California Coalition on Somatic Practices (CCSP)

ABOUT CCSP

CCSP formed in late 1991 in order to create an informational survey to educate and question massage and other somatic practitioners in CA about issues of regulation and professional identity.

Since 1995, CCSP has become a unique voice in California, with its commitment to recognize and respect the diverse aspects of our "field", and to try to do no harm to those affected by our actions. Rather than being one organization trying to speak for all, we are a network of organizations, schools and individuals, committed to communicating issues throughout the field of somatics, so that we are guided by those we represent. We also acknowledge that we are representing voices not entirely comfortable with the term 'somatics', nor with their sense of belonging in such a field, and we understand that we may not be the only voice representing the field.

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CCSP Mission Statement

• Whereas: A broad communication forum is needed in the somatics
  field which gives different voices a chance to be heard and provides
  a common voice for our diversity; and
• Whereas: we are committed to being an open, inclusive community
  of individuals and organizations; and
• Whereas: we share a common goal of supporting the development
  of the field of somatics in California; and
• Whereas: we share a common commitment to protect the right of
  each modality to practice;

1. To find a common ground for distinct somatic practices, while recognizing
   and respecting their inherent uniqueness.
2. To monitor and respond to opportunities and potential threats which affect
   somatic practices in California, and to trends nationwide.
3. To be a resource for other professions and the community at large.

For more information you can contact us at:

(650) 637-1233 (Beverly May) bevmay@attbi.com

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