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Thank you for your interest in massage therapy. We look forward to being with you and sharing an experience in which awareness, sensitivity, knowledge and skills may help bring about greater health, happiness and peace.
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Welcome
Dear Prospective Student,
We hope this catalog serves as a window into the experience of the Florida School of Massage that helps inform you as you choose your educational path. Self-awareness and communication are foundational in our programs. When offered in a context of awareness, massage can be a vehicle for personal growth and transformation. Through touch we are invited to inquire into the process of our tension and when we attend to that process, we change. Massage can be an empowerment, opening the doors to greater clarity and creativity in our lives. Our charter as massage therapists is to provide a safe space for our clients to let go and reorganize themselves as happier, more functional beings. Our charter as a school is to provide the nurturance and guidance that facilitates our students in creating that space. We learn to cultivate the sensitivity and skill to offer touch in a way that empowers, invites inquiry and is available without being intrusive. The way to develop this kind of skill is to touch and be touched with awareness and sensitivity, creating a safe space for personal awareness. Through the sense of community that arises out of mutual caring, you may discover your own potential for growth. If you come here, you may leave changed. The physical beauty of the grounds engenders a place that fosters change. Our campus is immediately adjacent to the 21,000-acre Paynes Prairie wildlife preserve. The prairie is a wetland that hosts an array of creatures ranging from baby gators and otters to night heron and wood storks. It is one of the largest wintering grounds for sandhill cranes in North America. Words fail. We are located on ten acres in the raised hammock area that surrounds the prairie. The hardwood canopy is the home for barred owls, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, peacocks and armadillos. There are gardens, wooded walking paths, a fire pit, and picnic tables under live oaks draped with Spanish moss. The kitchen and counseling center are located in a little cracker house in the middle of it all. This is where we eat and play together. Dancing and drum circles around the fire, frisbee in the open field, introspection and meditation along the trails all nourish the sense of community that is the ground for awareness and transformation. Weve been helping people to change their lives through massage education for over 35 years. If youd like to make us part of your personal path, we hope that you will join us as we continue in our process together as sensitive, caring and whole human beings subject to the magic that can occur when individuals agree to touch with healing intention and consciousness. Best Wishes,
Transformation is here.
FSM has nearly 40 years of experience providing massage education as a vehicle for personal growth and empowerment, cultivating compassionate touch in a nurturing community experience.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Florida School of Massage is to enhance the quality of life through the vehicles of touch and awareness.
Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, used massage extensively in the treatment of pain and disease. The science and art of massage have continued to expand and be a valuable tool in human wellness. Massage promotes greater circulation, lymphatic flow and muscular relaxation, and can be valuable in reducing or eliminating musculoskeletal pain. Through the practice of massage we can also become aware of lifestyle and emotional patterns which may be causing or perpetuating painful or limiting ways of being. The Florida School of Massage (FSM) offers a variety of programs utilizing touch as a vehicle for awareness. At FSM, students learn to offer massage in a context of personal inquiry and empowerment. It is the exploration of this context on a variety of levels that is our major contribution to the field of massage. When we talk about massage as a vehicle for awareness, we mean this on many levels. The first level is the awareness of tension and where it exists in the body. Second, through touch we can communicate how to let go of these habitual patterns of tension. At the third level of awareness the client and therapist can challenge the belief system around which the tension is organized. The therapist provides a safe place for clients to explore potentially threatening parts of their bodies and their selves, so that they might choose to let go of unnecessary tension. Massage offers a unique possibility for personal empowerment seldom found elsewhere in the field of health care. Clients may potentially leave a massage with more awareness and more control of their bodies and their lives. To provide a safe space for our clients, it is essential that our work be nonviolent in nature and that the goals be the clients rather than the therapists. We respect our clients threshold of pain, both physical and emotional, exploring how we can be available as therapists without being intrusive. Massage therapists can be skillful facilitators, empowering and inviting clients to awareness. We strive to cultivate this context of awareness in all our basic and advanced programs, and to bring this perspective to the communityat-large through outreach programs that include working with such groups as cancer patients and their families, women recovering from domestic violence, the homeless, and the elders. We are happy that you are considering massage in your life. When offered in a caring, mutually respectful environment, we have found massage therapy to be a very nourishing practice that helps promote health, understanding, acceptance and peace.
FSM has nearly 40 years of experience providing massage education as a vehicle for personal growth and empowerment, cultivating compassionate touch in a nurturing community experience. The Florida School of Massage enrolled its first students in 1973. The American Institute of Natural Health, Inc. and the Florida School of Massage, Inc. merged their programs of massage therapy and allied holistic health training in September 1979. The merger of these two Gainesville schools produced a vocational training center with outstanding instructional faculty and equipment resources for expanded and advanced programs of massage therapy and natural health care. The Florida Institute of Natural Health was formed in the summer of 1980 and during the next seven years a new and larger facility was developed and several new programs were added to the curriculum of the Florida School of Massage. In the spring of 1987 The Florida Institute of Somatic Health (FISH) was formed, becoming the owner-operator of the Florida School of Massage. In 2008, the corporate name of FISH was changed to Florida School of Massage. Paul D. Davenport is the owner of the Florida School of Massage, a chartered corporation.
1. Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 W. Gaines St., Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, phone toll free (888) 224-6684; 2. Approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy; 3. Accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA); 4. Approved to offer Title IV Federal Financial Aid to eligible students; 5. Approved as a vocational training school by the State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (for Veterans Training), and the Division of Blind Services; 6. Approved by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service to enroll international students; 7. A founding member of the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AMTE), and a school member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA), the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), and the Association of Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP); 8. Approved as a continuing education provider by the Florida Board of Massage and by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
Educational Objectives
There are many ways in which learning and growth take place. We focus on three areasdevelopment of knowledge and skills, professional preparation, and personal growth. Our intention is:
1. To provide students with safe and supervised learning
experiences which promote the health and well-being of themselves and their clients.
2. To provide a thorough working knowledge of the structure and
function of the human body, and the theory and practice of therapeutic massage modalities.
3. To prepare students to become qualified massage therapists. 4. To help students develop professional work habits. 5. To help students understand their scope of practice and to help
Hours
61 12 52 41 41 21 25
Reflexology Connective Tissue Therapy Polarity Therapy Neuromuscular Therapy Sports Massage Pathology - Massage Related
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MAS102: Allied Modalities
Introduction/Orientation Integrative Massage/Transitions Research Review/Final Exam
253
18 42 6 13
Program Hours
FSMs Massage and Hydrotherapy Licensing Program consists of 670 clock hours of training. One hour is equal to 50 minutes in class and a ten minute break. The program integrates three areas of work: the development of knowledge and skills, professional preparation, and working with our own self-understanding. Please be aware that the course offerings and hours listed below are estimates based on the current program at the time of this printing, and are subject to revision.
TOTAL
ANA101: Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology Kinesiology Pathology
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89 74 25
Teacher/Student Ratio
We accept approximately 70 students each class. To provide individualized attention and a quality educational experience, this group splits into two smaller groups of 35. These students then work in 17 pairs for the hands-on bodywork classes. The teacher/student ratio in these classes varies from 1:4 to 1:8. In lecture classes we usually utilize one or two instructors, making the teacher / student ratio 1:35 or 1:17. The Florida School of Massage sets a high standard for instructors. All teachers, in addition to meeting state requirements, have completed a teachers assistant program through the school. Nearly all instructors at FSM are graduates of the program themselves and are thus uniquely able to embody the philosophy of the program in all classes. All lead instructors are specialists in their teaching area and generally exceed 10 years experience as massage educators and therapists.
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MAS103: Hydrotherapy MAS104: Supervised Clinical Practicum BUS101: Professional Development
Awareness and Communication Skills Business Florida Laws and Rules Boundaries and Professional Ethics
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25 40
24 15 10 10
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HIV101: HIV/AIDS Education ME101: Medical Errors Prevention CPR101: CPR/First Aid CC101: Community Circle
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3 2 6 15
Class Times
Class hours are from 8:00am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday, with a one-hour break for lunch at 10:45am. Each day consists of two classes. One class is a massage therapy technique class. The other half of the day will include classes in Anatomy, Kinesiology, Hydrotherapy, Awareness, Communication Skills, Ethics, Business, and other classes as required.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Massage Therapy Techniques
Massage classes follow a general format of lecture, demonstration, and paired practice. There are 17 pairs practicing at a given time with two or three instructors present for individual attention. Massage therapy training includes the following techniques: Foundations of Bodywork/ Swedish Massage (61 hours), Reflexology (12 hours), Connective Tissue Therapy (52 hours), Polarity Therapy (41 hours), Neuromuscular Therapy (41 hours) and Sports Massage (21 hours). For related Allied Modalities see description below. We begin with Foundations of Bodywork/Swedish Massage, a general flowing technique designed to move blood and lymph and to relieve aching muscles while increasing relaxation and general well-being. Body mechanics and the context of sensitivity and trust that continues throughout the program are introduced in Foundations of Bodywork/ Swedish Massage. Prerequisites: None. Reflexology is based on the theory that there are specific points on the feet that correspond to the internal structures and musculoskeletal system of the body. Proper manipulation of these reflex points helps the body to return to homeostasis. Prerequisites: Foundations of Bodywork/ Swedish Massage, or with permission of instructor. Connective Tissue Therapy (CTT) focuses on lengthening the fascial component of chronically shortened muscles allowing the muscles to return to a relaxed state. Chronic postural habits can also be addressed. Clients who receive CTT can enjoy greater range of motion along with increased ease when standing and moving. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor. Polarity Therapy is based on principles drawn from Chiropractic and Osteopathic medicine, as well as the healing arts of China and India. This unique synthesis addresses the concept and experience of life energy as it manifests at physical, emotional, and mental levels. Relatively light physical contacts are utilized with the intention of drawing the clients awareness to the patterns of life energy that form the body/mind continuum. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor. Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) is a form of deep tissue massage that stimulates neurological reflexes related to chronic muscle contraction and pain patterns. Pressure is applied to specific trigger points in the bellies of muscles, causing them to relax, reducing pain and increasing body awareness. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor. Sports Massage integrates Swedish Massage, NMT, flexibility guidelines and other sports massage techniques in ways specifically appropriate to working with athletes. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor. Pathology - Massage Related - See description under Human Anatomy.
program, as well as exercises for strengthening and stretching the legs, back, and hands as preparation for the physical nature of the massage program. Prerequisite: none. Integrative Massage/Transitions, offered in the concluding weeks of the program, accentuates the highlights of the program and helps the student integrate what they have learned. This is achieved through supervised bodywork sessions with students working in triads amongst their peers. A few days are also reserved for additional job preparation through the use of personal empowerment exercises and business classes. Good body mechanics, communication skills, and self-care techniques are also reinforced. Other subjects addressed through integrative classes include research, elderly massage, and chair massage. These classes are designed to help the student deepen theoretical understanding and application of massage techniques in various situations and client populations. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor. Research: In this class, fundamental principles of research literacy are introduced. Students learn how to find, read and evaluate research that is relevant to massage therapy. Prerequisite: None. Review/Final Exam: The last part of the program reviews the topics we have covered in the previous six months. Students are given a review package that covers all the relevant areas for the licensure examination, practical information regarding test taking skills, and logistical information about the testing format. A final cumulative exam is given and students are able to evaluate their knowledge and skills in preparation for the Florida approved exam. Florida uses an exam that is the standard for licensure in Florida and many other states. Please contact a school administrator for more information about licensure in your state. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor.
Allied Modalities
Intro to Awareness Based Massage/Orientation The intention of the first three days of the program is to introduce the students to awareness based bodywork through short talks and experiential processes. The students begin the program with sensitivity and perceptivity exercises which help form the base for contacting our clients with safety and respect. Students are introduced to communication and language skills that will be used throughout the
their massage techniques to a wide range of conditions they may see in their practices. Prerequisite: None.
Hydrotherapy
Therapeutic applications of heat and cold, icepacks, saunas, whirlpools and other therapeutic tools and procedures are discussed and practiced. Also covered are the uses, effects and chemical ingredients of powders, oils, and other products used in the practice of massage therapy, as well as the hygienic principles followed in the use of such treatments. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor.
Boundaries and Professional Ethics: Students are introduced to some of the ethical issues regarding sexual boundaries and ethical conduct in the therapeutic relationship. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor.
HIV/AIDS Education
Discussions include defining and understanding the terms AIDS and HIV, understanding the pathogenesis and epidemiology of AIDS, exposure, control of spread, prevention of exposure, current treatments, and behavior and attitude changes surrounding HIV. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor.
Community Circle
This class meets on Friday mornings, bringing both groups together to announce upcoming events or changes in the class schedule. This forum also provides an opportunity for dialogue and feedback about the program, or to give the students an exercise in awareness such as a guided meditation, a communication exercise, or a Feldenkrais lesson. Prerequisite: None.
Elective Classes
(optional) up to 100 Hours The elective classes are provided in addition to the massage therapy program and give students a brief introduction to a variety of topics. The elective program is entirely optional. Students may participate in a variety of classes ranging from Movement, Yoga, and Meditation, to Infant Massage, Thai Massage, and Self-care. Students can receive a maximum of 100 hours credit - 50 from the journal writing elective and 50 from the other elective offerings. Electives and optional classes are held in the afternoons and on weekends. Please note that most elective classes carry a nominal additional charge. Prerequisite: None.
Professional Development
Awareness and Communication Skills: A variety of classes in communication give students therapeutic verbal skills to support them to be available for clients as sensitive, caring human beings without judging or advising. Classes in group dynamics, conflict resolution and personal awareness range from group play to the use of personal journals, art, movement, sound, stillness and silence. Prerequisite: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor. Business: Instruction includes career planning and goal setting; obtaining employment; record keeping and tax strategies for the self-employed; marketing and promotional ideas for creating a successful massage practice; insurance billing and SOAP documentation. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor. Florida Laws and Rules: Discussions include Florida Statutes 456, 480 and Florida Administrative Code 64B7. Prerequisites: Must be complete in all previous class work, or with permission of instructor.
ADVANCED TRAININGS
The Florida School of Massage offers a wide variety of advanced trainings and continuing education workshops throughout the year. Many of the courses are available to students in the Massage and Hydrotherapy program for an additional cost, and frequently at a discount. If you are planning to practice in a state that requires more than 670 hours, please contact the school to discuss how you may combine our massage therapy program with various advanced trainings to increase your hours and meet the requirements of your state. It is possible to meet the licensing requirements of most states in this way. All advanced trainings and weekend workshops offered at FSM strive to further develop the awareness and personal growth potential of massage therapy brought forth in the 670-hour Massage and Hydrotherapy Program. Offerings include comprehensive advanced trainings that provide students or Licensed Massage Therapists the opportunity to explore a modality of massage therapy in depth. Also offered are courses of shorter duration (generally a weekend) that focus on developing skills in a specific area of massage or a related topic. FSM is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB Provider #450336-07) FSM is also approved as a CE provider by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy (provider #50-768). Most advanced offerings provide both Florida and National CE credit. Please contact us or visit our website for more information.
55 hours
Classroom instruction includes anatomy and physiology and pathologies of the feet and hands. Students will study physiological systems under stress and learn how Reflexology affects each of those systems, as well as examine contributing factors such as diet, lifestyle, emotions, repetitive thought patterns and core beliefs. Students will create holistic treatment plans for specific case studies.
Supervised Clinic
9 hours
Students set up and manage a clinic, where they provide Reflexology sessions to the public.
15 hours
Students choose a local service organization or population in need, to which they make an educational presentation on Reflexology, or prepare a case study working with a client with specific needs.
Externship
75 Hours
Following the completion of classroom hours, students are given a period of time to provide and document outside Reflexology sessions.
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It is preferred that tuition be paid in full at or before registration (held two weeks before the program starts) with check, money order, or credit card. The first step to becoming a professional massage therapist is to have a clear plan for meeting the financial requirements for the investment you are making. We strongly encourage you to explore all the possibilities for funding, including savings, employment, bank loans, gifts and loans from family, and low interest credit cards. Once you have a clear sense of how much of the expense you might be able to procure up front, call us to schedule an appointment (in person or by phone) with an administrator. FSM students may qualify for the following financial assistance opportunities and programs: Title IV Federal Financial Aid: Pell Grants Stafford Subsidized Loans Stafford Unsubsidized Loans PLUS Loans (For parents of dependent students) Private signature loans Florida Prepaid College Program * Florida Workforce Investment Act Grants (WIA) FSM Payment and Prepayment Plans Work study through FSM Veterans Educational Benefits Florida Department of Blind Services Florida Department of Vocational Rehabilitation If you feel you may be qualified for any of these programs, please contact us toll-free at (877) 589-2713, and we would be happy to answer your questions. Please see page 15 for a schedule of tuition costs and additional expenses. Fees are subject to change as reasonable fiscal requirements dictate. * While the benefits of the Florida Prepaid College contract may be used at this institution, the Florida Prepaid College Board does not endorse any particular educational institution.
Hydrotherapy Program, you will receive further instructions to go to our Virtual Financial Aid Office (VFAO) to complete an interview that will be used to package your financial aid. 5. Complete any verification requirements and complete a Master Promissory Note (if required). Once all the above steps have been completed financial aid will be packaged by the VFAO and scheduled. All disbursements of Federal Aid will come to the school, provided the student is attending and continues to make Satisfactory Academic Progress, and will be applied toward current charges for tuition. FSM will then disburse any credit balance to the student or parent.
Licensing Information
The completion of the 670-hour Massage and Hydrotherapy Program prepares participants to take any of the entry level exams provided by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) or the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Florida accepts the exams administered by these two exam authorities. If you are from out of state, we can assist you in familiarizing yourself with the requirements of the state in which you plan to practice before enrolling in the program. FSM is committed to meeting the increasing standards of massage education throughout the nation. We work with students to provide flexible course alternatives that will allow them to fulfill these increased state requirements. By creatively combining our 670-hour Massage and Hydrotherapy Program with a variety of advanced trainings, graduates of FSM have met the licensing requirements of most states. Fulfilling state requirements in excess of our 670-hour Program may involve additional cost and time. We are happy to meet with prospective students to discuss the details of licensing.
International Students
FSM is approved by the US Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept and enroll international students. After an international student applies for our program, we send them the required paperwork (the I-20M form) that they then take to the US embassy in their country. A student visa will be issued on approval from the US embassy. International students pay an addtional $120 to apply for a student visa. Please contact the school for more information on requirements for international students.
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Statement of Nondiscrimination
The Florida School of Massage does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, nationality, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law.
A tour of the school and an interview an admissions facilitator are required for admission. Our intention in providing a tour and interview is to give you an opportunity to explore our program and to experience our community environment, facilities, and educational philosophy. Please contact the school to schedule a tour.
The six month (26 weeks) Therapeutic Massage and Hydrotherapy Program is offered three times per year with classes beginning January, May and September. Classes are scheduled from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Electives, student clinic, and required massages are scheduled after class hours. Tuition, fees, and all dates are subject to change. Please contact the school to confirm cost and dates.
Course
September 2010 January 2011 May 2011 September 2011
Dates
September 15, 2010 - March 11, 2011 January 12, 2011 - July 8, 2011 May 11, 2011 - November 4, 2011 September 14, 2011 - March 2012
Tuition
$9000 $9400 $9400 $9900
Student Handbook
A student handbook with additional information about FSM policies and procedures is available by request or on our website at www.floridaschoolofmassage.com/pages/resources/download-center.php.
Additional Expenses:
Massage Table $500-$700.
Books and supplies will cost approximately $600. Florida Initial Licensure $205. Exam fees $195-$225. Fees vary for incompletion, tutoring and make-up work. Additional information is available in the Student Handbook, available on request.
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The Bookstore
The school bookstore is open to the public and is fully stocked with health and awareness books and supplies. A full line of academic textbooks is available as well as a large variety of books on subjects ranging from massage and health to conscious living and creative play. In addition, there is an excellent selection of massage tools and clothing. The store also carries homeopathic and health supplies, music cassettes and CDs, videos, and gifts. The bookstore is open during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM.
Student Guidance
Personal Growth and Professional Development Counseling is available after school from Josie Davenport and Michael Broas. This service is provided at no additional cost to students. Other arrangements may be made if ongoing counseling is needed.
Housing
While we do not provide housing, we have found that our students who relocate to attend massage school find housing within a few days. We provide a bulletin board with information about housing opportunities. Gainesville offers a large number of rental facilities available to serve our student population.
Placement Assistance
The school provides limited employment advising service. We keep a file of available positions sent to the school from all over the country. The advising service and career opportunities file is available to any graduate of the school at any time in their career. Job placement is approached from the angle of empowering students to create careers on their own terms. Our business classes emphasize how to find employment in any community; write winning resumes and effective proposals; build a massage practice and keep appropriate records; and how to access third party payment sources like insurance companies and public funding sources. Graduates use the skills they learn in business classes to effectively create employment and self-employment opportunities in the massage therapy profession. Please note that we cannot guarantee employment.
Media Resources
The school is equipped with high speed wireless internet access. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops for computer access to additional study materials. The school also has a television with DVD and VCR player, and a photocopying machine is provided.
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We have a staff of 45 massage therapists and are always looking for the best in the field. The FSM graduates have consistently proved to be the best massage therapists. We would love to have more of your graduates work here. - Amina, FSM Alumnus and Massage Supervisor at Spa Ojai, California
The warm, friendly atmosphere and open, nurturing approach we experienced while at FSM has left an indelible mark on us. The type of education that we were able to experience at FSM was new to us at the time and we are eternally grateful for it. We learned so much, both as individuals and as a family, as Massage Therapists and as people. - Greta and Dave L.., FSM Alumni
in medical and sports massage. Darrens life is blessed by his wife Jean, two sons: Ellery and Avery, cat Reese, , dog Milo and 2 unnamed backyard chickens.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
SARAH AbRUSCATO, LMT
Sarah relocated from Colorado to attend FSM. She graduated in March of 2009 and is thrilled to be back at the school working at the front desk. She conducts a massage practice in the professional clinic and is currently an individual classroom assistant. She enjoys spending time with friends, swimming, making earrings and preparing her grandmas eggplant parmesan.
David enjoys being an ear to those looking to make dramatic and meaningful changes in their life. A 2008 FSM graduate, he is excited as an admissions facilitator to be able to help prospective students clarify their dreams, overcome obstacles and boldly claim the life they imagined. He has an interest in holistic health and looks forward to bringing his background in mental health counseling and physical fitness to the massage practice he operates out of the professional clinic. When hes not waxing poetic about destiny and purpose, he can be found stirring up trouble, making bad jokes, and punctuating the loving calm of the FSM halls with hearty laughs, sinister impressions and misguided attempts to sing like Otis Redding.
Marshall grew up in the Gainesville area and experienced FSM as a student in 2007. Deeply grateful for his own experience there, he now helps others enroll and enjoy the school in their own way. Marshall is intrigued by all learning and is constantly amazed by the wonderful capabilities of human beings. He maintains a private massage practice in Gainesville, and also likes to play hand drums - or anything thatll make a bumping sound!
Darren is the admissions and marketing director. He passionately supports prospective students in exploring and overcoming the obstacles that prevent them from expressing the life of their dreams. Darren graduated from the Florida School of Massage in 1996 and the Sports Massage Certification Program in 1997. In his private practice, he specialized
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Chrissy graduated from FSM in 1998 and is responsible for maintaining the beauty of the school. She also has her own massage practice and has a special interest in structural integration, Ortho-bionomy, and working with people in drug rehabilitation facilities. She is a photographer, independent film maker, and is in two new bands, The Leo Lovers and Strangers and Crickets. In her free time she can be found at the beach riding her surfboard.
medical massage practice at a busy physical therapy clinic. In his spare time he enjoys his two children, running, playing soccer, surfing and shark wrestling.
Dar is a 1992 graduate of the school and has been a part of FSM ever since, currently serving as the Director. She complements her work at the school with volunteer work for Haven Hospice and the Guardian Ad Litem program in Gainesville. Dar is also excited to be working towards her Masters Degree in Conflict Transformation, a pursuit which continues to grow her perspective about herself and her relationship to others locally and globally. In her spare time she enjoys walking in the woods with her dog Chance, reading the work of the Jesus Seminar on the historicity of Jesus, and playing the drums. Her bachelors degree is in creative writing.
Karen has been a licensed practitioner of bodywork since 1983. She is the creator of the 250-hour Therapeutic Hand and Foot Reflexology Professional Certification offered in Florida since 1996. She teaches introductory Reflexology, Boundaries and Ethics, Living with AIDS, Professional Empowerment, and communication skills classes in FSMs massage and hydrotherapy program. In 2000 she created the first online continuing education classes for massage therapists in this country, which eventually expanded into www.yourCEplace.com, an ever-growing education portal for online non-modality education for bodyworkers. Karen brings to everything an ongoing passion for the exploration of belief systems and their profound effect on peace and happiness.
Mindy is a member of the administrative office staff. She has maintained a private practice in massage since graduating from FSM in 2003. In 2006 she received a Bachelors degree in Health Science from the University of Florida. She enjoys domestic arts, making music, and local flora and fauna. Mindy is an advocate for womens health care in Florida and throughout the country.
Maura brings her insights from life experience and personal work into the classroom. She loves teaching and providing students the space for growth as individuals and therapists. Maura teaches Connective Tissue Therapy, Polarity Therapy and Communication Skills.
After a lifetime of working in the business world, Polly retired at the age of 70 to attend FSM. Shortly afterward, she put her professional skills to good use assisting in the FSM Bookkeeping Department. Over a decade later, she continues to enjoy her part-time association with the School, both for the loving relationships and for the mental stimulation it provides.
Michael graduated from FSM in 1999 and joyfully accepted the opportunity to join the staff. He currently teaches in Foundations of Bodywork and Swedish Massage, Polarity Therapy, Communication Skills and Elderly Massage, and is also available for one on one counseling with the students. Michael teaches advanced training in trauma and the body, as well as Hakomi based somatic therapies. He maintains a private practice in the FSM professional clinic, in which he enjoys bringing the deeper aspects of stillness and energy work. Michael is fascinated by the interplay of mind/ body/spirit in all individual expression and is committed to the process of awakening.
Cathy graduated from FSM in 1999 and adds her exuberant, bouncy energy to her tasks in the bookstore. She is nurtured through her work at FSM, and with children, plants and African drumming.
Gordy is a 1991 FSM graduate and a licensed massage therapist in both New York and Florida. His extensive martial arts training introduced him to massage in 1980. Since 1991, Gordy has balanced a private massage practice while smoothing out maintenance and groundskeeping ripples for the school. He is father to four children - Ray, Raven and twins Eva and Evan.
Valerie graduated from FSMs massage therapy program in 1999. She divides her time between managing the FSM bookstore, teaching in the Foundations of Bodywork/ Swedish massage and Hydrotherapy classes. Valerie loves animals, cooking and practicing Herbalism and conducts a private practice in the FSM professional clinic. One of her favorite pastimes is hanging out with her four furry faces: her husband Michael and their three dogs, Max, Pito and Baby.
Donn graduated from the Florida School of Massage in 2006 and is our financial aid administrator. In addition to helping students discover the financial opportunities available, Donn is also available to help current students, past students and FSM staff with many other administrative needs. When he is not at school, he loves sharing life with his partner, Mary Virginia.
TEACHING STAFF
CHRISTIAN ARROYO, LMT
Christian completed FSMs Massage and Hydrotherapy Program in 2000 and the Sports Massage Certification in 2001. He joined the faculty in 2005 as an instructor in Neuromuscular Therapy and Kinesiology. He maintains a
Vincent Cambrea is a spirited instructor who continues to inspire students of all levels with his passionate teaching style and multi- dimensional approach to health and wellness. He spent the last ten years of his career uniting his love for functional anatomy with experience acquired through dedicated participation in the fields of integrative massage and exercise training. Vincent currently divides his teaching time between the Florida School of Massage (FSM) and the Go Primal Fitness and Training Institute. At FSM he teaches Sports Massage, Foundations of Bodywork, Integrative Flexibility, and the Orthopedic Massage Certification. At the Institute, Vincent teaches a three-tiered, nationally recognized personal training certification and a variety of massage-specific exercise classes. He brings every bit of his experience and passion into the classroom to create a dynamic learning environment. In addition to teaching, Vincent continues to work in the field as a massage therapist, personal trainer, lifestyle coach, speaker and a consultant for therapists, doctors and athletes.
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Josephs relationship with the Florida School of Massage began in 1990. He completed the massage therapy program in 1992, and served as FSM groundskeeper from 1992-1995. He joined the teaching staff in September of 1993 and retired from the Swedish Team after ten years of being in the classroom. He is currently co-director of the Student Clinic. Joe also parents four beautiful children: Joshua, Savannah Rae, Milena, and Aurora. His other time is divided between a career in music and a few hours of sleep here and there.
Massage and Hydrotherapy Program, and her massage therapy practice at a rehabilitation clinic.
Paul has been teaching bodywork and counseling skills since 1982 throughout the U.S. He has served on the core faculty of the Florida School of Massage, received graduate training in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and has been a student of Vipassana Meditation since 1977. Pauls synthesis of touch therapies, psychology, and meditation sets the stage for a delightful inquiry into healing, openness, and new possibilities of being.
Kirsten is often known first for her sculptures (16 of them) at the Florida School of Massage. They are whimsical folk who seem to move about the grounds at will. The most outstanding pieces are the hands that support the FSM sign. She works as an artist and massage therapist, and assists in the neuromuscular and kinesiology trainings at FSM. She is author of The Muscle Transparency Workbook, an interactive visual encyclopedia of 108 muscles done on transparency paper. She feels that her experience as a sculptor enhances her massage and teaching skills, giving her a uniquely dynamic hands on approach.
Doug graduated from the Florida School of Massage in 2002. He assists in both the Foundations of Bodywork/Swedish Massage and Polarity segments of the Massage and Hydrotherapy Program. Doug brings the awareness, stillness, and spaciousness he experiences as a student of vipassana meditation into both his teaching and his massage practice. He appreciates working in an environment that encourages growth through the process of inquiry and self-exploration. Outside of school Doug enjoys expressing himself through contact improv dance, playing his fiddle, and sharing his famous chocolate tofu pie.
Jacqui has been a teacher at FSM since 1987. Her expertise includes Sports Massage, Ethics and Boundaries, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and she currently teaches Kinesiology in the main program. She utilizes both clay and surface anatomy (drawing on the body) to enhance the students learning experience. Jacqui has combined her love of and participation in sports with her 22 years as a practicing massage therapist. By specializing in treating injuries and chronic tension patterns in her clients, she integrates her clinical experience in the classroom. Her love of teaching and passion for understanding the biomechanics of movement create a multidimensional approach for her students.
Anne teaches the Foundations of Bodywork/Swedish Massage and Integrative Massage/Transitions courses in the Massage and Hydrotherapy Program. She also maintains a bodywork and craniosacral practice in Gainesville and is the mother of two children. Anne brings forth quiet observation and listening with the skills of mothering and gentle loving kindness to facilitate healing and learning within her teaching and practice.
Scott is a practicing massage therapist in Gainesville. Motivated by his interest in the therapeutic benefits of massage, Scott joined the Sports Therapy Training Team in 1997. He brings a lighthearted energy into the classroom. In addition, Scott draws on his 17 years of experience as a physician to communicate the importance of fostering awareness of intent and focus as vehicles to achieving therapeutic results.
Frank brings a love of people, their process, and personal growth to the practice of massage. He has over 20 years experience in education and service work. Frank teaches Kinesiology and Neuromuscular Therapy in the Massage and Hydrotherapy Program. He applies the concepts of movement and movement awareness extensively in his massage and Trager practice. Frank travels extensively in Africa and teaches at the Institute for Natural Health in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Bob began his journey into massage therapy in 2005 after graduating from the Florida School of Massage. He brings his life experience, passion for self-discovery, and joy of learning into the classroom during Connective Tissue Therapy. In addition, Bob works on the admissions team bringing awareness to massage therapy education through events in the community and working with prospective students. Bob also maintains a private massage practice in the schools professional clinic. FSM has a special place in his heart; he met his wife here, discovered more of himself, and developed tools that empower him to create a life on his own terms. In his free time Bob enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, live music, disc golf, and fishing.
Cate has been a therapist and teacher in the massage profession since 1982 and a teacher at FSM since 1986. Her specialty combines Neuromuscular Therapy with communication and perceptual awareness skills. She encourages her students to excel in both technical and intuitive aspects of bodywork. Cate lives on a 20 acre ranch where she facilitates groups and individuals to develop leadership and teamwork skills through the Challenge of Excellence ropes course. She travels throughout the United States offering advanced training workshops for massage professionals.
Juliana graduated from the Florida School of Massage and the Sports Therapy Certification in 2001. She also has a BS in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Florida. A confessed die-hard Gator sports fan, Juliana has been known to bleed orange and blue at the football home games she never misses. She divides her time between assistant teaching in the Sports Therapy Certification, the sports massage section of the
Dr. Annie Morien received her PhD in physiology and is nationally certified as a physician assistant and massage therapist. She currently teaches Introduction to Research for Bodyworkers, and has taught Pathophysiology and Medical Massage at FSM. She has taught for over 20 years and enjoys every moment in the classroom. Dr. Moriens medical specialty is Dermatology and she teaches workshops on Skin Diseases. Her research interests include effects of massage on scar tissue and skin diseases.
Mary came to the Florida School of Massage from California in 1993 at the age of 23. After graduation, she became involved with FSM and became
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a Florida transplant. For her, studying, practicing, and teaching massage has felt like second nature, and a natural part of growing up. Mary loves everything about doing and teaching massage (except maybe the paperwork) and is grateful to be a part of the FSM staff. She currently teaches in the Connective Tissue and Sports Massage modalities, and enjoys supporting students in their journeys of technical learning and self-discovery at the school. She also mentors the teaching assistants who come through the Teachers Assistant Program.
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