Massage School Offers Immersive Thai Massage and Ayurveda Certification
Immersive Thai Massage and Ayurveda Certification at the Florida School of Massage, led by
Ariela Grodner, unfolds over seven immersive weekends in spring, summer and fall in Gainesville. The training offers holistic practitioners an opportunity to deepen technical skill while honoring the lineage of traditional healing arts.
Grodner, a licensed massage therapist and long-time educator, brings more than 30 years of experience in yoga, Buddhist meditation, improvisational dance and Thai bodywork. Her teaching integrates anatomical precision with spiritual insight, emphasizing that healing arises through presence. Students learn a full Thai massage sequence and explore advanced techniques including safe sideline variations, Thai foot reflexology and the use of dry and oil-based massage tools. The curriculum weaves Ayurvedic principles, marma point therapy and energetic anatomy into hands-on practice rooted in cultural and historical context.
Participants include licensed massage therapists seeking continuing education as well as yoga instructors, reiki practitioners, sound healers and other wellness professionals. While many complete the 108-hour certification, individual weekends remain open to those exploring specific aspects of the work. Missed weekends may be made up during future cycles without penalty. The final weekend culminates in a graduation honoring participants as “Thai Yogis.”
Location: Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St., Gainesville. For more information, call 352-378-7891 or visit BodhiSangha.com/thai-massage-certification-at-fsm-2025.