Florida School of Massage

Thai Massage 3 Month immersion - Exploring Heaven and Earth
2025-01-11 09:00 - 2025-01-12 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Dates: This workshop is available Jan 11 – 12, 2025 and again on June 21 – 22, 2025
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Workshop Price: $350 a weekend or $900 for all 3 weekends
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 54 CEs for all 3 weekends (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
This three month training consists of the fundamentals and basic requirements one would need to offer a beautiful Thai Massage session either on the table or mat.
Ariela has designed a program to inspire bodyworkers in today’s field to learn some of the ancient techniques of India and Thailand in an applicable fashion that is easily navigated on a massage table or Thai Massage mat.
In Thai-Massage the number three is considered auspicious. It is the first number in nature to create a shape and therefore holds a strong foundation. Ariela put together a series of three classes which she believes will create a foundation and inspire students to really thrive in this field.
It is not required to take all of the three classes. Each of the individual weekend standalone. Students will receive a certificate of completion after each weekend for the hours attended. For those completing all three weekends and completing the full training, they will receive a certificate of completion documenting all three classes and a memento of their hard work they may want to hang on the wall of their office space to present their accomplishments.
The first weekend that we meet will be a one hour sequence that can be applied either on the mat or a floor. This will allow students to feel confident to work on their future clients in the art of Thai Massage. After a month we will meet again and look more in depth at the artistry of Thai Massage and develop intuition in our work. The last weekend will be a weekend dedicated to the feet, which can also be added to the first two weekends as a session for those wanting a longer massage. Learning the foot sequence makes it very easy to give a one and a half to three hour Thai-Massage if ever needed. It also stands on its own as a full hour treatment for the feet alone.
1-Introduction to Thai Massage :Mat or Table
2-Exploring Heaven and: Earth the Artistry of Thai Massage
3-Thai Foot Reflexology
All classes are both Florida and Nationally approved for by NCBTMB

January Program 2025
2025-01-29 - 2025-07-25 | FL

An Introduction to Craniosacral Work
2025-02-08 09:00 - 2025-02-09 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Mary Reis
Date: Feb 7 – 8, 2026
Time: 9am – 6pm
Cost: $300 if registered by January 8, 2025; $350 starting January 9th; $200 for current FSM students
Location: Florida School of Massage (Blue Room)
CE Hours: 16 FL & NCBTMB
To Register: contact Mary Reis, maryreis@me.com, 352-246-6280
Course Details
This course will present the foundational components of the 3 main approaches to Craniosacral work, explore the basic anatomy and functioning of the craniosacral system, and discuss how states of consciousness can influence cranial wave. Experiential exercises will help refine presence, and ample hands-on exchanges will hone the needed sensitivity for working with the subtle rhythms. Students will leave the course with the presence and ability to sense some of the cranial enfoldments, an understanding of the history and uniqueness of each approach, and a direct body-felt sense of which approach they may want to pursue for more training.
About the Instructor:
Licensed since 1993, Mary is a practicing Licensed Massage Therapist, Instructor at the Florida School of Massage, administrator & teacher for Touch of Presence® School for Biodynamic Studies. Much of her education since 1998 has focused on various styles of Craniosacral work. She studied and assisted in the Visionary Craniosacral Work program with the Milne Institute (1999-2004); studied with the Dynamic Stillness school in 2011; assisted Prana Gogia in 2022; and has studied, assisted, and organized Florida courses for Giorgia Milne since 2015. Mary’s teaching is grounded in clarity, curiosity, and a true love for this field of study.

Prenatal Massage
2025-02-08 09:00 - 2025-02-09 18:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 2025-06-01 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Amber Lester
Date: Saturday – Sunday, Jan 10 – 11, 2026
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Workshop Price: $350
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 live relevant hours NCBTMB Approved and CE broker registered
To Register: Call or text to 386-289-1299 or email amber@apbce.com
Questions? Contact: Amber Lester LMT 386-289-1299 or amber@apbce.com
Workshop description:
In this 2-day class we will look at the importance of myofascial opening in the torso and lymphatic stimulation in the limbs during pregnancy. We will discuss changes to the body and how pregnancy affects the different systems, go over contraindications as well as cautions, and practice several moves in a well supported sideline position that will be great for all of your clients not just the pregnant ones.
You’ll have a 1 hour lunch from 1:00 to 2:00 You should bring two flat sheets and at least three to five pillows.
Class will consist of lecture demonstration hands-on practice and discussion.
About the Instructor
Amber graduated from Florida School of Massage in 2009. She is an LMT, Aromatherapist, Reiki Master, and Certified Meditation teacher. She has worked in many different settings including mobile massage, chiropractic, high end spa, and spent 2 years as the head of a massage program at a school in Jacksonville. She has been teaching continuing education courses since 2018 and has more than 10 approved courses.

Myozen Therapy Techniques
2025-02-15 10:00 - 2025-02-16 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Margie Meshew
Date: October 31 – November 1, 2026
Time: Saturday-Sunday, 10AM – 5PM
Workshop Price: $295
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 12 CEs. Margie is a provider for NCBTMB (295498-00) and CE Broker (50-1260). All MyoZen classes also include 12 hours of Mandatory Home Study Courses (FL Law, Ethics, Medical Errors, Balancing Body Energy, and Human Trafficking)
To Register: Please visit margiemeshew.com/continuingeducationformasssagetherapists, choose the class you would like to attend, and then click on book now.
Contact for questions about course/workshop – phone: (234) 249-4423 / email: margiemeshew@gmail.com
Workshop description:
Developed by Margie Meshew in 1996, MyoZen Therapy is a comprehensive approach that integrates the precision of Western modalities, such as neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy with Eastern principles of biomechanical techniques. This integrative method enables massage therapists to achieve highly effective clinical outcomes with minimal physical strain, supporting practitioner longevity while delivering optimal results for clients.
MyoZen Therapy uses a specific protocol and methodical approach which allows for more efficient access to the underlying muscle fibers creating a laser-focused treatment. The biomechanical techniques used in MyoZen therapy allow the therapist to target specific areas, for maximum results with minimal effort, saving the hands and body of the practitioner.
The Techniques course introduces the six primary techniques of MyoZen Therapy. Immediately applicable to your massage style, this course aims to assist you in preserving the well-being of your hands and body all while achieving exceptional therapeutic outcomes for your clients.
Includes:
* A Comprehensive Manual
* 12 Hours of Mandatory Home Study Courses (FL Law, Ethics, Medical Error, Human Trafficking, and Balancing Body Energy)

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 1: Understanding Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction
2025-02-22 09:00 - 2025-02-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo
Date: March 28-29, 2026
Time: 9AM-5PM (with 60-minute lunch)
Workshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-998422)
To Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here
Description
In Understanding Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction we will dive deep into the shoulder girdle, glenohumeral joint, elbow and wrist anatomy (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and other structures). In addition, we will teach you orthopedic tests and functional assessment protocols to help you provide a finer tuned treatment to your clients.
We will learn about common dysfunctions such as thoracic outlet syndrome, bursitis, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, epicondylitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
A large part of this class will also include detailed instruction on advanced massage techniques to treat shoulder problems, with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.
If you or your clients experience shoulder pain, discomfort or limited range of motion this Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification course will better help you develop your skills and help you grow your practice.
You will receive a detailed manual for this course.
Understanding Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class
This course is part of the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification. These certification classes do not need to be taken in sequence and can be taken as single weekend educational trainings. If students complete all six courses they will receive a Certification in Orthopedic and Sports Massage.
Our 96 hour, six course certification will help our students gain a deeper understanding of soft tissue injuries, how to treat them and what causes them. We will use the study of the anatomy to get a wider comprehension of the musculature and other structures that support movement to enhance the students understanding of how function is achieved in the body. In addition, our courses will be based heavily around learning assessment protocols. These classes will deepen your understanding of injury and pain and advance your confidence to provide treatment to your clients.
Advanced Certification Page
About the Instructors
Cristian Arroyo has been a practicing LMT/Personal Trainer for 23 years. He has developed a professional clinical practice working with athletes and the general population, specializing in the causes and treatments for pain, injury and discomfort. His years of experience lend to a thorough understanding of dysfunction in the body which supports a more efficient and positive treatment protocol for his clients.
In addition to massage therapy, Cristian has trained extensively in functional anatomy, sports massage, corrective exercise training/programming, and orthopedic assessment. Cristian has been an instructor of Kinesiology, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Sports Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2005. He has shared his passion and enthusiasm for understanding human function with thousands of students over the years, often bringing his clinical experience in the real world to the classroom.
Keith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing in Swedish, Sports, Neuromuscular Massage and Applied Kinesiology at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries, orthopedic testing, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries. His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His attention to detail in his practice allows him to better assist his clients with long lasting relief so they can better perform in their activities and daily life. He brings his passion for movement and the body into his work and cares about his students being able to last in this field.
To Pay and Register:
Please fill out the registration form here

Professional Acupressure for Pain Treatment
2025-03-01 10:00 - 2025-03-02 17:00, 2025-06-14 10:00 - 2025-06-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Mindy De Wilde
Date: Sat. & Sun. March 1 – 2, 2025 & June 14 – 15, 2025
Time: 10am – 5pm (hour lunch break)
Location: Florida School of Massage
Cost:
For the March workshop:
Early bird until 2/15 is $350 including a PDF of the workbook, $400 with a color-printed workbook.
After 2/15 $375 including a PDF of the workbook, $425 with a color-printed workbook.
For the June workshop:
Early bird until 5/15 is $350 including a PDF of the workbook, $400 with a color-printed workbook.
After 2/15 $375 including a PDF of the workbook, $425 with a color-printed workbook.
CEs: 12 Florida
To register and for more reading on the workshop, go to www.dewildenaturalmedicine.com

Professional Acupressure For Pain Treatment explains how to use acupressure in the treatment of client pain. The course includes lecture, demonstration, supervised hands-on practice, handouts, Q&A and relevant clinical examples of these specific methods.
These techniques are based, foundationally, on the I-Ching, the Chinese clock and the concept of holographic mirroring of the body, similar to reflexology. In order to fully grasp the construction of this method, you need understanding of the foundational principles of Chinese Medicine. While in class, you’ll deepen your comprehension of yin and yang, the five elements, the location of the meridians and how energy moves within the body. You’ll then design a unique and effective plan using acupressure for your clients’ pain relief and your own self-care.
We’ll cover the most common pain patterns seen in the clinic: neck, shoulders, back, sacrum and extremities. At the end of the workshop, each participant will be able to create and implement a safe, effective and professional acupressure session.
Class is open to anyone interested in learning the building blocks of Chinese Medicine and how to use acupressure for themselves and others.

Cancellation policy:
21 days prior to the workshop, you can receive a refund minus $50 processing fee. Within 21 days to the workshop, no refunds are given outside of extenuating circumstances. If a refund is given, there will be a $50 processing fee. You may find someone to take your place in the workshop or, if there is a waiting list and someone can take your place, you will receive a full refund.
If Mindy cancels, students receive a full refund.

Optional reading:
Between Heaven and Earth: A guide to Chinese Medicine by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold
The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted Kaptchuk

Contact:
Mindy@dewildenaturalmedicine.com
352-362-7615
Bio:
Mindy grew up in North-Central Florida and always knew she wanted to be in the healing professions. At 23, she studied at the Florida School of Massage. While working as a massage therapist, she completed her bachelor’s degree in Health Science from The University of Florida then attended The Academy of Five Element Acupuncture to study acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. After working in private practice for five years, she started teaching acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and supervising students in their internship clinical practice.
In 2020, Covid provided her with the opportunity to learn new ways to work with patients, so she became a certified practitioner of functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine, integrating TeleMed into her services.

Thai Massage 3 Month immersion - Thai Foot Reflexology
2025-03-08 09:00 - 2025-03-09 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: March 8 and 9, 2025
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Workshop Price: $350 a weekend or $900 for all 3 weekends
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 54 CEs for all 3 weekends (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com

Description:
This three month training consists of the fundamentals and basic requirements one would need to offer a beautiful Thai Massage session either on the table or mat.
Ariela has designed a program to inspire bodyworkers in today’s field to learn some of the ancient techniques of India and Thailand in an applicable fashion that is easily navigated on a massage table or Thai Massage mat.
In Thai-Massage the number three is considered auspicious. It is the first number in nature to create a shape and therefore holds a strong foundation. Ariela put together a series of three classes which she believes will create a foundation and inspire students to really thrive in this field.
The first weekend that we meet will be a one hour sequence that can be applied either on the mat or a floor. This will allow students to feel confident to work on their future clients in the art of Thai Massage. After a month we will meet again and look more in depth at the artistry of Thai Massage and develop intuition in our work. The last weekend will be a weekend dedicated to the feet, which can also be added to the first two weekends as a session for those wanting a longer massage. Learning the foot sequence makes it very easy to give a one and a half to three hour Thai-Massage if ever needed. It also stands on its own as a full hour treatment for the feet alone.
1-Introduction to Thai Massage :Mat or Table
2-Exploring Heaven and: Earth the Artistry of Thai Massage
3-Thai Foot Reflexology
All classes are both Florida and Nationally approved for by NCBTMB
Students will receive a certificate of completion after each weekend for the hours attended. For those completing all three weekends and completing the full training, they will receive a certificate of completion documenting all three classes and a memento of their hard work they may want to hang on the wall of their office space to present their accomplishments.

September Class Graduation
2025-03-14 | FL

Dynamics of Breath: Releasing the Core of Pain
2025-03-15 09:30 - 2025-03-16 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Pete Whitridge
Date: July 10-11, 2027
Time: 9:30am – 6pm
Workshop Price: $350 ($295 early bird)
Location:Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 17 Florida, 16 NCBTMB
To Register: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or Register online here
Questions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com
[Download workshop flyer]
Description:
Want to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two days with Pete Whitridge exploring the physical and emotional aspects of working with the breath and treating clients with breathing dysfunction.

Refine your touching skills and gain greater confidence
Deepen your knowledge of anatomy and fascial structures
Teach your clients to work with you during therapy
Eliminate chronic pain by working below the client’s pain threshold
Slow down, focus your attention, be more effective with less effort

This class will offer a multi-disciplinary approach to working with the Core of Pain: the abdominal muscles, diaphragm, thoracic spine, rib cage, and scalenes. We will explore myofascial assessments, deep tissue techniques, passive and active stretching, muscle energy techniques, hydrotherapies, and self-care. We will also explore pranayama (breath) and relaxation techniques.
We will review current findings from the Fascia Research Congress and investigate the unique nature of the connective tissues.
Deepen your clinical skills by exploring how manual therapies can help clients with asthma, COPD and other breathing dysfunctions. This class is designed to help you pinpoint problem areas quickly, devise strategies to eliminate pain, and work collaboratively with your client. You will receive lots of bodywork, learn new ways to handle clients with chronic pain, and reconnect with fellow massage therapists. You will leave this class with new skills and confidence in helping your clients be pain free!
About the instructor
Pete’s been a licensed massage therapist since 1988. He is a founder and Past President of the Alliance For Massage Therapy Education and has dedicated his career to helping establish high standards in massage therapy education. He teaches throughout the US and is a frequent speaker at FSMTA, FCA, and AMTA meetings and conventions.
Pete has served as Chair of the FL Board of Massage Therapy. He received the FSMTA Charles Canfield Award for service to the massage profession in 2004. He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016 at the World Massage Festival.
He lives in Fort Piece, FL with his wife Lee. They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 2: In Understanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction
2025-03-29 09:00 - 2025-03-30 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo
Date: April 25-26, 2026
Time: 9AM-5PM (with 60-minute lunch)
Workshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932947)
To Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here
Description
In Understanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction we will focus on the acetabulum, thoracolumbar and pelvic floor anatomy (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and other structures). We will teach you orthopedic tests, functional assessment protocols and treatments to address common issues in your practice.
There will be an emphasis on advanced massage techniques, with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.
We will address common conditions that your clients experience or suffer from such as arthritis, dysfunctions or common spinal conditions including spinal stenosis and scoliosis. This Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification course will better help you develop your skills and help you grow your practice.
You will receive a detailed manual for this course.
Understanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class
This course is part of the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification. These certification classes do not need to be taken in sequence and can be taken as single weekend educational trainings. If students complete all six courses they will receive a Certification in Orthopedic and Sports Massage.
Our 96 hour, six course certification will help our students gain a deeper understanding of soft tissue injuries, how to treat them and what causes them. We will use the study of the anatomy to get a wider comprehension of the musculature and other structures that support movement to enhance the students understanding of how function is achieved in the body. In addition, our courses will be based heavily around learning assessment protocols. These classes will deepen your understanding of injury and pain and advance your confidence to provide treatment to your clients.
Advanced Certification Page
About the Instructors
Cristian Arroyo has been a practicing LMT/Personal Trainer for 23 years. He has developed a professional clinical practice working with athletes and the general population, specializing in the causes and treatments for pain, injury and discomfort. His years of experience lend to a thorough understanding of dysfunction in the body which supports a more efficient and positive treatment protocol for his clients.
In addition to massage therapy, Cristian has trained extensively in functional anatomy, sports massage, corrective exercise training/programming, and orthopedic assessment. Cristian has been an instructor of Kinesiology, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Sports Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2005. He has shared his passion and enthusiasm for understanding human function with thousands of students over the years, often bringing his clinical experience in the real world to the classroom.
Keith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing in Swedish, Sports, Neuromuscular Massage and Applied Kinesiology at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries, orthopedic testing, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries. His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His attention to detail in his practice allows him to better assist his clients with long lasting relief so they can better perform in their activities and daily life. He brings his passion for movement and the body into his work and cares about his students being able to last in this field.
To Pay and Register:
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours
Please fill out the registration form here

January Program Break
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-27 | FL

MyoZen Therapy Lower Back
2025-04-12 10:00 - 2025-04-13 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Margie Meshew
Date: April 12-13, 2025
Time: Saturday-Sunday, 10AM – 5PM
Workshop Price: $295
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 12 CEs. Margie is a provider for NCBTMB (295498-00) and CE Broker (50-1260). All MyoZen classes also include 12 hours of Mandatory Home Study Courses (FL Law, Ethics, Medical Errors, Balancing Body Energy, and Human Trafficking)
To Register: Please visit margiemeshew.com/continuingeducationformasssagetherapists, choose the class you would like to attend, and then click on book now.
Contact for questions about course/workshop – phone: (234) 249-4423 / email: margiemeshew@gmail.com
Workshop description:
MyoZen Therapy is a comprehensive proven method developed by Margie Meshew in 1996. Its clinical foundation is based on aspects of medical massage incorporating components of neuromuscular, myofascial, and trigger point therapy.
MyoZen Therapy uses a specific protocol and methodical approach which allows for more efficient access to the underlying muscle fibers creating a laser-focused treatment. The biomechanical techniques used in MyoZen therapy allow the therapist to target specific areas, for maximum results with minimal effort, saving the hands and body of the practitioner.
MyoZen Therapy for Lower Back will teach you specific treatment protocols to address common lower back, pelvis, and hip disorders. These protocols can be used right away in any modality of massage.
Includes:
* A Comprehensive Manual
* 12 Hours of Mandatory Home Study Courses (FL Law, Ethics, Medical Error, Human Trafficking, and Balancing Body Energy)

Hot Stone Massage
2025-04-26 10:00 - 2025-04-27 16:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Keith Mulford
Date: Sat – Sun April 26-27th, 2025
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Florida School of Massage
Cost: $260 ($225 for current FSM students)
CE Hours: 12 Florida Live hours
To Register: Contact Sarah at sarahscato@hotmail.com or call/text 970-443-8339
In this 12 hour live CE course you will be introduced to the art of hot stone massage.
The application of hot stones can be a benefit to your practice for multiple reasons, including:

Pain relief
Increases circulation
Promotes deep relaxation
Increases ROM
Allows greater depth with less effort
Charge more for sessions

You will learn how to treat conditions such as plantar fasciitis, chronic headaches, thoracic outlet syndrome and other conditions commonly found in your practice.
You will learn contraindications and considerations for hot stone massage as well as the types of stone and equipment needed and sanitation procedures.
After completion of this course you will be able to incorporate hot stone massage into any session or start offering full hot stone massages.
Each day you will be giving and receiving massage and most importantly HAVING FUN!
Please bring massage sheets (flat and fitted), pillow or bolster, face cradle cover and oil.
Students will have 1 hour for lunch
Cancellation Policy:
15 days prior to the workshop, you can receive a refund minus a $50 processing fee. Within 21 days to the workshop, no refunds are given outside of extenuating circumstances. If a refund is given there will be a $50 processing fee. You may find someone to take your place in the workshop or, if there is a waiting list and someone can take your place, you will receive a full refund.
If Keith cancels, students will receive a full refund.
Biography:
Keith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. He brings his years of knowledge into the classroom, teaching Swedish massage, Chair massage, Neuromuscular Therapy and Sports Massage.
In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries, orthopedic testing, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries.
His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His passion for taking CEU classes has allowed him to find different tools to incorporate into his sessions so that he can better assist his clients needs and goals.
He has been incorporating hot stones in his practice since 2009 and enjoys seeing the benefits it can bring to each session.

Biodynamic Cranial Approach ~ Touch of Presence® Introductory Course
2025-05-02 09:00 - 2025-05-04 18:00 UTC | Gainesville Retreat Center, 1551 SE 51st Street, Gainesville, FL, 32641, United States
Instructor: Giorgia Milne
Time: 9AM-6PM (with 90-minute lunch)
Workshop Price: $600 for new students / $300 to repeat if registered and paid by Dec 31, 2025; $650/$325 starting January 1, 2026
Location: Gainesville Retreat Center
CE Hours: 24 Florida and NCBTMB

Suggested Reading:
An Osteopathic Odyssey by James Jealous
Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being by Philip Shepherd
Engaging the Movment of Life by Bonnie Gintis
Interface by R. Paul Lee
Stillness by Charles Ridley
Students will need to bring a massage table, 2 flat sheets, two pillows, and a blanket.
To Register: Visit https://www.touchofpresence.com/courses-schedule-registration
Classes will take place at the Gainesville Retreat Center
This course is an introduction to the Biodynamic Craniosacral Approach, which can be offered as a pure hands-on practice, or incorporated as a primary disposition that integrates and informs any other modality, as well as daily life. It is followed by a deeper dive opportunity in the form the Intensive Course which spans four 4-day weekends over the course of 1 year.
The Biodynamic Cranial Approach Introduction allows students to learn directly through felt-sense-experience by feelingly inhabiting the inner body space. Rather than focusing on an outside-in model of learning (like focusing on craniosacral anatomy or treatment protocols) this course allows students to learn directly via supervised session exchanges and group discussions. Embodiment and centering practices lay the foundation for the work, and the “teaching” comes from the “inside-out” via the students’ direct experiences.
During the Introduction Course students learn to touch from a grounded sense of present awareness in a way that is non-efferent (meaning ‘I don’t leave here to go over there’), non-doing (being practice, not doing practice), and in tonal resonance with primary respiration and the natural inherent Health and Wisdom of the body. Great care and emphasis are made to cease all efferent activity and intervention, encouraging students to stay with the feeling-tone (or felt-sense) of what is, as it is. Without the symptom-treatment overlay, students rest in silence, stillness, and their natural state of presence and being to directly access primary respiration in their inner bodies. This approach & teaching method mirror one of the instructions of Dr. William Sutherland – to “trust the tide”. By allowing the inherent physiological forces within to guide the sessions and the learning, the natural world and the Breath of Life begin to reveal themselves.
This course is Open to anyone wishing to develop personally or to investigate pursuing a committed professional track. The Introductory Course is for all health practitioners, psychotherapists, movement therapists, and bodyworkers new to cranial work. It is required for all craniosacral practitioners or other biodynamic practitioners who wish to learn more about the type of biodynamics we teach before undertaking a committed yearlong study of Biodynamic Cranial Approach ~ Touch of Presence® Intensive.
This Introduction Course is the required prerequisite for the Biodynamic Cranial Approach Intensive — the year long immersion in this approach. For more information, visit the Biodynamic Cranial Approach ~ Touch of Presence® Intensive Certification page.
Go to https://www.touchofpresence.com/courses-schedule-registration to register
Questions? Contact Mary at 352-246-6280 ph/txt or mary@touchofpresence.com
Giorgia Milne founded Touch of Presence® School for Biodynamic Studies in 2021. She embodies well over 35 years of personal and professional development from allopathic skill to the healing energy work of all the major craniosacral and related approaches. She continues to be evolved by her originating transmission impulse, which is at the heart and essence of all her offerings in this Biodynamic Cranial Approach (BCA). Giorgia is a graduate of the Stanford University Physician Assistant Program and former Primary Care Provider. She travels extensively offering Touch of Presence® BCA Introductions, Intensives, Retreats, and numerous other course topics emphasizing biodynamic principles inherent to the perspective of Touch of Presence® BCA. Her teaching style rests in her vast personal and professional embodied experience resulting in the ability to perceive the landscape and teach directly from the dynamic alchemy of the present moment. This is Oral Tradition. She also continues ongoing Graduate, Assistant, and potential new Teacher development.

The Heart Of Hawaiian Lomi Massage
2025-05-03 08:30 - 2025-05-04 17:30 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructors: Tony Crawford (FL #MA 0027867, NCBTMB PROVIDER #1001081) and Bethany Galaviz-Ednet (GA #MT 010506)
Date: June 6-7, 2026
Time: Saturday 8:30 – 5:30, Sunday 9:00 – 5:30
Workshop Price: $395 (Early bird by May 15th and return students $375)
Location:Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 CEUs given through CE Broker and a certificate of completion. We are also a provider for NCBTMB. Out of state students have the responsibility to check if their state accepts CE Broker or NCBTMB.
Course ID: 20-995953
To Register: Please call or text Tony at (904) 557-8350
Questions? For Questions and to see a video please visit www.lomimassageamelia.com or call or text Tony at 904 557 8350
Description:
What is Hawaiian Lomi massage? If you think of massage as a powerful form of healing, then Lomi must be considered one of the most profound forms of massage.
Where Lomi differs from traditional Swedish massage is simple. Lomi works the whole body and not just the individual parts. Lomi looks at the body not just as a group of muscles, but rather a complete being allowing healing to take place at various levels.
With Swedish massage you can guess when it is time to turn over and when the massage is near completion. Traditional massage therapists are taught to work the body from part to part which allows the client to anticipate which part will be worked on next.
Lomi works the whole body in a continuous rhythm of long flowing strokes. The therapist does what is best described as a dance around the entire body. They will then concentrate on an arm, or a leg, or the back, working as deeply as needed, and then go back to the full body dance. The therapist never really knows what part they will work on next. They are guided by their intuition as well as what your body tells them needs to be worked on.
This kind of spontaneous flow is designed to clear the client’s mind and allows them to relax into and receive the work. As important as the physical act of massage is during the session, the healing that can take place as the work is being done is as important.
The best example of what Lomi is intended to do is very simple. Think of yourself as an empty bowl the day you were born. All along your path in life, the bowl gets full of stones. Those stones show up due to the everyday stress of your life, your work, and your relationships. Lomi is designed to bring you to a safe and loving space where you can, should you choose to, throw out some of those stones and to come out of the session lighter and with a greater sense of well-being.
The Hawaiians think of the body as being a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual whole. When healing takes place on one level, then healing will take place on all levels.
For more information and workshop schedules and to see a video of our work please go to www.lomimassageamelia.com

Ortho-Bionomy® Beyond Technique
2025-05-10 09:00 - 2025-05-11 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Luann Overmyer
Date: May 10-11, 2025
Time: Saturday-Sunday, 9AM – 6PM
Workshop Price: $345 (or $300 if payment is received by April 10, 2025)
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 credits FL and NCBTMB
To Register: Visit LuannOvermyer.com
Questions? Contact: Email Anne Andrew at Anneandrewslmt25@yahoo.com
Workshop description:
Ortho-Bionomy is more than the application of technique. What sets it apart is the indirect gentleness of the work, the curiosity of the practitioner, the non-attachment to outcome, and the recognition of the inherent capacity within each person to self-correct. In this class we will explore new approaches to assessment, how to develop our insight to clarify the issues in the tissues, and to become more proficient at addressing the ongoing patterns that our clients present by adopting a more wholistic perspective.
This class offers a model for widening our perceptions for coherent assessment and treatment. Assessment, observation and information exchange happen at many levels simultaneously because we are sensing organisms. How can we train ourselves to become aware of what we are sensing and begin to discipline our focus to see more clearly the physical, emotional, and postural patterns that our clients present.
Some Ortho-Bionomy experience is recommended but this class can be useful to anyone in a massage or healthcare practice.
About the Instructor:
Luann Overmyer LMT has over forty years of experience with Ortho-Bionomy and has trained and taught extensively in the field of body awareness, structural balance and wellbeing throughout the US, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries throughout the world. She is the author of the book Ortho-Bionomy A Path to Self-Care which has already been translated into several languages.
Luann is an outstanding teacher with an incredible depth of knowledge and experience. Her classes are engaging, informative, tremendously practical, and really, a lot of fun. You will leave with techniques and skills that you can use immediately.

Thai Massage Certification Phase 1 - Introduction to Thai Massage/Mat or Table
2025-05-17 09:00 - 2025-05-18 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: March 14 – 15, 2026
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Course Tuition:
$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance
$280 if registering for each class individually
$350 for a single drop in.
Students who commit to all 7 class will get a discount, If you miss a class for whatever reason, it can be made up next cycle.
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
I sometimes call the first class the Watercolor class. It reminds me of a watercolor painting where the strokes are broad and soft.
There are lines & points traditionally applied, however in this first class we stick with simplicity. Flow a and Joy. Presents is the foundstion of this art.
Most will be committing for the entire training, so our first weekend is an opportunity for joyful expressions and community shared enthusiasm of diving into this beautiful tradition and artful medicine
We will be observing techniques and exchanging bodywork for the entire weekend.
Sharing food and chocolate and listening is the Thai Massage way. Our intention is to leave the weekend full of enthusiasm for the progression ahead and to also have some wonderful material in which to begin the journey and share in our community.
It’s OK to only take one weekend of the entire program at a time in ones own pace. Ideally though we will commit to the entire program in which case we will become certified in Thai-Massage and have an extensive language of the entire system.
OVER THE COURSE OF THIS FIRST WORKSHOP, STUDENTS WILL LEARN AN HOUR AND A HALF LONG FORM. PRACTICED ON THE FLOOR, THIS FORM ENABLES THE THERAPIST THE USE OF ELBOWS, KNEES, FOREARMS AND FEET IN A COMFORTABLE AND EFFICIENT WAY THAT UTILIZES THE BODY DYNAMIC AND ONES OWN WEIGHT TO DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT REQUIRED FOR THE APPLICATION OF GOOD PRESSURE.
THE RECIPIENT LIES RELAXED AND LOOSELY CLOTHED WHILE THE PRACTITIONER GUIDES THEM THROUGH A SERIES OF YOGIC ASANAS AND APPLIES BALANCING TOUCH TO THE BODY’S MAJOR ENERGY LINES AND POINTS.
Mat or Table
In this first class Ariela office students the opportunity to learn how to give a Thai-Massage either on a mat or on a massage table. The Florida school of massage provides massage tables for all students. If you would like to work on the mat, you will need to bring one. Contact Ariela and she will help you pick one out or learn how to improvise one for this first class to see if you want to make the commitment. It’s Ariela’s preference to work on the ground but she is very flexible and capable of modifying everything for anybody’s needs. She has written a book on Thai-Massage on the table and also has video footage to help students with the transition.
About Ariela Grodner
Ariela Grodner is the founder and lead instructor and practitioner at the Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage. She began her teaching career in 1992 in the south of India educating prisoners and tribal villagers in the benefits and practice of Shivananda Yoga. Then she spent many years cultivating the Buddhist meditation technique known as Vipassana. Later in following her Tao she discovered the joys of improvisational contact dance. After graduating from Florida School of Massage she discovered Thai Massage the perfect fusion of these techniques and practices. She is a certified Lotus Palm Practitioner (as taught by Kam Thye Chow) and has taught Thai Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2004.
Ariela has developed over 300 hours of curriculum has published 9 books on this subject and travels nationally and internationally sharing her love of this art.

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 3: Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction
2025-05-31 09:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo
Date: May 30-31, 2026
Time: 9AM-5PM (with 60-minute lunch)
Workshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932955)
To Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here
Description
In Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction we will focus on the pelvis, knee complex and ankle anatomy (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and other structures). We will explore orthopedic tests, functional assessment protocols and treatments to address groin pulls, ACL/PCL, MCL/LCL and meniscus tears as well as compartment syndrome, shin splints and plantar fasciitis.
Advanced massage techniques will be demonstrated with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.
If you or your clients experience dysfunctions affecting their knees, ankles and feet this Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification course will better help you develop your skills and help you grow your practice.
You will receive a detailed manual for this course.
Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class
This course is part of the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification. These certification classes do not need to be taken in sequence and can be taken as single weekend educational trainings. If students complete all six courses they will receive a Certification in Orthopedic and Sports Massage.
Our 96 hour, six course certification will help our students gain a deeper understanding of soft tissue injuries, how to treat them and what causes them. We will use the study of the anatomy to get a wider comprehension of the musculature and other structures that support movement to enhance the students understanding of how function is achieved in the body. In addition, our courses will be based heavily around learning assessment protocols. These classes will deepen your understanding of injury and pain and advance your confidence to provide treatment to your clients.
Advanced Certification Page
About the Instructors
Cristian Arroyo has been a practicing LMT/Personal Trainer for 23 years. He has developed a professional clinical practice working with athletes and the general population, specializing in the causes and treatments for pain, injury and discomfort. His years of experience lend to a thorough understanding of dysfunction in the body which supports a more efficient and positive treatment protocol for his clients.
In addition to massage therapy, Cristian has trained extensively in functional anatomy, sports massage, corrective exercise training/programming, and orthopedic assessment. Cristian has been an instructor of Kinesiology, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Sports Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2005. He has shared his passion and enthusiasm for understanding human function with thousands of students over the years, often bringing his clinical experience in the real world to the classroom.
Keith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing in Swedish, Sports, Neuromuscular Massage and Applied Kinesiology at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries, orthopedic testing, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries. His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His attention to detail in his practice allows him to better assist his clients with long lasting relief so they can better perform in their activities and daily life. He brings his passion for movement and the body into his work and cares about his students being able to last in this field.
To Pay and Register:
Please fill out the registration form here

Manual therapies for Surgeries, Scars, and Burns
2025-06-07 09:30 - 2025-06-08 18:00 UTC | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Pete Whitridge
Date: June 7 and 8, 2025
Time: 9:30am – 6pm
Workshop Price: $350 ($295 before May 16th)
Location:Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 17 Florida, 16 NCBTMB
To Register: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or Register online here
Questions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com
Download Workshop Flyer
Description:
Want to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two days with Pete Whitridge exploring the physical and emotional aspects of working with clients’ scars. You will learn effective strategies for helping your clients heal.
• Refine your touching skills and deepen your knowledge of anatomy
• Gain confidence working with scar tissue
• Teach your clients to work with you during therapy
• Eliminate chronic pain by working below the client’s pain threshold
• Slow down, focus your attention, be more effective with less effort
This class will offer a multi-disciplinary approach to working with scars, burns, and chronic pain. We will explore myofascial assessments, deep tissue techniques, passive and active stretching, muscle energy techniques, hydrotherapies, cross fiber friction, and self-care.
We will review current findings from the Fascia Research Congress and investigate the unique nature of the connective tissues. Deepen your therapy skills by exploring how manual therapies can affect traumatic/surgical scars and burns. This class is designed to help you pinpoint problem areas quickly, devise strategies to eliminate pain, and work collaboratively with your client. You will receive lots of bodywork, learn new ways to handle clients with chronic pain, and reconnect with fellow massage therapists. You will leave this class with new skills and confidence in helping your clients be pain free!
About the Instructor:
Pete’s been a licensed massage therapist since 1988. He is a founder and Past President of the Alliance For Massage Therapy Education and has dedicated his career to helping establish high standards in massage therapy education. He teaches throughout the US and is a frequent speaker at FSMTA, FCA and AMTA meetings and conventions. Pete has served on the FL Board of Massage Therapy. He received the FSMTA Charles Canfield Award for service to the massage profession in 2004. He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016 at the World Massage Festival. He lives in Fort Pierce, FL with his wife Lee. They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.

Thai Massage Certification Phase 2 - Expanding Vocabulary
2025-06-21 09:00 - 2025-06-22 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: April 11 – 12, 2026
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Course Tuition:
$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance
$280 if registering for each class individually
$350 for a single drop in.
Students who commit to all 7 class will get a discount, If you miss a class for whatever reason, it can be made up next cycle.
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
This workshop is intended for those students who have already familiarized themselves with the Thai Massage practice through taking Thai 1 and its ok to begin with this phase as well. We will extensively review the Thai 1 material, both strengthening knowledge of the form itself and deepening awareness within the exercises, in order to bring our consciousness to a more subtle level during the healing process. also we wil add more moves to each sequence.
If you missed phase 1 it’s OK to jump in to phase 2. Just know that there will be a lot of material covered. It is often that there will be students who missed the first class jumping in at this phase so Ariela will modify it for you. There’s also the option for a private tutor prior or after class if students would like support.
In our first weekend together we learned the watercolor phase. In this class we will begin to learn inking. I love the analogies of art. I perceive Thai-Massage as an art. In the inking aspect of this art we will tap into the energy lines and the acupressure points. We will review and also build.
About Ariela Grodner
Ariela Grodner is the founder and lead instructor and practitioner at the Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage. She began her teaching career in 1992 in the south of India educating prisoners and tribal villagers in the benefits and practice of Shivananda Yoga. Then she spent many years cultivating the Buddhist meditation technique known as Vipassana. Later in following her Tao she discovered the joys of improvisational contact dance. After graduating from Florida School of Massage she discovered Thai Massage the perfect fusion of these techniques and practices. She is a certified Lotus Palm Practitioner (as taught by Kam Thye Chow) and has taught Thai Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2004.
Ariela has developed over 300 hours of curriculum has published 9 books on this subject and travels nationally and internationally sharing her love of this art.

Intro To Cupping
2025-06-21 09:01 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Jeremy Guldin CPT, LMT
Date: June 21st, 2025
Time: 9am – 6pm
Workshop Price: $199
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 8 NCBTMB, Florida Board, and CE Broker approved
To Register: Visit workshop registration page here
Questions? Contact: Enlighten Continuing Education Phone (717.925.6515) or Email info@deniseguldin.com
Description:
This Intro to Cupping class will teach you how to get started using cups with your clients and to release the tension and knots in a noninvasive way. This class will give you the history, benefits, contraindications, and techniques to safely use cups on your clients. You will also learn how to clean, sanitize and store your cups and the different sizes and shapes of cups. This class will give you the chance to work with your cups to learn where to place them on the body and what you should be looking for on the skin when using them. Cupping can be a wonderful benefit to your clients and a great tool to have to lessen the strain on you the therapist.
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*For this class the student will need to bring a table, face cradle cover, a set of sheets, bolster, oil and two hand towels.
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*Class includes a 12pc Set of Cups
Optional Additions
SAVE MONEY WITH OUR FLORIDA SCHOOL OF MASSAGE BUNDLE – both days of cupping workshops at a discounted price. Register here for $389 for all 16 CEs

Therapist Bio

Lift & Lengthen (Techniques Combining Cupping and Stretching)
2025-06-22 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Jeremy Guldin CPT, LMT
Date: June 22nd, 2025
Time: 9am – 6pm
Workshop Price: $205
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 8 NCBTMB, Florida Board, and CE Broker approved
To Register: Visit workshop registration page here
Questions? Contact: Enlighten Continuing Education Phone (717.925.6515) or Email info@deniseguldin.com
Description:
Experience the ultimate duo, cupping and stretching will provide your clients with a treatment that tackles tension, boosts flexibility, and accelerates recovery—all in one session. In this CE class, you’ll discover how to combine the therapeutic benefits of cupping with the stretching techniques that enhance muscle length and mobility. Learn to integrate these powerful methods seamlessly in your massage session. Elevate your practice with this game-changing approach to bodywork.
*For this class the student will need to bring a face cradle cover, a set of sheets, bolster, oil and two hand towels.
​*Class includes a 4pc set of Cups
Optional Additions
SAVE MONEY WITH OUR FLORIDA SCHOOL OF MASSAGE BUNDLE – both days of cupping workshops at a discounted price. Register here for $389 for all 16 CEs

Therapist Bio

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 4: Understanding Neck and Upper Back Pain and Dysfunction
2025-06-28 09:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo
Date: June 27-28, 2026
Time: 9AM – 5PM (with 60-minute lunch)
Workshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932957)
To Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here
Description
In Understanding Neck and Upper Back Pain and Dysfunction we will focus on the cranium, cervical and thoracic vertebrae, costal and shoulder complex anatomy (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and other structures). Our focus will be on orthopedic tests, functional assessment protocols and treatments to address whiplash, breath, headaches, kyphosis and brachial plexus dysfunctions.
Advanced techniques and orthopedic testing will be demonstrated with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.
If you or your clients experience dysfunctions or pain affecting their head, neck or thoracic this Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification course will better help you develop your skills and help you grow your practice.
You will receive a detailed manual for this course.
Understanding Neck and Upper Back Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class
This course is part of the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification. These certification classes do not need to be taken in sequence and can be taken as single weekend educational trainings. If students complete all six courses they will receive a Certification in Orthopedic and Sports Massage.
Our 96 hour, six course certification will help our students gain a deeper understanding of soft tissue injuries, how to treat them and what causes them. We will use the study of the anatomy to get a wider comprehension of the musculature and other structures that support movement to enhance the students understanding of how function is achieved in the body. In addition, our courses will be based heavily around learning assessment protocols. These classes will deepen your understanding of injury and pain and advance your confidence to provide treatment to your clients.
Advanced Certification Page
About the Instructors
Cristian Arroyo has been a practicing LMT/Personal Trainer for 23 years. He has developed a professional clinical practice working with athletes and the general population, specializing in the causes and treatments for pain, injury and discomfort. His years of experience lend to a thorough understanding of dysfunction in the body which supports a more efficient and positive treatment protocol for his clients.
In addition to massage therapy, Cristian has trained extensively in functional anatomy, sports massage, corrective exercise training/programming, and orthopedic assessment. Cristian has been an instructor of Kinesiology, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Sports Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2005. He has shared his passion and enthusiasm for understanding human function with thousands of students over the years, often bringing his clinical experience in the real world to the classroom.
Keith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing in Swedish, Sports, Neuromuscular Massage and Applied Kinesiology at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries, orthopedic testing, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries. His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His attention to detail in his practice allows him to better assist his clients with long lasting relief so they can better perform in their activities and daily life. He brings his passion for movement and the body into his work and cares about his students being able to last in this field.
To Pay and Register:
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours
Please fill out the registration form here

Foot Reflexology Training for Massage Therapists/Advanced Clinical Practice
2025-06-28 09:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Caroline Verdi, ARCB certified reflexologist, MA107748
Date/Time:
Saturday, Feb 6th, 2027 9am-5pm
Sunday, Feb 7th, 2027 9am-5pm
Course Tuition: $400 (Early bird $350)
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 NCBTMB Continuing Education Credits
To Register: Contact Caroline Verdi at tsuboaromatherapy@gmail.com Or 845-807-1069
Questions? Contact: Caroline Verdi at tsuboaromatherapy@gmail.com Or 845-807-1069
Workshop Description:
You will learn specific reflexology and relaxation techniques, terminology, foot anatomy and a general understanding of the body’s systems and how the feet relate to them.
You will learn how to perform a reflexology session, as well as experience firsthand some of the benefits of reflexology by working on other students and by being worked on by other students and the instructor.
You will gain a deeper understanding of the definition of reflexology and the various ways that reflexology can positively affect the body and mind and learn some approaches to address clients’ complaints. This will allow you to confidently integrate reflexology into your practice.
LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS
About the Instructor:
Caroline Verdi is the owner of TSUBO reflexology and aromatherapy. She has been practicing reflexology since 2014, helping her clients improve their health naturally. She studied at and is certified by the Omega Institute of Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, NY and is certified by the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB). Caroline is an NCBTMB approved provider as well as an approved provider in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi and Florida.
Caroline is very passionate about her work in the field of reflexology and is still amazed every time she sees the effects and health improvements that her clients experience. Her goal is to help spread the knowledge and use of reflexology so that there are more practitioners out there helping those in need experience what reflexology can do for them!

Thai Massage Certification Phase 3 - Advanced Postures of Thai Massage
2025-07-19 09:00 - 2025-07-20 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: May 16 – 17, 2026
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Course Tuition:
$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance
$280 if registering for each class individually
$350 for a single drop in.
Students who commit to all 7 class will get a discount, If you miss a class for whatever reason, it can be made up next cycle.
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
Let’s learn the amazing “Seated Sequence” together!
Thai Massage is Flat without the knowledge of how to apply touch in the seated position. In this workshop, we will learn the beautiful “Lotus Palm” version of seated along with an advanced focus on digestion and some fancy flips with deeper back bends for more flexible clients.
The deeper component of this workshop is the ability to assess how to create a session depending on who shows up. At this point we’ve learned the foot sequence, the single leg sequence, sideline sequence, prone sequence, double leg sequence and closing sequence. By adding the seated sequence we can pick and choose how we want to begin our session depending on our clients in balance. It is perfectly acceptable to leave out things and spend more time with other things. I called this class collage because we’ve reached a point in our practice where we can design our canvas specifically to the needs of our partner.
When you apply for the course you will see the option for registering for all seven or just one. If you would like the discount since you’re applying for all seven and you missed the first few classes you can apply this tuition toward the next cycle. Either way you can either jump in one weekend at a time or you can commit to all seven and graduate at the next cycle.
About Ariela Grodner
Ariela Grodner is the founder and lead instructor and practitioner at the Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage. She began her teaching career in 1992 in the south of India educating prisoners and tribal villagers in the benefits and practice of Shivananda Yoga. Then she spent many years cultivating the Buddhist meditation technique known as Vipassana. Later in following her Tao she discovered the joys of improvisational contact dance. After graduating from Florida School of Massage she discovered Thai Massage the perfect fusion of these techniques and practices. She is a certified Lotus Palm Practitioner (as taught by Kam Thye Chow) and has taught Thai Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2004.
Ariela has developed over 300 hours of curriculum has published 9 books on this subject and travels nationally and internationally sharing her love of this art.

Therapeutic Strategies for Effective Pain Relief
2025-07-19 09:30 - 2025-07-20 18:00 UTC | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Pete Whitridge
Date: March 13-14, 2027
Time: 9:30am – 6pm
Workshop Price: $350 ($295 early bird)
Location:Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 17 Florida, 16 NCBTMB
To Register: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or [Register online here]
[Download workshop flyer]
Description: Want to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two days with Pete Whitridge exploring deep tissue structures that are at the root of most client pain.

Refine your touching skills and gain new confidence
Teach your clients to work with you during therapy
Eliminate chronic pain by working below the client’s pain threshold
Slow down, focus your attention, be more effective with less effort

This class will offer a multi-disciplinary approach to chronic pain and will include an interactive forum to dialogue about your own specific client needs. We will explore myofascial assessments, deep tissue techniques, passive and active stretching, muscle energy techniques, hydrotherapies, cross fiber friction, and self-care. We will review current findings from the Fascia Research Congress while exploring the unique nature of the connective tissues.
This class is designed to help you pinpoint problem areas quickly, devise strategies to eliminate pain, and work collaboratively with your client. You will receive lots of bodywork, learn new ways to handle clients with chronic pain, and reconnect with fellow massage therapists. You will leave this class with new skills and confidence in helping your clients be pain free!
“Knowledge of the subject was outstanding. Pete knows his anatomy and never wavered on any questions. Pete held my interest through the weekend, which I cannot say for other classes I have taken. Love the way Pete carries himself and great sense of humor. Will attend more of his classes/workshops. Very superior instructor.”
– Anon. SSMT student
About the Instructor
Pete’s been a licensed massage therapist since 1988. He is a founder and Past President of the Alliance For Massage Therapy Education and has dedicated his career to helping establish high standards in massage therapy education. He teaches throughout the US and is a frequent speaker at FSMTA, FCA and AMTA meetings and conventions. Pete has served on the FL Board of Massage Therapy. He received the FSMTA Charles Canfield Award for service to the massage profession in 2004. He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016 at the World Massage Festival. He lives in Fort Pierce, FL with his wife Lee. They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.

January Class Graduation
2025-07-25 | FL
