Heart of Florida Chapter
Florida State Massage Therapy Association


Presenters

 November

 Matt Michaud
  Matt Michaud is an energetic presenter with 10 years experience as a professor; he doubles that experience with 10 more years in the massage industry working as an independent contractor, a spa therapist, and most successfully as a business owner.  He owns and operates a neuromuscular Jacksonville, Florida.  He has worked as a consultant for numerous companies including AT&T, Universal Card, The Ritz Carlton, and Blue Cross & Blue Shield.  With years of experience working in higher education he has learned how to make his presentation organized, easy to understand, yet challenging and fun.  Matt is a FL State Provider and a National Provider.
 

 

  December

Elisa Difalco
"Learning should be fun.  At the Institute, we are professional but lively.  When students actually enjoy the learning expereinece instead of being stressed out by it, they learn and reatin more.  Relaxed hands are key to perfomring MLD correctly, so a relaxed environment is what we strive to provide to nuture the skill. "  Elisa is a Licensed Massage Therapist with  a MLD/CDP Certification and LANA (Lymphology Assoc. of N. America) Certification as well as a Certified Personal Trainer.  She has a Bachelors of Arts in Behavorial Sciences, a Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy and working on her Doctoral studies.