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
Become a Recognized Professional:
- 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
* For an explanation of our use of this term, please click HERE and scroll to the bottom of our Equity and Justice Statement.
Other Benefits Include:
- 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
ISMETA Professional Members who would like to become recognized as Master Somatic Movement Educators or Therapist follow the Independent Track Application Process under the "Become a Professional Member" button.
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