Somatic Integration Using Percussion For The Lower Abdomen and Low Back Region
2026-10-10 08:30 - 2026-10-11 18:00 (America/New_York) | Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
Instructor: Adrienne Engel, LMT, SEP
Date: October 10 – 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 6 pm (Including a 1 hour lunch)
Workshop Price: 3 weeks before scheduled workshop Early Bird 325.00, otherwise $350.00
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 CE credits (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Text Adrienne at (352) 222-0236 for a payment link
Questions? Contact: Adrienne Engel 352-222-0236 or email at inbodymeant@gmail.com (text is better)
Workshop description:
This 16-hour course will focus on the muscles supporting the lower abdomen and lower back. Massage therapists will learn the anatomy of the automatic nervous system and how to track both sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. The parasympathetic response allows the body and mind to integrate tension patterns easily. Students will learn to engage the parasympathetic response using a combination of using radically gentle vibration created by the use of percussion tools like Theragun tools, breathing, movement, awareness, and intention. Upon completing this class, they will guide their clients in activating a parasympathetic response in their sessions and daily lives.
Therapist bio – For more Information on Adrienne Engel visit https://www.inbodymeant.com/pages/adrienne-engels-experience-and-cred

Enhancing Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
2026-10-17 09:30 - 2026-10-18 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Pete Whitridge
Dates:
October 17 – 18, 2026
Time: 9:30am – 6pm
Workshop Price: $350 ($295 early bird)
Location:Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 17 CE hrs
To Register: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or [Register online here]
Questions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com
[Enhancing Joint Replacement Rehabilitation flyer]
Description:
Pete will explain a timeline of joint replacement surgeries from pre-surgical education, day of surgery requirements, and post-surgical rehabilitation concepts. We will explore how massage therapists can use their knowledge and skills to support successful, positive outcomes for our clients.
Massage therapists regularly have questions about joint replacements asking questions such as, “Should I work on joint area? Can I offer range of motion movements of the replaced joint? When should I begin working on the scar? Is it safe to offer these interventions to joint replacement clients?”
We will explore these excellent questions and so much more! You will see and feel various joint appliances, review the surgical techniques, and understand the complex needs of clients who have had singular or multiple joint replacements. The class will include hands-on manual skills and video presentations about joint anatomy and procedures.
About the instructor
Pete’s been a licensed massage therapist since 1988. He is a founder and Past President of the Alliance For Massage Therapy Education and has dedicated his career to helping establish high standards in massage therapy education. He teaches throughout the US and is a frequent speaker at FSMTA, FCA and AMTA meetings and conventions. Pete has served as Chair of the FL Board of Massage Therapy. He received the FSMTA Charles Canfield Award for service to the massage profession in 2004. He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016 at the World Massage Festival. He lives in Fort Pierce, FL with his wife Lee. They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.

Myozen Therapy Techniques
2026-10-31 10:00 - 2026-11-01 17:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Margie Meshew
Date: October 31 – November 1, 2026
Time: Saturday-Sunday, 10AM – 5PM
Workshop Price: $295
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 12 CEs. Margie is a provider for NCBTMB (295498-00) and CE Broker (50-1260). All MyoZen classes also include 12 hours of Mandatory Home Study Courses (FL Law, Ethics, Medical Errors, Balancing Body Energy, and Human Trafficking)
To Register: Please visit margiemeshew.com/continuingeducationformasssagetherapists, choose the class you would like to attend, and then click on book now.
Contact for questions about course/workshop – phone: (234) 249-4423 / email: margiemeshew@gmail.com
Workshop description:
Developed by Margie Meshew in 1996, MyoZen Therapy is a comprehensive approach that integrates the precision of Western modalities, such as neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy with Eastern principles of biomechanical techniques. This integrative method enables massage therapists to achieve highly effective clinical outcomes with minimal physical strain, supporting practitioner longevity while delivering optimal results for clients.
MyoZen Therapy uses a specific protocol and methodical approach which allows for more efficient access to the underlying muscle fibers creating a laser-focused treatment. The biomechanical techniques used in MyoZen therapy allow the therapist to target specific areas, for maximum results with minimal effort, saving the hands and body of the practitioner.
The Techniques course introduces the six primary techniques of MyoZen Therapy. Immediately applicable to your massage style, this course aims to assist you in preserving the well-being of your hands and body all while achieving exceptional therapeutic outcomes for your clients.
Includes:
* A Comprehensive Manual
* 12 Hours of Mandatory Home Study Courses (FL Law, Ethics, Medical Error, Human Trafficking, and Balancing Body Energy)

Somatic Massage and the Parasympathetic Response
2027-01-09 08:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Adrienne Engel, LMT, SEP
Dates:
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Saturday, January 9th, 2027
Time: 8:30 am – 6 pm (Including a 1 hour lunch)
Workshop Price: $150.00 (Early bird pricing of $125.00)
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 8 CE credits (Florida and NCBTMB)
Course ID: 70275330
To Register: Text Adrienne at (352) 222-0236 for a payment link
Questions? Contact: Adrienne Engel 352-222-0236 or email at inbodymeant@gmail.com (text is better)
Workshop description:
Your nervous system has a built-in mechanism that gently and dynamically releases pressure throughout your body. This creates an open pathway that helps your system integrate both current stress and long-held tension. When you guide your clients in activating this mechanism, it enhances the effectiveness of any approach you use. Additionally, it equips your clients with a long-term skill to reduce stress and pressure anytime, anywhere, making your job easier and improving their lives.
This 8-hour course will prepare massage therapists to recognize and engage the mechanism of the parasympathetic response in their clients. The parasympathetic response allows the body and mind to release and integrate tension. Students will learn to use their awareness, support, presence, and language to facilitate parasympathetic responses. Students will learn the anatomy of the autonomic nervous system and how to track both sympathetic and parasympathetic states. Upon completing this class, they will guide their clients in activating a parasympathetic response both in their sessions and daily lives. The active parasympathetic response is the foundation of somatic massage.
Therapist bio – For more Information on Adrienne Engel visit https://www.inbodymeant.com/pages/adrienne-engels-experience-and-cred

Foot Reflexology Training for Massage Therapists/Advanced Clinical Practice
2027-02-06 09:00 - 2027-02-07 17:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Caroline Verdi, ARCB certified reflexologist, MA107748
Date/Time:
Saturday, Feb 6th, 2027 9am-5pm
Sunday, Feb 7th, 2027 9am-5pm
Course Tuition: $400 (Early bird $350)
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 NCBTMB Continuing Education Credits
To Register: Contact Caroline Verdi at tsuboaromatherapy@gmail.com Or 845-807-1069
Questions? Contact: Caroline Verdi at tsuboaromatherapy@gmail.com Or 845-807-1069
Workshop Description:
You will learn specific reflexology and relaxation techniques, terminology, foot anatomy and a general understanding of the body’s systems and how the feet relate to them.
You will learn how to perform a reflexology session, as well as experience firsthand some of the benefits of reflexology by working on other students and by being worked on by other students and the instructor.
You will gain a deeper understanding of the definition of reflexology and the various ways that reflexology can positively affect the body and mind and learn some approaches to address clients’ complaints. This will allow you to confidently integrate reflexology into your practice.
LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS
About the Instructor:
Caroline Verdi is the owner of TSUBO reflexology and aromatherapy. She has been practicing reflexology since 2014, helping her clients improve their health naturally. She studied at and is certified by the Omega Institute of Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, NY and is certified by the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB). Caroline is an NCBTMB approved provider as well as an approved provider in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Mississippi and Florida.
Caroline is very passionate about her work in the field of reflexology and is still amazed every time she sees the effects and health improvements that her clients experience. Her goal is to help spread the knowledge and use of reflexology so that there are more practitioners out there helping those in need experience what reflexology can do for them!

Somatic Integration Using Percussion For The Shoulders and Arms
2027-02-13 08:30 - 2027-02-14 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Adrienne Engel, LMT, SEP
Date: February 13 – 14, 2027
Time: 8:30 am – 6 pm (Including a 1 hour lunch)
Workshop Price: 3 weeks before scheduled workshop Early Bird 325.00, otherwise $350.00
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 CE credits (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Text Adrienne at (352) 222-0236 for a payment link
Questions? Contact: Adrienne Engel 352-222-0236 or email at inbodymeant@gmail.com (text is better)
Workshop description:
This 16-hour course will focus on the muscles supporting the shoulders and arms. Massage therapists will learn the anatomy of the automatic nervous system and how to track both sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. The parasympathetic response allows the body and mind to integrate tension patterns easily. Students will learn to engage the parasympathetic response using a combination of using radically gentle vibration created by the use of percussion tools like Theragun tools, breathing, movement, awareness, and intention. Upon completing this class, they will guide their clients in activating a parasympathetic response in their sessions and daily lives.
Therapist bio – For more Information on Adrienne Engel visit https://www.inbodymeant.com/pages/adrienne-engels-experience-and-cred

Thai Massage Certification Phase 1 - Introduction to Thai Massage/Mat or Table
2027-02-27 09:00 - 2027-02-28 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: March 14 – 15, 2026 (2026 cycle)
Feb 27 – 28, 2027 (2027 cycle)
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Course Tuition:
$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance
$280 if registering for each class individually
$350 for a single drop in.
Students who commit to all 7 class will get a discount, If you miss a class for whatever reason, it can be made up next cycle.
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
I sometimes call the first class the Watercolor class. It reminds me of a watercolor painting where the strokes are broad and soft.
There are lines & points traditionally applied, however in this first class we stick with simplicity. Flow a and Joy. Presents is the foundstion of this art.
Most will be committing for the entire training, so our first weekend is an opportunity for joyful expressions and community shared enthusiasm of diving into this beautiful tradition and artful medicine
We will be observing techniques and exchanging bodywork for the entire weekend.
Sharing food and chocolate and listening is the Thai Massage way. Our intention is to leave the weekend full of enthusiasm for the progression ahead and to also have some wonderful material in which to begin the journey and share in our community.
It’s OK to only take one weekend of the entire program at a time in ones own pace. Ideally though we will commit to the entire program in which case we will become certified in Thai-Massage and have an extensive language of the entire system.
OVER THE COURSE OF THIS FIRST WORKSHOP, STUDENTS WILL LEARN AN HOUR AND A HALF LONG FORM. PRACTICED ON THE FLOOR, THIS FORM ENABLES THE THERAPIST THE USE OF ELBOWS, KNEES, FOREARMS AND FEET IN A COMFORTABLE AND EFFICIENT WAY THAT UTILIZES THE BODY DYNAMIC AND ONES OWN WEIGHT TO DISTRIBUTE THE WEIGHT REQUIRED FOR THE APPLICATION OF GOOD PRESSURE.
THE RECIPIENT LIES RELAXED AND LOOSELY CLOTHED WHILE THE PRACTITIONER GUIDES THEM THROUGH A SERIES OF YOGIC ASANAS AND APPLIES BALANCING TOUCH TO THE BODY’S MAJOR ENERGY LINES AND POINTS.
Mat or Table
In this first class Ariela office students the opportunity to learn how to give a Thai-Massage either on a mat or on a massage table. The Florida school of massage provides massage tables for all students. If you would like to work on the mat, you will need to bring one. Contact Ariela and she will help you pick one out or learn how to improvise one for this first class to see if you want to make the commitment. It’s Ariela’s preference to work on the ground but she is very flexible and capable of modifying everything for anybody’s needs. She has written a book on Thai-Massage on the table and also has video footage to help students with the transition.
About Ariela Grodner
Ariela Grodner is the founder and lead instructor and practitioner at the Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage. She began her teaching career in 1992 in the south of India educating prisoners and tribal villagers in the benefits and practice of Shivananda Yoga. Then she spent many years cultivating the Buddhist meditation technique known as Vipassana. Later in following her Tao she discovered the joys of improvisational contact dance. After graduating from Florida School of Massage she discovered Thai Massage the perfect fusion of these techniques and practices. She is a certified Lotus Palm Practitioner (as taught by Kam Thye Chow) and has taught Thai Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2004.
Ariela has developed over 300 hours of curriculum has published 9 books on this subject and travels nationally and internationally sharing her love of this art.

Therapeutic Strategies for Effective Pain Relief
2027-03-13 09:30 - 2027-03-14 18:00 UTC
Instructor: Pete Whitridge
Date: March 13-14, 2027
Time: 9:30am – 6pm
Workshop Price: $350 ($295 early bird)
Location:Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 17 Florida, 16 NCBTMB
To Register: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or [Register online here]
[Download workshop flyer]
Description: Want to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two days with Pete Whitridge exploring deep tissue structures that are at the root of most client pain.

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

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

Thai Massage Certification Phase 2 - Expanding Vocabulary
2027-03-20 09:00 - 2027-03-21 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: April 11 – 12, 2026 (2026 cycle)
March 20 – 21, 2027 (2027 cycle)
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Course Tuition:
$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance
$280 if registering for each class individually
$350 for a single drop in.
Students who commit to all 7 class will get a discount, If you miss a class for whatever reason, it can be made up next cycle.
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
This workshop is intended for those students who have already familiarized themselves with the Thai Massage practice through taking Thai 1 and its ok to begin with this phase as well. We will extensively review the Thai 1 material, both strengthening knowledge of the form itself and deepening awareness within the exercises, in order to bring our consciousness to a more subtle level during the healing process. also we wil add more moves to each sequence.
If you missed phase 1 it’s OK to jump in to phase 2. Just know that there will be a lot of material covered. It is often that there will be students who missed the first class jumping in at this phase so Ariela will modify it for you. There’s also the option for a private tutor prior or after class if students would like support.
In our first weekend together we learned the watercolor phase. In this class we will begin to learn inking. I love the analogies of art. I perceive Thai-Massage as an art. In the inking aspect of this art we will tap into the energy lines and the acupressure points. We will review and also build.
About Ariela Grodner
Ariela Grodner is the founder and lead instructor and practitioner at the Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage. She began her teaching career in 1992 in the south of India educating prisoners and tribal villagers in the benefits and practice of Shivananda Yoga. Then she spent many years cultivating the Buddhist meditation technique known as Vipassana. Later in following her Tao she discovered the joys of improvisational contact dance. After graduating from Florida School of Massage she discovered Thai Massage the perfect fusion of these techniques and practices. She is a certified Lotus Palm Practitioner (as taught by Kam Thye Chow) and has taught Thai Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2004.
Ariela has developed over 300 hours of curriculum has published 9 books on this subject and travels nationally and internationally sharing her love of this art.

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 1: Understanding Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction
2027-03-27 09:00 - 2027-03-28 17:00 (America/New_York)
Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo
Date: March 6-7, 2027
Time: 9AM-5PM (with 60-minute lunch)
Workshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-998422)
To Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here
Description
In Understanding Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction we will dive deep into the shoulder girdle, glenohumeral joint, elbow and wrist anatomy (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and other structures). In addition, we will teach you orthopedic tests and functional assessment protocols to help you provide a finer tuned treatment to your clients.
We will learn about common dysfunctions such as thoracic outlet syndrome, bursitis, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, epicondylitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
A large part of this class will also include detailed instruction on advanced massage techniques to treat shoulder problems, with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.
If you or your clients experience shoulder pain, discomfort or limited range of motion this Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification course will better help you develop your skills and help you grow your practice.
You will receive a detailed manual for this course.
Understanding Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class
This course is part of the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification. These certification classes do not need to be taken in sequence and can be taken as single weekend educational trainings. If students complete all six courses they will receive a Certification in Orthopedic and Sports Massage.
Our 96 hour, six course certification will help our students gain a deeper understanding of soft tissue injuries, how to treat them and what causes them. We will use the study of the anatomy to get a wider comprehension of the musculature and other structures that support movement to enhance the students understanding of how function is achieved in the body. In addition, our courses will be based heavily around learning assessment protocols. These classes will deepen your understanding of injury and pain and advance your confidence to provide treatment to your clients.
Advanced Certification Page
About the Instructors
Cristian Arroyo has been a practicing LMT/Personal Trainer for 23 years. He has developed a professional clinical practice working with athletes and the general population, specializing in the causes and treatments for pain, injury and discomfort. His years of experience lend to a thorough understanding of dysfunction in the body which supports a more efficient and positive treatment protocol for his clients.
In addition to massage therapy, Cristian has trained extensively in functional anatomy, sports massage, corrective exercise training/programming, and orthopedic assessment. Cristian has been an instructor of Kinesiology, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Sports Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2005. He has shared his passion and enthusiasm for understanding human function with thousands of students over the years, often bringing his clinical experience in the real world to the classroom.
Keith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing in Swedish, Sports, Neuromuscular Massage and Applied Kinesiology at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries, orthopedic testing, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries. His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His attention to detail in his practice allows him to better assist his clients with long lasting relief so they can better perform in their activities and daily life. He brings his passion for movement and the body into his work and cares about his students being able to last in this field.
To Pay and Register:
Please fill out the registration form here

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 2: In Understanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction
2027-04-03 09:00 - 2027-04-04 17:00 (America/New_York)
Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo
Date: April 3-4, 2027
Time: 9AM-5PM (with 60-minute lunch)
Workshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932947)
To Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here
Description
In Understanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction we will focus on the acetabulum, thoracolumbar and pelvic floor anatomy (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and other structures). We will teach you orthopedic tests, functional assessment protocols and treatments to address common issues in your practice.
There will be an emphasis on advanced massage techniques, with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.
We will address common conditions that your clients experience or suffer from such as arthritis, dysfunctions or common spinal conditions including spinal stenosis and scoliosis. This Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification course will better help you develop your skills and help you grow your practice.
You will receive a detailed manual for this course.
Understanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class
This course is part of the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification. These certification classes do not need to be taken in sequence and can be taken as single weekend educational trainings. If students complete all six courses they will receive a Certification in Orthopedic and Sports Massage.
Our 96 hour, six course certification will help our students gain a deeper understanding of soft tissue injuries, how to treat them and what causes them. We will use the study of the anatomy to get a wider comprehension of the musculature and other structures that support movement to enhance the students understanding of how function is achieved in the body. In addition, our courses will be based heavily around learning assessment protocols. These classes will deepen your understanding of injury and pain and advance your confidence to provide treatment to your clients.
Advanced Certification Page
About the Instructors
Cristian Arroyo has been a practicing LMT/Personal Trainer for 23 years. He has developed a professional clinical practice working with athletes and the general population, specializing in the causes and treatments for pain, injury and discomfort. His years of experience lend to a thorough understanding of dysfunction in the body which supports a more efficient and positive treatment protocol for his clients.
In addition to massage therapy, Cristian has trained extensively in functional anatomy, sports massage, corrective exercise training/programming, and orthopedic assessment. Cristian has been an instructor of Kinesiology, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Sports Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2005. He has shared his passion and enthusiasm for understanding human function with thousands of students over the years, often bringing his clinical experience in the real world to the classroom.
Keith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing in Swedish, Sports, Neuromuscular Massage and Applied Kinesiology at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries, orthopedic testing, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries. His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His attention to detail in his practice allows him to better assist his clients with long lasting relief so they can better perform in their activities and daily life. He brings his passion for movement and the body into his work and cares about his students being able to last in this field.
To Pay and Register:
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours
Please fill out the registration form here

Thai Massage Certification Phase 3 - Advanced Postures of Thai Massage
2027-04-17 09:00 - 2027-04-18 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: May 16 – 17, 2026 (2026 cycle)
April 17 – 18, 2027 (2027 cycle)
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Course Tuition:
$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance
$280 if registering for each class individually
$350 for a single drop in.
Students who commit to all 7 class will get a discount, If you miss a class for whatever reason, it can be made up next cycle.
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
Let’s learn the amazing “Seated Sequence” together!
Thai Massage is Flat without the knowledge of how to apply touch in the seated position. In this workshop, we will learn the beautiful “Lotus Palm” version of seated along with an advanced focus on digestion and some fancy flips with deeper back bends for more flexible clients.
The deeper component of this workshop is the ability to assess how to create a session depending on who shows up. At this point we’ve learned the foot sequence, the single leg sequence, sideline sequence, prone sequence, double leg sequence and closing sequence. By adding the seated sequence we can pick and choose how we want to begin our session depending on our clients in balance. It is perfectly acceptable to leave out things and spend more time with other things. I called this class collage because we’ve reached a point in our practice where we can design our canvas specifically to the needs of our partner.
When you apply for the course you will see the option for registering for all seven or just one. If you would like the discount since you’re applying for all seven and you missed the first few classes you can apply this tuition toward the next cycle. Either way you can either jump in one weekend at a time or you can commit to all seven and graduate at the next cycle.
About Ariela Grodner
Ariela Grodner is the founder and lead instructor and practitioner at the Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage. She began her teaching career in 1992 in the south of India educating prisoners and tribal villagers in the benefits and practice of Shivananda Yoga. Then she spent many years cultivating the Buddhist meditation technique known as Vipassana. Later in following her Tao she discovered the joys of improvisational contact dance. After graduating from Florida School of Massage she discovered Thai Massage the perfect fusion of these techniques and practices. She is a certified Lotus Palm Practitioner (as taught by Kam Thye Chow) and has taught Thai Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2004.
Ariela has developed over 300 hours of curriculum has published 9 books on this subject and travels nationally and internationally sharing her love of this art.

Thai Massage Certification Phase 4 - Energy Lines & Ayurvedic applications
2027-05-15 09:00 - 2027-05-16 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: June 20 – 21, 2026 (2026 cycle)
May 15 – 16, 2027 (2027 cycle)
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Course Tuition:
$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance
$280 if registering for each class individually
$350 for a single drop in.
Students who commit to all 7 class will get a discount, If you miss a class for whatever reason, it can be made up next cycle.
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
The system we will be exploring during this class is a descendant of a synthesis of India’s Ayurvedic medical healing art and China’s meridian methodology. In Thai Massage we cultivate an awareness of the “sen” lines and practice various techniques with the intent of bringing them into balance with each other.
Two of the greatest practitioners of our time (Asokananda, Kam Thye Chow) pieced together fragments found in various Buddhist temples around the world, and together have co-created a modern interpretation of this ancient knowledge. At this stage in the deepening of our skills and awareness of the present we will honor the continuation of the Thai Massage lineage through extending our conscious knowledge and encompassing a more subtle comprehension of the bodies energy pathways.

In this class we will learn a sequence for each line and really feel the quality it brings to our work. When you apply for the course you will see the option for registering for all seven or just one. If you would like the discount since you’re applying for all seven and you missed the first few classes you can apply this tuition toward the next cycle. Either way you can either jump in one weekend at a time or you can commit to all seven and graduate at the next cycle.
About Ariela Grodner
Ariela Grodner is the founder and lead instructor and practitioner at the Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage. She began her teaching career in 1992 in the south of India educating prisoners and tribal villagers in the benefits and practice of Shivananda Yoga. Then she spent many years cultivating the Buddhist meditation technique known as Vipassana. Later in following her Tao she discovered the joys of improvisational contact dance. After graduating from Florida School of Massage she discovered Thai Massage the perfect fusion of these techniques and practices. She is a certified Lotus Palm Practitioner (as taught by Kam Thye Chow) and has taught Thai Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2004.
Ariela has developed over 300 hours of curriculum has published 9 books on this subject and travels nationally and internationally sharing her love of this art.

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 3: Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction
2027-05-22 09:00 - 2027-05-23 17:00 (America/New_York)
Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo
Date: May 22-23, 2027
Time: 9AM-5PM (with 60-minute lunch)
Workshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932955)
To Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here
Description
In Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction we will focus on the pelvis, knee complex and ankle anatomy (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and other structures). We will explore orthopedic tests, functional assessment protocols and treatments to address groin pulls, ACL/PCL, MCL/LCL and meniscus tears as well as compartment syndrome, shin splints and plantar fasciitis.
Advanced massage techniques will be demonstrated with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.
If you or your clients experience dysfunctions affecting their knees, ankles and feet this Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification course will better help you develop your skills and help you grow your practice.
You will receive a detailed manual for this course.
Understanding Lower Extremity Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class
This course is part of the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification. These certification classes do not need to be taken in sequence and can be taken as single weekend educational trainings. If students complete all six courses they will receive a Certification in Orthopedic and Sports Massage.
Our 96 hour, six course certification will help our students gain a deeper understanding of soft tissue injuries, how to treat them and what causes them. We will use the study of the anatomy to get a wider comprehension of the musculature and other structures that support movement to enhance the students understanding of how function is achieved in the body. In addition, our courses will be based heavily around learning assessment protocols. These classes will deepen your understanding of injury and pain and advance your confidence to provide treatment to your clients.
Advanced Certification Page
About the Instructors
Cristian Arroyo has been a practicing LMT/Personal Trainer for 23 years. He has developed a professional clinical practice working with athletes and the general population, specializing in the causes and treatments for pain, injury and discomfort. His years of experience lend to a thorough understanding of dysfunction in the body which supports a more efficient and positive treatment protocol for his clients.
In addition to massage therapy, Cristian has trained extensively in functional anatomy, sports massage, corrective exercise training/programming, and orthopedic assessment. Cristian has been an instructor of Kinesiology, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Sports Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2005. He has shared his passion and enthusiasm for understanding human function with thousands of students over the years, often bringing his clinical experience in the real world to the classroom.
Keith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing in Swedish, Sports, Neuromuscular Massage and Applied Kinesiology at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries, orthopedic testing, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries. His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His attention to detail in his practice allows him to better assist his clients with long lasting relief so they can better perform in their activities and daily life. He brings his passion for movement and the body into his work and cares about his students being able to last in this field.
To Pay and Register:
Please fill out the registration form here

Myofascial Components of Low Back and Leg Pain
2027-06-05 09:30 - 2027-06-06 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Pete Whitridge
Date: June 5-6, 2027
Time: 9:30 am – 6pm
Workshop Price: $350 ($295 early bird)
Location:Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 17 Florida, 16 NCBTMB
To Register: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or [Register online here]
Questions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com
[Download Workshop flyer]
Description:
Want to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two days with Pete Whitridge exploring deep tissue structures of the lower body that are at the root of most client pain.

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

This 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!
About the instructor
Pete’s been a licensed massage therapist since 1988. He is a founder and Past President of the Alliance For Massage Therapy Education and has dedicated his career to helping establish high standards in massage therapy education. He teaches throughout the US and is a frequent speaker at FSMTA, FCA and AMTA meetings and conventions. Pete has served as Chair of the FL Board of Massage Therapy. He received the FSMTA Charles Canfield Award for service to the massage profession in 2004. He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016 at the World Massage Festival. He lives in Fort Pierce, FL with his wife Lee. They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.

Somatic Integration Using Percussion For Knees and Feet
2027-06-12 08:30 - 2027-06-13 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Adrienne Engel, LMT, SEP
Date: June 12 – 13, 2027
Time: 8:30 am – 6 pm (Including a 1 hour lunch)
Workshop Price: 3 weeks before scheduled workshop Early Bird 325.00, otherwise $350.00
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 CE credits (Florida and NCBTMB)
Course ID:
To Register: Text Adrienne at (352) 222-0236 for a payment link
Questions? Contact: Adrienne Engel 352-222-0236 or email at inbodymeant@gmail.com (text is better)
Workshop description:
This 16-hour course will focus on the muscles supporting the knees and feet. Massage therapists will learn the anatomy of the automatic nervous system and how to track both sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. The parasympathetic response allows the body and mind to integrate tension patterns easily. Students will learn to engage the parasympathetic response using a combination of using radically gentle vibration created by the use of percussion tools like Theragun tools, breathing, movement, awareness, and intention. Upon completing this class, they will guide their clients in activating a parasympathetic response in their sessions and daily lives.
Therapist bio – For more Information on Adrienne Engel visit https://www.inbodymeant.com/pages/adrienne-engels-experience-and-cred

Thai Massage Certification Phase 5 - Ayurvedic Applications to Thai Massage
2027-06-12 09:00 - 2027-06-13 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: July 25 – 26, 2026 (2026 cycle)
June 12 – 13, 2027 (2027 cycle)
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Course Tuition:
$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance
$280 if registering for each class individually
$350 for a single drop in.
Students who commit to all 7 class will get a discount, If you miss a class for whatever reason, it can be made up next cycle.
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
One day the student asked if Thai-Massage is just a series of memorized sequences. This moved me in the same way it must have moved my teacher, Kam Thy Chow as well.
Of course the sequences give us a foundation but ultimately one must become intuitive and have an understanding of the elemental body. This is how Ayurveda can come to play.
In this class we will break down the winds and how they affect our emotions. How to choose postures to balance different constitutions and how to understand the importance of feeling each of the elements in our own body so we are practicing with Wisdom. In this class we breathe life into the sequence.
We will learn to identify the Doshas, Vayus and Pulse points. A breakdown of some of the Buddhist foundations such as, Sila, Samhadi and Panya. Which of the foundations of all good Thai practitioners.

Ariela Compares this class to the Wizard of Oz when it goes from Black and White to multi color. Its a wonderful weekend of energy work.
When you apply for the course you will see the option for registering for all seven or just one. If you would like the discount since you’re applying for all seven and you missed the first few classes you can apply this tuition toward the next cycle. Either way you can either jump in one weekend at a time or you can commit to all seven and graduate at the next cycle.
About Ariela Grodner
Ariela Grodner is the founder and lead instructor and practitioner at the Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage. She began her teaching career in 1992 in the south of India educating prisoners and tribal villagers in the benefits and practice of Shivananda Yoga. Then she spent many years cultivating the Buddhist meditation technique known as Vipassana. Later in following her Tao she discovered the joys of improvisational contact dance. After graduating from Florida School of Massage she discovered Thai Massage the perfect fusion of these techniques and practices. She is a certified Lotus Palm Practitioner (as taught by Kam Thye Chow) and has taught Thai Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2004.
Ariela has developed over 300 hours of curriculum has published 9 books on this subject and travels nationally and internationally sharing her love of this art.

Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 4: Understanding Neck and Upper Back Pain and Dysfunction
2027-06-26 09:00 - 2027-06-27 17:00 (America/New_York)
Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo
Date: June 26-27, 2027
Time: 9AM – 5PM (with 60-minute lunch)
Workshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932957)
To Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here
Description
In Understanding Neck and Upper Back Pain and Dysfunction we will focus on the cranium, cervical and thoracic vertebrae, costal and shoulder complex anatomy (muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and other structures). Our focus will be on orthopedic tests, functional assessment protocols and treatments to address whiplash, breath, headaches, kyphosis and brachial plexus dysfunctions.
Advanced techniques and orthopedic testing will be demonstrated with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.
If you or your clients experience dysfunctions or pain affecting their head, neck or thoracic this Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification course will better help you develop your skills and help you grow your practice.
You will receive a detailed manual for this course.
Understanding Neck and Upper Back Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class
This course is part of the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification. These certification classes do not need to be taken in sequence and can be taken as single weekend educational trainings. If students complete all six courses they will receive a Certification in Orthopedic and Sports Massage.
Our 96 hour, six course certification will help our students gain a deeper understanding of soft tissue injuries, how to treat them and what causes them. We will use the study of the anatomy to get a wider comprehension of the musculature and other structures that support movement to enhance the students understanding of how function is achieved in the body. In addition, our courses will be based heavily around learning assessment protocols. These classes will deepen your understanding of injury and pain and advance your confidence to provide treatment to your clients.
Advanced Certification Page
About the Instructors
Cristian Arroyo has been a practicing LMT/Personal Trainer for 23 years. He has developed a professional clinical practice working with athletes and the general population, specializing in the causes and treatments for pain, injury and discomfort. His years of experience lend to a thorough understanding of dysfunction in the body which supports a more efficient and positive treatment protocol for his clients.
In addition to massage therapy, Cristian has trained extensively in functional anatomy, sports massage, corrective exercise training/programming, and orthopedic assessment. Cristian has been an instructor of Kinesiology, Neuromuscular Therapy, and Sports Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2005. He has shared his passion and enthusiasm for understanding human function with thousands of students over the years, often bringing his clinical experience in the real world to the classroom.
Keith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing in Swedish, Sports, Neuromuscular Massage and Applied Kinesiology at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries, orthopedic testing, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries. His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His attention to detail in his practice allows him to better assist his clients with long lasting relief so they can better perform in their activities and daily life. He brings his passion for movement and the body into his work and cares about his students being able to last in this field.
To Pay and Register:
CE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours
Please fill out the registration form here

Dynamics of Breath: Releasing the Core of Pain
2027-07-10 09:30 - 2027-07-11 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Pete Whitridge
Date: July 10-11, 2027
Time: 9:30am – 6pm
Workshop Price: $350 ($295 early bird)
Location:Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 17 Florida, 16 NCBTMB
To Register: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or [Register online here]
Questions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com
[Download workshop flyer]
Description:
Want to have fun while getting your CEU’s? Spend two days with Pete Whitridge exploring the physical and emotional aspects of working with the breath and treating clients with breathing dysfunction.

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

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

Thai Massage Certification Phase 6 - Advanced Sideline Postures of Thai Massage
2027-07-17 09:00 - 2027-07-18 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Date: August 29 – 30, 2026 (2026 cycle)
July 17 – 18, 2027 (2027 cycle)
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Course Tuition:
$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance
$280 if registering for each class individually
$350 for a single drop in.
Students who commit to all 7 class will get a discount, If you miss a class for whatever reason, it can be made up next cycle.
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
Join us for a weekend of Sideline Postures that was taught to Ariela by Laurino Bertelli from the Sunshine Network in Chang Mai, Thailand.
In this weekend you will be able to work more effectively on pregnant clients as well as athletes.
This modified sequence wil give us many more options to address classic Hip and Shoulder Pain in this orthodox Sideline Position and it is a dynamic style that will bring more diversity, beauty and curiosity to your work.
This will be our sixth weekend together. It is a combination of Ayurveda, energy lines and advanced posture is in the sideline position. A lot of the Siddhi postures we’ve learned in phase 3 will be reviewed but in the sideline position. It is a dynamic workshop that offers ways to address the body in such a beautiful and creative way. I am thankful to the Sunshine net work and the teachers who brought this lineage to me in Montreal many years ago shortly after Asokananda passed. It felt like a true gift to my practice and it is a pleasure to share it to serious students of Thai-Massage.

When you apply for the course you will see the option for registering for all seven or just one. If you would like the discount since you’re applying for all seven and you missed the first few classes you can apply this tuition toward the next cycle. Either way you can either jump in one weekend at a time or you can commit to all seven and graduate at the next cycle.

Getting Specific with the Head and Neck
2027-07-24 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Frank Merillat
Dates:
Neck – July 24, 2027
Shoulder – July 25, 2027
Time: 9AM-6PM
Workshop Price: The cost for one day is $150 with the early registration discount. It is $175 if received after July 1st. The cost for attending both days is $300 and $350 if received after the early discount date. (Remember early bird must received by July 1st)
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 9 Florida CEs for one day, or 18 Florida CEs if taking both days. These are Florida approved, live and in person and relevant to massage CEs.
Florida provider 50-12278
Neck course # 20-488746
Shoulder course # 20-488736
To register or for more information contact: Frank Merillat at 352 213-4603 (cell or text), or by e-mail at fmerillat@mac.com

Saturday will focus on the neck, Sunday will focus on shoulder. Participants can do either a single day or both days.
Course Description
These courses are designed to be taken together or as individual classes. Either way works well.
The ability to offer good specific treatment to areas of the body can distinguish a therapist. When a client has the need to have a condition addressed, a thorough knowledge of the anatomical structure and contractile tissue associated can be instrumental in helping that person. How much do you remember from massage school or from classes you have taken since? If one is not reviewing on a regular basis what we once knew can slowly or even quickly fade away.
Getting Specific is a series of one- or two-day workshop experiences that focus on specific areas of the body. Anatomical structures, synergistic muscle groups, and effective techniques associated with each specific area of the body will be covered. Use of audio-visual aids, lecture and hands-on palpation will help the participant get clearer on what they are touching. Demonstrations will address techniques that are useful for the area presented. Lots of hands-on time will be available with the opportunity to interact with the instructor will be offered. This will be a great way to review and build your skills.
The Saturday class will be focused on the head and neck. The anatomy will cover the occiput, cervical processes, jaw and scapula attachments, as well as understanding the working movements of the vertebrae and joint structures. You will learn specific treatment techniques for the scalenes, prevertebrals, suboccipitals, paraspinals, as well as the trapezius and levator scapula. We will play with ways to support the head and neck as well as adding movement to your treatment techniques and enjoy becoming more confident and comfortable working with the head and neck.
The Sunday class will focus on the shoulder. The shoulder functionally begins superiorly at the occiput and mastoid process of the skull and inferiorly at the ilium and sacrum. It is anchored in the axial skeleton including vertebrae, ribs and sternum and ends in the radius and ulna. In this workshop, we will explore the major components of this wonderfully moveable part of the body. Specific focus on the shoulder girdle, rotator cuff, and scapula attachments and musculature including techniques to treat these areas will be shared. We will do sideline work as well as prone and supine. The use of movement will be explored to enhance the effectiveness of this work. Come join and play with this important region of the body.

One specific emphasis in these classes will be the focus on the quality of how we touch, and how we can actively involve our client in the therapeutic process. This is often as or even more important than technique and knowledge. The work we do is about connection and quality of contact.
You are invited to participate either one or both days. There is an early registration discount for either class if you register three weeks in advance. I encourage you to take advantage of the early registration discounts.
You will need to bring sheets, lube, 2-4 pillows for sideline work for the shoulder class and your curiosity and a participatory interest. There will be massage tables available on site.
Again to register for these courses or to get more information please contact Frank Merillat via email at fmerillat@mac.com or call 352 213-4603 (cell or text).

About the instructor:
Frank has been studying massage and the movement body since 1993, he is a certified Trager Practitioner, certified in sports massage and has taught at the Florida School of Massage since 1995. He taught Kinesiology (the movement body) from 1995 through 2019, Neuromuscular Therapy starting in 2000 and numerous other classes at the school. He combines his work based on his study in the field to include myofascial approach, neuromuscular therapy, movement awareness, cranial work combined with compassion for his clients and understanding of the movement body and the use of client communication and interaction. He has worked in a medical practice, with the University of Florida women gymnasts and has managed his own clinic while maintaining his ongoing private practice. He has been offering Florida approved workshops since 2010. He loves the outdoors, fishing, playing with his dogs, traveling and interaction with fellow humans.

Getting Specific with the Shoulder
2027-07-25 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)

Myofascial Components of Head, Neck, & Shoulder Pain
2027-08-14 09:30 - 2027-08-15 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Pete Whitridge
Dates:
August 14 – 15, 2027
Time: 9:30am – 6pm
Workshop Price: $350 ($295 early bird)
Location:Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 17 Florida, 16 NCBTMB
To Register: Contact Lee Whitridge, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or [Register online here]
Questions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com
[Myofascial Components of the Neck and Shoulder flyer]
Description:
Want 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.

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

This 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!
About the instructor
Pete’s been a licensed massage therapist since 1988. He is a founder and Past President of the Alliance For Massage Therapy Education and has dedicated his career to helping establish high standards in massage therapy education. He teaches throughout the US and is a frequent speaker at FSMTA, FCA and AMTA meetings and conventions. Pete has served as Chair of the FL Board of Massage Therapy. He received the FSMTA Charles Canfield Award for service to the massage profession in 2004. He was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2016 at the World Massage Festival. He lives in Fort Pierce, FL with his wife Lee. They travel frequently and would love to visit your town.

Thai Massage Certification Phase 7 - Thai Foot Reflexology
2027-08-28 09:00 - 2027-08-29 18:00 (America/New_York)
Instructor: Ariela Grodner
Dates: Sept 26 – 27, 2026 (2026 cycle)
Aug 28 – 29, 2027 (2027 cycle)
Time: 9AM – 6PM
Course Tuition:
$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance
$280 if registering for each class individually
$350 for a single drop in.
Students who commit to all 7 class will get a discount, If you miss a class for whatever reason, it can be made up next cycle.
Location: Florida School of Massage
CE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB)
To Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page
Questions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com
Description:
This is our seventh class in our long journey together and it will be an honoring of ones walk into the world as Tai Yogis! We will have a celebration and graduation at the end of class. If you would like to attend as a single workshop we absolutely invite you to join us. This class stands alone and no other experience needed except to want to share compassionate loving touch through the feet.
In this workshop students will learn to give an hour long session on the feet alone, while still affecting the whole body through aware stimulation of the sen lines and marma points. Utilizing both dry and wet massage (with and without oil) as well as a Thai foot stick, to glide the lines and press the points with greater accuracy and precision then the hands alone could provide. The style we will be exploring is a method derived from Shivaga Komarpaj of the Chiang Mai school of Thai Massage, and is for everyone, therapists and lay people alike. This is a powerful healing tool that can be implemented on it’s own, or as an addition to the full body massage. No prior massage experience is necessary to be educated in this methodology.
