The International BodyTalk Association was founded by Dr. John Veltheim.
Dr. Veltheim was a Chiropractor, Traditional Acupuncturist, Philosopher, Reiki Master, Lecturer, Teacher and the Creator of The BodyTalk System. The BodyTalk System is a consciousness based methodology which utilises the body’s innate healing ability to address health challenges and maintain good health.
BodyTalk was first developed in the 1990’s. Dr. Veltheim ran a very successful clinic in Brisbane, Australia for 15 years. He was also the principal of the Brisbane College of Acupuncture and Natural Therapies for five years. His extensive post-graduate studies included Kinesiology, Bio-energetic Psychology, Osteopathy, Sports Medicine, Counselling and Comparative Philosophy and Theology.
In 1998, Dr Veltheim moved to Sarasota, Florida to further his practice and research of BodyTalk. Soon he began to teach the BodyTalk System to professionals as well as lay people. When word spread of the success of this remarkable new healthcare system, John took on the task of training other instructors so the BodyTalk System could be taught worldwide.
Today, the International BodyTalk Association continues to grow. The system is being taught online and in person all around the world; translated into many different languages.
Formed in 2022, the NZ BodyTalk Alliance grew out of our combined passion for BodyTalk. From the point of our first meeting, we established our vision for BodyTalk to be a well-recognised Health Care System in New Zealand, accessible to all households.
The NZ BodyTalk Alliance Practitioners maintain the highest professional standards; commitment to continuing education and active participation in the International BodyTalk Matrix as outlined by the IBA.
NZ BodyTalk Alliance guiding principals are founded upon authenticity, compassion, integrity, respect, support and we trust in everybody’s innate capacity to heal.