By Cristian Arroyo Often when therapists think about shoulder pain or shoulder dysfunction, we seem to gravitate toward the glenohumeral joint, the scapula and their associated musculature as potential structures that need help. Restoring functionality of the...

By Ariela Grodner Spirals, circles, and cycles of movement inspire and shape a curiosity that influences me in life and in my teaching modality. Though I was not someone who grew up with an ease around mathematics, I have grown to love the energetic and sacred...

By Neesha Anderson One of the beautiful but sometimes overwhelming things about being a massage therapist is how many different facets of your business you get to control. From the modalities and services you offer, to your philosophy, brand, online presence, and the...

By Mary Reis I have been a Massage Therapist for 30 years now, and the answer to this question is pretty simple for me…  I really enjoy helping people feel better and find more ease in their bodies.  And I hope to be blessed with the physical & mental...

By Frank Merillat As you may be aware Florida School of Massage will be celebrating its 50-year celebration this year. This is quite an accomplishment for us especially when one considers that many “mom and pop” schools have been replaced by more corporate structures....

by Pete Whitridge I just returned from Big Pine Key following several wonderful days of teaching. I’ve been going to the Keys to teach for over 25 years and have always treasured the relationships with my colleagues there, some of whom have been in practice for four...

By Pete Whitridge Over the years the Fascia Research Society (FRS) has received a great deal feedback about the need to incorporate more clinical aspects into their biennial Fascia Research Congress. As a result of this feedback, there is finally an exciting new...

By Ariela Grodner As a child I was much more of an artist than a mathematician, but as my eyes developed I started noticing the beauty of numbers in nature. Numbers have a feeling. The number one is the beginning, the expression of two is a partnership, and the number...

By Ann Harman, D.O., L.M.T., Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner (cm) When we do TMJ work, we often think of massaging the masseters, doing intra-oral work, etc.  However, another place to consider is the hyoid bone. The hyoid is a bone that is often...

By Pete Whitridge In my last newsletter, I discussed the “required classes”, Ethics, Florida Law, and Prevention of Medical Errors, that we must complete every renewal period. I neglected to mention the additional requirement of Human Trafficking Awareness. This...