Every year, FSMTA celebrates Massage Therapy Awareness Week by educating the public about the benefits of massage therapy.  This year, we have partnered with AMTA Florida and Warm Mineral Springs to organize a wonderful kick-off weekend with free CEs for LMTs and free massages for the public.  You also get free admission into the springs, free dinner, raffle prizes, free entertainment, and more!  Please keep reading for additional details and to RSVP.
 

Schedule of Events

October 23-24, 2010
Warm Mineral Springs
12200 San Servando Ave,
North Port, FL 34287
(I-75, Exit 191)

Show your FSMTA membership card or massage therapy license to get a wrist band for free entry into the springs (regular admission is $20).  If you bring family/friends with you, they get a discounted admission rate of $12 - that price includes the free dinner on Saturday.

Donate 2 hours of your time on Saturday to give free massages to the public and you are welcome to earn free CEs!

Saturday, October 23
8:00 AM - 9:00AM - Registration
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Group #1: Massage the public (eight 15-minute massages)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Group #2: Attend classes:
     Active Isolated Stretching - Aaron Mattes - Classroom A (3 CEs)
     Bamboo-fusion - Nathalie Cecilia - Classroom B (3 CEs)
     Aqua-Somatic - Paul St John - In the springs (3 CEs)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Group #2: Massage the public (eight 15-minute massages)
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Group #1: Attend classes
     Active Isolated Stretching - Aaron Mattes - Classroom A (3 CEs)
     Bamboo-fusion - Nathalie Cecilia - Classroom B (3 CEs)
     Aqua-Somatic - Paul St John - In the springs (3 CEs)
5:00 PM - Warm Mineral Springs closes to the public
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Warm Mineral Springs open to LMTs for free open swimming!
     Free drawings for gifts and prizes (entry tickets are earned from massages)
     Free dinner - sponsored by Warm Mineral Springs
     Free fire spinning by Kevin Sweden, LMT - President of FSMTB

The presenters will also have their newest products that you will see demonstrated in the class available for purchase for those interested.
     Aaron Mattes - Videos and tools
     Nathalie Cecilia - Bamboo-fusion supplies
     Paul St John - New underwater tables

If you participated on Saturday and donated your time and talents, you are also welcome to come back Sunday for free admission into the Springs (with your wristband).

Sunday, October 24
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM - Registration
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - FSMTA Sports Massage Team Training - William Muhlstadt (4 CEs) - $65 fee*
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Advanced Sports Massage - William Muhlstadt (4 CEs) - $80 fee*

*All net profits from Sunday’s classes will be donated to the Massage Therapy Foundation.

What to bring/wear

Warm Mineral Springs Rules
No Food, No Pets, No Smoking, No Drinks, No Coolers!
-This comes from the management and we need to respect these rules as they are providing a lot for us to come and enjoy this magical place in a beautiful peaceful setting. You can have a water bottle; just remember they have a café and then they are providing a FREE dinner for us on Saturday.

Dress Code
While massaging the public, please adhere to the following dress code:
-Collared shirt and nice shorts.  We will have some FSMTA polo shirts for sale at the event, or you can purchase them now at our online state store.
-Otherwise, bring something to relax in and of course your bathing suits. This is a great opportunity to have some fun chill time, education time and show the public the beauty of our profession.

Bring your table or chair; bring your membership card and for our non-members attending, bring your license card.

Accomodations

There is a funky old Florida hotel called the Warm Minerals Springs Motel (not affiliated with the Springs). There are a few rooms left there, which I am sure will go quickly.  Call 941-426-4029 to make your reservation.  They are located at 12597 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287.
 
Other Close and Inexpensive Options:
1.5 miles south: North Port Budget Inn 940-426-4602
10 miles north: Venice Days Inn 941-493-4558. 
10 miles south: Port Charlotte Days Inn 941-627-8900
There are also a few RV parks very near. 
 
For those of us staying at the Warm Mineral Springs Motel, we will have a get together by the pool on Friday. 
 
Wal-mart and Publix and other restaurants are all within 4 miles south of the springs.

Class Seats are Limited - RSVP Now!

Please be courteous to others and only RSVP if you are 100% sure that you can attend.

Click Here to RSVP

If you have questions that are not answered here, please feel free to call the FSMTA Central Office at 1-877-376-8248 or Sidney Sheaffer at 239-566-7111.