Voice Movement Therapy (VMT) Foundational Training 2026

Start Date: April 13, 2026
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Facilitators: Christine Isherwood (Lead) & Lerina Van Rensburg (Assistant)
Website: www.vmtusa.com
Contact: lerina@thevoicebox.co.za

Unlock the creative and therapeutic power of your voice in this immersive, life-changing Voice Movement Therapy (VMT) Foundational Training. Guided by renowned VMT practitioners, this comprehensive program offers a deep dive into vocal exploration, movement-based expression, and psychological integration.

What You’ll Experience:
Expand your vocal, expressive, and movement-based abilities.
Engage in transformative creative processes rooted in song, sound, and the body.
Learn to work with others in therapeutic or expressive contexts.
Gain eligibility to become a registered VMT Practitioner through the International Association for Voice Movement Therapy (IAVMT).

Program Structure:
Part One: Experiential Training (Residential Modules, On-Site)

Module 1: Beginning the Song and Dance – April 2026
Core principles of VMT, creative vocal exploration, and foundational practices.
Module 2: The Singing Self – September 2026
Song-making, archetypes, subpersonalities, and VMT massage techniques.
Module 3: The Voice Unchained – March 2027
In-depth voice/body work, therapeutic applications, and group dynamics.
Module 4: The Language of the Soul – September 2027
Final creative presentations, review, and preparation for qualification.

Part Two: Qualifying Period (Non-Residential, 18 Months)

Work with practice clients and groups
Complete case studies and a short thesis
Receive ongoing supervision from senior VMT trainers
Apply for professional registration with IAVMT upon completion

This training is ideal for:

Aspiring VMT practitioners
Creatives, singers, performers, therapists, teachers, ministers, actors, and anyone who uses their voice or body expressively
Anyone seeking a supportive, transformative environment to explore and expand their voice and movement

Use your voice. Move with intention. Transform through expression.
Applications are now open. Join us in beautiful Pretoria and begin your VMT journey in 2026.

Visit www.vmtusa.com for full details or email lerina@thevoicebox.co.za to start your application.