FSM Instructor Elected President of Reflexology Association

Florida School of Massage faculty member Karen Ball has been elected as President of the Reflexology Association of America (RAA). Her term began July 1. Ball has been recognized twice nationally for her contribution to the field of reflexology: in 2014 she received...

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...

Sports Massage Therapy

It can be a common misconception that massage therapists solely work with over-stressed clients in spa settings. The trained hands of a massage therapist are needed in a variety of settings, one of them being the facilities and events of athletic teams and...

Scrub Your Way to Better Health

by Karen BallCold mitten friction is a simple washing with cold water accompanied with friction from mitts, towels and/or a loofah.You may be surprised to discover how much value (and virtually no cost) this simple modality adds to a reflexology session.What It...