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Bulletin Board
Bulletins
Newsletter
3/23/10
FSMTA Southwest Florida
Chapter
Transition Team to Meet this Saturday, March 27, 2010
Transition Team - Advisory
Meeting this Saturday, March 27, 2010
Dolores Gozzi, LMT and member of FSMTA, will conduct the first
meeting of the newly forming Transition Team this Saturday, March
27, 2010 from 1 to 2 pm at the Florida Academy of Massage in Ft.
Myers. Ms. Gozzi, who has had years of experience working with
Hospice patients, will give us some guidelines to follow and help
organize the volunteers. The meeting will take place from 1 to 2 pm
at the Florida Academy of Massage & Skin Care, Colonial Center,
4387 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33966,
www.famsc.com
, (239) 489-2282. Attendance is not restricted to FSMTA members but
to licensed LMTs. If you are interested, please join us on
Saturday. Give your name to Robyn Berry at:
rbinstitute@comcast.net. Robyn is the chairperson for Chapter
Member Services and will coordinate names. Her telephone:
239-939-4646.
History of the Transition Team
The Transition Team is an idea which grew out of the passing of one
of our members in January this year. Ray Thaggard died at the age
of 78, just a week after he had a stroke which immobilized him and
was admitted into Hospice Care. Dolores, who was working there,
recognized him and immediately contacted Chapter President Terry
Lowder who contacted several other members who convened at Ray's
bedside to give him some loving support and recognition. Ray was a
colorful character known by everyone who attended chapter meetings.
He was one of our oldest members, attending massage school at 70
and earning his license by attending as many classes and seminars
as he could and asking more questions than anyone else. He
recognized his friends on that last day though he could not speak.
Dolores reports that he died peacefully the next day. She added,
"I've seen a lot of people die, and not everyone dies peacefully.
He died peacefully. He had a very peaceful expression on his
face."
It has been amazing to see how much interest and care has grown out
of this simple act of four caring friends visiting Ray at Hospice.
Others of us wish we could have been there too, but we didn't know
and there was no time to get the word out or the means to do so. It
could have been weeks, months, even years of prolonged suffering
for both Ray and his wife Carol, but Ray crossed over peacefully
the following day. And now we are inspired to do something with
this experience. The concept is to organize volunteers close to
home who could be called to come in a situation like Ray's, to lend
loving hands-on support during end-of-life transition or crisis.
But while we may WANT to do this, Dolores reminds us that there are
practical considerations which she will tell us about on Saturday.
Nonetheless, since massage therapists are energy workers anyway,
this is an additional gift that LMTs can provide above and beyond
the physical and practical.
So, bottom line, it is in memory of Ray that the Transition Team is
forming, with the first meeting on Saturday. Please come and join
us if you are licensed and have an interest to learn more about it.
President Terry Lowder has arranged the room for us, Robyn has
offered to coordinate names, and Dolores is willing to guide us.
Again, send your name to Robyn Berry, Member Services. Her email:
rbinstitute@comcast.net. Tel: 239-939-4646. The time: 1 pm at
FAMSC.
Newsletter Schedule
This newsletter is available for getting bulletins out to the
Southwest Chapter. Please send information and pictures to Nancy
Wilson, nancy@massagebynancy.com, telephone: 239-580-7957. The
Chapter newsletter goes out once a month and sometimes inbetween,
depending on the need. Whatever comes in for publication is subject
to approval by the Chapter Board. What is of most interest to
members is job opportunities; rooms for rent; sports events where
LMTs can earn some money doing chair or table massage; notices of
death, marriage, birth, relocations and other news of interest to
the rest of the massage community. Pictures need to be sent in .jpg
format. For those who do not have computers, Janice Jackson prints
out the newsletter and mails it to those on her list. If you know a
member who needs the newsletter mailed, contact Janice at:
jag.girl@comcast.net, telephone 239-272-8539.
Upcoming Calendar -
Note that April, May & June meetings will be on the 2nd Monday,
not 3rd!
Mon., April 12, Chapter Meeting - Immune System
(2nd Monday)
Cindy Black returns to present on the
Immune System at April's meeting. Two CEUs. In addition to healing
from disease, our immune systems are constantly working to prevent
disease. Cindy explains how massage therapy might influence the
vitality of our immune systems. Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is a
relatively new paradigm for linking the state of the nervous system
to the state of the immune system. From the perspective of PNI, any
modalities that affect the nervous system such as massage, will
have an impact on the immune system. She will explain the
connection between the nervous system, specifically the Limbic
System, Hypothalamus, Sympathetic-Parasympathetic N.S. and the
cells of the immune system. Once we understand this dynamic, we
will explore how massage can influence the state of thes nervous
tissues to support the immune cells. For more information see
Cindy's website: www.LongLifeHappyLife.com. Tel:
941-323-3493.
Mon., May 10, 2010 - Chapter Meeting - Fibromyalgia (2nd Monday)
Terry Lowder presents on Fibribromyalgia for two CEUs.
Mon., June 14, 2010 - Chapter Meeting - Meditation (2nd Monday)
Dolores Gozzi presents on Meditation.
July 7 - 11, 2010 FSMTA Annual Convention
The 2010 FSMTA Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held July
7-11, 2010 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. You can
earn up to 19 continuing education hours and network with
educators, therapists, and vendors, AND attend a formal banquet and
dance. Held at a 4-star resort, this year y ou can take the FSMTA
Sports Massage Team Training class, a required part of becoming an
FSMTA Sports Massage Team Member. Attend the convention to meet
and learn from leaders in the massage therapy field - both in the
classroom and in the exhibit hall. Plus,enjoy social activities
like the Thursday Night Welcome Party, Friday Night FSMTA Chapter
Parties, and Saturday Night Banquet & Dance. FSMTA has secured
great rates for convention attendees ($126/night - resort fee
waived). The resort is located near Orlando Theme Parks like
Disney so you can make the convention a weekend vacation for the
family. You might even want to stay an extra day or two! For more
details, see:
www.fsmta.org
.
Sunday, July 25, 2010 - All Mandatories - no meeting
Terry Lowder will present a 7-hour Sunday class on all the
Mandatories with appropriate CEUs.
August 2010 - Fishing Trip
Date to be announced
Mon., September 20, 2010 - Chapter Meeting - ColorTherapy
Elisa DiFalco presents on Color Therapy from her MLD Institute, two
CEUs.
Mon., October 18, 2010- Chapter Meeting
To be announced.
Mon., November 15, 2010 - Chapter
Meeting
To be announced.
December 2010 - Christmas & Holiday Party - no chapter
meeting
To be announced.
Thank you to our
sponsors!

www.bassproshop.com - Bass Pro Shop,
Gulf Coast Town Center, Ft. Myers, sponsor of 2010 chapter meeting
room. The Outdoor World of hunting, fishing, camping and
more.
www.FloridaHealthAcademyNaples.com
- CEU classes in Naples
www.fsmta.org
- Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Central Office, Board
and Staff
www.heritage-education.com\CEUFTM.htm -
Heritage Institute, Ft. Myers, offering CEU classes.
www.LongLifeHappyLife.com - Cindy Black,
Immune Systems, Ft. Myers
www.scentedaromatics.com
- Dolores Gozzi, aromatherapy workshops, CE classes
www.somaenergetics.com
- Ed Kuiper - SomaEnergetics Level 1 Certified Teacher, CE
Courses
Nancy
Nancy Wilson, LMT
FSMTA Southwest Florida Chapter
Newsletter, Membership & Website
239-580-7957
(Since this newsletter is also going to expired members, please let
me know if you want to be removed.)
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Newsletter
3/8/10
FSMTA Southwest
Chapter
Meeting Monday, March 15, 2010 - Wolfgang
Luckmann
Meeting
Location

Gulf Coast Town Center, Ft. Myers (Exit
128)
Mon., March 15, 2010 - Chinese Craniosacral Polarity
Wolfgang Luckmann will present his very interesting presentation on
Chinese Craniosacral / Polarity Therapy for two CEUs at the March
chapter meeting. Wolfgang is a licensed acupuncture physician,
massage therapist, homeopathist and herbalist. He specializes in an
eclectic east-meets-west approach. He has had over twenty years of
teaching experience and his training and credits include: Qi-Gong
Massage, Chinese Anma, Shiatsu, Tui-na, Neuromuscular Therapy,
Rehabilitative Sports Massage, Myofascial Release and Reiki
mastership. He has pioneered a new oriental Tx for
ADHD/Hyperactivity. Mr. Wolfgang Luckmann has taught neuromuscular
therapy and Swedish Massage Therapy at the Acupressure and
Acupuncture Institute and the National School of Technolgy in
Miami. He is a graduate of the Florida College of Natural Health
and the Acupressure Acupuncture Institute in Miami and has
specialized in the treatment of pain syndromes and Internal
Diseases. For more information on Wolfgang, see
www.wolfgangluckmann.com
. Email: wushebang@comcast.net. The meeting will take place at the
Bass Pro Shop, Gulf Coast Town Center, Ft. Myers, just off I-75 at
Exit 128, Alico Road. Directions below.
Meeting Location
The meeting will take place at the Bass Pro Shop, Gulf Coast Town
Center, Ft. Myers, just off I-75 at Exit 128, Alico Road.
Directions: I-75 to Exit 128 (Alico Road). Go east on Alico a half
mile, then right into Gulf Coast Town Center, and right again.
You'll see the large sign "Outdoor World" down back on the right,
with a smaller sign "Bass Pro Shops" above it. Walk through the
store (it's huge) all the way to the back where the elevators are
located. Go to the second floor and turn right off the elevator.
Walk through the forest of camouflage clothing to the far right
wall. Doors open at 5:30 pm, business meeting from 6 to 7 pm,
presentation from 7 to 9 pm. No snacks in the conference room so
eat before you arrive. There are many restaurants in the Gulf Coast
Town Center, including the Islamorada Fish Company accessed from
inside the store.
Please note!
April, May, June meeting dates
changed to 2nd Monday instead of
3rd
Meeting dates changed to 2nd Monday for April, May and
June
Due to the Bass Pro Shop needing its conference room for April, May
and June on the 3rd Mondays, chapter meetings have been switched to
the 2nd Monday for those three months. Dates are April 12, May 10
and June 14. Check the website to stay current on dates and
locations. Since the room is free we are happy to comply and
appreciate their good will in allowing us to use it.
Show your membership card and be on time!
There will be door checkers at this meeting to see your membership
card before you sign-in, to make sure you are current. So be sure
to have your membership card handy. Not your license, but your
FSMTA membership card. Someone will be just inside the door to
remind you to get it out. Someone will be there to look at the date
before you reach sign-in. Please do not panic if you have lost your
card. There will be a list of current members on site, so you can
be validated. But it takes too long to check 50 or 60 members. Your
card is your ticket to get into the meeting, just like at the movie
theater. And remember to be on time. There's a shaping-up process
going in all chapters of FSMTA. In accordance with CEU guidelines,
anyone arriving more than 15 minutes late to a meeting will NOT
receive credit for the CEUs being offered that night. The sign-in
sheet will be put away at 7:16 pm. Because this newsletter is going
to expired members as well as current members (to try to entice
them back) if you have expired and want to renew at this meeting
you may do so. Bring $125 ($140 if you have already expired) either
check or cash and fill out the membership form. You will get credit
for the presentation.
LMTs doing chair massage at recent benefit

Chapter members Jennifer Evans, Kim Moerke and Janice Jackson are
shown doing chair massage at the YMCA Community Tennis Center in
Naples. The benefit was held for the children of Haiti on Saturday,
February 27, 2010.
64 attend February meeting
Sixty-four LMTs and students attended the February meeting to learn
about Enneagram from Alvina Quatrano. Minutes of the meeting are
shown at the bottom of this newsletter. Here are a few pictures
taken at the meeting.
1st VP Sydney Sheaffer & Alvina Quatrano
conducting the raffle; members during break
Planning ahead: October 23, 2010 - Warm
Mineral Springs Outing
Once Once again we will be heading north to
Warm Mineral Springs to celebrate the opening of Massage Therapy
Awareness Week on Saturday, October 23. A BIG blast is being
planned by the MTAW committee, possibly Friday being included. It
is being jointly hosted this year by FSMTA and Florida AMTA along
with Warm Mineral Springs management. Stay alert for more details.
Some big presenter names are planned. The committee is all psyched
up and starting early to organize. This will be our fourth year at
WMS. The first year, 2007, it rained but it was fun in the slush
anyway. The second year 2008, the weather was great. The third year
2009 weather was superb, and this year 2010 it's going to be bigger
and better than ever. There is quite a gathering of momentum at
this most unique location in a beautiful, natural, peaceful setting
with the huge, slowly moving warm water spring circulating round
and round, so that all you have to do is lie on your back and you
move in a clockwise direction. We will keep you posted with
developing details.

Massaging at Warm Mineral Springs, North Port 2008, Ponce de Leon's
Fountain of Youth
July 7 - 11, 2010 FSMTA Annual Convention
Don't miss the biggest massage convention in the country. Mark your
calendar and see cost and details on
www.fsmta.org
. It promises to be a good one. It starts off Wednesday, July 7,
with the Successful Start Program from 5 to 9 pm, which is open
ONLY to students and LMTs who have been licensed two years or less
and limited to the first 300 attendees. The exhibit hall sets up on
Thursday, and it's a great exhibit hall. You'll love walking around
and seeing all of the products and services. I'm looking at the
magazine right now and counting 6 classes on Thursday, 12 on
Friday, 12 on Saturday and 6 on Sunday with Chapter parties on
Friday and a banquet on Saturday. Whew! It looks like more than one
person can handle on a weekend, but I'm going to attend for the
first time this year. I hope to see you there.
Time share in Orlando for rent during July
conference
New student member, Michelle Drummond, has notified us that she has
a time share in Orlando that she would be happy to rent for that
time to anyone interested. Condo, 2/2, complete with full kitchen
and 13 on-site pools, might be helpful for therapists with
families. She is planning to attend the conference also and is
excited about some of the classes and following the goings on. If
interested, contact Michelle at bmbc@mac.com.
Transition Team Update
The Transition Team, started in memory of the late Ray Thaggard of
our chapter, is picking up steam. We've had some responses from
people from Fort Myers, Naples, Port Charlotte and as far away as
Lakeland expressing a desire to be on the team, or to start one in
their area. Member Dolores Gozzi, who works at Hospice and has
experience with the elderly and dying, has volunteered to guide us
in how to proceed. She will tell us more at the next chapter
meeting, Monday, March 15. Be sure to attend if you are interested.
We are unsure how the Transition Team will proceed, but it is sure
to evolve since there is much interest. As wise teachers have said,
"Energy follows thought," and a number of us are giving intention
in this direction. It is sure to manifest in a good way. There is
much love, compassion and caring in the hearts and minds of massage
therapists/healers.

Dolores Gozzi to guide the newly evolving Transition Team
Correction
Apologies: Alvina Quatrano's website is
www.holistichealingarts.info
, not
www.holistichealingarts.com
.
Room for Rent in Cape Coral
Deborah Wooten has a room for rent in her office in Cape Coral. It
is 12x8, with use of the waiting room and bathroom for $300.00,
plus half of the electric. Address: 4020 Del Prado Blvd., Suite B1,
Cape Coral, FL 33904 Call or email Deborah Wooters, 239-945-0027,
<lovelight.711@gmail.com> (2/10/10)
Treatment Room for Rent in Naples
Upscale, high-end clinic has a treatment room for rent at
$400/month, near the corner of Pine Ridge & 41 in Naples. There
is a hydraulic table in there they wish to sell at $3,000 or best
offer; was new at $6500. Address: 1044 Costello Drive, Suite 213,
Naples. Call Linda or Merrill Lund at 239-649-7700.
(2/10/10)
Minutes of February Board Meeting
LOCATION: Bass Pro Shops, 10040 Gulf Center Dr., Ft. Myers, FL
33913
5:30 PM Room Setup
6:00 PM Sign-in and Dialogue
with Associates
6:35 PM Meeting Called to Order
by President
BUSINESS MEETING
OFFICERS REPORTS
TERRY LOWDER, President, Report and Comments
Introduction of new officers
Welcome to new members
Southwest Florida Chapter annual awards for 2009: April chapter
meeting
April, May and June chapter meeting dates have changed to 2nd
Monday!
May 10th: bring a guest to Fibromyalgia meeting by Terry
Lowder
June 17th visit to Tampa Chapter, $200.00
will be earned for SW Chapter
July 25th all seven mandatory CE's: RSVP with $5.00 deposit. Sign
Up Sheet
was distributed and 32 members paid for
RSVP ($160.00).
LOREN SMITH, Secretary, Report & Approval of
Minutes
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ROBYN BERRY,
Treasurer Report, EOM Account Balance: $3618.18. Robyn was not
present for meeting. Terry Lowder announced account balance on her
behalf.
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SYDNEY SHEAFFER, First Vice President, Report.
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SHERRIE EASTERLY, Second Vice President, Report
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RON STEPHENS, Immediate Past President, Legislative and Insurance
Committee Report, Warm Mineral Springs (MTAW): October 23rd, 2010.
Possible gathering on Oct. 22nd. Ron will provide further
details.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
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NANCY WILSON - Web Site & Internet; Membership Committee
Report
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New Sponsor: Florida Health Academy. Visit website to join email
blast on CEUs.
http://www.floridahealthacademynaples.com/
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SYDNEY SHEAFFER - Bylaws Committee Report
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ELIZABETH DOUGLASS - Chair Massage Team
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ROBYN BERRY - Member Services Committee Report (Absent)
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MICHAEL SCHMETTERER - Sports Massage Team, Swamp Cabbage Festival,
February 27th & 28th in LaBelle. Starts at 8 am. LMTs are
invited to bring chair massage to event.
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OLD BUSINESS
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Officer Vacancies filled. First Vice President, Treasurer, and
Secretary
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NEW BUSINESS
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Other: Acupressure Fundamentals (Cindy Black) Workshop February 26
& 27 has been postponed til November 5 & 6, 2010.
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PROGRAM TIME FRAME:
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6:35 PM Business Meeting Called to Order
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6:58 PM Introduction of CE Provider: Alvina Quatrano:
Enneagram
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8:05 PM BREAK (RSVP for July 25th: 32 paid
$5.00)
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8:15 PM Resume CEU Presentation (Enneagram
Video)
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8:53 PM CE Program Ended
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8:55 PM Drawing ($35.60 raised for the chapter)
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9:00 PM Adjournment
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MEETING ATTENDEES
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Terry Lowder, Ronald Stephens, Marybeth Gentile, Joseph Grohal,
Loppy Lazar, Barbara Whelan, Susana Iber, Elizabeth Bloch, Rita
Ellis, Loren Smith, Elaine Nunziata, Alessandra Meyrick, John
Clement, Susan Webb, Anna Cruz, Frank Jean, Fred Barrows, Heather
Lloyd, Brenda Booth, Joseph Fracek, Linda Rohwer, Ron Alexander,
Sherrie Easterly, Michael Schmetterer, Mary Jo Knight, Justin
McMurrer, Kim Jimenez, Catherine Behrle, Michele Valentin, Julia
Vila de Isern, Janice Jackson, Robin Ross, Rick Cegelis, Suwannasi
Wnukowski, Flora Charlotte Elliott Puglisi, David Sarchet,Virginia
Dickson, Sydney Sheaffer, Tamsen Fox, Caryl Shaul, Linda Hughes,
Eric Nielson, Anita Crowe, Aylin Buchanan, Antoinette Dirado, Mindy
Adams, Kelly Roesch*, Linda Wittman, Nancy Wilson, Arturos Chavez,
Juli Hallihan Campbell, Chris Burns*, Jovanna Giordano, Allan
Harlick, Cathy Cohen*, Lillian Vignieri, Carola Koenig, Joe Parham,
Teofil Nikolov, Debra Ziebell, Jennifer Evans, Antonio Berrios,
Lisbet Engelsted.
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*Paid Membership Fee (also a new student, Chris Ann)
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(4) Expired Membership
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Minutes Taken By Loren Smith, Secretary
Upcoming Calendar
Mon., March 15, 2010 - Chapter Meeting - Chinese Craniosacral
Polarity
Wolfgang Luckmann returns to give his very interesting presentation
on Chinese Craniosacral / Polarity Therapy. Two CEUs. Wolfgang is a
licenced acupuncture physician, massage therapist, homeopathist
and herbalist. He specialises in an eclectic east-meets- west
approach. Continuing education provider for massage therapy courses
that are at the cutting edge of modern therapeutic bodywork, and
teaches holistic courses to lay people with an open mind.
www.wolfganglluckmann.com.
Mon., April 12, Chapter Meeting - Immune System
(Note: 2nd
Monday!)
Cindy Black
returns to present on the Immune System at April's meeting. Two
CEUs. In addition to healing from disease, our immune systems are
constantly working to prevent disease. Cindy explains how massage
therapy might influence the vitality of our immune systems.
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is a relatively new paradigm for
linking the state of the nervous system to the state of the immune
system. From the perspective of PNI, any modalities that affect the
nervous system such as massage, will have an impact on the immune
system. She will explain the connection between the nervous system,
specifically the Limbic System, Hypothalamus,
Sympathetic-Parasympathetic N.S. and the cells of the immune
system. Once we understand this dynamic, we will explore how
massage can influence the state of thes nervous tissues to support
the immune cells. For more information see Cindy's website: www.LongLifeHappyLife.com.
Tel: 941-323-3493.
Mon., May 10, 2010 - Chapter Meeting -
Fibromyalgia (Note: 2nd Monday!)
Terry Lowder presents on Fibribromyalgia for two
CEUs.
Mon., June 14, 2010 - Chapter Meeting - Meditation (Note: 2nd Monday!)
Dolores Gozzi presents on Meditation.
July 7 - 11, 2010 FSMTA Annual Convention
The 2010 FSMTA Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held July
7-11, 2010 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. You
can
earn up to 19 continuing education hours and network with
educators, therapists, and vendors, AND attend a formal banquet
and dance. Held at a 4-star resort, this year y
ou can take the FSMTA Sports Massage Team Training class,
a required part of becoming an FSMTA Sports Massage Team
Member.
Attend the convention to meet and learn from leaders in the massage
therapy field - both in the classroom and in the exhibit hall.
Plus,enjoy social activities like the Thursday Night Welcome Party,
Friday Night FSMTA Chapter Parties, and Saturday Night
Banquet & Dance.
FSMTA has secured great rates for convention attendees ($126/night
- resort fee waived). The resort is located near Orlando Theme
Parks like Disney so you can make the convention a weekend
vacation for the family. You might even want to stay an extra day
or two! For more details, see: www.fsmta.org.
Sunday, July 25, 2010 - All Mandatories - no meeting
Terry Lowder will present a 7-hour
Sunday class on all the Mandatories with appropriate CEUs.
August 2010 - Fishing
Trip
Date to be
announced
Mon., September 20, 2010 - Chapter Meeting -
ColorTherapy
Elisa DiFalco presents on Color Therapy from her MLD
Institute, two CEUs.
Mon., October 18,
2010-
Chapter Meeting
To be
announced.
Mon., November 15, 2010 -
Chapter
Meeting
To be
announced.
December 2010 - Christmas & Holiday
Party - no chapter meeting
To be
announced.
Thank you to our sponsors!

www.bassproshop.com - Bass
Pro Shop, Gulf Coast Town Center, Ft. Myers, sponsor of 2010
chapter meeting room. The Outdoor World of hunting, fishing,
camping and
more.
www.FloridaHealthAcademyNaples.com
- CEU classes in Naples
www.fsmta.org
- Florida State Massage Therapy Association, Central Office, Board
and Staff
www.heritage-education.com\CEUFTM.htm -
Heritage Institute, Ft. Myers, offering CEU classes.
www.LongLifeHappyLife.com
- Cindy Black, Immune Systems, Ft. Myers
www.scentedaromatics.com
- Dolores Gozzi, aromatherapy workshops, CE classes
www.somaenergetics.com
- Ed Kuiper - SomaEnergetics Level 1 Certified Teacher, CE
Courses
Nancy
Nancy Wilson, LMT
FSMTA Southwest Florida Chapter
Newsletter, Membership & Website
239-580-7957
(Since this newsletter is also going to expired members, please let
me know if you want to be removed.)
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