Dear US Trager Association Members,
We are thrilled to announce the new collaborative relationship between the U.S. Trager Association and The International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA). USTA is now an Affiliated Professional Organization of ISMETA.
ISMETA was created in 1988 by a group of practitioners and training program directors. Our core mission is to strengthen the Profession of Somatic Movement Education and Therapy. We believe that by joining together as individuals and organizations we strengthen our credibility as a profession and gain the recognition and respect for our important work. This new association between ISMETA and USTA allows us to work more closely in support of all our members.
As movement is being more widely recognized as an important aspect of our lives as humans and more and more people are wanting to teach and be identified as movement educators and therapists, we believe that now more than ever is a time for us to stand together and distinguish ourselves in the field of Somatic Movement Education and Therapy. ISMETA invites all USTA members to become special joint members of USTA/ISMETA.
Statement of Purpose:
ISMETA’s purpose is to grow the profession of Somatic Movement Education and Therapy. In order to do so we:
Maintain a professional registry of Somatic Movement Educators and Therapists
Ensure that training programs uphold high standards of education and practice
Advocate for the profession in legal and governmental arenas.
Support the development of a professional community of somatic movement practitioners worldwide
Educate the general public about Somatic Movement Practices
Communicate with our colleagues in complementary and integrative healthcare, human services, education and the arts, to help them understand the benefits of Somatic Movement Education and Therapy.
Special Benefits to USTA Members:
$20 Joint Membership Discount for all USTA Members who also hold a membership with ISMETA
Become a Registered Professional Member
Gain valuable international professional credentials; Registered Somatic Movement Educator (RSME) or Registered Somatic Movement Therapist (RSMT) or Registered Somatic Dance Educator (RSDE) or all three
Create a page in the ISMETA Professional Practitioner Directory
Market your activities through the ISMETA website and social media
Discover the Best Practices of the leading Somatic Movement Experts through Professional Development Webinars
Network and share your wisdom through Study Groups.
Vote on matters of ISMETA Governance
Get deals on everything from conferences, professional trade books, and videos, to Affordable Liability Insurance
Benefit from ISMETA outreach on your behalf within education and healthcare
Help make the Trager Approach a vital part of our International Somatic Movement Community
Application Process:
We encourage all USTA members to apply to become RSME, RSMT or RSDE. You will need to have completed the Trager Certification Training Program plus enough additional hours in Trager or other Somatic Movement trainings to add up to 500 hours.
If you have less hours of training, you can still become an Associate Member.
To apply, visit www.ismeta.org, consult the Guidelines and Requirements, and Join.
For more information and assistance with any of the application processes please contact our Director of Operations at info@ismeta.org. Please note: ALL current USTA/ISMETA Joint Members are eligible for a $20 discount on their next renewal.
Wishing us all a fabulous collaborative future,
Elisa Cotroneo, RSME/T, Executive Director, ISMETA