Membership fees and benefits
$250 Annual fee
To register as a member of the AIA, please contact Jamie at admin@alfinterfaceacademy.com
Members only benefits include:
- Exclusive access to study club meetings (by reservation only) and 1 week access to meeting recordings
- VIP registration to courses and conferences
- Listing on newly developed Certified ALF Therapy provider recognition website (upon completion of requirements)
- Options for scheduling private case consultations with instructors for those who have completed ALF: Foundations Online or the ALF: Synergy Course (available 2.1.21)
- Access to the newly developed online resource and reference library (available 1.15.21)
- Use of trademark protected ALF Therapy Logo for all certified providers. Our AIA sponsored “Look for the Logo” publicity campaign is coming soon.
- $100 of the annual membership fee for 2021 will be applied toward tuition for online courses and certification fees for new members who enroll and register for ALF: Foundations in January 2021 (course size limitations apply)
- Prior members/Alumni of AIA who renew in January receive $150 discount the newly developed ALF Foundations Synergy Course for prior members (which are prerequisites to the ALF Immersion HOME hands-on courses and the fellowship certification exam)
Changes from our previous membership plan have been made based on:
- Reduced yearly fees to reflect reduced administrative costs
- More provider accountability through a streamlined registration process for courses through our online educational platform
We chose to eliminate the ALF community provider listing because of:
- Complaints from the public feeling misled as a result of providers included on the provider directory that were not trained by our organization
- The difficulty and expense of maintaining the multiple websites and directory listings
Course ofFerings
ALF Therapy Education supported by its creator
Our comprehensive and convenient online educational modules allow the benefit of self-paced learning with the convenience of online education
Hands-on CLinical training in a clinical setting
The Synergy Academy is the sister organization for the ALF InterFACE Academy and the legal entity that hosts the individual courses offered through the ALF InterFACE Academy. In addition to sponsoring courses to instruct on ALF Therapy, the SYnergy Academy also hosts additional courses including BabyLase, Beyond the Airway and others.
Our commitment to our community
Despite the challenges created by COVID-19, the AIA is dedicated to support our providers in receiving quality, authentic ALF Therapy education. Our solution is to ensure that we have online options to maximize convenience as well as hands-on clinical "immersion-style" learning in our ALF: HOME course that will be offered in September 2021. Four days of intensive clinical, laboratory and experiential training by experienced providers will enhance your learning experience and ability to implement ALF Therapy into your offices.
About Us
Our mission
The goal of the ALF InterFACE Academy is to support the ALF Therapy provider in having access to authentic and quality educational material in a convenient and cost effective manner.
Through the development of our academy we strive to assist our professional community in discovering the tips, techniques and technologies to support a unique and innovative alternative to traditional therapies and methods. By striving to understand optimized function as it relates to human structure and form , we distinguish ourselves as dentofacial therapists who aspire to assist craniofacial structural , neurological and esthetic development from a whole person dimension as compared to traditional mechanical dental and orthodontic techniques.
Our history
The ALF legacy has been established for many years by the leader and founder of our ALF community, Dr. Darick Nordstrom.
Dr. Nordstrom's tireless efforts and selfless devotion throughout the years of his inspired career has created opportunities for him to share his knowledge. The highly trained and skilled providers that have chosen to follow his teachings are able to provide services to patients that are unsurpassed with the use of other techniques.
The multitude of success stories speak for themselves. Dr. Nordstrom wishes to share the gift of the ALF Therapy with all who strive to understand the benefits that only the ALF can provide
Benefits of Membership
Online teaching modules endorsed by Dr. Darick Nordstrom
Online teaching modules endorsed by Dr. Darick Nordstrom
Online teaching modules endorsed by Dr. Darick Nordstrom
To provide consistent , convenient and quality content for authentic ALF therapy education, we have developed an online educational platform for ALF Therapy providers and therapists to share a common source for ALF related education. The content will be accessible and convenient for all who choose to take advantage of the opportunity to learn authentic ALF Therapy principles and procedures for clinical application from its founder and creator.
Continued education credits awarded
Online teaching modules endorsed by Dr. Darick Nordstrom
Online teaching modules endorsed by Dr. Darick Nordstrom
The non-for-profit ALF InterFACE Academy and their partnership with The Synergy Academy provide continuing education for dental providers. The Synergy Academy has been awarded AGD PACE approval.
Recognition for commitment to ALF related education
Online teaching modules endorsed by Dr. Darick Nordstrom
Educational opportunites for patients and the public
By showing their lifelong commitment to authentic ALF Therapy education by pursuing the Fellowship, Mastership or Legacy Award with the ALF InterFACE Academy, the provider us showing their dedication to expanding their clinical knowledge and enhancing their professional credibility to the public. Successful completion of the formal process and criteria validated by Dr. Darick Nordstrom and the AIA faculty will result in the award level that represents their accomplishment.
Educational opportunites for patients and the public
Providing access to hands-on events to ensure a quality education
Educational opportunites for patients and the public
The website for the general public to learn more about ALF Therapy is www.alftherapy.com
This website provides as much or as little information about ALF Therapy as the reader would like to explore.
Providing access to hands-on events to ensure a quality education
Providing access to hands-on events to ensure a quality education
Providing access to hands-on events to ensure a quality education
The travel challenges that have occurred as a result of COVID-19 have created opportunities for a more efficient approach to our course structure. We are now offering a 3 part educational process wo maximize our hands-on clinical training opportunities.
Creating unity for our community of like-minded professionals
Providing access to hands-on events to ensure a quality education
Providing access to hands-on events to ensure a quality education
As an elite group of highly educated and devoted practitioners of varied professions, it is important to have a unified message and goal as we challenge the paradigm of traditional orthodontics and system based healthcare.
Encouraging team collaboration
Importance of Integrative Training
Many benefits of the integrative training efforts of the ALF InterFACE community, educators and providers. The global approach to patient care is critical to understand when performing comprehensive ALF therapy
Like-minded Professionals
The treatment TEAMS developed through ALF InterFACE communities provide patient care at the highest level. The dental team is trained to work closely with providers trained in cranial osteopathy, pediatric and general medical providers, myofunctional therapy, optimal breathing therapy, cranial nerve sequencing, chiropractic, speech pathology, nutritional consultants, occupational therapists, spiritual and mental health therapists and any other healthcare provider who recognizes the many benefits of ALF Therapy in delivering optimal patient care.