ISMETA’s purpose is to grow the emerging field of somatic movement education and therapy. We ensure that training programs uphold high standards of education and practice, and maintain a professional registry of highly qualified practitioners. We are committed to building the community of somatic movement practitioners worldwide and advocating for the profession in legal and governmental arenas. We work to educate the general public about our work and help our colleagues in complementary and alternative medicine, human services, and the performing arts understand its benefits.