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EDUCATION • Leadership Courses from ASAE & BoardSource, 2003, 2004 & 2005 • Massage Courses Completed with over 3,200 Hours of Classroom Time,
Includes: [List of Courses Upon Request] • Gross Anatomy Course at University of South Florida [48 Hours], Tampa,
FL, 1994 • The Bowen System of Body Balancing from Australia [28 Hours], West
Palm Beach, FL, 1991 • Craniosacral Workshop [32 Hours], Gainesville, FL, 1990 • International Sports Massage Conference Workshop [21 Hours], Tampa,
FL, 1990 • Florida School of Massage • Sports Massage Course [250 Hours], 1988 • Massage & Hydrotherapy Course [1,000 Hours], 1987
• Adirondack Education Consortium for Health Organizations: Humor & Creativity [14 Hours], 1988
• Real Estate License, 1978 - 1988 • University of Florida, College of Education, Bachelor of Arts Degree, 1973 • Santa Fe Community College, Associate of Arts Degree, 1970
WORK EXPERIENCE • Owner of Laurel J. Freeman, B.A., LMT, 2001 – Present • Expert Witness Automobile & Injury Accidents, 1995 – Present • Reconnecting Neuromuscular ResponsesTM or RNRTM [Official Name
Change], 2001 • Reprogramming Neuromuscular ResponsesTM or RNRTM [Creator &
Instructor], 1994 • Owner of Massage Center for Health, 1987 – 2000 • Licensed Massage Therapist, 1987 – Present • Real Estate Salesperson in Florida, 1978 – 1992 – Inactive • Substitute Teaching, 1975 – 1981 • Co-Founded and Worked in Nursery School, 1973 – 1975
MAJOR FIELD OF INTEREST IN MASSAGE & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS • Approved Provider for 25 courses in RNRTM with: • State of Florida, Department of Health Division of Medical Quality
Assurance [Provider #MCE-88-03], 1994 – Present • NCBTMB [Provider #024315-00], 1995 – Present • Reconnecting Neuromuscular ResponsesTM or RNRTM is recognized by
the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers [Provider #P2686], 2000 – Present
• Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, [#002586-00] 1992 – Present
• American Massage Therapy Association [AMTA], 1987 – Present • Florida State Massage Therapy Association [FSMTA], 1987 – Present • Specializing in Sports, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Chronic Pain,
Arthritis & Stress Management, 1987 – Present
Creator and Instructor of: Reconnecting Neuromuscular ResponsesTM or RNRTM Specializing in: Injuries Arthritis Pain Sports Stress Management Member of: American Massage Therapy
Association [AMTA]
Florida State Massage Therapy
Association [FSMTA] Approved Continuing Education Provider for: State of Florida Department of Health
Division of Medical Quality Assurance #FL CE Broker Provider #50-1184
National Certification Board
for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork [NCBTMB] 024315-00
RNRTM is recognized by the Board
of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education for certified athletic trainers [NATABOC] Provider #P2686 Licenses & Certifications: Nationally Certified in Therapeutic
Massage & Bodywork [NCTMB]
FL License #MA7670 & #MM3449 2622 NW 43 Street Suite C1 Gainesville, FL 32605 Office: 352.371.9689 Cell: 352.538.3400 Fax: 352.378.7558 E-mail: [email protected] www.RNRMassageTherapy.com
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE WITH RNRTM • 32-Hr Course(s) – 3/4 times per year, 1994 –
Present • Partial Course(s) – 3/4 times per year, 1994 –
Present • 2 2-Hr Piriformis & 2-Hr Psoas Courses Presented
for FSMTA Convention June, 2013 • 25-Hr Course, Carlson College, Anamosa, IA,
2012 • 2-Hr Course, FSMTA Ocala Chapter, 2012 • 2-Hr Course, FSMTA Suwannee Chapter, 2012 • 2-Hr Course, AMTA-FL Chapter, 2011 • 2-Hr Course, FSMTA Lake City Chapter, 2010 • 2-Hr Course, FSMTA Ocala Chapter, 2010 • 4-Hr Course, FSMTA Tampa Chapter, 2010 • 14-Hr Course, Carlson College, Anamosa, IA,
2009 • 2-Hr Course, FSMTA Ocala Chapter, 2009 • 2-Hr Course, FSMTA Gainesville Chapter, 2008 • 2-Hr Course, FSMTA Ocala Chapter, 2008 • 12-Hr Course, AMTA-GA Chapter, 2008 • 2-Hr Course, FSMTA Gainesville Chapter, 2008 • 4 different RNRTM 3-Hr Courses, AMTA-AZ
Chapter, 2006 • 4 different RNRTM 3-Hr Courses, AMTA-GA
Chapter, 2005 • 6 different RNRTM 3-Hr Courses, AMTA – 4 State
Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, MO 2005 • 2 different RNRTM 3-Hr Courses, FSMTA
Convention, Boca Raton, FL, 2005 • 4-Hr Course, Western Institute of Neuromuscular
Therapy, Laguna Hills, CA, 2005 • 3 different RNRTM 3-Hr Courses, AMTA – 4 State
Conference, Lake of the Ozarks, MO, 2003 • 2 different RNRTM 3-Hr Courses, FSMTA
Convention, Orlando FL, 2001 • 21-Hr Sports Massage Course for SMTI, San
Diego, CA, 2000 ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS • Self Help Techniques for Stroke Association,
2012 • Volunteer for Cancer Patients & Caretakers at
Shands Cancer Center – Interactive Self Help Lecture with Handouts BiMonthly then Monthly, January – October 2010
• The Village Retirement Association, Gainesville, FL, Guest Speaker on topics of:
• Massage and Healing with Self Help, 2009 • Quantum Physics in Relationship to the Mind,
Body & Spirit, 2007
ADDITIONAL PRESENTATIONS, CONT., • How to take Care of Your Body Easily – Exercises that
work, 2003 • Book Reviews on Pathways on a Journey at: • The Village Retirement Association, Gainesville, FL,
2007 • Iris’ Book Store, Gainesville, FL 2000 • Atrium Retirement Home, Gainesville, FL 2001, 2004
• Stress Management – AAUW, 1999 • Stress Management – College Success Class, 1995 • Leadership for Officers & Chapter Board Development –
AMTA National Convention, 1994, 1995 • Adding Humor to Your Life, A Way to Deal with Stress – • Gainesville Woman’s Club, 1995 • Regional Water Management Company, 1992
• The Importance of Breaking the Pain Cycle: Using Massage –
• Dentists at Shands Teaching Hospital at the University of Florida, 1987
• Physicians at Alachua General Hospital in Gainesville, FL, 1991
• University of Florida Department of Human Growth & Development 3 Different Lectures:
• Importance of Touch, Grief, Death & Dying • Managing Stress During the Holiday Season – • High Springs Woman's Club, 1996 • 1st United Methodist Church, 1996 • Presenter at the Florida State Massage [FSMTA]
Convention [Opening ceremony with over 150 participants], 1991
• St. John’s Water District Management, 1989 • Professionalism of a Radiologist in Relationship to the
Patient/Family – Radiology Department at Shands Teaching Hospital at the University of Florida, 1988
• Sports Injury Prevention – Florida Track Club Marathon Group, 1992
• Stress Management – Kiwanis Club of Gainesville • Knowing About Real Estate – Local Highs Schools,
1978 – 1986 BOOK AND ARTICLES PUBLISHED • Pathways on a Journey, Published, 1999 • A Highly Efficient Massage Technique, FSMTA,
May/June 2014 • Reconnecting Neuromuscular ResponsesTM or RNRTM,
FSMTA, Spring 2013 • Taking the Mystery Out of Massage Part 1, Hidden
Coastlines Community Magazine, Spring 2010 • Do-In: A Self Massage, Hidden Coastlines Community
Magazine, Fall 2010
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BOOK AND ARTICLES PUBLISHED, CONT., • The Art of Creative Teaching, Teachers Aide,
Professional Business Newsletter, Summer 2009 • Reconnecting Neuromuscular ResponsesTM or
RNRTM, AMTA-FL Chapter, Winter 2008 • Guest Writer for the Gainesville Sun, Monday
December 5, 2005 • AMTA Hands On, Letter from the President –
March, May, July, September, November, January, 2004 – 2005
• AMTA Massage Therapy Journal, Letter from the President – March, July, October, December, 2004
• Article on Convention Going: • One for AMTA-FL Chapter, 2003 • One for FSMTA, 2002
• Traits of a Valued Teacher, Teachers Aide, Professional Business Newsletter, Winter 2001
• What Exactly is RNRTM – AMTA eTouch, November 2000
• Success and Professionalism in Massage Therapy – AMTA-FL Chapter Newsletter, Spring 2000 #13
• Massage Magic – “ Footnotes” National Running Magazine, Spring 1996
• Ice Therapy – “Footnotes” National Running Magazine, Summer 1995
• Articles Published in Local Newsletters: • Tennis Elbow, Who Needs It, 1990 • Myths and Facts About Ice, 1989
MASSAGE DESIGNATIONS • Lead Delegate, AMTA-FL Chapter 2013/14 • AMTA House of Delegates [Elected], AMTA-FL
Chapter for 2-year term 2012 • AMTA have served on several National and
Chapter committees appointed either by Committee Chairs and/or by the President(s), 2007 - Present
• AMTA Immediate Past President, March 2005 – February 29, 2007
• AMTA President, March 2004 – February 29, 2005 • AMTA President Elect [Elected], November 2002 –
February 29, 2004 • AMTA – FL Chapter Founding Trustee of FL
Massage PAC, 2001 • AMTA House of Delegates [Elected], AMTA-FL
Chapter for 1-year term 2010 • American Massage Therapy Association National
Past President, March 1, 2006 – February 28, 2007
MASSAGE DESIGNATIONS, CONT., • American Massage Therapy Association Immediate
Past President, March 1, 2005 – March 1, 2006 • American Massage Therapy Association President,
March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2005 • AMTA Foundation Leadership [Pledged $1,000 per
year to support Foundation 2000 • AMTA Member at Large [Elected]. 1999 – 2002, 2-
Yrs Per Term - Served 3-Yrs • Serve and/or have served on these National AMTA
Committees: • Performance Review Committee [PRC], 2002 –
2007 • PRC Chair beginning March 1, 2005 – February
28, 2007 • Finance Committee, 2002 – September, 2006 • As President served on all committee of the
Association, 2004 – 2005 • Planning [Appointed], February 29, 2004 –
February 28, 2005 • National Membership Committee Chair
[Appointed], 1997 – 1999 • National Awards Chair [Appointed], 1995 – 1996 • Nominating Committee [Elected], 1995, 1996,
1997 & 1998 • House of Delegates Operations Committee
[Elected], 1995 & 1996 • AMTA House of Delegates – Representing the
AMTA-FL Chapter, Served continuously 1989 – 1999
• AMTA-FL Chapter President [Elected] June 1994 – Sept 1994
• AMTA-FL Chapter First Vice President [Elected], 1992 – 1994
• AMTA-FL Chapter Membership Chairman, 1992 – 1994
• AMTA-FL Chapter Meritorious Award Chairman, 1989 – 1994
• AMTA-FL Chapter Second Vice President [Elected], 1990 – 1992
• AMTA-FL Chapter Third Vice President [Elected], 1987 – 1990
• AMTA Sports Massage Team, 1989, presently in moratorium
• FSMTA - Served on Local Board, 1989 – 92 • Sports Massage Therapist, 1989 – Present
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AWARDS • Distinguished Service Award for Outstanding
Volunteer – AMTA FL Chapter, February 2011
• Humanitarian Award from FSMTA Presented by Performance Health, BioFreeze & Prossage, July 2010
• AMTA National Board Member Award Office of the Presidents, October 2002 – February 2007
• Years of Service to the AMTA Award, 2006 • AMTA National Outstanding Committee Chair
Award, 1998 • AMTA – FL Chapter Meritorious Award, 1998 • Golden Deeds Award from Exchange Club of
Gainesville, 1991 • Gainesville Woman of Distinction Award, 1990 • Presented Key to the City of Gainesville, 1988 • Citizen of the Year – Gainesville Civitan Club,
1986 COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES • University of Florida Shands (now UFHealth)
Cancer Board [Appointed], 2011 – Present • Volunteer for the Sebastian Ferrero
Foundation, Inc. 2007 - Present • Plaza Maintenance Association, Inc.,
President, 1985 – Present • Gainesville Woman's Club Member, 1984 –
Present • Board of Directors, Publicity Chairman, 1987
– 1991
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, CONT., • Co-Founder of Stop Children’s Cancer, Inc:
Currently has given $7 million for cancer research in children to the University of Florida Medical Center
• President, 1981 – 1989 • Board Member, 1981 – Present • Executive Committee, 1981 – Present
• Active Supporter of the Arts, 1972 – Present • Active Advocate for Children, 1969 - Present PERSONAL • Married June 1, 1967 – Present • 2 children – 1 deceased • 1 grandchild • Hobbies – Working out, writing, walking,
reading, dancing, T-TappingTM and traveling References furnished when requested