This is the perfect class for massage therapists teaching or encouraging yoga for their clients, as well as yoga teachers that practice or encourage their students to receive massage. In this class we will cover the muscular anatomy and kinesiology relevant to each posture. You will learn to better modify, accommodate and individualize each session […]
Hot Stone Massage Course
March 16-17 9am-5pm
$265 early registration until 2/23 (after is $300)
Instructors: Jacqueline Ferber and Jessica Rhome
16 CE hours
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Sports Massage Advanced Certification
Program begins February 3rd-March 25th,2020
Instructors: Jacqueline Ferber and Cristian Arroyo
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Sports Massage Advanced Certification Athlete Information
Program begins February 3rd-March 25th,2020
Click below to fill out our athlete application.
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Hot Stone Advanced techniques for soft tissue injuries
June 8th, 9:30am-5:30pm
$125 early registration until 5/17 (after is $150).
Instructors: Jacqueline Ferber and Jessica Rhome
8 CE hours
*Registrants must complete a 2-day hot stone massage course before registering for the advanced techniques course.
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Ethical and Legal Considerations in the Practice of Massage Therapy
Ethical and Legal Considerations in the Practice of Massage Therapy
Athlete Application – Sports Massage Advanced Certification
The Florida School of Massage is hosting an Advanced Sports Massage Certification Program and is in need of athletes who can commit to a weekly massage program beginning early early February and ending in late March 2020. The program is 5 weeks. Please visit our Athlete information page for schedule.
Massage Now Recommended by American College of Physicians for Low Back Pain
In a previous post, we discussed the use of massage therapy in the treatment of low back pain. Since that post was published, a new endorsement has come out from the American College of Physicians. Their new guidelines recommend massage therapy, yoga, and exercise in the treatment of low back pain. An analysis of more […]
Massage Therapists – Are You Making These Mistakes?
Massage therapy is a healing art. As such, those you pursue massage therapy as a profession tend to be considerate people by nature. However, we all have blind spots when it comes to our daily actions, especially if those actions are routine. As a therapist, you may have elements of your routine on autopilot that […]
Four Ways to Make Your New Year Great – Massage Staff Picks
A lot of us are anticipating positive changes in the new year. Regardless of the way the political or economic climate turns, you can always hedge your bets on your own wellbeing. Our own wellbeing is entirely in our control, so new year’s resolutions focused on self-care and self-improvement are achieveable through our own efforts. […]
Meditation – a massage for your mind
Anyone who has had a professional massage understands that having a relaxing atmosphere is key to a great massage experience. What a lot of people don’t understand is that the atmosphere is created not only for your body to relax, but also for your mind to relax. The important mind/body connection is integral to an […]
Self-Care For Massage Therapists
Long hours, tiring days…. ah, the physically demanding but rewarding job of the massage therapist! Tasked with the relaxation and treatment of individuals from all walks of life, you know how important it is to be proactive about caring for the body and mind, and it’s something that your clients can tell you are passionate […]
Massage for Opioid Addiction and Pain
Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in the United States, and opioid addiction is the number one reason for this statistic. Despite the high probability for a dangerous addiction, opioids have been heavily prescribed by doctors for the last several decades. It is only recently that the dangerous problem of opioid addiction is […]
Best Reasons to Give Massage as a Gift
At Advanced Massage Professionals, we believe that massage is the perfect gift for almost anyone on any occasion. Of course, we may be a little biased. Below are our top reasons massage makes a great gift.