Fernando Rojas

About
Fernando is a 2023 inductee at the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame and is recognized as a Master Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist by the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA). He is also the author of the book titled Embodied Presence & Attuned Touch: Enriching the Art and Science of Massage Therapy & Bodywork with Somatic Mindfulness.
Somatic Mindfulness - FUNDAMENTALS
Dive deep into the essential fundamentals that seamlessly blend somatics with the art of touch therapy. This dynamic workshop empowers therapists like you with the knowledge and skills to create profound connections and transformative experiences for your clients. Discover how to harness the innate wisdom of the body from within in combination with the art of hands-on touch techniques. Learn practical strategies and proven methods to harmoniously integrate somatic principles into your therapeutic approach, unlocking a new realm of healing potential. In FUNDAMENTALS, we explore the theory and experience of the power of this work’s essential principles. Each workshop is self-contained, and there are no prerequisites to take each theme.
Somatic Mindfulness - CONNECTION
Dive deep into the essential fundamentals that seamlessly blend somatics with the art of touch therapy. This dynamic workshop empowers therapists like you with the knowledge and skills to create profound connections and transformative experiences for your clients. Discover how to harness the innate wisdom of the body from within in combination with the art of hands-on touch techniques. Learn practical strategies and proven methods to harmoniously integrate somatic principles into your therapeutic approach, unlocking a new realm of healing potential. In CONNECTION, handles around several body planes and angles explore the body’s sense of interrelation. Each workshop is self-contained, and there are no prerequisites to take each theme.
Somatic Mindfulness - GROUNDING
Dive deep into the essential fundamentals that seamlessly blend somatics with the art of touch therapy. This dynamic workshop empowers therapists like you with the knowledge and skills to create profound connections and transformative experiences for your clients. Discover how to harness the innate wisdom of the body from within in combination with the art of hands-on touch techniques. Learn practical strategies and proven methods to harmoniously integrate somatic principles into your therapeutic approach, unlocking a new realm of healing potential. In GROUNDING, the emphasis is on the experience of proprioceptive rooting for balance and stability. Handles are explored around feet, legs, and hips and their interconnection with the rest of the body. Each workshop is self-contained, and there are no prerequisites to take each theme.
Somatic Mindfulness - EXPANSION
Dive deep into the essential fundamentals that seamlessly blend somatics with the art of touch therapy. This dynamic workshop empowers therapists like you with the knowledge and skills to create profound connections and transformative experiences for your clients. Discover how to harness the innate wisdom of the body from within in combination with the art of hands-on touch techniques. Learn practical strategies and proven methods to harmoniously integrate somatic principles into your therapeutic approach, unlocking a new realm of healing potential. In EXPANSION, the emphasis is on the experience of emotional integration and efficient respiration. Handles are explored from the torso, back, arms, and shoulders and their interconnection with the rest of the body. Each workshop is self-contained, and there are no prerequisites to take each theme.