Suomen Toimintaterapeuttiliitto

What Suomen Toimintaterapeuttiliitto does

Suomen Toimintaterapeuttiliitto ry (TOI), also known in Swedish as Finlands Ergoterapeutförbund rf, is a Finnish registered professional association founded in 1966 that serves as the country's sole dedicated union and advocacy body for occupational therapists and occupational therapy students. Headquartered at Rautatieläisenkatu 6 in the Akavatalo building in Helsinki, the organisation represents 3,000+ members — claimed to be the largest occupational therapist community in Finland — across two primary segments: licensed occupational therapists in public health services, private practice, social services, education, and rehabilitation, and students enrolled in Finnish universities of applied sciences.

The organisation's core offering is a bundle of member services: advocacy and labor-market representation (including collective agreement negotiations such as the 2026-2028 Terveyspalvelualan TES), legal and employment advice, professional ethics guidance, grants, insurance benefits, continuing education, regional networking through volunteer-led AlueTOIminta groups, and member communications including the TOImintaterapeutti-lehti magazine and email newsletters. Product surface also includes the eAsiointi self-service digital portal (hosted by yap.fi) for membership administration, flagship events such as the Vaikuttava TOIminta national conference (2026 edition on 9-10 September at Helsinki Messukeskus), and policy publications including the 2027 parliamentary election objectives. The technology underpinning operations is lightweight — a WordPress website, the third-party eAsiointi portal, and social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn — with no proprietary software, AI/ML, or data products.

TOI operates as a member-funded non-profit under Finnish association law, generating revenue exclusively through annual subscription membership fees tiered by member category (working member, student member, and others), with exact fee structures accessible only through the member portal. Go-to-market is direct-to-individual-professional via the website, eAsiointi, social media, regional AlueTOIminta networks, and academic partnerships with institutions such as JAMK and Metropolia. The union is a member of Akava (Confederation of Academic Professions in Finland) and maintains international affiliations with WFOT and COTEC, embedding it in both domestic labor-market politics and the global OT professional community.

Name

Suomen Toimintaterapeuttiliitto

Legal name

Suomen Toimintaterapeuttiliitto ry

Website

https://toimintaterapeuttiliitto.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Suomen Toimintaterapeuttiliitto ry (TOI) is Finland's sole professional union for occupational therapists, representing 3,000+ members with advocacy, labor-market negotiations, legal advice, training, regional networking, and a professional magazine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Worksite Financial Wellness & Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) (FSAIAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Eligibility, Enrollment & Benefits Administration (HLAEALAH)

Keywords

• Occupational therapy advocacy
• Professional association services
• Labor market representation
• Continuing professional education
• Member union services

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Revenue is generated through annual membership fees from over 3,000 members, which fund advocacy, member services, training, publications, and events.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Suomen Toimintaterapeuttiliitto (TOI) is a professional union that provides advocacy, labor market representation, legal and employment advice, continuing education, grants, insurance benefits, and publications for occupational therapists and occupational therapy students in Finland. The association funds its activities through annual membership fees and delivers services through a national headquarters, the eAsiointi digital member portal, and volunteer-led regional AlueTOIminta networks across the country.

Product overview

Suomen Toimintaterapeuttiliitto (TOI) is a professional association serving occupational therapists and students. The organization offers comprehensive member services including advocacy and labor market representation, the TOImintaterapeutti professional magazine, eAsiointi digital member portal, regional activities (AlueTOIminta), continuing education programs, and professional guides. The association organizes major national events including Vaikuttava TOIminta 2026 and maintains member benefits such as insurance, unemployment protection, and discounts. TOI represents over 3,000 members across Finland, advocating for the occupational therapy profession and promoting high-quality, effective therapy services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jäsenpalvelut (Member Services) Comprehensive membership services package including advocacy, labor market negotiations, workplace support, legal advice, training, grants, insurance benefits, and regional activities for occupational therapists and occupational therapy students in Finland.
• Vaikuttava TOIminta 2026 (National Conference) National occupational therapy training and networking event held September 9-10, 2026 at Helsinki Messukeskus, focusing on therapy effectiveness and methods for occupational therapists and students.
• eAsiointi (Digital Member Portal) Online self-service portal for members providing access to membership management, joining, event registration, and administrative services.
• AlueTOIminta (Regional Activities) Regional networking activities that bring occupational therapists together to strengthen professional community and make occupational therapy visible locally across Finland.
• Täydennys- ja jatkokoulutus (Continuing Education) Continuing education and advanced training programs for occupational therapists to develop professional competence, including methodologies such as TMO and OTIPM.
• Edunvalvonta (Advocacy and Labor Market Representation) Advocacy services representing members in labor market negotiations, workplace issues, salary development, and professional positioning in social and health services.
• Oppaat ja suositukset (Professional Guides and Recommendations) Professional guides and recommendations for occupational therapy practice, industry standards, and working conditions.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Suomen Fysioterapeutit (Finnish Physiotherapists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOI and Suomen Fysioterapeutit have a long-standing strategic partnership on shared advocacy positions for rehabilitation professionals. They jointly submitted statements opposing the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (STM) career model recommendation for nursing staff, arguing that it does not adequately recognize rehabilitation specialists. They have also coordinated on private healthcare sector collective agreement negotiations (Terveyspalvelualan TES) and rehabilitation sector advocacy.
• AkavacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOI is a member of Akava, the Finnish confederation of academic professions. Through Akava, TOI participates in centralized income policy negotiations, advocates for higher education and research policy, and collaborates with other Akava affiliates on shared policy goals. Akava also coordinates on broader labor market policy including drone threat guidelines (yhteinen suositus) with SAK and STTK.
• SAK and STTK (with Akava)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe central labour market organizations SAK, Akava, and STTK jointly issued a recommendation on wage security (palkkavarmuus) for workers prevented from working due to official drone threat warnings. TOI participates through Akava affiliation.
• Kuntoutusalan AsiantuntijatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKuntoutusalan Asiantuntijat is the expert organization for rehabilitation professionals. TOI collaborates with them on private healthcare sector collective agreement (TES) negotiations for the health services sector (2026–2028), including wage increases, tiered pay model (tasopalkkamalli), and working condition improvements. Jointly organized the Infowebinaari on the new TES in June 2026.
• Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu (JAMK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOI and JAMK co-developed and delivered the 'Toimintaperustainen ajattelu TMO-mallin mukaisesti – Teoriasta käytäntöön' (Theory to Practice) training day on Transactional Model of Occupation (TMO) and OTIPM, held on 6 May 2026. The training featured JAMK lecturers Tanja Hilli-Harju and Katri Kainulainen. This collaboration provides affordable continuing education to TOI members and connects academic teaching with professional practice.
• World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries (COTEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOI maintains international affiliations with WFOT (global) and COTEC (European), which provide international networks, research collaboration, and global advocacy platforms for the occupational therapy profession.
• Miina Sillanpään SäätiöminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnu Jansson, programme director at Miina Sillanpään Säätiö and an occupational therapist, gerontologist, and PhD, is a keynote speaker at TOI's Vaikuttava TOIminta 2026 event. The foundation focuses on aging, well-being, and participation, aligning with TOI's policy priorities for elderly care and rehabilitation.
• Diakonissalaitos (Diaconia University of Applied Sciences / Deaconess Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOI features member stories from Diakonissalaitos, such as the Psykotraumatologian keskus unit. While not a formal partnership, the organization's members work within this institution and its work is highlighted in TOI communications, reflecting shared interests in rehabilitation and mental health.
• ExpomarkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpomark is the official exhibition and event management partner for the Vaikuttava TOIminta 2026 national conference. Exhibitors receive a 20% discount on event tickets, coordinated through Expomark's contact person.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Council of Occupational Therapists for the European Countries (COTEC): The European council of national OT associations. Indirect peer providing continental coordination; TOI participates through this body for European-level research collaboration and advocacy.
• Akava: The Finnish Confederation of Unions for Professional and Managerial Staff. Parent confederation of which TOI is a member; comparable as a higher-order membership organization providing collective bargaining and policy advocacy infrastructure that TOI relies on.
• World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT): The international federation of national OT associations. Indirect peer operating at the global level; TOI is a member, and WFOT sets standards and provides the international umbrella that TOI engages with for cross-border advocacy.

Regional players

• Sveriges Arbetsterapeuter: The Swedish Occupational Therapy Association. Regional peer serving the same profession in neighboring Sweden; comparable member services and advocacy model, useful for cross-Nordic benchmarking.
• Norsk Ergoterapeutforbund: The Norwegian Occupational Therapy Association. Regional Nordic peer with an analogous union/association structure, providing a direct comparison for TOI's advocacy and member service delivery.

Direct peers

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): The U.S. national professional association for occupational therapists. Direct international peer — same mission of advocacy, education, and member services for OTs, with a much larger membership base, providing a benchmark for TOI's service model.
• Suomen Fysioterapeutit: The Finnish national professional association for physiotherapists. Direct peer — same country, parallel professional union structure for an adjacent rehabilitation profession, and active strategic partner of TOI on shared advocacy and collective bargaining.
• Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT): The UK professional body for occupational therapists. Direct international peer offering advocacy, professional standards, publications, and member services — closely comparable to TOI's structure and value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• SuPer: Finnish Union of Practical Nurses. A larger Finnish healthcare union that negotiates collective agreements overlapping with OTs in social and healthcare settings; an indirect competitor for member representation in shared workplaces.
• Tehy: Finland's largest union of health and social care professionals. Broad incumbent operating in the same healthcare labor-market space; competes for collective bargaining influence and offers an alternative representation option for OTs in mixed professional workplaces.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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