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SUMMARY:September Program 2024-25
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URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/september-program-2024-25/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:September Program
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SUMMARY:January Program 2025
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LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Professional Acupressure for Pain Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Mindy De Wilde\nDate: Sat. & Sun. March 1 – 2\, 2025 & June 14 – 15\, 2025\nTime: 10am – 5pm (hour lunch break)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCost:\nFor the March workshop:\nEarly bird until 2/15 is $350 including a PDF of the workbook\, $400 with a color-printed workbook.\nAfter 2/15 $375 including a PDF of the workbook\, $425 with a color-printed workbook.\nFor the June workshop:\nEarly bird until 5/15 is $350 including a PDF of the workbook\, $400 with a color-printed workbook.\nAfter 2/15 $375 including a PDF of the workbook\, $425 with a color-printed workbook.\nCEs: 12 Florida\nTo register and for more reading on the workshop\, go to www.dewildenaturalmedicine.com\n \nProfessional Acupressure For Pain Treatment explains how to use acupressure in the treatment of client pain. The course includes lecture\, demonstration\, supervised hands-on practice\, handouts\, Q&A and relevant clinical examples of these specific methods. \nThese techniques are based\, foundationally\, on the I-Ching\, the Chinese clock and the concept of holographic mirroring of the body\, similar to reflexology. In order to fully grasp the construction of this method\, you need understanding of the foundational principles of Chinese Medicine. While in class\, you’ll deepen your comprehension of yin and yang\, the five elements\, the location of the meridians and how energy moves within the body. You’ll then design a unique and effective plan using acupressure for your clients’ pain relief and your own self-care. \nWe’ll cover the most common pain patterns seen in the clinic: neck\, shoulders\, back\, sacrum and extremities. At the end of the workshop\, each participant will be able to create and implement a safe\, effective and professional acupressure session. \nClass is open to anyone interested in learning the building blocks of Chinese Medicine and how to use acupressure for themselves and others. \n\nCancellation policy:  \n21 days prior to the workshop\, you can receive a refund minus $50 processing fee. Within 21 days to the workshop\, no refunds are given outside of extenuating circumstances. If a refund is given\, there will be a $50 processing fee. You may find someone to take your place in the workshop or\, if there is a waiting list and someone can take your place\, you will receive a full refund.\nIf Mindy cancels\, students receive a full refund. \n\nOptional reading:\nBetween Heaven and Earth: A guide to Chinese Medicine by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold\nThe Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted Kaptchuk\n\nContact: \nMindy@dewildenaturalmedicine.com\n352-362-7615  \nBio:\nMindy grew up in North-Central Florida and always knew she wanted to be in the healing professions. At 23\, she studied at the Florida School of Massage. While working as a massage therapist\, she completed her bachelor’s degree in Health Science from The University of Florida then attended The Academy of Five Element Acupuncture to study acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. After working in private practice for five years\, she started teaching acupuncture\, Chinese herbal medicine and supervising students in their internship clinical practice.\nIn 2020\, Covid provided her with the opportunity to learn new ways to work with patients\, so she became a certified practitioner of functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine\, integrating TeleMed into her services.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/professional-acupressure-for-pain-treatment/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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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/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
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SUMMARY:September Class Graduation
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URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/september-class-graduation/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Dynamics of Breath: Releasing the Core of Pain
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Pete Whitridge\nDate: July 10-11\, 2027\nTime: 9:30am – 6pm\nWorkshop Price: $350 ($295 early bird)\nLocation:Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 17 Florida\, 16 NCBTMB \nTo Register: Contact Lee Whitridge\, 772-979-5828 or bluemoonies@juno.com or Register online here \nQuestions? Contact: Pete Whitridge at justaskpete@mac.com \n[Download 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-2025-03-15/2025-03-15/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification Course 2: In Understanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo\nDate: April 25-26\, 2026 \nTime: 9AM-5PM (with 60-minute lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932947)\nTo Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here\nDescription\nIn Understanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction we will focus on the acetabulum\, thoracolumbar and pelvic floor anatomy (muscles\, bones\, joints\, ligaments and other structures). We will teach you orthopedic tests\, functional assessment protocols and treatments to address common issues in your practice. \nThere will be an emphasis on advanced massage techniques\, with plenty of time to practice and receive guidance by instructors.\nWe will address common conditions that your clients experience or suffer from such as arthritis\, dysfunctions or common spinal conditions including spinal stenosis and scoliosis. This Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification course will better help you develop your skills and help you grow your practice. \nYou will receive a detailed manual for this course. \nUnderstanding Hip and Low Back Pain and Dysfunction is a 16 hour CEU Certified class \nThis course is part of the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification. These certification classes do not need to be taken in sequence and can be taken as single weekend educational trainings. If students complete all six courses they will receive a Certification in Orthopedic and Sports Massage. \nOur 96 hour\, six course certification will help our students gain a deeper understanding of soft tissue injuries\, how to treat them and what causes them. We will use the study of the anatomy to get a wider comprehension of the musculature and other structures that support movement to enhance the students understanding of how function is achieved in the body. In addition\, our courses will be based heavily around learning assessment protocols. These classes will deepen your understanding of injury and pain and advance your confidence to provide treatment to your clients. \nAdvanced Certification Page \nAbout the Instructors\nCristian Arroyo has been a practicing LMT/Personal Trainer for 23 years. He has developed a professional clinical practice working with athletes and the general population\, specializing in the causes and treatments for pain\, injury and discomfort. His years of experience lend to a thorough understanding of dysfunction in the body which supports a more efficient and positive treatment protocol for his clients. \nIn addition to massage therapy\, Cristian has trained extensively in functional anatomy\, sports massage\, corrective exercise training/programming\, and orthopedic assessment. Cristian has been an instructor of Kinesiology\, Neuromuscular Therapy\, and Sports Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2005. He has shared his passion and enthusiasm for understanding human function with thousands of students over the years\, often bringing his clinical experience in the real world to the classroom. \nKeith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing in Swedish\, Sports\, Neuromuscular Massage and Applied Kinesiology at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries\, orthopedic testing\, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries. His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His attention to detail in his practice allows him to better assist his clients with long lasting relief so they can better perform in their activities and daily life. He brings his passion for movement and the body into his work and cares about his students being able to last in this field. \nTo Pay and Register:\nCE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours\nPlease fill out the registration form here
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/orthopedic-and-sports-massage-certification-course-2-in-understanding-hip-and-low-back-pain-and-dysfunction/2025-03-29/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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