World Massage Festival &
Massage Therapy Hall of Fame


Read our Philosophy - The Bridge Builder


Our Mission Statement: To honor those who built the bridges for our profession,
to educate the general public about massage, to educate therapists
about different types of massage and to have fun.


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Previous Festivals * 2010 Festival * 2011 Festival * 2012 Festival






Gloria Coppola
2011 Massage Therapy Hall of Fame Inductee


Gloria, LMBT # 6902 NC has been a healing arts practitioner and massage therapist for over 22 years.

The former owner of her own massage school, she has also traveled nationally to help other massage schools with their curriculum and to offer CE trainings.

Her studies include many modalities, including advanced cranio sacral therapy, chakra healing, reiki, myofascial release, medical massage, lomilomi, neuromuscular therapy, foot reflexology, thai massage, hot stone massage, raindrop therapy and more!

She has had the honor to train with many of the well renowned healers and spiritual leaders in our profession. Anodea Judith, PhD, Caroline Myss, PhD, John Upledger, DO, Paul St. John, LMT, Karla LaVoie, Reiki Master, Deepak Chopra, Michael Harner, Aminah Raheem, PhD and trained under the lineage of Kahu Abraham on the island of Kauai in hawaiian lomi lomi,the list goes on. While living on Kaua'i she also had the honor and privilege to participate in an ancient hawaiian cultural ceremonial. Not generally open to "outsiders". The impact of this experience has no words, except that it truly was an honor and privilege. She "re-membered" from a time before this one.

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Lomi Lomi

14 CE Contact Hours

In the 2 day Introductory workshop you will learn some basic forearm techniques in the prone position that will save your wrists and hands from stress and strain. You will also participate in one of the ancient dances that will help provide you with the fluidness, openness and gracefulness lomi is so often associated with. This dance provides for endurance, prepardedness and much more.

Lomi is more than massage. It is a path to the discovery of self. It is transformational healing bodywork. It is Love. One must realize that it takes a committment to opening our hearts and connecting with the healing energy of spirit. We must prepare!

The 2 day class provides you with an overview of what to expect should you decide to continue your education. We discuss the power of the HA breath, our life force and our connection to spirit.

Lomi is fun, profound and transformational! As one student said "it is food for the soul".

Join me for an amazing 2 day journey into hawaiian massage and spirituality. Enjoy experiencing Aloha and Lomilomi massage.

SUPPLIES FOR CLASSES:
Massage table
sheets
hand towel
oil or massage cream