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SUMMARY:January Program 2025
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URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/january-program-2025/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:January Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T090000
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SUMMARY:Thai Massage Certification Phase 3 - Advanced Postures of Thai Massage
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ariela Grodner\nDate: May 16 – 17\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 6PM\nCourse Tuition: \n$1800 if registering for all seven levels in advance\n$280 if registering for each class individually\n$350 for a single drop in.\nStudents who commit to all 7 class will get a discount\, If you miss a class for whatever reason\, it can be made up next cycle. \nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 18 CEs per weekend or 126 CEs for all phases (Florida and NCBTMB) \nTo Register: Visit Bodhi Sanha’s event page \nQuestions? Contact: Ariela at arielagrodner@yahoo.com \nDescription:\nLet’s learn the amazing “Seated Sequence” together! \nThai Massage is Flat without the knowledge of how to apply touch in the seated position. In this workshop\, we will learn the beautiful “Lotus Palm” version of seated along with an advanced focus on digestion and some fancy flips with deeper back bends for more flexible clients. \nThe deeper component of this workshop is the ability to assess how to create a session depending on who shows up. At this point we’ve learned the foot sequence\, the single leg sequence\, sideline sequence\, prone sequence\, double leg sequence and closing sequence. By adding the seated sequence we can pick and choose how we want to begin our session depending on our clients in balance. It is perfectly acceptable to leave out things and spend more time with other things. I called this class collage because we’ve reached a point in our practice where we can design our canvas specifically to the needs of our partner. \nWhen you apply for the course you will see the option for registering for all seven or just one. If you would like the discount since you’re applying for all seven and you missed the first few classes you can apply this tuition toward the next cycle. Either way you can either jump in one weekend at a time or you can commit to all seven and graduate at the next cycle. \nAbout Ariela Grodner\nAriela Grodner is the founder and lead instructor and practitioner at the Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage. She began her teaching career in 1992 in the south of India educating prisoners and tribal villagers in the benefits and practice of Shivananda Yoga. Then she spent many years cultivating the Buddhist meditation technique known as Vipassana. Later in following her Tao she discovered the joys of improvisational contact dance. After graduating from Florida School of Massage she discovered Thai Massage the perfect fusion of these techniques and practices. She is a certified Lotus Palm Practitioner (as taught by Kam Thye Chow) and has taught Thai Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2004. \nAriela has developed over 300 hours of curriculum has published 9 books on this subject and travels nationally and internationally sharing her love of this art.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/thai-massage-certification-phase-3-advanced-postures-of-thai-massage/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Therapeutic Strategies for Effective Pain Relief
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Pete Whitridge\nDate: March 13-14\, 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] \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 \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-2025-07-19/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:January Class Graduation
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URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/january-class-graduation/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Program Dates
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T090000
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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/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Luminessence Facelifting Massage Course™
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Ellie Sandler LMT\nDate: Saturday – Sunday\, July 26th-27th\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 – 5:00 both days with an hour lunch break\nWorkshop Price: $450\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 14 Hands On\, 4 Home Study and 6 Florida Mandatory (comes free with the course) \nTo Register: Call Ellie at 239-985-0262 or send an email to esandler4@gmail.com.\nThere is a $100.00 deposit to hold your seat. I take Venmo\, Zelle or I can send you a Square invoice. \nWorkshop description:\n \nExpand your practice to a rapidly growing beauty market.\nLearn the special treatment technique that combines massage therapy\, lymphatic drainage\, and acupressure as well as a combination of products to aid in the process of face tightening.  This totally pampering treatment helps to reduce wrinkles and erase expression lines as it tightens facial muscles and improves the overall quality of the skin.\nThis two-day course is $450 and is credited 14 CEUs with an option of an additional 4 credits\, equaling 18 total from NCBTMB and Florida Board.  The 14 hours are hands-on\, class time; the optional 4 additional hours would be completed by conducting 4 practices on your own time.  With this\, there is an elective 115.00 charge for the introductory LuminEssence FaceLifting Massage Kit\, which includes products to do at least 12 treatments. Kits will be available for sale the weekend of the class.\nClass is held from 9:00am – 5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break. \nAbout the Instructor: \nEllie Sandler has been a licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Florida since 1996. She originally learned massage therapy in Indianapolis where she was born and raised\, but then decided to move to the sunshine state. Ellie attended the Sarasota School of Massage Therapy in 1995 and graduated in August of 1996. She worked for many different places as an independent contractor and opened her own place in 1999. As well as a Massage Therapist and continuing education provider\, Ellie is also the founder of the LuminEssence FaceLifting Massage™ technique and Essential Energy Massage™. She is an approved provider through the Florida State Board (# 50-12150 ) as well as the NCBTMB (# 451564-11).
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/luminessence-facelifting-massage-course/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:Ortho-Bionomy® Cranial
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Luann Overmyer Advanced Instructor MA41092\nDate: July 26 – 28\, 2025\nTime: Saturday – Monday\, 9AM – 6PM\nWorkshop Price: $525 (or $460 if payment is received by June 25\, 2025)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 credits FL and NCBTMB\nPrerequisites: Phase 4\, 5\, 6 or permission of the instructor \nTo Register: Visit LuannOvermyer.com \nQuestions? Contact: Email Mary at santellom@gmail.com or 352-378-3098 \nWorkshop description:\nBritish osteopath\, Arthur Lincoln Pauls\, the founder of Ortho-Bionomy developed a way of working with the cranium that combined the biomechanical model of Osteopathy with a bio-energy model to assist the cranium to return to balance\, release restrictive patterning\, and restore functional fluid movement. Imbalances in the cranium\, cranial membranes\, and cerebral spinal fluid can result in a wide range of distresses including headaches\, jaw pain\, equilibrium issues\, nervous system disfunctions\, irritability and the inability to resolve traumatic experiences. Over these three days we will address: \n\nThe cranial structures and their relationships\nThe fluid dynamics in the brain and spinal cord\nLearning the type and quality of contact to work with these structures\nDeveloping the skills to track both the mechanical and relational movement\nStimulating self-corrective mechanisms in the cranium\nThrough observation\, assessment and interaction we will develop our capacity to directly sense the physical and subtle energetic rhythms and movements in the cranial sacral system and incorporate Arthur’s spiral techniques to facilitate the client’s access to their own self-corrective capacity at all levels of being.\n\nAbout the Instructor:\nLuann Overmyer LMT has over forty years of experience with Ortho-Bionomy and has trained and taught extensively in the field of body awareness\, structural balance and wellbeing throughout the US\, Australia\, New Zealand\, and other countries throughout the world. She is the author of the book Ortho-Bionomy A Path to Self-Care which has already been translated into several languages. \nLuann is an outstanding teacher with an incredible depth of knowledge and experience. Her classes are engaging\, informative\, tremendously practical\, and really\, a lot of fun. You will leave with techniques and skills that you can use immediately.
URL:https://floridaschoolofmassage.com/event/ortho-bionomy-cranial/
LOCATION:Florida School of Massage\, 6421 SW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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