The International BodyTalk Association (IBA) is a privately held company founded by President John Veltheim and Co-founder Esther Veltheim and managed by them and Finance Director Monique Ring. It is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. The IBA Membership numbers roughly 3000 strong in more than 30 countries. The IBA Europa GmbH in Germany in Germany is a subsidiary company of the IBA that manages Members affairs in all of Europe. It is headed by Claudia Schembri-Heitmann, and General Manager Felix Schembri. http://www.bodytalksystem.com/learn/iba/