Sports Massage & Seated Massage Events
This Years Naples 1/2 Marathon is January 15, 2012
- Race Begins at 7:00AM
- Call Michael Schmetterer or Sydney Scheaffer for more information
- Set up by 7:30 AM at Cambier Park, Naples
The team composed of Michael S, Michael M, Sydney , Joe . Judy, Jennifer , Adrian, Teo, Margarite, Kathy, Nancy, Betsy, Nick, Scott (not all in the picture above) worked on over 100 runners out of the 1800 who participated in the Half Marathon on Sunday, January 16, 2011.
About the Sports Massage Team
Since 1985 FSMTA has recognized that there is a need for a standard basic training in Pre & Post Event Sports Massage for those therapists who wish to participate and provide massage at athletic events. Taking the FSMTA Sports Massage Team training is required to become an FSMTA Sports Team member. This requirement ensures that all active members have the same basic knowledge and understanding of how to deal with professional, semi-professional, collegiate and novice athletes. For more information, contact one of the three representatives for the team, below.
Michael Schmetterer Teo Nikolov Sydney Sheaffer
Ft. Myers Naples Naples
email email email
Each chapter has its own Sports Massage Committee. The committee chair for the Southwest Florida Chapter is Michael Schmetterer, telephone: 239-560-9430. Two other members of the sports team who have a lot of experience with sports massage are: Sydney Sheaffer of Naples, Tel: 239-566-7111, and Teo Nikolov also of Naples, 239-450-4325. Contact any of these people if you know of an athletic event that would welcome a massage team.
Questions & Answers About Sports Massage
1. What is required to be on the FSMTA Sports Massage Team?
Have an active massage therapy license (LMT) in the State of Florida;
Must have taken the FSMTA Official Sports Massage Team training course;
Must have current professional liability insurance;
Be willing to adhere to policies, procedures and techniques as set down by
the Sports Massage Committee/Director;
Supply personal equipment needed to operate at any event.
2. What are the benefits of becoming a member of the FSMTA Sports Massage Team?
Exposure for the massage profession and the FSMTA;
Exposure for you as a business person and massage therapist.
Experience working with special sports-related problems;
Experience learning and honing massage-related first aid skills;
Experience handling many massages efficiently in a short period of time;
Increase your knowledge of techniques and physiology.
Excellent potential for new clients.
Networking with other LMTs and medical professionals.
Increase ability to work with teams and professional athletes.
Increase public knowledge and awareness of our profession.
Attend continuing education seminars and workshops by FSMTA-sponsored
sports massage officials;
Access to lectures and workshops by other sports professionals.
3. Who is authorized to teach the official FSMTA Sports Massage Team training?
David Gonzalez
dgfitness [at] bellsouth [dot] net
www.ifpfitness.com
305-308-4817
Teresa Matthews (First Coast, Suwannee Valley, Flagler/Volusia, Brevard Chapters)
asmjax [at] aol [dot] com
www.arlingtonschoolofmassage.com
904-745-1688
4. What is the cost of the FSMTA Sports Massage Team training?
The cost of the official 4-hour course with an approved Instructor is $65.00.
An official FSMTA Sports Massage Team Manual ill be provided and discussed
during the course. This class is approved for 4 CEU’s by the Florida Board of
Massage Therapy towards the biannual license renewal.
About personal conduct while at events;
About team policies and procedures;
About team operations and roles;
How to prepare for and conduct a sports massage event;
How to perform a 4-5 minute pre event sports massage routine;
How to perform an 8-10 minute post event sports massage routine;
How to interact with athletes;
How to recognize thermal injuries and deal with cramps;
How to recognize sports-related injuries;
About contraindications for sports massage.
6. Is there anything else that must be done after taking the FSMTA Sports Massage Team training?
You must complete and sign an FSMTA Sports Massage Team Application
and Membership Requirements Form then return them to the FSMTA Central Office.
7. What types of Sporting Events can I expect to attend after taking the FSMTA Sports Massage Team training?
Marathons, Triathlons, 5K runs and Sprint races, Tennis & Golf Tournaments,
Football, Basketball, Soccer games, A.C.S. Relay for Life, other Charity Events
and more.
9. Who do I contact if I have other questions that are not answered here?
Chapter Representative
Michael Schmetterer
Ft. Myers, FL
goodhealthforall @ ymail. com
239-560-9430
State Director
FSMTA Sports Massage Team Director
Theresa Mathews 904-705-1688