Heart of Florida Chapter Meeting - Introduction to the Heart of Hawaiian Lomi Massage (2 CEs)
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Category: Chapter Meetings
Heart of Florida Chapter Meeting - September 17, 2024
Introduction to the Heart of Hawaiian Lomi Massage presented by Tony Crawford (2 CEs) FL CE Provider # 50-37310 | FL Course # 20-1135594 | Relevant to Massage Therapy Techniques NCBTMB Provider # 1001081 LIVE Meeting - Ridge Technical College, 7700 FL-544, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Doors open at 6:00pm | Chapter Business Meeting starts at 6:15pm | CE presentation begins at 6:30pm No cost for FSMTA members | $30 for non FSMTA members Introduction to the Heart of Hawaiian Lomi Massage This 2 hour course will discuss the history of Lomi Lomi, an ancient form of Hawaiian bodywork that was considered by some to be a rite of passage for villagers, performed by kahunas and elders. Attendees will learn about basic strokes, the benefits of the work for their clients as well as themselves, and how this work will effect their massage practice. About our presenter: Anthony "Tony" Crawford has been an LMT since 1996 after graduating from the Swedish Institute of Massage. He has taught massage at Florida State Community College Jacksonville for approximately 10 years and was an adjunct Professor when enrollment warranted it. He helped facilitate Lomi workshops for about 10 years as a co- instructor and taught Lomi workshops independently for 5 years with Sacred Lomi Sacred Temple Bodywork. Tony has a private practice in Florida and has worked at Coastal Massage Day Spa for approximately 10 years. During the pandemic he helped to facilitate online Lomi classes. Additionally, he has taught Lomi on an informal basis through out the United States and in France. For more information, please contact TJ Jones, Heart of Florida Chapter President, at [email protected] |