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SUMMARY:Getting Specific with the Shoulder
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Frank Merillat\nDates:\nNeck – August 15\, 2026\nShoulder – August 16\, 2026\nTime: 9AM-6PM\nWorkshop Price: The cost for one day is $150 with the early registration discount. It is $175 if received after July 22nd. The cost for attending both days is $300. (Remember early bird must received by July 22nd)\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 9 Florida CEs for one day\, or 18 Florida CEs if taking both days. These are Florida approved\, live and in person and relevant to massage CEs.\nTo register or for more information contact: Frank Merillat at (352) 371-0743\, 352 213-4603 (cell or text)\, or by e-mail at fmerillat@mac.com\nSaturday will focus on the neck\, Sunday will focus on shoulder. Participants can do either a single day or both days. \nCourse Description\nThese courses are designed to be taken together or as individual classes. Either way works well. \nThe ability to offer good specific treatment to areas of the body can distinguish a therapist. When a client has the need to have a condition addressed\, a thorough knowledge of the anatomical structure and contractile tissue associated can be instrumental in helping that person. How much do you remember from massage school or from classes you have taken since? If one is not reviewing on a regular basis what we once knew can slowly or even quickly fade away. \nGetting Specific is a series of one- or two-day workshop experiences that focus on specific areas of the body. Anatomical structures\, synergistic muscle groups\, and effective techniques associated with each specific area of the body will be covered. Use of audio-visual aids\, lecture and hands-on palpation will help the participant get clearer on what they are touching. Demonstrations will address techniques that are useful for the area presented. Lots of hands-on time will be available with the opportunity to interact with the instructor will be offered. This will be a great way to review and build your skills. \nThe Saturday class will be focused on the head and neck. The anatomy will cover the occiput\, cervical processes\, jaw and scapula attachments\, as well as understanding the working movements of the vertebrae and joint structures. You will learn specific treatment techniques for the scalenes\, prevertebrals\, suboccipitals\, paraspinals\, as well as the trapezius and levator scapula. We will play with ways to support the head and neck as well as adding movement to your treatment techniques and enjoy becoming more confident and comfortable working with the head and neck. \nThe Sunday class will focus on the shoulder. The shoulder functionally begins superiorly at the occiput and mastoid process of the skull and inferiorly at the ilium and sacrum. It is anchored in the axial skeleton including vertebrae\, ribs and sternum and ends in the radius and ulna. In this workshop\, we will explore the major components of this wonderfully moveable part of the body. Specific focus on the shoulder girdle\, rotator cuff\, and scapula attachments and musculature including techniques to treat these areas will be shared. We will do sideline work as well as prone and supine. The use of movement will be explored to enhance the effectiveness of this work. Come join and play with this important region of the body. \nYou are invited to participate either one or both days. There is an early registration discount for either class if you register three weeks in advance. I encourage you to take advantage of the early registration discounts. \nYou will need to bring sheets\, lube\, 2-4 pillows for sideline work for the shoulder class and your curiosity and a participatory interest. There will be massage tables available on site. \nAgain to register for these courses or to get more information please contact Frank Merillat via email at fmerillat@mac.com or call (352) 371-0743 or 352 213-4603 (cell or text). \n  \nAbout the instructor:\nFrank has been studying massage and the movement body since 1993\, he is a certified Trager Practitioner\, certified in sports massage and has taught at the Florida School of Massage since 1995. He taught Kinesiology (the movement body) from 1995 through 2019\, Neuromuscular Therapy starting in 2000 and numerous other classes at the school. He combines his work based on his study in the field to include myofascial approach\, neuromuscular therapy\, movement awareness\, cranial work combined with compassion for his clients and understanding of the movement body and the use of client communication and interaction. He has worked in a medical practice\, with the University of Florida women gymnasts and has managed his own clinic while maintaining his ongoing private practice. He has been offering Florida approved workshops since 2010. He loves the outdoors\, fishing\, playing with his dogs\, traveling and interaction with fellow humans.
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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 6: Events: Marketing and Practical Application
DESCRIPTION:Instructors: Keith Mulford and Cristian Arroyo\nDate: August 22-23\, 2026\nTime: 9AM – 5PM (with 60-minute lunch)\nWorkshop Price: $349 if registering for the individual course/$1899 (paid in full) if registering for all 6 courses in advance\nLocation: Florida School of Massage\nCE Hours: 16 Florida CE Hours (CE broker class code 20-932965)\nTo Pay and Register: Please fill out the registration form here \nDescription\nIn Events: Marketing and Practical Application we will show you tools on how to become profitable and successful to work with athletes and individuals that are looking to excel in their performance and maintain a healthy body in the process. \nWe will travel to an event where you will have the opportunity to work with an athlete and practice your marketing skills. On Saturday we will review techniques for pre and post event so that you feel confident working in a live setting on Sunday. \nYou will receive a detailed manual for this course. \nEvents: Marketing and Practical Application is a 16 hour CEU Certified class \nThis course is part of the Orthopedic and Sports Massage Certification. These certification classes do not need to be taken in sequence and can be taken as single weekend educational trainings. If students complete all six courses they will receive a Certification in Orthopedic and Sports Massage. \nOur 96 hour\, six course certification will help our students gain a deeper understanding of soft tissue injuries\, how to treat them and what causes them. We will use the study of the anatomy to get a wider comprehension of the musculature and other structures that support movement to enhance the students understanding of how function is achieved in the body. In addition\, our courses will be based heavily around learning assessment protocols. These classes will deepen your understanding of injury and pain and advance your confidence to provide treatment to your clients. \nAdvanced Certification Page \nAbout the Instructors\nCristian Arroyo has been a practicing LMT/Personal Trainer for 23 years. He has developed a professional clinical practice working with athletes and the general population\, specializing in the causes and treatments for pain\, injury and discomfort. His years of experience lend to a thorough understanding of dysfunction in the body which supports a more efficient and positive treatment protocol for his clients. \nIn addition to massage therapy\, Cristian has trained extensively in functional anatomy\, sports massage\, corrective exercise training/programming\, and orthopedic assessment. Cristian has been an instructor of Kinesiology\, Neuromuscular Therapy\, and Sports Massage at the Florida School of Massage since 2005. He has shared his passion and enthusiasm for understanding human function with thousands of students over the years\, often bringing his clinical experience in the real world to the classroom. \nKeith Mulford has been practicing massage since 2009 and instructing in Swedish\, Sports\, Neuromuscular Massage and Applied Kinesiology at the Florida School of Massage since 2016. In 2011 he completed his certification in Integrative Massage and Personal Training. During his studies he became skilled in assessing and treating injuries\, orthopedic testing\, functional movement and specific bodywork treatments focusing on injuries. His extensive studies in visceral massage and sports massage are reflected in his work with his clients. His attention to detail in his practice allows him to better assist his clients with long lasting relief so they can better perform in their activities and daily life. He brings his passion for movement and the body into his work and cares about his students being able to last in this field. \nTo Pay and Register:\nPlease fill out the registration form here
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