Why Join ISMETA?

  • Enhance your client base with ISMETA marketing materials
  • Gain valuable professional registration
  • Discover the best practices of other leading somatic movement experts
  • Get listed in the Practitioner database or Member Organization section
  • Make your voice heard on somatic movement issues in the community and in government

 

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ISMETA MEMBERSHIP POSSIBILITIES

 

STUDENT MEMBER ($25/year)

 

Any person who is currently completing the requirements of an ISMETA Approved Training Program or an Independent Track training process may qualify for this membership category.


Benefits include: an invitation to attend the ISMETA Annual Membership meeting; receiving the monthly e-newsletter; international networking.


To apply to become a student member, please click here for Application and fee information (PDF).

 

Send Application with documentation to:

ISMETA - 30 Morgan ST - Holyoke, MA 01040

 

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ($65/year)

Anybody can support the mission of ISMETA. An associate member can be a practitioner, a client, or a student. With this membership you will receive the monthly E-News. No application is necessary.

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OR SEND PAYMENT TO:

ISMETA - 30 Morgan ST - Holyoke, MA 01040

 

 

 

REGISTERED MEMBERS ($100/year)

Practitioners that satisfy the ISMETA registration requirements can choose to register with ISMETA to receive ISMETA practitioner benefits. (see benefits page) Depending on one's professional practice and professional training, any qualifying practitioner can choose to register as a Registered Somatic Movement Educator (RSME) or a Registered Somatic Movement Therapist (RSMT). A practitioner can also choose to receive both registrations. Membership criteria is outlined for applicants that are not graduates of approved training programs.

 

THE PROCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS

Graduates of ISMETA approved training programs may apply through our

Fast Track Application Process:

Fast Track Applicants must send:

 

Applicants that have NOT graduated from an ISMETA approved training program must apply for registration through our Independent Track Application Process.

Independent Track Applicants* must send:

  • A completed application form
  • $75 Application fee
  • A detailed transcript of your movement training and copies of all pertinent certificates
  • A catalog or brochure of the school(s) OR biographies of the instructors
  • Three DVD's with permission from the client(s), of two 1-hour private sessions OR detailed descriptive case analyses of four typical sessions (Please use an alias to ensure your clients' confidentiality.)

 

 

Click Here Individual Membership Criteria

*After review of this information ISMETA may direct you to an ISMETA-approved training program or Registered Movement Educator or Registered Movement Therapist in your area so that they may observe your practice.

 

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ASSOCIATE MEMBER OGANIZATIONS ($85/year)

Any Somatic Organization that wishes to ally itself with ISMETA may choose to become an associate member organization. These organizations will be listed on the ISMETA organizations website, be invited periodically to phone conference meetings of the member organizations and receive invitations to regional membership activities.

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OR SEND PAYMENT TO:

ISMETA - 30 Morgan ST - Holyoke, MA 01040

 

 

 

MEMBER OGANIZATIONS ($250/year)

The purpose of ISMETA Member Organizations is to provide Somatic Movement Training Programs. Graduates of ISMETA Member Organizations are qualified for ISMETA's fast track application process. These organizations must fulfill ISMETA's Member Organization Criteria and send a representative to the biannual ISMETA Member Council Meeting.

THE PROCESS FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Completed organization application form including the following:

  • $250 Yearly registration fee

$10 optional Certificate of Registry

(optional; 8 ½ x 11” formal Certificate of Registry, with Seal)

  • Statement of Purpose (include if your school has already composed this statement) Describe the mission and goals of your program
  • An itemized breakdown of your hours relative to the items listed under "Curricular Requirements" under Member Organization Criteria
  • Your questions (Please type on an attached sheet any questions or concerns your school may have about the guidelines. Please include the section number and letter of the particular clause to which you are referring)
  • Copies of your promotional materials
    Enclose applicable catalogues, brochures and video tapes (VHS, U.S. or European format) of your school and/or program
  • Signed and endorsed copy of the ISMETA Code of Ethics

 

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