Join ISMETA as an Individual
There are three types of memberships for individuals
Click on a membership type below to see more information
Join ISMETA as a Professional Member
This membership category is open to any person who has:
- Completed an ISMETA Approved Training Program or
- Independently studied Somatic Movement Education and Therapy and meets the Professional Member Training Requirements or
- Completed the Registered Somatic Dance Educator Requirements
All Professional Members meet the criteria outlined in the Pillars of the Profession
Benefits include:
- International Professional Credentials:
- Associate Somatic Movement Professional (ASMP) with 250 hours
- Registered Somatic Movement Educator (RSME) with 500 hours
- Registered Somatic Movement Therapist (RSMT) with 500 hours
- Registered Somatic Dance Educator (RSDE) with 500 hours
- Master Somatic Movement Educator (MSME) with 1000 hours
- Master Somatic Movement Therapist (MSMT) with 1000 hours
- A professional profile page featuring you and your work on the ISMETA website
- Access to affordable Professional Liability Insurance (with the Professional Member Plus Membership)
- Voting rights for ISMETA governance
- Ability to post in the monthly E-News, and worldwide somatic movement calendar
- Invitation to ISMETA membership meetings, webinars, and additional opportunities to network
- Receive ISMETA monthly E-News and member updates
- Special member deals on books, workshops, journal subscriptions, professional development and more
- Access to research and resources on Somatic Movement Education and Therapy
Join ISMETA as a Student Member
This membership category is open to any person who is currently studying at:
- an ISMETA Approved Training Program or
- Mentoring with a Master Somatic Movement Educator and/or Therapist
Benefits include:
- Invitation to ISMETA membership meetings, webinars, and other networking events
- Professional advocacy for your future profession
- Special member deals on books, workshops, journal subscriptions, professional development and more
- Access to research and resources on Somatic Movement Education and Therapy
- Receive ISMETA monthly E-News, and member updates
Student Members attending an Approved Training Program automatically become RSME or RSMT upon graduation by sending their certificate. No application fee is required.
Join as a Friend of ISMETA
This membership category is open to all. A friend can be a practitioner, a client, or anyone wishing to become a part of ISMETA and to connect to the worldwide Somatic Movement Community.
Benefits Include:
- Invitation to ISMETA membership meetings, webinars, and other networking events
- Special member deals on books, workshops, journal subscriptions, professional development and more
- Receive ISMETA monthly E-News, and member updates
- Access to research and resources on Somatic Movement Education and Therapy