Don’t Let One Failed Exam Stop You: A Graduate Tells Her Story

by Kendra Ostrander I had first arrived to Gainesville late January 2014, a week before I would attend the Florida School of Massage. My uncle was attending at the time and talked highly of this magical place that not only allowed, but encouraged, students to be...

DESIGNED TO SAVE US, BUT NOW IT’S KILLING US?

IMAP Beyond the Gym: The Stress Response By Vincent Cambrea and Bev Browning Stress is a life-saver.  No question about it.  When life and limb are threatened, stress is your primal first alert that you’re about to die if you don’t get moving. The will to survive is...

Finding A Way: Three Women Share Their Night Class Odysseys

By Dar Mikula Kelley Gonzalez was 16 when she got pregnant. A teenager out on her own, she moved to West Palm Beach, got her GED, and never worked less than three jobs. However, before she left Gainesville, Gonzalez drove by the Florida School of Massage and saw the...

Embryology Made Accessible For The Inquisitive Bodyworker

By Ella VassalloEditor’s Note: This month we offer a personal account of the upcoming Embryology class with Giorgia Milne.  At first glance, the Embryology class can appear ethereal or even inaccessible.  However, the concepts presented in the class relate to all of...