The Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation (SMTO) is the premier Massage Therapists’ organisation in Scotland.

The SMTO exists to provide a service to the public, the Massage Therapist and the profession, and works with the General Council for Massage Therapy in developing and maintaining standards.

The SMTO was formed in 1992 and since then has grown from strength to strength, and now covers the whole of Scotland, parts of England and Wales and beyond.

The Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Balens Limited, 2 Nimrod House, Sandy's Road, Malvern, Worcs. WR14 1JJ, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

Committee Members:

Information on joining can be found in the Information and Membership Pack. Then complete the SMTO Application Form and return to the SMTO with copies of your certificates and complete the Insurance Application Form (if you require insurance) and send to Balens direct - details on the Block Scheme.

A hard-copy of the Information and Membership Pack is available from the Scottish Massage Therapists Organisation as well as a timetable of events for therapists. Tel/Fax. 01224 822960

SMTO CONFERENCE 2009 - Moira Watson, was presented with the Nick Carter Memorial Salver for Promotional Services to the Massage Industry. Shown (left to right): Maggie Brooks-Carter (Chairman), Moira Watson

The aims of the Scottish Massage Therapists’ Organisation are to:

• promote the art and science of Massage Therapy in all its forms, as the very safe and effective therapy that it is

• promote Massage Therapy and related techniques in the health care service

• promote the Holistic Approach to Healthcare

• improve and maintain standards in Massage Therapies

• further the aims and objectives of its Members

• provide a central body, giving a voice to and contact between Members

• provide a Register of practicing Members

• promote the advancement of study of its Members

• provide Continuing Professional Development for its members

• provide a strong and unified voice enabling Members to influence the advancement of Massage Therapy both here and abroad

• publish a magazine ‘On The Massage Scene’ free to SMTO members – contact us to subscribe if you are not a member.

View full details of the Aims & Objectives of the SMTO.

The SMTO AGM and Conference 2010 is being held in Edinburgh on 27th/28th March 2010. The presenter will be Ralph Stephens, Iowa, USA presenting "Medical Massage for the Abdominal Wall and Shoulder Girdle". For more information or to book a place call 01224 822960 or complete the booking form.