Continuing Education "CEUs" _______________________________

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CEU Requirements
Massage licenses expire on August 31 of every off numbered year. The next expiration date is August 31, 2009. You can earn most of your CEUs by attending FSMAT meetings. CEU required Technique (12) Remaining general hours (6) HIV/AIDS,Florida Law and Rules (2) Ethics (2), Medical Errors (2), Total Hours required are 24. First time licensure renewals: 1 hours for each month or partial month, HIV/AIDS and Medical Errors. Graduates of a board-approved massage school who received 2 hours in law and ethics to initial licensure will not be requires to complete additional hours for renewal.

Somatic Therapy I - Upper Body
Somatic Therapy is a distinct and powerful approach to Neuromuscular Re-education. Based on work of Moshe Feldenkrais and Thomas Hanna, it has been formalized into an easy to apply full body protocol used by Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and Massage Therapists. Practitioners will learn to produce powerful results in pain relief and improve muscular function for their clients from the very first Somatic Therapy treatment session. (Focus on muscles of neck, jaw (TMJ), shoulders, arms, and upper torso. Anterior and posterior.)

Dates:
Saturday, June 14, 2008 • 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, June 15, 2008 • 9:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $250.00 Students, $275.00 LMT’s  
Provider: Michael McConnell, LMT,NCTMB,CST
Provider#: 50-781
CEU’s: 12 FL

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Healing Stone Massage
Deep Tissue Healing Stone Massage
This is a two day seminar designed for LMT’s with or without stone therapy experience. Seminar includes: the principles of LaStone Therapy, using the application of cold and hot stones for tissue repair and body mechanic. This seminar is for LMT’s that want to save your hands, bring balance into your work, add variety and additional healing properties to your practice, as well as enhance your earning potential.
  
Dates:
Saturday, May 17, 2008 • 9:00am to 6:00pm                  
Sunday, May 18,  2008 • 9:00am  to 6:00pm
Cost: $330.00 Students, $360.00 LMT’s
Provider: Bruce Baltz, LMT
Provider#: 50-501        
CEU’s: 16 FL & Nat’l (Cat.A)

Indian Head Massage
A Great Experience for All LMT's
It's a shoulder, neck, scalp and face massage using syurvedic oils and a variety of techniques for health and beauty. This massage promotes hair growth, eases stress and tension and is useful for the treatment of headaches, eye strain and sinus problems. Anyone from the young to the elderly can benefit from this treatment. If performed frequently and properly it greatly benefits stressed clients without taking medications and since the head is the center of the nervous system, the Indian head massage effects and benefits the entire body.

Dates:
Saturday & Sunday, February 9-10 2008 • 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, February 16-17 2008 • 9:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $225.00 Students, $295.00 LMT’s
Provider: Sue Simpson
Provider#: 50-8736
CEU’s: 16 FL

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Five Element Facials
Beauty is Health made visible. An energetic approach to skin care based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. You will learn how to apply the 5 Element Theory of Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water to the 5 groups of skin conditions. Understand that the body is not just matter but also vital energy. You will receive and give a treatment using an Energetic skin care line from Switzerland.  How to target more challenging skin conditions with lymphatic and energetic drainage and light therapy.
              
Date:
Call for availability      
Cost: $225.00 Students, $275.00 EST.
Provider: Gina Cassisi
CEU’s: 14FL

Naturesynergy Rejuvenating Face Lift Massage
JUMP START YOUR BUSINESS WITH FACELIFT MASSAGE!

The Rejuvenating Facelift Massage Technique is a one of a kind technique that breaks up adhesion, increases circulation, re-educates facial muscles, increases tone and balance to the face. This results in a healthier glow, a relaxed expression and reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You will see positive and visible results after the first visit.

You don’t want to miss this dynamic program taught by
Rita Woods, LMT, owner of Unique Natural Skin Care.

Date:
Saturday, Apr 26, 2008 • 10:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, Apr 27, 2008 • 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cost: $299.00 Students, $350.00 LMT’s
Instructor: Rita Woods, LMT
Provider#: 50-5615
CEU’s: 12 FL

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Somatic Therapy II - Lower Body
Somatic Therapy is a distinct and powerful approach to Neuromuscular Re-education. Based on work of Moshe Feldenkrais and Thomas Hanna, it has been formalized into an easy to apply full body protocol used by Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and Massage Therapists. Practitioners will learn to produce powerful results in pain relief and improve muscular function for their clients from the very first Somatic Therapy treatment session. (Focus on muscles of neck, jaw (TMJ), shoulders, arms, and upper torso. Anterior and posterior.)

Dates:
Saturday, August 9, 2008 • 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, August 10, 2008 • 9:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: $250.00 Students, $275.00 LMT’s
Provider: Michael McConnell, LMT,NCTMB,CST
Provider#: 50-781
CEU’s: 12 FL

Reflexology for Cosmetologists and Aestheticians
Approved by the Board of Cosmetology, this 4 hour Elective course will teach a basic, healthy approach to Foot and Hand Reflexology which will be a valuable  addition to any healthful menu of spa and salon services.

What students will learn in this seminar:
• The relationship of the reflex points of the feet and hands to the healthy functioning of glands and organs throughout the body
• How to apply appropriate pressure to the reflex points in order to stimulate healthy response and functioning of those glands and organs.
• A complete 15 minute protocol which can be applied to the hands or the feet of your clients.

Clients who receive these hand and foot treatments report deep relaxation. Learn to use these short reflexology sessions to increase client loyalty and satisfaction.

Date:
Call for availability
Cost: $85.00 LMT’S
Provider: Michael McConnell, LMT,NCTMB,CST
Provider#: MCE 143-05
CEU’s: 4 FL

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Bamboossage TM
This two day class is an escape to the warm tropical breezes of the islands. Bamboo Massage uses a set of bamboo and rattan sets that are warmed and used to massage the body. Bamboo massage can be used for both Swedish and deep tissues massage. Taking the work off your hands! Class includes manual and DVD.
         
Date:
Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, 2008
Cost: Students $250, LMT's $350
Provider: Michelle DMece
Provider#: 50-2045       
CEU’s: 16 FL

Sports Massage
Sports Massage combines classic specific techniques designed to provide therapeutic impact for the unique physical bio-chemical needs of athletes. It maintains the entire body in better physical  condition, prevents injuries and loss of mobility in potential trouble spots, cures and restores mobility to injured muscle tissue, and it boosts  athletic performance and endurance in the athlete.

The seminar  will cover pre-event massage, which is administered a day or so before the event to assist the athlete in preparation for physical exertion (the intent is to balance the body’s readiness for training, with it’s need for optimum performance); post-event massage, which is administered after an event to assist the muscular and tendon tissues in returning to a resting state of homeostasis.  This seminar is a pre-requisite to join the FSMTA Sports Massage Team.

Date:
Call for availability
Cost: $50.00 Students, $70.00 LMT's
Provider: Albert Durso, LMT,NCBTMB
Provider#: MCE 201-05-2277
CEU’s: 6FL & Nat’l (Cat. A)

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5 Element Body Treatments
The body is not just matter but vital energy as well. Using the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and products rich in algae, color clays, and essential oils you will understand the imbalance of the body according to the 5 Elements. Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. You will receive and give a treatment based on the condition and the body morphology. Learn how to enhance your treatment with lymphatic and energetic Drainage and light therapy.

Date:
Call for availability
Cost: $225.00 Students, $275.00 LMT’s  
Provider: Gina Cassisi
CEU’s: 14 FL

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