International Association for Anthroposophic Body Therapies (IAABT)

Welcome to our website!

• We are engaged in networking and promotion for Anthroposophic Body Therapists al over the world.
• We encourage further development of body therapies on Anthroposophical base and trainings.
• We stand for variety of methods and freedom of selection of therapies.
• We support research and further development

What is the remit of the Coordination of Anthroposophic Body Therapies? 

The Coordination of Anthroposophic Body Therapies supports and promotes international co-operation between all body therapists who work on an anthroposophical basis. At association level, the Coordination networks the International Association for Anthroposophic Body Therapies (IAABT) with the International Federation of Anthroposophic Therapies (IFAT), among others. It is also responsible for the IKAM accreditation process in the field of body therapies, which includes individual certification, accreditation of training courses and recognition of body therapy methods. In addition, training courses and specialist conferences are organised and regular online discussion forums are held. The aim of the Coordination is to develop effective, innovative and sustainable concepts for cooperation between body therapists and to provide support for individual colleagues. It also endeavours to respond to the requirements of body therapists worldwide with its activities. 

How is the Coordination organised?

As international coordinator for body therapies, Elma Pressel initiates a large part of the activities. She is supported by co-coordinator Gudrun Rehberg. Both are on the board of the International Association for Anthroposophic Body Therapies (IAABT), Elma Pressel is also on the board of the International Federation of Anthroposophic Therapies (IFAT). At the IAABT and IFAT meetings, the reports from the Coordination’s work are discussed and, if necessary, working groups are formed for individual projects. At least one coordinator is always present at the IKAM conferences.

What is the purpose of coordination?

The intention and purpose of the IAABT is to be an information platform. All the body and movement therapies which ‘bear anthroposophy within them’ are encouraged to get to know one another and enter into dialogue.
Especially for people in countries where Anthroposophic Medicine is not established yet this is a possibility to connect to like minded people and to Anthroposophic Medicine.
There are projects ongoing in various countries to integrate the Anthroposophical foundations into training as a subject. The IAABT promotes and supports these impulses and distributes information to members and interested parties.
IAABT certifies for Anthroposophic Body Therapists in cooperation with the Medical Section of the Spiritual School of Science, Dornach, Switzerland.

What is our mission?

• To promote and raise awareness of Anthroposophy in the therapeutic professions.
• To support projects based on Anthroposophical Body Therapy around the world.
• To promote the further development of body therapy professions based on Anthroposophy.

What are our professional ethics?

Here you will find our International Ethical Guidelines for Anthroposophic Body Therapy.