• Facebookfacebook.com/aktamobilityspecialist
• Instagraminstagram.com/kt_moving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinesiotherapy

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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