Blog
Together Again
By Frank Merillat It is exciting times at FSM, we just started our first in person orientation for the new October class last Wednesday, October 6th. This is the first in-person orientation we’ve had since January 2020. To quote the Grateful Dead, “what a long strange...
The Feldenkrais Method ©
By Ann Harman The Feldenkrais Method was developed by engineer, physicist, and judo expert Moshe Feldenkrais. It is a method of learning efficient movement, including coordination, balance, and natural breathing. As it focuses on the connections inherent in...
Celebrating Maura’s Life
Saturday, May 22, 2021, 2:00-5:00pmoutside at theFlorida School of Massage6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 Livestream beginning at 2:30pm. Livestream link is here. Please wear face coverings and observe social distancing. This is an open invitation and there may...
Life Finds Its Way
by Mary Reis Springtime inspires us to believe that, along with the earth,we too might change,release the past, and give birth to new ideas, new relationships, and new perspectives.Madison Taylor The impulse to grow and move forward is inherent in life on earth. The...
Rest, Restore, and Reconnect
By Pete Whitridge A year has elapsed since COVID-19 brought “life as usual” to a screeching halt for all of us. Last year at this time we were sequestered in our homes, fearful about this unknown and potentially fatal virus, and wondering when and how we would...
Remembering Maura Brady
We are filled with grief and at the same time aware of so much love and joy for having the opportunity to know Maura Brady. Maura passed away last month, at her home surrounded by family, after living with lymphoma (CLL) for the past 1.5 years. Maura joined FSM as a...
Law Updates – Countdown to 2021 Renewal!
By Pete Whitridge Lee and I hope everyone is safe and healthy in this time. This month, I want to highlight some recent changes to the laws governing our profession and make sure you’re aware of a couple of deadlines. The state legislature made extensive changes to...
What Happened To My World?
by Pete Whitridge It's just over a month away from my intended myofascial workshop in Gainesville and we find ourselves continuing to wrestle with the unknown in our world and more specifically, in my chosen, beloved, very hands-on profession. When will I be able to...
Stillness Touch: Developing a Relationship with Primary Respiration
Written by Mary Reis, Edited by Giorgia Milne Biodynamic Cranial Touch (BCT) or Stillness Touch, is a bodywork training that is designed for practitioner development. The work itself is a process of sensing from within, simply being with what is, as it is, without...
Hot Stones and Massage Therapy
By Jackie Ferber & Jessica Rhome Hot stones have been used worldwide for centuries. Found in the ancient texts of all five continents, this tradition was used for a variety of therapies such as soothing muscles during childbirth, treating pain and disease as well...