The GCMT welcomes the government's policy of extending public protection by encouraging the regulation of complementary therapies. Regulation whether voluntary or statutory will ensure that the public will have confidence that they have access to suitably qualified practitioners. Practitioners will be required to meet professional standards in their training, continuing professional development, codes of conduct and practice.

The GCMT brings together Massage Practitioners from ten Professional Associations who are co-operating to develop a regulatory body. By participating in this process, Massage Practitioners will be able to secure a regulatory body that they are proud to be registered with because it will uphold the highest possible standards for their profession...