Massage that listens to the whole person
Biodynamic massage works with body and mind together — supporting the body's own capacity to regulate, release and heal. The ABMT has represented biodynamic massage therapists across the UK since 1992.
What is Biodynamic Massage?
Developed by Norwegian psychologist and physiotherapist Gerda Boyesen, biodynamic massage is a psychotherapeutic approach to massage that treats the person as a whole — physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual.
Rooted in six decades of practice
Brought to Britain in 1968, biodynamic massage grew from Gerda Boyesen's clinical work in psychology and physiotherapy, influenced by the body psychotherapy tradition of Wilhelm Reich.
Read the history →Working with stress and wellbeing
Clients seek biodynamic massage for stress-related and psychosomatic conditions — anxiety, insomnia, pain, low mood — and as a gentle path of self-discovery through the body.
Explore the therapeutic aims →Individual, responsive sessions
There is no fixed routine. Each session draws on a rich repertoire of techniques, adapted to what your body needs on the day — from deep work with muscle tension to the subtlest touch.
What to expect in a session →Hear it explained by practitioners
Two short interviews from Welldoing.org introduce biodynamic massage therapy and the body psychotherapy tradition it belongs to.
What is Biodynamic Massage Therapy?
A practitioner introduces the work — what it is, how it feels and who it can help.
What is Body Psychotherapy?
The wider tradition biodynamic massage belongs to, explained in a short interview.
Why choose an ABMT registered practitioner?
- Recognised training — every Full Member holds a certificate from an accredited biodynamic training school.
- Code of Ethics — all members practise under the ABMT Code of Ethics and complaints procedure.
- Insured and supervised — Full Members carry malpractice and public liability insurance and attend regular clinical supervision.
- Committed to development — members complete a minimum of 18 hours of continuing professional development each year.
Latest from the ABMT
Spring Meeting 2026: Internal Family Systems and movement
Our spring members' meeting on 16 May 2026 explored how ideas from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and movement work can enrich biodynamic practice — an afternoon of theory, experiential exercises and discussion.
Read more →WorkshopFascia, biotensegrity and scarring — with Jan Trewartha
Jan Trewartha returned on 28 February 2026 with a hands-on workshop exploring fascia, the biotensegrity model of the body, and gentle approaches to working with scar tissue.
Read more →EventAutumn AGM and workshop: working with low-energy states
Our AGM on 1 November 2025 was followed by a workshop with Kathrin Stauffer on working with clients in low-energy states — recognising them, meeting them, and supporting the return of vitality.
Read more →A peer-reviewed home for biodynamic thinking
The Journal of the ABMT was published in print twice a year until September 2019 and now continues online. It gathers clinical writing, research and reflection from practitioners working with biodynamic massage as a complementary therapy and within psychotherapy.
About the journalJoin a community of practitioners
Whether you are a practising biodynamic massage therapist, a student in training, or simply share an interest in the field, there is a membership category for you — with meetings, CPD events, insurance access and our journal included.
Become a member
The ABMT is a verifying organisation for the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council, supporting biodynamic therapists who wish to register with the CNHC.