Sarasota School of Massage Therapy offers many continuing education courses for Licensed Massage Therapists.
In Florida, 24 hours of continuing education are needed to renew a professional massage therapy license every two years. At least 12 of these hours must be live in a classroom and directly relate to the practice of massage. The next renewal is August 31, 2021 for all Florida LMTs.
SSMT offers a wide range of classes for therapists looking to enhance their level of expertise.
SSMT is committed to operating as safely as possibly during this time. Class size will be limited to allow for distancing between all participants except those practicing on each other.
By enrolling in a seminar at this time, you acknowledge that the safety measures in place my impact student experience. This includes minor background noise from HEPA filtration units, as well as challenges with communication posed by face masks and shields.
SSMT is committed to providing the best experience without compromising safety. We've had several very well received seminars since we reopened for live classes last fall. We hope to see you in a class!
All students, instructors, administration, staff, and all visitors to SSMT will wear a face mask, with a nose-wire, that covers the nose and mouth.
SSMT will supply an ASTM rated Level 3 surgical mask to anyone entering an SSMT building. As an alternative to an SSMT-supplied mask, those entering a building may bring one of these cloth masks:
- Cotton, silk, polyester, bamboo or a blend* with a pocket for a PM 2.5 (or finer) filter
- Cotton (2-ply or more) (with or without a filter)
- Polyproylene or Polyproylene/Cotton (with or without a filter)
These masks are less effective at blocking virus-containing droplets and should not be worn:
- Gaiters
- Bandanas
- Handkerchiefs
SSMT will provide ASTM Level 3 surgical masks to those without masks.
Upcoming Classes
October 2 - 3, 2021 Thai 2: Side-Lying and Prone
An Ancient and Sacred Healing Art
October 17 - 17, 2021 5 Element Shiatsu, Theory and Practice
Integrate the ancient wisdom of Chinese 5 element theory into your practice with one 8 hour class
October 17 - November 21, 2021 5 Element Shiatsu
Certification is offered with completion of all three classes
November 7 - 7, 2021 5 Element Shiatsu, Miraculous Meridians
Expand your knowledge of Chinese 5 element theory with hands-on meridian channel palpation
November 21 - 21, 2021 5 Element Shiatsu, Discovering The Point
Learn the location and function of 5 element tsubos, or pressure points, and incorporate them into your shiatsu massage
February 26 - 27, 2022 Lomi Lomi
Hawaiian Healing Modality
April 23 - 24, 2022 Thai 1: Introduction to Thai Massage
Supine and Seated Positions
May 14 - 15, 2022 Thai Massage on the Table
Adapting Traditional Thai Techniques to be Used on the Massage Table
May 21 - 22, 2022 Transform Trauma
An Experiential Exploration of the Impact of Trauma on the Body
June 11 - 12, 2022 LuminEssence Face Lifting Massage
Expand your practice to a rapidly growing beauty market
July 16 - 16, 2022 Chinese Meridian Theory for Pain Relief - Headaches
The Practical Application of Chinese Meridian Theory for Pain Relief Through Massage
July 17 - 17, 2022 Chinese Meridian Theory for Pain Relief - Neck, Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist
The Practical Application of Chinese Meridian Theory for Pain Relief Through Massage