The GCMT is the governing body for massage therapies and all bodyworks and soft tissue techniques in the UK.
The principal aims and objectives of the GCMT are:
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To promote the adoption of high standards of practice in massage therapies and all bodyworks and soft tissue techniques thereby optimizing public access to treatment of a high professional standard
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To establish and maintain a nationwide professionally determined Standard of Training, Conduct and Competence for the protection of the public
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To act as a unifying body by bringing together organisations engaged in representing or teaching massage therapies, all bodyworks and soft tissue techniques
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To establish standards for continuing professional development of registered practitioners Establish Core Curricula in all areas of Massage Therapies, bodywork and soft tissue techniques
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Establish Advanced Curricula in all areas of Massage Therapies, bodywork and soft tissue techniques, as applicable
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Provide support to the profession in the form of Standards and expertise
