ABOUT ME

 

Fernando Rojas LMT PhD

 

  • Certified originally in 2004 in Osho Rebalancing, a meditative bodywork modality that combines deep tissue (Rolfing) and Osho Joint Release (Tragerwork). Went on to complete the full Trager® Approach training in 2011. Other bodywork training includes traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, and Spanish Quiromasaje.

  • From 2010, have served as therapeutic massage lecturer and instructor, externship clinic manager, massage therapy program manager and faculty lead, in educational institutions with therapeutic massage programs such as: Anthem Institute, NJ; Florida Career College, NJ; Branford Hall Career Institute, NJ; Gentle Healing School of Massage, NJ; Escuela de Artes Místicas, PR.

  • Obtained CMT (Certified Massage Therapist) from the state of New Jersey in 2010; then LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist) in 2012 (License No: 18KT00304600) when the law was passed.

    Went on to complete requirements for LMT in Puerto Rico (License 880) in 2019. Puerto Rico law requires a minimum of 1000 hours and MBLEX examination.

  • Approved provider since 2013, of continuing education for massage therapists by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Developed the workshops “Somatic Mindfulness” which are approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider and also sponsored by NCBTMB to teach New York LMTs continuing education that is accepted by the state of New York for license renewal.

  • After completing a Masters Degree, awarded a grant to complete a doctoral program with Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK. Study explored the intersection of Mindfulness and skilled creative action (understood as competences developed through consistent practice and where outcomes are novel, such as sports, music, art or bodywork).

    Published academic author of doctoral thesis, papers and articles in academic journals and international conferences in Europe, Asia and America.

  • Inducted to the Massage Therapy Massage Hall of Fame 2023 Members at the World Massage Festival.

  • Recognized as a Master Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist by the International Somatic Movement Therapy and Education Association (ISMETA).

    • National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)