Our Faculty

Christian completed FSM?s Massage and Hydrotherapy Program in 2000 and the Sports Massage Certification in 2001. He joined the faculty in 2005 as an instructor in Neuromuscular Therapy and Kinesiology. He maintains a medical massage practice at a busy physical therapy clinic. In his spare time he enjoys his two children, running, playing soccer, surfing and shark wrestling.

Karen has been a licensed practitioner of bodywork since 1983. She is the creator of the 250-hour Therapeutic Hand and Foot Reflexology Professional Certification offered in Florida since 1996. She teaches introductory Reflexology, Boundaries and Ethics, Living with AIDS, Professional Empowerment, and communication skills classes in FSM?s massage and hydrotherapy program. In 2000 she created the first online continuing education classes for massage therapists in this country, which eventually expanded into www.yourCEplace.com, an ever-growing education portal for online non-modality education for bodyworkers. Karen brings to everything an ongoing passion for the exploration of belief systems and their profound effect on peace and happiness.

Maura brings her insights from life experience and personal work into the classroom. She loves teaching and providing students the space for growth as individuals and therapists. Maura teaches Connective Tissue Therapy, Polarity Therapy and Communication Skills.

Michael graduated from FSM in 1999 and joyfully accepted the opportunity to join the staff. He currently teaches in Foundations of Bodywork and Swedish Massage, Polarity Therapy, Communication Skills and Elderly Massage, and is also available for one on one counseling with the students. Michael teaches advanced training in trauma and the body, as well as Hakomi based somatic therapies. He maintains a private practice in the FSM professional clinic, in which he enjoys bringing the deeper aspects of stillness and energy work. Michael is fascinated by the interplay of mind/body/spirit in all individual expression and is committed to the process of awakening.

Valerie graduated from FSM’s massage therapy program in 1999. She divides her time between managing the FSM bookstore, teaching in the Foundations of Bodywork/ Swedish massage and Hydrotherapy classes. Valerie loves animals, cooking and practicing Herbalism and conducts a private practice in the FSM professional clinic. One of her favorite pastimes is hanging out with her four furry faces: her husband Michael and their three dogs, Max, Pito and Baby.

Vincent Cambrea is a spirited instructor who continues to inspire students of all levels with his passionate teaching style and multi- dimensional approach to health and wellness. He spent the last ten years of his career uniting his love for functional anatomy with experience acquired through dedicated participation in the fields of integrative massage and exercise training. Vincent currently divides his teaching time between the Florida School of Massage (FSM) and the Go Primal Fitness and Training Institute. At FSM he teaches Sports Massage, Foundations of Bodywork, Integrative Flexibility, and the Orthopedic Massage Certification. At the Institute, Vincent teaches a three-tiered, nationally recognized personal training certification and a variety of massage-specific exercise classes. He brings every bit of his experience and passion into the classroom to create a dynamic learning environment. In addition to teaching, Vincent continues to work in the field as a massage therapist, personal trainer, lifestyle coach, speaker and a consultant for therapists, doctors and athletes.

Joseph's relationship with the Florida School of Massage began in 1990. He completed the massage therapy program in 1992, and served as FSM groundskeeper from 1992-1995. He joined the teaching staff in September of 1993 and retired from the Swedish Team after ten years of being in the classroom. He is currently co-director of the Student Clinic. Joe also parents four beautiful children: Joshua, Savannah Rae, Milena, and Aurora. His other time is divided between a career in music and a few hours of sleep here and there.

Paul is the Director of the Florida School of Massage. He teaches Anatomy and Physiology, Communication Skills, Awareness Through Movement classes and advanced training in the Feldenkrais method for massage therapists. He has a degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, certification as a Feldenkrais practitioner, and is a practicing massage therapist.

Kirsten is often known first for her sculptures (16 of them) at the Florida School of Massage. They are whimsical folk who seem to move about the grounds at will. The most outstanding pieces are the ?hands? that support the FSM sign. She works as an artist and massage therapist, and assists in the neuromuscular and kinesiology trainings at FSM. She is author of ?The Muscle Transparency Workbook?, an interactive visual encyclopedia of 108 muscles done on transparency paper. She feels that her experience as a sculptor enhances her massage and teaching skills, giving her a uniquely dynamic ?hands on? approach.

Gift feels blessed and appreciative to be working in a community where the heart rules. She enjoys organizing student massage therapy outreach to different shelters in the area and the Ronald McDonald House. Gift co-directs the student clinic and teaches chair and infant massage. She shares front desk responsibilities and has a private practice in the school?s professional clinic.

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Jen is an FSM graduate of the May 2000 class. She enjoys sharing the front desk responsibilities, maintaining a private massage practice, and offering a yoga elective at FSM. She?s also a teaching assistant in the Reflexology and Connective Tissue modalities. She has completed certifications in Reflexology, Yoga, and Structural Integration. FSM is one of her favorite places to be, with the other being sitting in the field of Shambhala with Ryan and Lilly.

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Jacqui has been a teacher at FSM since 1987. Her expertise includes Sports Massage, Ethics and Boundaries, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and she currently teaches Kinesiology in the main program. She utilizes both clay and surface anatomy (drawing on the body) to enhance the student’s learning experience. Jacqui has combined her love of and participation in sports with her 25 years as a practicing massage therapist. By specializing in treating injuries and chronic tension patterns in her clients, she integrates her clinical experience in the classroom. Her love of teaching and passion for understanding the biomechanics of movement create a multidimensional approach for her students.

Bob began his journey into massage therapy in 2005 after graduating from the Florida School of Massage. He brings his life experience, passion for self-discovery, and joy of learning into the classroom during Connective Tissue Therapy. In addition, Bob works on the admissions team bringing awareness to massage therapy education through events in the community and working with prospective students. Bob also maintains a private massage practice in the school’s professional clinic. FSM has a special place in his heart; he met his wife here, discovered more of himself, and developed tools that empower him to create a life on his own terms. In his free time Bob enjoys spending time with his wife, son and dog, live music, disc golf, and fishing.

Paul has been teaching bodywork and counseling skills since 1982 throughout the U.S. He has served on the core faculty of the Florida School of Massage, received graduate training in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, and has been a student of Vipassana Meditation since 1977. Paul?s synthesis of touch therapies, psychology, and meditation sets the stage for a delightful inquiry into healing, openness, and new possibilities of being.

Doug graduated from the Florida School of Massage in 2002. He assists in both the Foundations of Bodywork/Swedish Massage and Polarity segments of the Massage and Hydrotherapy Program. Doug brings the awareness, stillness, and spaciousness he experiences as a student of vipassana meditation into both his teaching and his massage practice. He appreciates working in an environment that encourages growth through the process of inquiry and self-exploration. Outside of school Doug enjoys expressing himself through contact improv dance, playing his fiddle, and sharing his famous chocolate tofu pie.

Anne teaches the Foundations of Bodywork/Swedish Massage and Integrative Massage/Transitions courses in the Massage and Hydrotherapy Program. She also maintains a bodywork and craniosacral practice in Gainesville and is the mother of two children. Anne brings forth quiet observation and listening with the skills of mothering and gentle loving kindness to facilitate healing and learning within her teaching and practice.

Frank brings a love of people, their process, and personal growth to the practice of massage. He has over 20 years experience in education and service work. Frank teaches Kinesiology and Neuromuscular Therapy in the Massage and Hydrotherapy Program. He applies the concepts of movement and movement awareness extensively in his massage and Trager? practice. Frank travels extensively in Africa and teaches at the Institute for Natural Health in Johannesburg, South Africa.tests

Cate has been a therapist and teacher in the massage profession since 1982 and a teacher at FSM since 1986. Her specialty combines Neuromuscular Therapy with communication and perceptual awareness skills. She encourages her students to excel in both technical and intuitive aspects of bodywork. Cate lives on a 20 acre ranch where she facilitates groups and individuals to develop leadership and teamwork skills through the Challenge of Excellence ropes course. She travels throughout the United States offering advanced training workshops for massage professionals.

Dr. Annie Morien received her PhD in physiology and is nationally certified as a physician assistant and massage therapist. She currently teaches ?Introduction to Research for Bodyworkers,? and has taught Pathophysiology and Medical Massage at FSM. She has taught for over 20 years and enjoys every moment in the classroom. Dr. Morien?s medical specialty is Dermatology and she teaches workshops on Skin Diseases. Her research interests include effects of massage on scar tissue and skin diseases.

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Mary came to the Florida School of Massage from California in 1993 at the age of 23. After graduation, she became involved with FSM and became a Florida transplant. For her, studying, practicing, and teaching massage has felt like second nature, and a natural part of ?growing up?. Mary loves everything about doing and teaching massage (except maybe the paperwork) and is grateful to be a part of the FSM staff. She currently teaches in the Connective Tissue and Sports Massage modalities, and enjoys supporting students in their journeys of technical learning and self-discovery at the school. She also mentors the teaching assistants who come through the Teacher?s Assistant Program.

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Laura joined FSM's Neuromuscular Therapy teaching staff in May of 2008. She?s beyond happy to be back at the Florida School of Massage after graduating in 1996 and spending 11 years as a massage therapist in Philadelphia. In June of ?08, she completed Vincent Cambrea?s IMAP training and became a F.I.T. certified level 1 coach. When not at FSM, she combines evaluation, corrective exercise and therapeutic massage in private practice at Cambrea?s Go Primal Orthopedic Clinic, where she gets to exercise her keen interest in and understanding of the dynamics of movement and health and her love of helping others find ease, joy and vitality in everyday life. When not working, you can find her hooting with the owls and coyotes on occasion, finding tiny perfect bones in owl pellets, salsa dancing, rambling in accents, laughing and learning to let a full range of Life flow through in all its colors.

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Pete is a licensed massage therapist since 1988 and formerly served on the Florida Board of Massage Therapy. He teaches Business Practices, Florida Laws and Rules, Neuromuscular Therapy, and continuing education workshops on the Myofascial Components of Pain. His private practice is focused on using massage for stress reduction, pain relief and personal growth. Pete is formerly the Assistant Director of FSM.