Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT) is an ever growing field of hands on structural therapy developed and directed by Sharon (Weiselfish) Giammatteo, PhD, PT. There have been numerous contributers to the field of IMT that include Tom Giammatteo, DC, PT, ND, AP, Ayelet Giammatteo-Connell, PhD, PT, Lissa Wheeler, PhD, Kim Burham, PhD, Kris Albrecht, MA, PT, Susan Leger, DS, MS, PT, NDTC, and many others. This advanced structural work directly affects and supports the body’s anatomical and physiologic integrity for self correction and optimization.

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Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy (CSIMT)

CSIMT is a private occupational school, approved by the Connecticut Commissioner of higher education in the state of CT. CSIMT offers a diploma program in IMT. This program can be completed on a part time or full time basis. The full time program is called the ‘Academic Intensive’ (AI) program. This program meets for a full week of coursework every quarter for 3 years. During the AI program, students become expert Integrative Manual Therapists and diagnosticians. On a part time basis, a student can participate in the course work through CSIMT, and complete the program within a 10 year window.

Throughout the program, there are several additional requirements, including observation, IMT treatment, and additional education such as anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology. Following completion of the diploma program, the student will then be eligible to begin the Certification Process, and/or continue his/her education process through Westbrook University for higher degrees.

Integrative Manual Therapy Association (IMTA)

In August 2003, the IMT professional community initiated the Integrative Manual Therapy Association (IMTA) which is a professional association for IMT practitioners independent of CenterIMT. It supports individual practitioners, and promotes IMT as a health care profession. The IMTA’s goal for the future is to launch IMT Global Health which will be a foundation that subsidizes special clinical programs in IMT, prepares grants for clinical research and patient care funding, and supports clinical research in IMT. For further information on the IMTA, please visit: www.IMTAssociation.org.