The mission of the American Fascial Distortion Model Association (AFDMA) is to promote the use of the Fascial Distortion Model to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and medical conditions, by:
- Informing and educating the medical community about the Fascial Distortion Model
- Establishing certification standards for FDM practitioners and instructors in the United States
- Providing training and certification for FDM practitioners and instructors
- Promoting and funding research on the application of the Fascial Distortion Model
- Working in cooperation with the European FDM Association (EFDMA), the FDM Asia Association (FAA), and the African FDM Society (AFDMS) to coordinate standards of certification and training worldwide
- Informing and educating the public about the Fascial Distortion Model
- Promoting the appropriate use of the FDM by well-trained health professionals in the US and the Americas

