Mission

The Massage and Natural Therapies Association advances the knowledge and practice of massage
and natural therapies by supporting scientific research, education, application and community service.  

History

The Massage and Natural Therapies Association was founded by Nihat Ayçeman in 2005 as a voluntary and non-profit association for professional massage and natural therapists in Turkey. The mission of bringing the benefits of massage therapy to the broadest spectrum of society through the generation, dissemination and application of knowledge in this field. We do this by receiving donations and granting funds for research, community service, educational initiatives and conferences. We also do this by providing direct consultation to the medic al and research communities, and by educating massage therapists about the world of research. 

The Association:

·   promotes a spirit of co-operation in the massage profession in Turkey and facilitates the exchange of information between members through meetings and newsletters.

·   has established a code of ethics to safeguard the therapist and the client.

·   promotes the use and benefits of massage therapy.

·   continually promotes high standards in training and practice in the massage therapy profession.

·   publishes a quarterly newsletter for members.

·   supports members nationwide with their promotions.

President : Nihat Ayceman (CV)
Vice President: Ozgur Ozdemir
Secretary: İlkay Orhan