WHy give to UStA?

Promoting the Trager® Approach: Dr. Milton Trager recognized that new information introduced to areas in the unconscious mind, gently and with skill, activates positive neurological changes which improve movement patterns. He referred to his work as psychophysical integration.

Trager Approach Practitioners work in a calm, cultivated, meditative state, what Dr. Trager called "hook-up." Using the language of touch and movement they promote sensory awareness and ease of movement. Trager sessions include gentle bouncing, stroking, elongations and a variety of playful body movements received in a calming, pleasurable atmosphere. Cumulative in nature, this work promotes ease, physical mobility, and a renewed lasting awareness of agelessness.

A mental, emotional and physical education, Trager sends clients into the world with the physical efficiency and coordination that leads to effortless movement. Milton Trager called this feeling a place beyond relaxation, a place of peace.

Supporting Trager Education: Your donation helps support programs and initiatives that enhance the Trager® Approach. This can include classes, workshops, in-depth trainings and certification programs that provide valuable learning opportunities for students and practitioners alike.

Building Community: USTA provides a platform for networking and collaboration among Trager professionals, educators, and students from across the nation. Your donation can help sustain and grow this community, facilitating meaningful connections and partnerships that enrich the Trager experience for everyone involved.

Make a donation to your USTA region

Each region provides USTA support to its local members and greater community. You can direct a donation to your region to support these efforts.

Support USTA through Planned giving

Planning your legacy for future generations, including your charitable interests, takes careful consideration and time. Discussing your charitable intentions with USTA will ensure that your lifelong gift is used as you wish.

Thank you to our DONORS

Touch of Light: $1 - $99

(Entry-level donor tier - Symbolizes the light, gentle touch that begins the journey of awareness and transformation.)

Wave of Ease: $100 - $249

(Introduces a sense of flow and ease through giving - Evokes the natural, rhythmic movement at the heart of Trager.)

Presence Partner: $250 - $499

(Recognizes donors who embody and support mindful presence - Core to the Trager Approach is being present in the body and the moment.)

Flow Facilitator: $500 - $999

(Highlights those who help sustain continuous movement and support - Encourages ongoing engagement and generosity.)

Integration Advocate: $1,000 - $2,499

(For donors committed to supporting the integration of mind and body - This tier honors deeper involvement and lasting impact.)

Embodiment Circle: $2,500 – $4,999

(A prestigious level for donors who exemplify living the values of Trager - Symbolizes full alignment of body, mind, and giving spirit.)

Legacy of Lightness: $5,000+

(Highest level of giving—supports long-term impact and legacy building - Echoes the Trager vision of spreading lightness and freedom worldwide.)

“USTA is a 501(c)(6) organization. Donations to the USTA are not deductible as charitable contributions on your federal tax return. These donations could be deducted as business expenses - please check with your tax advisor if you have any questions.”