What Is IAVMT?

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IAVMT stands for the International Association for Voice Movement Therapy. It describes itself as an inclusive and supportive global network of practitioners committed to the nurturing, expansion, and dynamic growth of Voice Movement Therapy (VMT). If you are curious about what VMT is, looking for a practitioner, or considering training as a VMT practitioner, IAVMT is the organization that connects those interests in one place.

What IAVMT Is

IAVMT is an association rather than a single clinic or training school. Its role is to bring together practitioners of Voice Movement Therapy worldwide and to serve as a hub for information about the approach.

According to the site, the network is:

  • Global — practitioners are spread internationally and connect through the association.
  • Inclusive and supportive — the stated aim is to nurture and grow the practice collectively.
  • Practitioner-centered — the association exists around the people who practice VMT and the clients they serve.

Who the Site Is For

The IAVMT website addresses three broad audiences:

Audience What they come for
Curious visitors Understanding what Voice Movement Therapy is and how it is used
Potential clients Finding a practitioner for face-to-face or online sessions
Prospective trainees Learning about the training process and upcoming training opportunities

What You Can Find on the Site

The site organizes its content around three main areas: Explore, Find, and Train.

Explore

This section is for learning. It covers:

  • What Voice Movement Therapy is and how practitioners use it to benefit different people
  • The history and approach of VMT
  • Audio clips by practitioners
  • Videos intended to give a feel for the work

Find

This section is for connecting with a practitioner. Practitioners share their unique approach, and they see clients both face-to-face and online, which the site notes opens up more possibilities for prospective clients. The association also lists global workshops and retreats.

Train

If VMT is calling you as a vocation, this section covers the training process and upcoming opportunities to train.

Current Training Opportunity

The site highlights a new book written by IAVMT practitioners and an upcoming training event:

  • Event: Singing the Psyche: A Foundational Training in VMT
  • Dates: April 2026
  • Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Led by: Christine Isherwood, assisted by Lerina van Rensburg

More information is available through the IAVMT site.

How to Use IAVMT

  1. If you want to understand VMT — start with the Explore section to read about the approach and listen to or watch practitioner material.
  2. If you want a session — go to Find to connect with a practitioner, either in person or online.
  3. If you want to train — go to Train for the training process and upcoming opportunities, such as the April 2026 foundational training in South Africa.

IAVMT is best understood as the entry point to the Voice Movement Therapy community: a place to learn what VMT is, meet the people who practice it, and find a path into the work.