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If you are looking for a practitioner or wish to join a professional association, please visit the relevant representatives' websites below.

All Professional Associations belonging to the GCMT have undertaken to ensure that their members meet the minimum standards of education specified by the Council.

ABMT

Biodynamic massage is a psychotherapeutic form of massage concerned with the integration of all aspects of an individual - physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual within the context of an individual's life and relationships at home, at work and at leisure.

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CThA

The Complementary Therapists Association is the leading professional association for complementary therapists in the UK and Ireland founded in 1999 to support Complementary therapists once they have qualified.

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NAMMT

Trading as the National Association of Massage & Manipulative Therapists is a "Not for Profit" Professional Association (NAMMT) founded by Mr. Eddie Caldwell, former principal of the Northern Institute of Massage and other professional Massage and Manipulative Therapists to represent the interests of professional therapists.

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STO

As the UK's Premier Professional Association for Professional Sports Therapists, Sports Injury and Soft Tissue Therapists, the Sports Therapy Organisation works with industry and sport governing bodies, ensuring that members are fully supported at all levels, committed to driving up standards and creating opportunities.

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Amatsu Therapy International

The Institute of Amatsu is the recognised and affiliated training provider for Amatsu Therapy International UK Ltd. Amatsu is a soft tissue therapy that restores balance to the body using natural body movement to correct anatomical dysfunction.

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LCSP

The LCSP Register of Remedial Masseurs and Manipulative Therapists is a company limited by guarantee that took over the existing organisation London and Counties Society of Physiologists with effect from 1st January 2002. Only the constitution and title of the organisation has in effect changed – the membership, aims, objects, etc. are unchanged.

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SMA

The Association for Soft Tissue Therapists, formerly known as the Sports Massage Association, establishes and maintains minimum standards for sports massage training, giving confidence to all that Soft Tissue Therapists are suitably trained to provide a quality service.

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CHP

The Complementary Health Professionals is one of the UK's leading professional associations representing complementary therapists of all modalities. As a verifying organisation for the CNHC, we are committed to high standards of education and professionalism within our industry and we are passionate about promoting the role of complementary therapists within healthcare.

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MTI

Established in 1988 we are the UK's gold standard specialists in delivering client-centred Holistic Therapeutic Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy (Remedial/Sports) diplomas. Committed to excellence in the training and assessment of practitioners and tutors, MTI also supports members with up-to-date continued professional development to maintain clinical relevance in todays expansive integrated health & wellness sector.

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SMTO

The Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation was formed in 1992 and exists to provide a service to the public, the Massage Therapist and the profession and works with the GCMT in developing and maintaining standards, and has been approved by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) as a verifying organisation.

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Get in touch with us

For the latest news about what is happening in each of the professional associations and other member organisations please go to the 'Council Members' page and follow the relevant links.

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