News, Events & Research in Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT)

Four members of IATBBAT participated in the IOPTMH Conference held in Concepción, Chile, from April 23–25, 2026. In addition to presenting their own work, they attended a variety of inspiring presentations, engaged in professional discussions, and took part in valuable networking activities with colleagues from around the world working in the field of physiotherapy and mental health. Daniel, Elisa, Jonna, Tanja The IATBBAT representatives contributed to the scientific program

The global Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) community has a wonderful reason to celebrate! On Friday, April 17th, the highly anticipated Swedish BK-Festivalen (BBAT Festival) took place at the vibrant Ungdomens Hus in Malmö, Sweden. The energetic event brought together approximately fifty enthusiastic physiotherapists eager to deepen their practice, share clinical insights, and connect with peers in the field of mind-body healthcare. A Rich Day of Collaborative Learnin

This year, our Finnish teacher Kirsti Niskala organized the summer seminar at a cultural center a few miles outside Helsinki. In the...

UAL celebrates new BBAM graduates, advancing movement-based physiotherapy & mental health worldwide. A global milestone! #BBAM

BBAT transformed my physiotherapy practice—merging mental & physical health in a unique, immersive experience. Ready for Level 2!

Colombia celebrates its first BBAT physiotherapy graduates, pioneering mental health-focused rehab in Spanish. A milestone for Latin America