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SUMMARY:Myofascial Components of Head\, Neck\, & Shoulder Pain
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 6 pm\nWorkshop Price: $350 ($295 before Feb 10th)\nLocation:Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 \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[Download Workshop 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/2021-06-19/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Touch of Presence® Intensive ~ Biodynamic Cranial Approach
DESCRIPTION:Immersion in Biodynamic Cranial Approach training presented as 4\, 4-day classes.  Additional work to be completed outside of class times.  Pathway to potentially becoming a BCA practitioner\, or purely for personal development and life enhancement.  BCA Introductory Course and Teacher approval required.  Payment in full required prior to 4th installment of class. \nThe Intensive develops out of a field of interest to immerse oneself in the work\, and often as a response to an uncanny yet inexorable “calling”. Dates are scheduled once there’s critical mass of committed participants. It requires an up-front commitment for the entire 4 x 4-day process\, and the tuition is not refundable for any reason. \nEach course provides the opportunity and support to progressively cultivate and maintain a living\, intimate\, ever-deepening\, and continuous body-felt connection with the Breath of Life. Consciousness and Presence are discovered to be inseparable and that when one has perceptual experience of Wholeness\, health or what we call “healing” (on any level) end up being a sort of byproduct of the process.  Biodynamic Cranial Approach Intensives offer a way to practice a non-medical approach that can be applies outright\, or integrated with any healing modality such as cranial work\, medicine\, integral medical work\, acupuncture\, homeopathy\, naturopathy\, bodywork\, movement\, somatics\, or psychotherapy. \n2021/22 BCA Intensive Schedule: \n\n#1: July 22-25\, 2021\n#2: December 2-5\, 2021\n#3:  February 10-13\, 2022\n#4:  May 5-8\, 2022\n\n  \nContact Mary Reis with any questions regarding the class or to register: maryreis@me.com or 352-246-6280. \nBecause this work continues to evolve\, this course continues to evolve as well.  The basic material covered shifts somewhat with each group and many students find great value in repeating the Intensive to deepen their bodily experience and practice of the work.  Half price to repeat. \nCourses will take place at the Gainesville Retreat Center\, located on over 100 acres of conservation land on the eastern edge of Gainesville. Onsite lodging is available. To make lodging reservations\, please contact Shana Smith at the Gainesville Retreat Center: \nhttps://gainesvilleretreatcenter.com \n352-213-2221 \nCost:  $4\,000; $2\,000 to repeat \nCE Credits:  120 FL & NCBTMB
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/touch-of-presence-intensive-biodynamic-cranial-approach/
LOCATION:Gainesville Retreat Center\, 1551 SE 51st Street\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Myofascial Components of Low Back and Leg Pain
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9 am – 6 pm\nWorkshop Price: $350 ($295 before May 12)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 \nTo Register: Contact Lee Whitridge\, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or [Register online here] \n  \nQuestions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com \n[Download Workshop flyer] \nDescription:\nWant to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two days with Pete Whitridge exploring deep tissue structures of the lower 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 lower body region – the Foundation. 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-low-back-and-leg-pain/2021-07-31/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:"Big 3" - Ethics\, Florida Law\, Prevention of Medical Errors
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 4\, 2025\nTime: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm\nWorkshop Price: $50 (two weeks prior) less than two weeks prior: $60\nLocation:\nJune: Bodhi Sangha School\nAug: Florida School of Massage \nCE Hours: 6 \nTo Register:\nRegistration for August 4 \nQuestions? Contact: Contact Lee Whitridge\, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com \n[Download workshop flyer] \nDescription:\nHave FUN while completing the 6 hours of core requirements for your massage therapy license renewal. Each topic is independent and will cover the issues and changes in our growing profession. You will receive 2 CE’s per topic.  \nNetwork with your colleagues\, get peer feedback\, and enjoy a lively round table discussion focused on the legal\, ethical and medical considerations of practicing massage therapy. \nIssues covered include: client/therapist relationships\, working with the disabled and differently abled populations\, appropriate touch and draping issues\, filing a complaint against an unethical or dangerous practitioner\, and preventing medical errors and injuries to your clients. There will be ample opportunity for questions\, as well as sharing personal situations that have occurred in your own practice. \nWe will cover pertinent changes to Florida law governing Massage Therapy so you will be current on legal issues that could affect you. \nSCHEDULE: \nPrevention of Medical Errors 9:30 am – 11:30 am\nEthical Considerations in Massage 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm\nFlorida Laws and Rules Review 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm  \n“These classes were so much more fun to take with my colleagues than online. Excellent discussions and “food for thought”. RS \n“I never realized how much fun these dry subjects could be. Loved all the laughter and interaction with other local therapists while learning useful information.” AH \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 and five years as President of the AFMTE. 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/big-3-ethics-florida-law-prevention-of-medical-errors/2021-08-02/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:CranioSacral Foundations – I
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sat – Sun\, October 16-17\, 2021\nTime: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm\nWorkshop Price: $245 (Early Bird) | $295 (Regular) | $195 (FSM student)\nLocation:\nFlorida School of Massage\n6421 SW 13th Street\nGainesville\, FL 32608\nCE Hours: 16 (pending) \nFor more information and to register: Visit prana-doctor.com \nQuestions? Contact: Contact Prana Gogia at dr.prana@outlook.com or text at (786) 584-7726 \nSiddha CranioSacral Workshops:\nThese intensive workshops are practical introduction to the foundation theory and practice of Craniosacral Work (CSW). CSW is a form of gentle bodywork which grew out of Dr. William G. Sutherland’s work on Cranial Osteopathy\, a specialization of Osteopathic Medicine. Many people consider CSW as energy-work or energy-healing. \nAs a distinct modality it focuses on working with Craniosacral System which is the environment surrounding nervous system (cranium bones\, the vertebra and sacrum\, the brain\, the central nervous system\, membranes inside the cranium and spinal column\, and the cerebrospinal fluid.) CSW focus on supporting the health and wellness of the whole being. \nThese intensive workshops integrate craniosacral teachings with energetics of Eastern Medicine and Trika worldviews. All of these traditional practices all are grounded in the common view that our soma or embodied-self has two doors\, one leads to the experiences of us as a separate and discrete body with its organs\, bones\, and functional parts\, and the other door leads to the experiences of wholeness\, organic unity\, and direct perception of innate force-fields or breath-of-life that create and sustain forms. \nStudents will learn to develop perception skills and hands-on techniques to evaluate and follow the wholeness of Craniosacral System and positively affecting every aspect of the heart-mind\, senses\, and body. The hands-on work presented can be easily integrated with your own healing and contemplative practices or can be practiced as standalone work. \nCranioSacral Foundations – I Description:\nThis intensive is practical introduction to the foundation theory and practice of Craniosacral Work (CSW). CSW is a form of gentle bodywork which grew out of Dr. William G. Sutherland’s work on Cranial Osteopathy. \nWe will be use classroom presentations to learn and understand the scope\, theory and philosophical aspects of CSW. In-class demonstration and hands-on will follow the classroom presentations. \nFor more information and to register: Visit prana-doctor.com
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/craniosacral-foundations-i/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211211T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211212T163000
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage: Phase VI -Thai on The Table
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 11 – 12\, 2021 \nTime: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM \nInstructor: Ariela Grodner \nLocation: Florida School of Massage (ZOOM option available at checkout) \nCost: $250 (payment plan available at checkout) \nCEUS: 14 \nTo Register: Register on Ariela’s website. \nDescription: \nThai Yoga Massage on a table expands your business to a whole new clientele while helping to take even better care of your body. \nPerformed on a low table with a fully clothed client\, Thai Yoga Massage will allow you to reach out to a mainstream audience\, including athletes\, the elderly\, and people who prefer massage on a table. It brings the benefits of Thai Yoga Massage\, including customized yoga\, profound relaxation\, and energy work\, to the comfort of your massage table. \nUpon completion of this class\, you will be able to \n\n\nGive a 60-minute massage \n\n\nApply Thai Foot Reflexology \n\n\nPractice principles of body alignment specifically adapted for massaging on and around the massage table \n\n\nIntegrate metta (compassion) and meditation into your massage \n\n\nLearn the techniques from Ariela’s Thai Massage classes \n\n\nTherapists used to traditional table massage will reduce injuries to hands and wrists by learning to use elbows\, forearms\, feet\, and other parts of the body. Those used to Thai Yoga Massage on a mat will find they can massage in greater comfort.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-phase-vi/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Embryology: Spirit & Essence
DESCRIPTION:Date: Feb 5th — 7th\, 2022 \nTime: 9am—6pm each day \nInstructor: Giorgia Milne \nLocation: The Gainesville Retreat Center \nCost: $525 / $262.50 to repeat \nCEUS: 24 FL & NCBTMB \nTo Register:\nContact Mary Reis: 352-246-6280 or maryreis@me.com\nOr go to Giorgia Milne’s website: https://www.touchofpresence.com/reg-pay-giorgia \nCourse Description: \n“The forces of growth and development are the same as the forces of healing\, adaptability\, learning\, and change.”\n—Bonnie Gintis\, Osteopath & Continuum Movement Teacher \nTouch of Presence® School for Biodynamic Studies presents Embryology: Spirit & Essence with Giorgia Milne \nThe embryo has much to reveal to us about life… and death… as a life process.  Through the exploration and study of the metabolic forces and conditions of coming into being\, we open to a vast world of self-discovery and healing potential. \nThe 3-day workshop covers the basic principles of development of a human embryo from conception to week four.  The unfolding of human form in space and time is amazing and can be understood without knowledge of genetics.  We will focus on the transmutative changes happening in the early stage of our development and their significance in healing potential.   \nThrough experiential exercises with and without touch\, movement explorations\, PowerPoint presentations\, and discussions\, we will open to these mysteries that are present and alive within us; creating us in every moment; maintaining health\, balance\, and evolving us as an embodied living consciousness.  Emphasis is on the body-felt-sense-awareness presence and healing potential of these creative forces. \nPrior knowledge of Anatomy and Embryology is not required.  This workshop is open to anyone interested in the subject as the implications are far reaching for any bodywork practice modality\, as well as everyday life.  Particularly applicable to students interested in the Biodynamic Approach to Craniosacral Work. \n 
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/embryology-spirit-essence/
LOCATION:Gainesville Retreat Center\, 1551 SE 51st Street\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32641\, United States
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Strategies for Effective Pain Relief
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Pete Whitridge \nTime: 9AM-6PM\nWorkshop Price: $350 ($295 before July 4th)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 Florida and National \nTo Register: Contact Lee Whitridge at 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or [register online here] \n[Download workshop flyer] \nDescription: Want to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two days with Pete Whitridge exploring deep tissue structures that are at the root of most client pain. \n\nRefine your touching skills and gain new confidence\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 class will offer a multi-disciplinary approach to chronic pain and will include an interactive forum to dialogue about your own specific client needs. We will explore myofascial assessments\, deep tissue techniques\, passive and active stretching\, muscle energy techniques\, hydrotherapies\, cross fiber friction\, and self-care. We will review current findings from the Fascia Research Congress while exploring the unique nature of the connective tissues. \nThis 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! \n“Knowledge of the subject was outstanding. Pete knows his anatomy and never wavered on any questions. Pete held my interest through the weekend\, which I cannot say for other classes I have taken. Love the way Pete carries himself and great sense of humor. Will attend more of his classes/workshops. Very superior instructor.” \n– Anon. SSMT student \n***WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD IN PERSON AND FSM CURRENT COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS WILL BE OBSERVED \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 on the FL Board of Massage Therapy. He received the FSMTA Charles Canfield Award for service to the massage profession in 2004. He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016 at the World Massage Festival. He lives in Fort Pierce\, FL with his wife Lee. They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/therapeutic-strategies-effective-pain-relief/2022-02-26/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220409T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220411T180000
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SUMMARY:Resistance/Release Work with Deane Juhan
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Deane Juhan \nLocation:  Florida School of Massage\, Gainesville\, FL \nCost: $550 ($500 early registration discount price if registered by March\, 13 2024). \nCredits: 24 Florida and National CEU credits \nTo register for the class or to get more information: Contact Frank Merillat directly at fmerillat@mac.com or call 352 371-0743 or 352 213-4603. \nCome join the group and experience time with a talented bodyworker\, teacher of the Trager Approach and author of Job’s Body: A Bodyworkers Handbook. This is a great opportunity to explore contact with the body-mind and a deeper understanding of the workings of the movement body. \nCourse Description: Relaxation and stress relief are certainly two main goals of bodywork. But there is an important addition to your clients’ somatic well-being that more directly addresses the patterns of muscular habituation\, posture\, compensations due to injury and the restoring of freedom of movement and freedom from pain: the re-education of the overall sensory motor patterns that have accumulated over time. \nThe work that will be presented in this workshop is an innovative approach developed by Deane Juhan\, based in large measure upon the rehabilitative techniques of Dr. Milton Trager. \nFunctionally\, we are really one muscle that is divided up by the connective tissue structures into different compartments in order to provide specific vectors of motion and coordinated groups of motor units. We are not robots with hinges\, cables and pulleys\, but shape-changers\, and any gesture involves the participation of widespread muscular supports and motivators. \nResistance/Release work is designed to re-coordinate our musculature as a whole and to train more efficient and effective recruitments of muscular contraction and lengthening involved in any position or movement\, from feet to head and from sleeve to core. The result is dramatically improved muscular coordination\, adding both ease and strength to all of our activities. This approach fits well with most modalities practiced by massage therapists. \nDeane would like to focus on the role of presence as a key aspect necessary for effective results and client contact.  He will also be discussing the neurological underpinnings of habit formation\, and the effects of R&R work on breaking up these old patterns and  the cultivation of new more functional habits to facilitate letting go of holding and moving in new\, ever more exploratory ways of self-development. Slides\, lecture and discussion will be utilized to present a clear understanding of the ways in which habitual pathways—together with sensory and contractile systems—forms the basis of all muscular patterning. This understanding dramatically enhances the intentions and effectiveness of virtually any practice that has to do with muscular habits and movement patterns. It is directly applicable to all bodywork modalities that deal with trauma\, pain management\, rehabilitation\, improved range of motion\, enhanced performance\, and the development of more effective habits of both muscles and mind. Practitioners of yoga\, massage\, Trager\, Cranio-Sacral\, Feldenkrais\, Rolfing\, Alexander Technique\, Pilates\, Gyrotonics and Physical Therapy will find this useful and applicable to their practice. \nAbout the instructor: Deane Juhan is the author of Job’s Body: A Handbook for Bodywork and Touched by the Goddess: The Physical\, Psychological and Spiritual Power of Bodywork. He has been a professional bodyworker\, teacher and lecturer for over 40 years\, including 18 years on the Esalen Massage Staff and 30 years as a practitioner and instructor of The Trager Approach. He spent years in direct contact with Dr. Milton Trager and this is reflected in his approach to bodywork. He has taught his seminars in anatomy and physiology for bodyworkers in the US\, Canada\, Europe and Japan.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/introduction-resistance-release-work/
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:20220502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
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SUMMARY:Fulcrum of Being
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 30th — May 2nd\, 2022 \nTime: 9am—6pm each day \nInstructor: Giorgia Milne \nLocation: The Gainesville Retreat Center \nCost: $525 / $262.50 to repeat \nCEUS: 24 FL & NCBTMB \nTo Register:\nContact Mary Reis: 352-246-6280 or maryreis@me.com\nOr go to Giorgia Milne’s website: https://www.touchofpresence.com/reg-pay-giorgia \nView/Download Course Flyer \nCourse Description: \nTouch of Presence® School for Biodynamic Studies Presents Fulcrum of Being with Georgia Milne. \nThis course focuses on the depths and dimensions of Fulcrum. We will explore the spirit\, matter\, and essence of fulcrum beyond its classical description. Through the combination of lecture\, experiential exercises\, hands-on work\, and discussion we’ll take a multifaceted view of the manifold and even fractal nature of fulcrums. This supports the understanding and integration of Wholeness as Health\, and its implication for any practice modality\, as well as in everyday life. \n“You are your most you at the moment of conception. \nEverything after that is a differentiation.”\n~Erich Blechschmidt\, M.D. Embryologist \nEmbryogenesis and the concept of fulcrums are inherent to one another. Experientially understanding their essence individually and together offers a doorway into the spirit~matter of existence\, and the non-separate nature of Being-ness. Directly sensing the power and creative force at the heart of every fulcrum\, and of embryogenesis itself\, is to be at the transmutative edge of development and evolution. The resulting paradigm shift in our perceptual capacity\, disposition\, and outlook in turn leads to a more harmonious way of living and being\, where we abide as our authentic selves with each other and the world around us. \n“The fulcrum of the whole is the Whole.”\n~James Jealous\, DO \nThis embodied and integrated paradigm shift\, when applied through touch\, regardless of the modality\, opens the portal to Health as Wholeness. These principles then apply to everyday life. \n“A paradigm shift occurred in the Osteopathic profession when Sutherland asked Osteopaths to consider that the power for functioning is at or in the fulcrum\, \nand not at the ends of the lever.”\n~Bonnie Gintis\, DO \nIn the process of alchemy or transmutation\, the original form returns to its origin – its fundamental parts – and then reconstitutes or re-forms into a higher form. It becomes something of a higher order. \n“One has to see that in any process of paradigm change\, arguments and controversy \nare inevitable. You can’t change the paradigm without people \nseeing how the argument is played out.”\n~Unknown \nJoin us in this exploration of our creative origin\, and rest in its inherent health and wellbeing.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/fulcrum-of-being/
LOCATION:Gainesville Retreat Center\, 1551 SE 51st Street\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20220501T133515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T003926Z
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage 3 Month immersion- Intro mat or table
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: Nov 9 – 10\, 2024\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nWorkshop Price: $350 a weekend or $900 for all 3 weekends\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 54 CEs for all 3 weekends (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \n\nDescription:\nThis three month training consists of the fundamentals and basic requirements one would need to offer a beautiful Thai Massage session either on the table or mat.\nAriela has designed a program to inspire bodyworkers in today’s field to learn some of the ancient techniques of India and Thailand in an applicable fashion that is easily navigated on a massage table or Thai Massage mat.\nIn Thai-Massage the number three is considered auspicious. It is the first number in nature to create a shape and therefore holds a strong foundation. Ariela put together a series of three classes which she believes will create a foundation and inspire students to really thrive in this field. \nIt is not required to take all of the three classes. Each of the individual weekend standalone. Students will receive a certificate of completion after each weekend for the hours attended. For those completing all three weekends and completing the full training\, they will receive a certificate of completion documenting all three classes and a memento of their hard work they may want to hang on the wall of their office space to present their accomplishments. \nThe first weekend that we meet will be a one hour sequence that can be applied either on the mat or a floor. This will allow students to feel confident to work on their future clients in the art of Thai Massage. After a month we will meet again and look more in depth at the artistry of Thai Massage and develop intuition in our work. The last weekend will be a weekend dedicated to the feet\, which can also be added to the first two weekends as a session for those wanting a longer massage. Learning the foot sequence makes it very easy to give a one and a half to three hour Thai-Massage if ever needed. It also stands on its own as a full hour treatment for the feet alone. \n1-Introduction to Thai Massage :Mat or Table\n2-Exploring Heaven and: Earth the Artistry of Thai Massage\n3-Thai Foot Reflexology \nAll classes are both Florida and Nationally approved for by NCBTMB
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-3-month-immersion-intro-mat-or-table/2022-06-04/
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:20220611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220612T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20211227T154624Z
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SUMMARY:CranioSacral Foundations - II
DESCRIPTION:Date: Sat – Sun\, June 11 – 12\, 2022\nTime: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm\nWorkshop Price: $250 (Early Bird) | $300 (Regular) | $200 (FSM student)\nLocation:\nFlorida School of Massage\n6421 SW 13th Street\nGainesville\, FL 32608\nCE Hours: 16 NCBTMB CEU \nFor more information and to register: Visit prana-doctor.com \nQuestions? Contact: Contact Prana Gogia at dr.prana@outlook.com or text at (786) 584-7726 \nSiddha CranioSacral Workshops:\nThe work is practical introduction to the foundation theory and practice of Craniosacral Work (CSW). CSW is a form of gentle bodywork which grew out of Dr. William G. Sutherland’s work on Cranial Osteopathy. \nThe focus of foundations modules (I\, II and III)\, is to develop perceptual insight\, clarity\, and inner awareness of primary respiration which becomes the foundation of our healing work. In each module we work with different set of primary bones to cultivate our awareness and insight of primary respiration and its potency. \nWe will be use classroom presentations to learn and understand the scope\, theory and philosophical aspects of CSW. In-class demonstration and hands-on will follow the classroom presentations. \nCranioSacral Foundations – II Description:\nThis intensive is an invitation to the learn and practice foundation aspects of Craniosacral Work (CSW). CSW is a form of gentle bodywork which grew out of Dr. W.G. Sutherland’s work on Cranial Osteopathy.  In this course you will learn: \n\nDefinition and scope of CranioSacral work\nAnatomy\, energetics\, and motions of Core Link\, Front and Parietal bones in context of CSW and Eastern medicine\nHands-on work of Core Link\, Frontal and Parietal bones based on\nThree middle channels of Daoist & Yogic Subtle body\nWorking with Fluid tides and the “Breath of life”\, which is the core aspect of this work\nSiddha Meditations to deepen our connection with Heart and subtle aspect of our being\nThe focus is on deeply relaxing in the sacred space and developing perceptual insight\, clarity\, and inner awareness of primary respiration which becomes the foundation of our healing work\n\nPrerequisites: \nAnyone with basic understanding of human anatomy and has completed at least 100 hours of bodywork. \nFor more information and to register: Visit prana-doctor.com
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/craniosacral-foundations-ii/
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:20220702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220703T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20220501T134127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T003753Z
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage 3 Month immersion - Exploring Heaven and Earth
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDates: This workshop is available Jan 11 – 12\, 2025 and again on June 21 – 22\, 2025\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nWorkshop Price: $350 a weekend or $900 for all 3 weekends\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 54 CEs for all 3 weekends (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nDescription:\nThis three month training consists of the fundamentals and basic requirements one would need to offer a beautiful Thai Massage session either on the table or mat.\nAriela has designed a program to inspire bodyworkers in today’s field to learn some of the ancient techniques of India and Thailand in an applicable fashion that is easily navigated on a massage table or Thai Massage mat.\nIn Thai-Massage the number three is considered auspicious. It is the first number in nature to create a shape and therefore holds a strong foundation. Ariela put together a series of three classes which she believes will create a foundation and inspire students to really thrive in this field. \nIt is not required to take all of the three classes. Each of the individual weekend standalone. Students will receive a certificate of completion after each weekend for the hours attended. For those completing all three weekends and completing the full training\, they will receive a certificate of completion documenting all three classes and a memento of their hard work they may want to hang on the wall of their office space to present their accomplishments. \nThe first weekend that we meet will be a one hour sequence that can be applied either on the mat or a floor. This will allow students to feel confident to work on their future clients in the art of Thai Massage. After a month we will meet again and look more in depth at the artistry of Thai Massage and develop intuition in our work. The last weekend will be a weekend dedicated to the feet\, which can also be added to the first two weekends as a session for those wanting a longer massage. Learning the foot sequence makes it very easy to give a one and a half to three hour Thai-Massage if ever needed. It also stands on its own as a full hour treatment for the feet alone. \n1-Introduction to Thai Massage :Mat or Table\n2-Exploring Heaven and: Earth the Artistry of Thai Massage\n3-Thai Foot Reflexology \nAll classes are both Florida and Nationally approved for by NCBTMB
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-3-month-immersion-artistry-of-thai-massage/2022-07-02/
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:20220730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20220501T134307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T002427Z
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage 3 Month immersion - Thai Foot Reflexology
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: March 8 and 9\, 2025\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nWorkshop Price: $350 a weekend or $900 for all 3 weekends\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 54 CEs for all 3 weekends (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nDescription:\nThis three month training consists of the fundamentals and basic requirements one would need to offer a beautiful Thai Massage session either on the table or mat.\nAriela has designed a program to inspire bodyworkers in today’s field to learn some of the ancient techniques of India and Thailand in an applicable fashion that is easily navigated on a massage table or Thai Massage mat.\nIn Thai-Massage the number three is considered auspicious. It is the first number in nature to create a shape and therefore holds a strong foundation. Ariela put together a series of three classes which she believes will create a foundation and inspire students to really thrive in this field. \nThe first weekend that we meet will be a one hour sequence that can be applied either on the mat or a floor. This will allow students to feel confident to work on their future clients in the art of Thai Massage. After a month we will meet again and look more in depth at the artistry of Thai Massage and develop intuition in our work. The last weekend will be a weekend dedicated to the feet\, which can also be added to the first two weekends as a session for those wanting a longer massage. Learning the foot sequence makes it very easy to give a one and a half to three hour Thai-Massage if ever needed. It also stands on its own as a full hour treatment for the feet alone. \n1-Introduction to Thai Massage :Mat or Table\n2-Exploring Heaven and: Earth the Artistry of Thai Massage\n3-Thai Foot Reflexology \nAll classes are both Florida and Nationally approved for by NCBTMB\nStudents will receive a certificate of completion after each weekend for the hours attended. For those completing all three weekends and completing the full training\, they will receive a certificate of completion documenting all three classes and a memento of their hard work they may want to hang on the wall of their office space to present their accomplishments.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-3-month-immersion-thai-foot-reflexology/2022-07-30/
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:20221002T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20220913T135634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T044122Z
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SUMMARY:Massage for Partners
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Samantha Jones\nCost: $40 per pair of students\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nTo Register: Email samanthajonesyoga@gmail.com\n*This class can be taken in person or online via zoom\, email for more info. \nLearn some simple techniques for doing a dang good massage at home! In this workshop we will focus on methods for giving therapeutic touch to family\, friends\, and loved ones. Learn the basics of working on the neck\, shoulder\, back\, feet\, forearms\, wrists\, and hands. You’ll leave this workshop with some tools to help release tension\, promote relaxation\, and help ease pain and discomfort. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nYou’ll need: \n\nA couple pillows\nA blanket and a sheet\nSome unscented or lightly scented all-natural body oil or butter\nA towel\nA partner! Each person will have an opportunity to both practice and receive with their partner.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/massage-for-partners/
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:20221015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221016T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20180921T135556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T234821Z
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SUMMARY:Dynamics of Breath: Releasing the Core of Pain
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9AM – 6 PM\nWorkshop Price: $350 ($295 if registered by 2/23)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 \nTo Register: Register online here or Contact Lee Whitridge\, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com \nQuestions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com \nDownload workshop flyer \nDescription:\nWant to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two days with Pete Whitridge exploring the physical and emotional aspects of working with the breath and treating clients with breathing dysfunction. \n\nRefine your touching skills and gain greater 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 class will offer a multi-disciplinary approach to working with the Core of Pain: the abdominal muscles\, diaphragm\, thoracic spine\, rib cage\, and scalenes. We will explore myofascial assessments\, deep tissue techniques\, passive and active stretching\, muscle energy techniques\, hydrotherapies\, and self-care. We will also explore pranayama (breath) and relaxation techniques.\nWe will review current findings from the Fascia Research Congress and investigate the unique nature of the connective tissues. \nDeepen your clinical skills by exploring how manual therapies can help clients with asthma\, COPD and other breathing dysfunctions. This class is designed to help you pinpoint problem areas quickly\, devise strategies to eliminate pain\, and work collaboratively with your client. You will receive lots of bodywork\, learn new ways to handle clients with chronic pain\, and reconnect with fellow massage therapists. You will leave this class with new skills and confidence in helping your clients be pain free! \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. \nPete 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. \nHe lives in Fort Piece\, FL with his wife Lee. They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/dynamics-of-breath-releasing-the-core-of-pain/2022-10-15/
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:20221203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221204T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20220110T203512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T044028Z
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SUMMARY:Ortho-Bionomy® Phase 4\, The Basics
DESCRIPTION:Credits: 16 CE FL & NCBTMB\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nInstructor: Luann Overmyer LMT  \nOrtho-Bionomy is a positional release modality based in osteopathy that gently and effectively addresses muscle spasm\, structural imbalances\, joint pain\, and restricted range of motion. The techniques are profound in simplicity and effectiveness.  Due to the gentleness of the work\, acute pain can be addressed as well as chronic conditions that require an ongoing process of rehabilitation.   \nIt combines well with massage and other bodywork therapy to facilitate new patterns of structural alignment\, balance\, flexibility\, and ease. \nThis foundational class covers the history and principles of Ortho-Bionomy\, and extensive hands-on practice of specific positioning techniques developed to stimulate proprioceptive\, self-correcting reflexes for all areas of the body.  By working with the proprioceptors at the joints\, we assist the body to bring a more balanced tone to the muscles surrounding the joints\, facilitating the release of pain and tension patterns in seconds\, and resulting in expanded range of motion\, and a greater sense of well-being.  This work is easy to learn\, easy on your body\, highly effective\, and combines well with any system of health care. \n\n Learn non-invasive\, indirect\, gentle releases for the\nPsoas\, Ilium\, and Sacrum \nCervical\, Thoracic\, and Lumbar Spine \nRibs\, Shoulder\, Elbow and Wrist \nKnees\, Ankles and Feet \nEnhance the client’s self healing ability\nGentle on both client and practitioner\nEasy to Learn\, Practical\, Hands-on Class  \n\n\nCost:  $295 before November 4\, $345 after November 5\, 2022 \nTo Register: https:www.LuannOvermyer.com \nFor more info contact:\nAnne Andrews 386-538-1918\nAnneandrewslmt25@yahoo.com \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nLeading Wellbeing Educator \nLuann Overmyer has over 40 years of practical experience with Ortho-Bionomy and has trained and taught extensively in the field of body awareness\, structural balance and wellbeing throughout the US\, Australia\, and many other countries throughout the world. She is the author of the book Ortho-Bionomy: A Path to Self-Care that has already been translated into several languages. She is an amazing teacher with an incredible depth of knowledge and experience. Her classes are engaging\, informative\, tremendously practical\, and really a lot of fun. You will leave with skills that you can use immediately in your practice.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/ortho-bionomy-phase-4-the-basics/
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:20230204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20221027T140906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T013516Z
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SUMMARY:Free the Feet
DESCRIPTION:The Feb 8 – 9\, 2025 Workshop has been canceled. \nInstructor: Christina Polnyj and Nathalie Fossé Date: Sat. & Sun. Feb 8 – 9\, 2025 Time: 9am – 6pm Location: Northwest Gainesville (address given after registration\, prior to workshop) Cost: $375.00 or $335  Early registration discount up to 1 month prior CEs: 18 CE Hours Live and Relevant to Massage To register and for more reading on the workshop\, visit essentialeducationinternational.com \nWalk with us on this multi-layered exploration of the human foot through the lens of evolution and neurology. In this workshop\, learn how the structure and function of our feet continually adapt for better or worse. \n\nUNDERSTAND HOW THE FEET ARE THE PRODUCT OF THE CONTINUOUS ADAPTION TO THEIR ENVIRONMENT\nDISCOVER HOW ANCIENT NEUROSCIENCE SUPPORTS OUR BRAIN’S ROLE IN HOW WE USE IT OR LOSE IT\nACQUIRE BASIC NEUROLOGY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTAND THE “USE IT OR LOSE IT” CONCEPT\nLEARN DRILLS TO INTENTIONALLY STIMULATE THE BODY BRAIN MAPS TO MAKE THE FEET SMARTER\, IMPROVE GAIT AND BALANCE\nDEEPEN YOUR AWARENESS THROUGH CHI KUNG EXERCISES FOR SIMPLE DAILY PRACTICE AND SELFCARE\nPRACTICE ACUPRESSURE AND HANDS ON TECHNIQUES FOR SENSORY STIMULATION AND JOINT MOBILIZATION\nEXPLORE THERAPEUTIC USES OF ESSENTIAL OILS FOR FOOT CARE AND BOOST NEURAL ACTIVITY\nINCREASE CONFIDENCE WITH BLENDING A VARIETY OF MODALITIES IN YOUR PRACTICE\nRELEARN LIVING BAREFOOT TO FREE YOUR FEET\nHAVE FUN WITH YOUR SWAG BAG TOOLS\n\n\nNO MASSAGE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY\n18 FLORIDA CE HOURS FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS\nLIVE AND RELEVANT TO MASSAGE THERAPY\n\n\n  \nChristina Polnyj is a teacher\, aromatherapist and massage therapist in private practice in Gainesville\, Florida.  Since 1993 she has been teaching classes in bodywork\, aromatherapy and chi kung to massage therapists and other health care professionals\, as well as the general public.   More recently she has also been instructing students in the art of simple and joyful\, flavorful cooking. She is deeply passionate about food\, aromatherapy\, bodywork\, chi kung and yoga and she brings this passion to her workshops and seminars. She also is a consultant\, providing people with the solutions and the necessary skills for using essential oils\, food\, chi kung and bodywork in both the home and professional environments. She founded Essential Education International in 2008. \nNathalie Fossé is a licensed massage therapist who has been in practice in Gainesville\, FL since 2003\, under Fossé Restorative Therapy. She holds a degree in Material Sciences-Chemistry. She has studied various massage therapy techniques from myofascial release to visceral manipulations\, trigger points\, orthobionomy\, craniosacral therapy\, sports massage as well as applied neuroanatomy.  Nathalie has also trained as a yoga instructor and personal trainer.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/free-the-feet/
LOCATION:NW Gainesville (address given after registration)
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20221128T031743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T043104Z
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SUMMARY:Ortho-Bionomy Phase 5 and the Reflexes
DESCRIPTION:Pre-requisites: Phase 4\nInstructors : Luann Overmyer LMT MA41092\nTime: Saturday and Sunday 9:00 – 6:00pm EST\nCE Hours: 16 credits FL and NCBTMB\nRegular price:  $350\nEarly Bird before April 5:  $320 \nLocation: Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St. Gainesville 32608 \nThe gentle and subtle approach of this work is especially appropriate for releasing severe\, acute pain\, chronic patterning\, and for interrupting the mental and emotional fixated aspects that reinforce the tension patterns. This class presents practical\, gentle release techniques can seem almost magical in their effectiveness. Releases for psoas\, pelvis\, lumbars\, coccyx\, neck\, shoulders\, clavicle\, ears\, eyes\, and jaw will be presented and practiced. \n\nRefine your subtle palpatory listening skills\nClarify your capacity to more clearly track mental\, emotional and physical aspects\nObserve and work with tissue preferences in relationship to structural alignment\nReinforce the body’s wisdom not the patient’s storylines\nDetect mood in the tissue\nUse internal state shifts to influence and interrupt habituated storylines and holding patterns.\nPrerequisite: Phase 4\n\nRegistration: LuannOvermyer.com
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/ortho-bionomy-phase-5/2023-02-18/
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:20230708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20230329T154138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T182856Z
UID:8041-1688810400-1688918400@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:Hot Stone Massage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Keith Mulford\nDate: Sat – Sun April 26-27th\, 2025\nTime: 10 am – 4 pm\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCost: $260 ($225 for current FSM students)\nCE Hours: 12 Florida Live hours\nTo Register: Contact Sarah at sarahscato@hotmail.com or call/text 970-443-8339 \nIn this 12 hour live CE course you will be introduced to the art of hot stone massage. \nThe application of hot stones can be a benefit to your practice for multiple reasons\, including: \n\nPain relief\nIncreases circulation\nPromotes deep relaxation\nIncreases ROM\nAllows greater depth with less effort\nCharge more for sessions\n\nYou will learn how to treat conditions such as plantar fasciitis\, chronic headaches\, thoracic outlet syndrome and other conditions commonly found in your practice. \nYou will learn contraindications and considerations for hot stone massage as well as the types of stone and equipment needed and sanitation procedures. \nAfter completion of this course you will be able to incorporate hot stone massage into any session or start offering full hot stone massages. \nEach day you will be giving and receiving massage and most importantly HAVING FUN! \nPlease bring massage sheets (flat and fitted)\, pillow or bolster\, face cradle cover and oil. \nStudents will have 1 hour for lunch \nCancellation Policy: \n15 days prior to the workshop\, you can receive a refund minus a $50 processing fee. Within 21 days to the workshop\, no refunds are given outside of extenuating circumstances. If a refund is given there will be a $50 processing fee. You may find someone to take your place in the workshop or\, if there is a waiting list and someone can take your place\, you will receive a full refund.\nIf Keith cancels\, students will receive a full refund. \nBiography: \nKeith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. He brings his years of knowledge into the classroom\, teaching Swedish massage\, Chair massage\, Neuromuscular Therapy and Sports Massage. \nIn 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.\nHis extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His passion for taking CEU classes has allowed him to find different tools to incorporate into his sessions so that he can better assist his clients needs and goals. \nHe has been incorporating hot stones in his practice since 2009 and enjoys seeing the benefits it can bring to each session.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/hot-stone-massage/2023-07-08/
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:20231014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20230220T180246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T143056Z
UID:7924-1697274000-1697389200@floridaschoolofmassage.com
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/2023-10-14/
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:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20230220T182701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T143012Z
UID:7926-1699693200-1699808400@floridaschoolofmassage.com
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/2023-11-11/
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:20231209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20230220T182940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T142941Z
UID:7928-1702112400-1702227600@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/2023-12-09/
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:20240120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20230220T185412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T142912Z
UID:7930-1705741200-1705856400@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/2024-01-20/
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:20240217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20230220T185722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T142845Z
UID:7932-1708160400-1708275600@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/2024-02-17/
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:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20230220T190003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T142747Z
UID:7934-1710579600-1710694800@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 6: Events: Marketing and Practical Application
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo\nDate: August 22-23\, 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 20-932965)\nTo Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here \nDescription\nIn Events: Marketing and Practical Application we will show you tools on how to become profitable and successful to work with athletes and individuals that are looking to excel in their performance and maintain a healthy body in the process. \nWe will travel to an event where you will have the opportunity to work with an athlete and practice your marketing skills. On Saturday we will review techniques for pre and post event so that you feel confident working in a live setting on Sunday. \nYou will receive a detailed manual for this course. \nEvents: Marketing and Practical Application 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-6-events-marketing-and-practical-application/2024-03-16/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240424T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240424T000000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20150826T052003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T042753Z
UID:2464-1713916800-1713916800@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:Thai Massage: Phase II - Expanding Vocabulary
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-phase-ii-expanding-vocabulary/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20240423T024222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T040819Z
UID:8426-1715731200-1731110399@floridaschoolofmassage.com
SUMMARY:May Program 2024
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/may-program-2024/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:May Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T165151
CREATED:20220501T134307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T002427Z
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage 3 Month immersion - Thai Foot Reflexology
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: March 8 and 9\, 2025\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nWorkshop Price: $350 a weekend or $900 for all 3 weekends\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 54 CEs for all 3 weekends (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n \nDescription:\nThis three month training consists of the fundamentals and basic requirements one would need to offer a beautiful Thai Massage session either on the table or mat.\nAriela has designed a program to inspire bodyworkers in today’s field to learn some of the ancient techniques of India and Thailand in an applicable fashion that is easily navigated on a massage table or Thai Massage mat.\nIn Thai-Massage the number three is considered auspicious. It is the first number in nature to create a shape and therefore holds a strong foundation. Ariela put together a series of three classes which she believes will create a foundation and inspire students to really thrive in this field. \nThe first weekend that we meet will be a one hour sequence that can be applied either on the mat or a floor. This will allow students to feel confident to work on their future clients in the art of Thai Massage. After a month we will meet again and look more in depth at the artistry of Thai Massage and develop intuition in our work. The last weekend will be a weekend dedicated to the feet\, which can also be added to the first two weekends as a session for those wanting a longer massage. Learning the foot sequence makes it very easy to give a one and a half to three hour Thai-Massage if ever needed. It also stands on its own as a full hour treatment for the feet alone. \n1-Introduction to Thai Massage :Mat or Table\n2-Exploring Heaven and: Earth the Artistry of Thai Massage\n3-Thai Foot Reflexology \nAll classes are both Florida and Nationally approved for by NCBTMB\nStudents will receive a certificate of completion after each weekend for the hours attended. For those completing all three weekends and completing the full training\, they will receive a certificate of completion documenting all three classes and a memento of their hard work they may want to hang on the wall of their office space to present their accomplishments.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-3-month-immersion-thai-foot-reflexology/2024-06-08/
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 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/2024-06-22/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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