Blending anatomical precision with spiritual insight, Grodner’s teaching style fosters both technical competence and inner awareness. Her students range from licensed massage therapists seeking continuing education to yoga instructors, reiki practitioners, sound healers and wellness professionals eager to expand their healing vocabulary. Many are drawn not only by the chance to refine their craft, but also by the opportunity for personal transformation.

At the heart of her approach is the belief that healing arises through presence. Her sessions emphasize conscious touch, energetic sensitivity and cultural reverence, offering participants a grounded space in which to learn through doing. Each technique is taught within its broader philosophical and historical context—whether rooted in Ayurveda, Buddhist foundations or the energetic “sen” lines that flow through the body.

Students experience a full Thai massage sequence and explore advanced techniques such as safe sideline variations, Thai foot reflexology and the use of dry and oil-based massage tools. The training integrates Ayurvedic principles, marma point therapy and energetic anatomy, creating a bridge between ancient knowledge and modern therapeutic practice.

Grodner’s commitment to integrity in the healing arts extends beyond technical instruction. She emphasizes adaptability in touch and sequencing, encouraging students to tailor each session to the client’s constitution and energetic state. Whether working with pregnant clients, athletes or individuals seeking deep relaxation, students learn to craft individualized treatments that respect both tradition and contemporary needs.

Held at the Florida School of Massage, in Gainesville, the training unfolds over seven immersive weekends in spring, summer and fall. Each weekend is structured as both a practical workshop and a journey of self-discovery. While most students commit to the full 108-hour certification, individual weekends are open to those who wish to explore specific aspects of the work. This flexibility ensures accessibility while maintaining the depth and coherence of the program for those on the full path.

The final weekend culminates in a celebration and graduation honoring participants’ transformation not only as skilled bodyworkers, but as mindful practitioners entering the world as “Thai Yogis”. The training’s structure invites both commitment and exploration, allowing for missed weekends to be made up during future cycles without penalty.

Grodner’s work embodies a rare synthesis: rooted in lineage, responsive to the moment and committed to the well-being of both giver and receiver. Her presence in the classroom brings warmth, wisdom and joy—a teacher who guides through example, offering each student not just a method, but a way of being.