INTERNATIONAL BOBATH INSTRUCTORS TRAINING ASSOCIATION
An international association for adult neurological rehabilitation
December Newsletter
Executive Committee
We mourn the loss of Honoré Vernetti
The Italian group remembers with deep sorrow their colleague Honoré Jacques Vernetti Mansin Coppet. A University Professor and a highly valued teacher of the Bobath Concept, Scientific Director of the Complex Structure for Functional Recovery and Rehabilitation at the Pietra Ligure Hospital, Honoré was one of the foremost exponents of neurorehabilitation in Italy.
Passionate about study, rigorous in clinical reasoning and training, Honoré dedicated his life to the rehabilitation of people with severe disabilities, always seizing possibilities even in the most difficult situations, showing his many students and colleagues how his approach to care was always a knowledgeable act imbued with a genuine desire for the well-being of the Other.
We will cherish the memory of his smile, his elegance, and his immense professional competence.
AGM 2025
Certificates of AGM Attendance will be sent soon by email. Please note that only members who attend the full day of the AGM receive a Certificate of AGM Attendance.
The 2025 Byelaws and the 2025 Procedural Manual and files are in process to be updated and reflect the decisions made during the AGM. They will be uploaded to Google Docs.
IBITA Subscription Receipts will be sent by email in December 2025.
New Qualified Basic Instructor
We would like to congratulate Barbara Schreyer from Germany who qualified as Basic Course Instructor in December 2025
Course in Kazakhstan
I’m helping to plan a course in Almaty, Kazakhstan in the spring of 2027. Due to the big interest, I’m searching for a co-instructor to teach the course together with me.
The first week will be from March 4 to March 8, 2027, and the second week from March 11 to March 15, 2027. The third part is planned for May 26 to May 30, 2027.
If you are interested or want some more information, please let me know. You can contact me by email: [email protected].
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Course Exemptions
Please submit all course exemption requests to the IBITA Chairperson Marc Michielsen – [email protected]
Publishing IBITA recognized courses
According to the passed motion 10.1. at the 41st AGM in Tokyo, all IBITA-recognized courses must be advertised on the IBITA website. Please publish all the co-instructors or/and instructor candidates who are actively involved in teaching. If you need help, please contact the IBITA Secretary Victor Urquizo – [email protected]
New Tabs on the website
To facilitate your access to relevant documents for basic and advanced courses we create new tabs on the website. You can download the documents as necessary including the new IBITA certificates. You can fulfill it and download it as a PDF-File.
Qualification Committee
The Qualification Committee is considering the use of AI for real time audio translation during a qualification event, to save on expenses for 2-days translation. We invite members with experience using real time AI audio translation to share your thoughts and expertise. Please submit your information via this LINK
THANK YOU!
Research Committee
Research Committee Webinar
Please note that the Research Committee webinar scheduled for February 14 has been cancelled.
The Research Committee invites researchers to present their work in upcoming webinars throughout the year.
If you are interested in presenting, please contact Mika at [email protected].
Updated Research Tab and Library
We encourage you to explore the updated Research tab and the restructured Library on our website.
Your feedback is most welcome.
Share Your Publications
If you have recently published an article, we would be delighted to share your work by adding it to the Library folder.
Please contact Kostas at [email protected].
Nominating Committee
The IBITA Nominating Committee invites all members who are completing their second term on a committee to share their experience through a short testimonial.
Starting this month, we will begin sharing these experiences to highlight the value of committee involvement within IBITA with the message from Kostas Kypriotis, enjoy the read!
My name is Kostas Kypriotis, and I live in Greece. After qualifying as a Basic Course Instructor, I decided to join the IBITA Research Committee, driven by my long-standing interest in research. My term coincided with a period of increased scientific scrutiny of the Concept, which highlighted the need for careful evaluation of new studies and for supporting high-quality research that reflects the contemporary Bobath Concept.
In the committee, I have enjoyed working on tasks such as sharing relevant literature, evaluating research proposals, supporting members in understanding research methodology, and reviewing grant applications. Collaboration with other committees and special interest groups has been a valuable part of this work.
You do not need to be a research expert to join. Through teamwork, you naturally deepen your understanding of research and strengthen your knowledge of the Bobath Concept. Exchanging ideas with instructors from diverse backgrounds has enriched my teaching and contributed to my personal development.
Serving on this committee has been one of the most meaningful parts of my professional journey. It has given me a sense of belonging within the wider IBITA community, and the collaborative spirit within the committee has been truly inspiring.
As I now complete my second term, I warmly encourage colleagues to apply. It is a rewarding opportunity to contribute, learn, and grow.
If you are interested in joining an IBITA committee, please contact us at [email protected]
Other News
We wish you all Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2026!
If you have any info for the January 2026 newsletter, please send it to Victor Urquizo at [email protected] by 15th January.