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SUMMARY:Reiki Levels 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Josie Davenport\nDate: August 30 – 31\, 2025\nTime: 9 AM – 2:30 PM\nLocation: Held in Josie’s office at FSM\nCourse Tuition: $350 ($175 for FSM staff and alum) \nCE Hours:  12 live CEUs\nTo Register: Call Josie at 352-514-5076 \nDescription:\nWorkshop includes Reiki prayers\, brief history\, self healing\, and attunement\, the relationship of quantum physics and Universal Life force\, and distance healing.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/reiki-levels-1-2/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Hatha Yoga with Thai Massage as Assists
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: August 30 and 31\, 2025\nTime: 10AM – 5PM\nWorkshop Price: $350\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nInstructor: Ariela Grodner\nCE Hours: 18 national and Florida CEs for LMTS \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nWorkshop Description\nIn this weekend workshop\, we will break down the classic Hatha Yoga sequence as taught to Ariela by the Sivananada School of yoga in South India\, and we will add her many years of experience as a Thai Massage teacher to help deepen the postures. \nEvery asana will be demonstrated for the instructor  to feel the essence of the posture and then we will use Thai Massage techniques to shoot of energy lines and help develop a deeper awareness through assisted stretching. All levels are welcome. One must not need any experience to join. \nIn ancient days when the Yogi was in isolation they learned to do self massage. There is a technique in the lineage of Thai Massage called Reusi  Dat Ton. We will learn  what’s known as the hermits massage. What does one do when there is no one to take care of us. We practice Ruisi. It is believed that this is where Thai-Massage came from. \nWe will practice a full Sivananda Sequence for different constitutions. Gentle and grounding\, heating and stimulating and energetic and increasing of energy\, Learning to assess what’s best for each individual will be the goal of the practice. \n* Each Asana will be broken down and explained as to the therapeutic benefit.\n* A Thai Massage Assist will be shown for each posture.\n*Awareness and practical use of Pranayama will be shared in ines posture and as an assist in Deepening.\n*Joint and self massage techniques will be shown so all can take care of oneself between clients \nWhat to bring\nPlease bring a yoga mat. If you need one let Ariela know. We can bring Chocolate for the chocolate alter so we can enjoy sharing during breaks. It is recommended to bring a lunch to class since we have an hour break at 12.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/hatha-yoga-with-thai-massage-as-assists/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Somatic Massage and the Parasympathetic Response
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Adrienne Engel\, LMT\, SEP\nDates:\nSaturday\, September 12th\, 2026\nSaturday\, January 9th\, 2027\nTime: 8:30 am – 6 pm (Including a 1 hour lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $150.00 (Early bird pricing of $125.00)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 8 CE credits (Florida and NCBTMB)\nCourse ID: 70275330\nTo Register: Text Adrienne at (352) 222-0236 for a payment link\nQuestions? Contact: Adrienne Engel 352-222-0236 or email at inbodymeant@gmail.com (text is better) \nWorkshop description: \nYour nervous system has a built-in mechanism that gently and dynamically releases pressure throughout your body. This creates an open pathway that helps your system integrate both current stress and long-held tension. When you guide your clients in activating this mechanism\, it enhances the effectiveness of any approach you use. Additionally\, it equips your clients with a long-term skill to reduce stress and pressure anytime\, anywhere\, making your job easier and improving their lives. \nThis 8-hour course will prepare massage therapists to recognize and engage the mechanism of the parasympathetic response in their clients. The parasympathetic response allows the body and mind to release and integrate tension. Students will learn to use their awareness\, support\, presence\, and language to facilitate parasympathetic responses. Students will learn the anatomy of the autonomic nervous system and how to track both sympathetic and parasympathetic states. Upon completing this class\, they will guide their clients in activating a parasympathetic response both in their sessions and daily lives. The active parasympathetic response is the foundation of somatic massage. \nTherapist bio – For more Information on Adrienne Engel visit https://www.inbodymeant.com/pages/adrienne-engels-experience-and-cred
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/massage-and-the-parasympathetic-response/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage Certification Phase 5 - Ayurvedic Applications to Thai Massage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: July 25 – 26\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nCourse Tuition: \n$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance\n$280 if registering for each class individually\n$350 for a single drop in.\nStudents 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. \nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nDescription:\nOne day the student asked if Thai-Massage is just a series of memorized sequences. This moved me in the same way it must have moved my teacher\, Kam Thy Chow as well. \nOf course the sequences give us a foundation but ultimately one must become intuitive and have an understanding of the elemental body. This is how Ayurveda can come to play. \nIn this class we will break down the winds and how they affect our emotions. How to choose postures to balance different constitutions and how to understand the importance of feeling each of the elements in our own body so we are practicing with Wisdom. In this class we breathe life into the sequence. \nWe will learn to identify the Doshas\, Vayus and Pulse points. A breakdown of some of the Buddhist foundations such as\, Sila\, Samhadi and Panya. Which of the foundations of all good Thai practitioners. \n \nAriela Compares this class to the Wizard of Oz when it goes from Black and White to multi color. Its a wonderful weekend of energy work. \nWhen 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. \nAbout Ariela Grodner\nAriela 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. \nAriela 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.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-certification-phase-5-ayurvedic-applications-to-thai-massage/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T180000
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SUMMARY:Somatic Integration Using Percussion For The Jaw and Occipital Region
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Adrienne Engel\, LMT\, SEP\nDate: October 11-12\, 2025\nTime: 8:30 am – 6 pm (Including a 1 hour lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $300 if signed before Aug 10th\, otherwise $350.00\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 CE credits (Florida and NCBTMB)\nCourse ID: CE4022451\nTo Register: Text Adrienne at (352) 222-0236 for a payment link\nQuestions? Contact: Adrienne Engel 352-222-0236 or email at inbodymeant@gmail.com (text is better) \nWorkshop description: \nWhen working with a new client and introducing them to Somatic Bodywork\, we first focus on the tissues surrounding the brain. By creating a sense of relief and safety in the neck and head\, we can positively impact the entire nervous system. In this class\, you will learn a simple yet profoundly effective session flow designed to help your clients’ heads\, necks\, and jaws relax within the safety of the parasympathetic response. These techniques have been essential in supporting my clients dealing with PTSD\, trauma\, grief and loss\, shock\, recovery from addictions\, and significant mental health challenges. \nThis 16-hour course will focus on the muscles supporting the Jaw and occipital region. Massage therapists will learn the anatomy of the automatic nervous system and how to track both sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. The parasympathetic response allows the body and mind to integrate tension patterns easily. Students will learn to engage the parasympathetic response using a combination of use of percussion tools\, such as a Theragun\, breathing\, movement\, awareness\, and intention. Upon completing this class\, they will guide their clients in activating a parasympathetic response in their sessions and daily lives. \nTherapist bio – For more Information on Adrienne Engel visit https://www.inbodymeant.com/pages/adrienne-engels-experience-and-cred
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/somatic-integration-using-percussion-for-the-jaw-and-occipital-region/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T180000
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage Certification Phase 6 - Advanced Sideline Postures of Thai Massage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: August 29 – 30\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nCourse Tuition: \n$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance\n$280 if registering for each class individually\n$350 for a single drop in.\nStudents 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. \nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nDescription:\nJoin us for a weekend of Sideline Postures that was taught to Ariela by Laurino Bertelli from the Sunshine Network in Chang Mai\, Thailand. \nIn this weekend you will be able to work more effectively on pregnant clients as well as athletes. \nThis modified sequence wil give us many more options to address classic Hip and Shoulder Pain in this orthodox Sideline Position and it is a dynamic style that will bring more diversity\, beauty and curiosity to your work. \nThis will be our sixth weekend together. It is a combination of Ayurveda\, energy lines and advanced posture is in the sideline position. A lot of the Siddhi postures we’ve learned in phase 3 will be reviewed but in the sideline position. It is a dynamic workshop that offers ways to address the body in such a beautiful and creative way. I am thankful to the Sunshine net work and the teachers who brought this lineage to me in Montreal many years ago shortly after Asokananda passed. It felt like a true gift to my practice and it is a pleasure to share it to serious students of Thai-Massage. \n \nWhen 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.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-certification-phase-6-advanced-sideline-postures-of-thai-massage/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage Certification Phase 7 - Thai Foot Reflexology
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: Sept 26 – 27\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nCourse Tuition: \n$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance\n$280 if registering for each class individually\n$350 for a single drop in.\nStudents 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. \nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nDescription:\nThis is our seventh class in our long journey together and it will be an honoring of ones walk into the world as Tai Yogis! We will have a celebration and graduation at the end of class. If you would like to attend as a single workshop we absolutely invite you to join us. This class stands alone and no other experience needed except to want to share compassionate loving touch through the feet. \nIn this workshop students will learn to give an hour long session on the feet alone\, while still affecting the whole body through aware stimulation of the sen lines and marma points. Utilizing both dry and wet massage (with and without oil) as well as a Thai foot stick\, to glide the lines and press the points with greater accuracy and precision then the hands alone could provide. The style we will be exploring is a method derived from Shivaga Komarpaj of the Chiang Mai school of Thai Massage\, and is for everyone\, therapists and lay people alike. This is a powerful healing tool that can be implemented on it’s own\, or as an addition to the full body massage. No prior massage experience is necessary to be educated in this methodology.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-certification-phase-7-thai-foot-reflexology/2025-11-15/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T180000
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SUMMARY:Prenatal Massage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Amber Lester\nDate: Saturday – Sunday\, Jan 10 – 11\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nWorkshop Price: $350\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 live relevant hours NCBTMB Approved and CE broker registered \nTo Register: Call or text to 386-289-1299 or email amber@apbce.com \nQuestions? Contact: Amber Lester LMT 386-289-1299 or amber@apbce.com \nWorkshop description:\nIn 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.\nYou’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.\nClass will consist of lecture demonstration hands-on practice and discussion. \nAbout the Instructor\nAmber 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.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/prenatal-massage/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T180000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Craniosacral Work
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mary Reis\nDate: Feb 7 – 8\, 2026\nTime: 9am – 6pm\nCost:  $300 if registered by January 8\, 2025;  $350 starting January 9th;  $200 for current FSM students\nLocation:  Florida School of Massage (Blue Room)\nCE Hours:  16 FL & NCBTMB\nTo Register:  contact Mary Reis\, maryreis@me.com\, 352-246-6280 \nCourse Details \nThis 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. \nAbout the Instructor: \nLicensed 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.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/an-introduction-to-craniosacral-work/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20251001T002904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T001947Z
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SUMMARY:Somatic Integration Using Percussion For The Collarbone and Upper Back Region
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Adrienne Engel\, LMT\, SEP\nDate: February 14 – 15\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 am – 6 pm (Including a 1 hour lunch)\nWorkshop Price: 3 weeks before scheduled workshop Early Bird 325.00\, otherwise $350.00\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 CE credits (Florida and NCBTMB)\nCourse ID: CE4022453\nTo Register: Text Adrienne at (352) 222-0236 for a payment link\nQuestions? Contact: Adrienne Engel 352-222-0236 or email at inbodymeant@gmail.com (text is better) \nWorkshop description: \nThis 16-hour course will focus on the muscles supporting the collarbone and upper shoulders. Massage therapists will learn the anatomy of the automatic nervous system and how to track both sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. The parasympathetic response allows the body and mind to integrate tension patterns easily. Students will learn to engage the parasympathetic response using a combination of applying percussion therapy with the theragun tool\, breathing\, movement\, awareness\, and intention. Upon completing this class\, they will guide their clients in activating a parasympathetic response in their sessions and daily lives. \nTherapist bio – For more Information on Adrienne Engel visit https://www.inbodymeant.com/pages/adrienne-engels-experience-and-cred
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/somatic-integration-using-percussion-for-the-collarbone-and-upper-back-region/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Embodied Resistance: One-day Course
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Dara Silverman and Adaku Utah\nDates: February 22\, 2026\nTime: 10am – 4pm\nWorkshop Price: Please see course website for pricing options\nLocation:Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours:  \nTo Register: [Register online here] \nQuestions? Visit course website \n[Download workshop flyer] \nDescription:\nWhat Happens During the Course\n \nThis in-person\, interactive course will build your capacity\, embodiment and understanding of yourself inside of liberation movements in the US at this time. Participants will explore the role our bodies\, the land\, and our lineage(s) play in building a different future and world. Courses typically infuse a combination of neuroscience\, physical movement\, song\, connection to nature as well as practical and theoretical grounding materials into a unique curriculum customized for changemakers.\n\nThis course is designed as a preview of a longer forthcoming course that will take place in Florida in 2026. We focus on foundational practices and concepts as well as relationship building between participants.\n\nOne-day courses are a great opportunity to gauge your interest in going deeper into more intensive courses.\n \nOne-day courses may include introductions to some of the following: \n\nDeepening your embodied awareness\, practice\, and learnings from the body up\nBringing your body into action in your work and life\nCreating communities of practice that will support you to keep exploring\, letting your body reveal more depth\, and unearthing your longings\nDeepening and building your commitment to racial justice and understanding and confronting racial capitalism\n\nNo prior somatics experience is needed. Typical course size is 15-30 people. 
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/introduction-to-embodied-resistance-one-day-course/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20240722T175140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T160852Z
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage Certification Phase 1 - Introduction to Thai Massage/Mat or Table
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: March 14 – 15\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nCourse Tuition: \n$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance\n$280 if registering for each class individually\n$350 for a single drop in.\nStudents 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. \nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nDescription:\nI sometimes call the first class the Watercolor class. It reminds me of a watercolor painting where the strokes are broad and soft. \nThere 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. \nMost 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 \nWe will be observing techniques and exchanging bodywork for the entire weekend. \nSharing 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. \nIt’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. \nOVER 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. \nTHE 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. \nMat or Table\nIn 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. \nAbout Ariela Grodner\nAriela 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. \nAriela 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.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/introduction-to-thai-massage-mat-or-table-phase-1/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 1: Understanding Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo\nDate: March 28-29\, 2026 \nTime: 9AM-5PM (with 60-minute lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-998422)\nTo Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here\nDescription\nIn 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. \nWe will learn about common dysfunctions such as thoracic outlet syndrome\, bursitis\, rotator cuff injuries\, frozen shoulder\, epicondylitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. \nA 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. \nIf 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. \nYou will receive a detailed manual for this course. \nUnderstanding Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class \nThis 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. \nOur 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. \nAdvanced Certification Page \nAbout the Instructors\nCristian 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. \nIn 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. \nKeith 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. \nTo Pay and Register:\nPlease fill out the registration form here
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/orthopedic-and-sports-massage-certification-course-1-understanding-shoulder-pain-and-dysfunction/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T180000
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage Certification Phase 2 - Expanding Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: April 11 – 12\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nCourse Tuition: \n$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance\n$280 if registering for each class individually\n$350 for a single drop in.\nStudents 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. \nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nDescription:\nThis 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. \nIf 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. \nIn 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. \nAbout Ariela Grodner\nAriela 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. \nAriela 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.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-certification-phase-2-expanding-vocabulary/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Biodynamic Cranial Approach ~ Touch of Presence® Introductory Course
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Giorgia Milne \nTime: 9AM-6PM (with 90-minute lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $600 for new students / $300 to repeat if registered and paid by Dec 31\, 2025; $650/$325 starting January 1\, 2026\nLocation: Gainesville Retreat Center\nCE Hours: 24 Florida and NCBTMB \n  \nSuggested Reading: \nAn Osteopathic Odyssey by James Jealous\nRadical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being by Philip Shepherd\nEngaging the Movment of Life by Bonnie Gintis\nInterface by R. Paul Lee\nStillness by Charles Ridley \nStudents will need to bring a massage table\, 2 flat sheets\, two pillows\, and a blanket. \nTo Register: Visit https://www.touchofpresence.com/courses-schedule-registration \nClasses will take place at the Gainesville Retreat Center \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nDuring 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. \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nGo to https://www.touchofpresence.com/courses-schedule-registration to register\nQuestions? Contact Mary at 352-246-6280 ph/txt or mary@touchofpresence.com \nGiorgia 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. \n 
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/biodynamic-cranial-touch-initiatory-course/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Gainesville Retreat Center\, 1551 SE 51st Street\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T180000
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SUMMARY:Myofascial Components of Head\, Neck\, & Shoulder Pain
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Pete Whitridge\nDates:\nAugust 14 – 15\, 2027\nTime: 9:30am – 6pm\nWorkshop Price: $350 ($295 early bird)\nLocation:Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 17 Florida\, 16 NCBTMB \nTo Register: Contact Lee Whitridge\, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or [Register online here] \nQuestions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com \n[Myofascial Components of the Neck and Shoulder flyer] \nDescription:\nWant to have fun while getting your CEUs? Spend two days with Pete Whitridge exploring deep tissue structures of the upper body that are at the root of most client pain. \n\nRefine your touching skills and gain new confidence\nDeepen your knowledge of anatomy and fascial structures\nTeach your clients to work with you during therapy\nEliminate chronic pain by working below the client’s pain threshold\nSlow down\, focus your attention\, be more effective with less effort\n\nThis workshop will offer a multi-disciplinary approach to treating chronic pain\, targeting the upper body region – the Responsibility Center. We will explore orthopedic assessments\, fascial stretching\, and hydrotherapies\, as well as myofascial and muscle energy techniques to help identify and eliminate pain and dysfunction. You will have the opportunity to dialogue about your own specific client needs and learn self-care strategies to help clients maintain pain free movement. We will investigate the unique nature of connective tissue and review current findings from the Fascia Research Congress. 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! \nAbout the instructor\nPete’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 Pierce\, FL with his wife Lee. They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/myofascial-components-of-head-neck-shoulder-pain-2024-11-16/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
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SUMMARY:Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 2: In Understanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo\nDate: April 25-26\, 2026 \nTime: 9AM-5PM (with 60-minute lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932947)\nTo Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here\nDescription\nIn 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. \nThere will be an emphasis on advanced massage techniques\, with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.\nWe 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. \nYou will receive a detailed manual for this course. \nUnderstanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class \nThis 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. \nOur 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. \nAdvanced Certification Page \nAbout the Instructors\nCristian 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. \nIn 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. \nKeith 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. \nTo Pay and Register:\nCE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours\nPlease fill out the registration form here
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/orthopedic-and-sports-massage-certification-course-2-in-understanding-hip-and-low-back-pain-and-dysfunction/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
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SUMMARY:Somatic Massage and the Parasympathetic Response
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Adrienne Engel\, LMT\, SEP\nDates:\nSaturday\, September 12th\, 2026\nSaturday\, January 9th\, 2027\nTime: 8:30 am – 6 pm (Including a 1 hour lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $150.00 (Early bird pricing of $125.00)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 8 CE credits (Florida and NCBTMB)\nCourse ID: 70275330\nTo Register: Text Adrienne at (352) 222-0236 for a payment link\nQuestions? Contact: Adrienne Engel 352-222-0236 or email at inbodymeant@gmail.com (text is better) \nWorkshop description: \nYour nervous system has a built-in mechanism that gently and dynamically releases pressure throughout your body. This creates an open pathway that helps your system integrate both current stress and long-held tension. When you guide your clients in activating this mechanism\, it enhances the effectiveness of any approach you use. Additionally\, it equips your clients with a long-term skill to reduce stress and pressure anytime\, anywhere\, making your job easier and improving their lives. \nThis 8-hour course will prepare massage therapists to recognize and engage the mechanism of the parasympathetic response in their clients. The parasympathetic response allows the body and mind to release and integrate tension. Students will learn to use their awareness\, support\, presence\, and language to facilitate parasympathetic responses. Students will learn the anatomy of the autonomic nervous system and how to track both sympathetic and parasympathetic states. Upon completing this class\, they will guide their clients in activating a parasympathetic response both in their sessions and daily lives. The active parasympathetic response is the foundation of somatic massage. \nTherapist bio – For more Information on Adrienne Engel visit https://www.inbodymeant.com/pages/adrienne-engels-experience-and-cred
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/massage-and-the-parasympathetic-response/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T180000
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage Certification Phase 3 - Advanced Postures of Thai Massage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: May 16 – 17\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nCourse Tuition: \n$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance\n$280 if registering for each class individually\n$350 for a single drop in.\nStudents 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. \nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nDescription:\nLet’s learn the amazing “Seated Sequence” together! \nThai 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. \nThe 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. \nWhen 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. \nAbout Ariela Grodner\nAriela 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. \nAriela 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.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-certification-phase-3-advanced-postures-of-thai-massage/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20260413T222731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T002953Z
UID:10637-1779894000-1779901200@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:What Is Hawaiian Lomi Massage
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Tony Crawford (FL #MA 0027867\, NCBTMB PROVIDER #1001081) and Bethany Galaviz-Ednet (GA #MT 010506)\nDate: Wednesday\, May 27th\, 2026\nTime: 3 – 5 pm\nWorkshop Price: No cost (free demo)\nLocation:Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 2 CEUs given through CE Broker. Students are also welcome to attend.\nCourse ID: 20-1135594 \nTo Register: Please call or text Tony at (904) 557-8350 \nQuestions? For Questions and to see a video please visit www.lomimassageamelia.com or call or text Tony at 904 557 8350 \nDescription:\nI have been an LMT for about 30 years. About 10 years into my career\, I was getting bored and started to look for CEU classes that I could relate to. I found Lomi Lomi. Lomi changed the way I work in Swedish and how I think about massage.  It brought me back to what I thought massage should be. \n 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. \nWhere 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. \nWith 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. \nLomi 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. \nThis kind of spontaneous flow is designed to clear the client’s mind and allows them to relax 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nFor more information and workshop schedules and to see a video of our work please go to www.lomimassageamelia.com
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/what-is-hawaiian-lomi-massage/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20230220T182940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T142942Z
UID:9293-1780131600-1780246800@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 3: Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo\nDate: May 30-31\, 2026 \nTime: 9AM-5PM (with 60-minute lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932955)\nTo Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here\nDescription\nIn 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. \nAdvanced massage techniques will be demonstrated with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.\nIf 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. \nYou will receive a detailed manual for this course. \nUnderstanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class \nThis 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. \nOur 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. \nAdvanced Certification Page \nAbout the Instructors\nCristian 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. \nIn 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. \nKeith 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. \nTo Pay and Register:\nPlease fill out the registration form here
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/orthopedic-and-sports-massage-certification-course-3-understanding-lower-extremity-pain-and-dysfunction/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T173000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20250228T163342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T003048Z
UID:10554-1780734600-1780853400@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:The Heart Of Hawaiian Lomi Massage
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Tony Crawford (FL #MA 0027867\, NCBTMB PROVIDER #1001081) and Bethany Galaviz-Ednet (GA #MT 010506)\nDate: June 6-7\, 2026\nTime: Saturday 8:30 – 5:30\, Sunday 9:00 – 5:30\nWorkshop Price: $395 (Early bird by May 15th and return students $375)\nLocation:Florida School of Massage\nCE 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.\nCourse ID: 20-995953 \nTo Register: Please call or text Tony at (904) 557-8350 \nQuestions? For Questions and to see a video please visit www.lomimassageamelia.com or call or text Tony at 904 557 8350 \nDescription:\nWhat 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. \nWhere 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. \nWith 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. \nLomi 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. \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nFor more information and workshop schedules and to see a video of our work please go to www.lomimassageamelia.com
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/the-heart-of-hawaiian-lomi-massage/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20251001T003330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T001844Z
UID:9385-1781339400-1781460000@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:Somatic Integration Using Percussion For The Diaphragm and Mid Back Region
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Adrienne Engel\, LMT\, SEP\nDate: June 13 – 14\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 am – 6 pm (Including a 1 hour lunch)\nWorkshop Price: 3 weeks before scheduled workshop Early Bird 325.00\, otherwise $350.00\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 CE credits (Florida and NCBTMB)\nCourse ID: CE4022454\nTo Register: Text Adrienne at (352) 222-0236 for a payment link\nQuestions? Contact: Adrienne Engel 352-222-0236 or email at inbodymeant@gmail.com (text is better) \nWorkshop description: \nThis 16-hour course will focus on the muscles supporting the diaphragm and mid back. Massage therapists will learn the anatomy of the automatic nervous system and how to track both sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. The parasympathetic response allows the body and mind to integrate tension patterns easily. Students will learn to engage the parasympathetic response using a combination of application of vibration \nfrom percussion tools like theragun\, breathing\, movement\, awareness\, and intention. Upon completing this class\, they will guide their clients in activating a parasympathetic response in their sessions and daily lives. \nTherapist bio – For more Information on Adrienne Engel visit https://www.inbodymeant.com/pages/adrienne-engels-experience-and-cred
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/somatic-integration-using-percussion-for-the-diaphragm-and-mid-back-region/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20240722T220817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T160737Z
UID:9371-1781946000-1782064800@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:Thai Massage Certification Phase 4 - Energy Lines & Ayurvedic applications
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: June 20 – 21\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nCourse Tuition: \n$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance\n$280 if registering for each class individually\n$350 for a single drop in.\nStudents 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. \nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nDescription:\nThe system we will be exploring during this class is a descendant of a synthesis of India’s Ayurvedic medical healing art and China’s meridian methodology. In Thai Massage we cultivate an awareness of the “sen” lines and practice various techniques with the intent of bringing them into balance with each other. \nTwo of the greatest practitioners of our time (Asokananda\, Kam Thye Chow) pieced together fragments found in various Buddhist temples around the world\, and together have co-created a modern interpretation of this ancient knowledge. At this stage in the deepening of our skills and awareness of the present we will honor the continuation of the Thai Massage lineage through extending our conscious knowledge and encompassing a more subtle comprehension of the bodies energy pathways. \n \nIn this class we will learn a sequence for each line and really feel the quality it brings to our work. 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. \nAbout Ariela Grodner\nAriela 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. \nAriela 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.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-certification-phase-4-energy-lines-ayurvedic-applications/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20230220T185412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T142912Z
UID:9297-1782550800-1782666000@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 4: Understanding Neck and Upper Back Pain and Dysfunction
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo\nDate: June 27-28\, 2026 \nTime: 9AM – 5PM (with 60-minute lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932957)\nTo Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here\nDescription\nIn 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. \nAdvanced techniques and orthopedic testing will be demonstrated with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors. \nIf 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. \nYou will receive a detailed manual for this course. \nUnderstanding Neck and Upper Back Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class \nThis 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. \nOur 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. \nAdvanced Certification Page \nAbout the Instructors\nCristian 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. \nIn 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. \nKeith 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. \nTo Pay and Register:\nCE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours\nPlease fill out the registration form here
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/orthopedic-and-sports-massage-certification-course-4-understanding-neck-and-upper-back-pain-and-dysfunction/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20230220T185722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T142846Z
UID:9301-1783760400-1783875600@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 5: Athlete Focused: Pre-event\, Post-event\,  Maintenance and Timing
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo\nDate: July 11-12\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 5PM (with 60-minute lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932959)\nTo Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here \nDescription\nIn Athlete Focused: Pre-event\, Post-event\, Maintenance and Timing we be working with the techniques appropriate to the athletes event. This includes when to apply specific treatments in coordination with the athletes training protocol. \nWe will use our orthopedic assessment techniques for in the moment event situations. \nThis course will prepare therapists to work with athletes before\, during\, after events and on recovery days. \nTherapists will see a demonstration of techniques and have an adequate amount of time practice. \nThis course will help you or your clients recover faster\, perform better and avoid injury. \nYou will receive a detailed manual for this course. \nAthlete Focused: Pre-event\, Post-event\, Maintenance and Timing is a 16 hour CEU Certified class \nThis 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. \nOur 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. \nAdvanced Certification Page \nAbout the Instructors\nCristian 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. \nIn 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. \nKeith 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. \nTo Pay and Register:\nPlease fill out the registration form here
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/orthopedic-and-sports-massage-certification-course-5-athlete-focused-pre-event-post-event-maintenance-and-timing/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20260427T165657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T155959Z
UID:10649-1783760400-1783875600@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:Therapeutic Relaxation with Stretching and Essential Oils
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Amber Lester\, LMT NCBTMB Approved Provider\nDates:\nSat\, Jul 11\, 2026\nSun\, Jul 12\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 am – 5 pm (both days)\nWorkshop Price: $350\nLocation:Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 hours and NCBTMB and Florida approved \nTo Register: Register here\nNote: When visiting the registration page\, please click the “Any class” dropdown to locate this class in the calendar. \nQuestions? Contact: Amber Lester LMT 386-289-1299 or amber@apbce.com \nDescription:\nIn this 2 day\, 16 hour class we discuss how to achieve deep relaxation and use gentle intentional stretching and traction as well as pin and stretch techniques to provide deep relaxation for the nervous system. We will discuss fight or flight and how to avoid it with pain-free deep tissue techniques. And most importantly communication to your clients about what to expect from these pain-free deep tissue techniques. We will also be adding aromatherapy to provide an additional layer of relaxation and nervous system regulation. \nAbout the instructor\nAmber 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.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/therapeutic-relaxation-with-stretching-and-essential-oils/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T072000
CREATED:20240722T221306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260104T160705Z
UID:9373-1784970000-1785088800@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:Thai Massage Certification Phase 5 - Ayurvedic Applications to Thai Massage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: July 25 – 26\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nCourse Tuition: \n$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance\n$280 if registering for each class individually\n$350 for a single drop in.\nStudents 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. \nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nDescription:\nOne day the student asked if Thai-Massage is just a series of memorized sequences. This moved me in the same way it must have moved my teacher\, Kam Thy Chow as well. \nOf course the sequences give us a foundation but ultimately one must become intuitive and have an understanding of the elemental body. This is how Ayurveda can come to play. \nIn this class we will break down the winds and how they affect our emotions. How to choose postures to balance different constitutions and how to understand the importance of feeling each of the elements in our own body so we are practicing with Wisdom. In this class we breathe life into the sequence. \nWe will learn to identify the Doshas\, Vayus and Pulse points. A breakdown of some of the Buddhist foundations such as\, Sila\, Samhadi and Panya. Which of the foundations of all good Thai practitioners. \n \nAriela Compares this class to the Wizard of Oz when it goes from Black and White to multi color. Its a wonderful weekend of energy work. \nWhen 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. \nAbout Ariela Grodner\nAriela 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. \nAriela 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.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-certification-phase-5-ayurvedic-applications-to-thai-massage/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Getting Specific with the Head and Neck
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Frank Merillat\nDates:\nNeck – August 15\, 2026\nShoulder – August 16\, 2026\nTime: 9AM-6PM\nWorkshop Price: The cost for one day is $150 with the early registration discount. It is $175 if received after July 22nd. The cost for attending both days is $300. (Remember early bird must received by July 22nd)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 9 Florida CEs for one day\, or 18 Florida CEs if taking both days. These are Florida approved\, live and in person and relevant to massage CEs.\nTo register or for more information contact: Frank Merillat at (352) 371-0743\, 352 213-4603 (cell or text)\, or by e-mail at fmerillat@mac.com\nSaturday will focus on the neck\, Sunday will focus on shoulder. Participants can do either a single day or both days. \nCourse Description\nThese courses are designed to be taken together or as individual classes. Either way works well. \nThe ability to offer good specific treatment to areas of the body can distinguish a therapist. When a client has the need to have a condition addressed\, a thorough knowledge of the anatomical structure and contractile tissue associated can be instrumental in helping that person. How much do you remember from massage school or from classes you have taken since? If one is not reviewing on a regular basis what we once knew can slowly or even quickly fade away. \nGetting Specific is a series of one- or two-day workshop experiences that focus on specific areas of the body. Anatomical structures\, synergistic muscle groups\, and effective techniques associated with each specific area of the body will be covered. Use of audio-visual aids\, lecture and hands-on palpation will help the participant get clearer on what they are touching. Demonstrations will address techniques that are useful for the area presented. Lots of hands-on time will be available with the opportunity to interact with the instructor will be offered. This will be a great way to review and build your skills. \nThe Saturday class will be focused on the head and neck. The anatomy will cover the occiput\, cervical processes\, jaw and scapula attachments\, as well as understanding the working movements of the vertebrae and joint structures. You will learn specific treatment techniques for the scalenes\, prevertebrals\, suboccipitals\, paraspinals\, as well as the trapezius and levator scapula. We will play with ways to support the head and neck as well as adding movement to your treatment techniques and enjoy becoming more confident and comfortable working with the head and neck. \nThe Sunday class will focus on the shoulder. The shoulder functionally begins superiorly at the occiput and mastoid process of the skull and inferiorly at the ilium and sacrum. It is anchored in the axial skeleton including vertebrae\, ribs and sternum and ends in the radius and ulna. In this workshop\, we will explore the major components of this wonderfully moveable part of the body. Specific focus on the shoulder girdle\, rotator cuff\, and scapula attachments and musculature including techniques to treat these areas will be shared. We will do sideline work as well as prone and supine. The use of movement will be explored to enhance the effectiveness of this work. Come join and play with this important region of the body. \nYou are invited to participate either one or both days. There is an early registration discount for either class if you register three weeks in advance. I encourage you to take advantage of the early registration discounts. \nYou will need to bring sheets\, lube\, 2-4 pillows for sideline work for the shoulder class and your curiosity and a participatory interest. There will be massage tables available on site. \nAgain to register for these courses or to get more information please contact Frank Merillat via email at fmerillat@mac.com or call (352) 371-0743 or 352 213-4603 (cell or text). \n  \nAbout the instructor:\nFrank has been studying massage and the movement body since 1993\, he is a certified Trager Practitioner\, certified in sports massage and has taught at the Florida School of Massage since 1995. He taught Kinesiology (the movement body) from 1995 through 2019\, Neuromuscular Therapy starting in 2000 and numerous other classes at the school. He combines his work based on his study in the field to include myofascial approach\, neuromuscular therapy\, movement awareness\, cranial work combined with compassion for his clients and understanding of the movement body and the use of client communication and interaction. He has worked in a medical practice\, with the University of Florida women gymnasts and has managed his own clinic while maintaining his ongoing private practice. He has been offering Florida approved workshops since 2010. He loves the outdoors\, fishing\, playing with his dogs\, traveling and interaction with fellow humans.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/getting-specific-with-the-neck-and-shoulder/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Getting Specific with the Shoulder
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Frank Merillat\nDates:\nNeck – August 15\, 2026\nShoulder – August 16\, 2026\nTime: 9AM-6PM\nWorkshop Price: The cost for one day is $150 with the early registration discount. It is $175 if received after July 22nd. The cost for attending both days is $300. (Remember early bird must received by July 22nd)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 9 Florida CEs for one day\, or 18 Florida CEs if taking both days. These are Florida approved\, live and in person and relevant to massage CEs.\nTo register or for more information contact: Frank Merillat at (352) 371-0743\, 352 213-4603 (cell or text)\, or by e-mail at fmerillat@mac.com\nSaturday will focus on the neck\, Sunday will focus on shoulder. Participants can do either a single day or both days. \nCourse Description\nThese courses are designed to be taken together or as individual classes. Either way works well. \nThe ability to offer good specific treatment to areas of the body can distinguish a therapist. When a client has the need to have a condition addressed\, a thorough knowledge of the anatomical structure and contractile tissue associated can be instrumental in helping that person. How much do you remember from massage school or from classes you have taken since? If one is not reviewing on a regular basis what we once knew can slowly or even quickly fade away. \nGetting Specific is a series of one- or two-day workshop experiences that focus on specific areas of the body. Anatomical structures\, synergistic muscle groups\, and effective techniques associated with each specific area of the body will be covered. Use of audio-visual aids\, lecture and hands-on palpation will help the participant get clearer on what they are touching. Demonstrations will address techniques that are useful for the area presented. Lots of hands-on time will be available with the opportunity to interact with the instructor will be offered. This will be a great way to review and build your skills. \nThe Saturday class will be focused on the head and neck. The anatomy will cover the occiput\, cervical processes\, jaw and scapula attachments\, as well as understanding the working movements of the vertebrae and joint structures. You will learn specific treatment techniques for the scalenes\, prevertebrals\, suboccipitals\, paraspinals\, as well as the trapezius and levator scapula. We will play with ways to support the head and neck as well as adding movement to your treatment techniques and enjoy becoming more confident and comfortable working with the head and neck. \nThe Sunday class will focus on the shoulder. The shoulder functionally begins superiorly at the occiput and mastoid process of the skull and inferiorly at the ilium and sacrum. It is anchored in the axial skeleton including vertebrae\, ribs and sternum and ends in the radius and ulna. In this workshop\, we will explore the major components of this wonderfully moveable part of the body. Specific focus on the shoulder girdle\, rotator cuff\, and scapula attachments and musculature including techniques to treat these areas will be shared. We will do sideline work as well as prone and supine. The use of movement will be explored to enhance the effectiveness of this work. Come join and play with this important region of the body. \nYou are invited to participate either one or both days. There is an early registration discount for either class if you register three weeks in advance. I encourage you to take advantage of the early registration discounts. \nYou will need to bring sheets\, lube\, 2-4 pillows for sideline work for the shoulder class and your curiosity and a participatory interest. There will be massage tables available on site. \nAgain to register for these courses or to get more information please contact Frank Merillat via email at fmerillat@mac.com or call (352) 371-0743 or 352 213-4603 (cell or text). \n  \nAbout the instructor:\nFrank has been studying massage and the movement body since 1993\, he is a certified Trager Practitioner\, certified in sports massage and has taught at the Florida School of Massage since 1995. He taught Kinesiology (the movement body) from 1995 through 2019\, Neuromuscular Therapy starting in 2000 and numerous other classes at the school. He combines his work based on his study in the field to include myofascial approach\, neuromuscular therapy\, movement awareness\, cranial work combined with compassion for his clients and understanding of the movement body and the use of client communication and interaction. He has worked in a medical practice\, with the University of Florida women gymnasts and has managed his own clinic while maintaining his ongoing private practice. He has been offering Florida approved workshops since 2010. He loves the outdoors\, fishing\, playing with his dogs\, traveling and interaction with fellow humans.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/getting-specific-with-the-shoulder/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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