A conversation between Nathalie Fosse and Christina Polnyj-Pollman on their upcoming workshop. I am so thrilled to be a part of a new course offering titled Free the Feet, February 4th and 5th, 2023 with my friend and colleague Nathalie Fosse. Nathalie graduated...

By Ariela Grodner The seed has been planted like three little jewels in the fertile soil at the Florida School of Massage. Today is just a few days after our last offering and I'm feeling such deep gratitude to be back in the beautiful blue room. When I sit in that...

By Pete Whitridge Welcome to Fall! In my work on the Probable Cause Panel for the Board of Massage Therapy, we’ve begun seeing many cases involving the new Designated Establishment Manager (DEM) requirements. Most cases involve establishment owners failing to name a...

By Frank Merillat So it’s that time again! We are one year away from the deadline to renew our massage license. That means we need to be thinking and planning for completing our continuing education requirements. Do you have a plan? Do you know the requirements to...

By Pete Whitridge One of the simplest tools for calming the nervous system is also the most intrinsic necessity for maintaining life - breath. Breath control and the ability to exhale longer than you inhale are basic principles in most breathing practices, regardless...

In this post, we're revisiting our Live Your Dreams series with FSM staff member and graduate Natalie Nix. She has recently created and launched a yoga studio in Gainesville, Kardiya, focusing on alignment based classes. Natalie is an inspiring example...

By Dr. Prana. LAP., DAOM., MBA. When our awareness is centered in primal midline, we feel the bliss of wholeness in the present moment.  The primal midline is referred by many names in different healing traditions, Sushmana in Yoga, Avadhuti in Siddha, Zhong Mai...

Ariela Grodner As I walk through the Gardens I see all of the flowering manifesting with so much exuberance. We have avocados and guava growing, and all of the flowers are breathing the wet Florida air. There are whispering glimpses of the upcoming summer we...

The power of ‘Points of Balance’ in practice, and in everyday life. “A fulcrum doesn’t do anything itself; it creates possibilities.” ~Fritz Smith, M.D., D.O. We hear it idealized in our culture that being centered, on the mark, and balanced are goals to achieve, and...

By Pete Whitridge Hello everyone, Happy New Year! I imagine we’re all pleased to be closing the door on this past twelve months. May 2022 be the beginning of a time of healing and abundance for us all. This past year saw some legal changes to our Massage Practice Act...