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Chapter Meetings

Broward Chapter meetings are typically held on the first Tuesday of most months. Visit the FSMTA Calendar for meeting dates and information.

FSMTA Members can attend any chapter meeting at no charge.
Non-Member guests are welcome to attend for a $30 fee.
Massage Therapy Students are always welcome at no charge.

Where
Hollywood Institute
5000C Coconut Creek Pkwy, Margate, FL 33063 — Get Directions
Meeting Schedule
  • 6:30 pm – Doors open for Networking
  • 6:45 pm – Chapter Announcements
  • 7:00 pm – 2 CE Presentation

To receive your 2 CEs, you must sign in by 7:00 pm and be present for the entire 2-hour presentation. CEs will be posted to CE Broker by the provider and CE certificates will be distributed after the presentation.

Broward Chapter Officers

FSMTA Broward FL Chapter President
Abrahan Paredes
Chapter President
[email protected]
Alexa Bedoya
Alexa Bedoya
Chapter 1st Vice President
Shelly Heisler
Shelly Heisler
Chapter 2nd Vice President
Position open
VACANT
Chapter Treasurer
Gail Naas
Gail Naas
Chapter Secretary

Chapter Committee Chairs

Committee Chairs lead specific areas of chapter activity. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to the Chapter President for vacancies.

Education Chair, Gail Naas
Coordinates continuing education (CE) presentations and learning opportunities.
Hospitality Chair, Position Currently Open
Oversees the logistics for monthly chapter meetings and events.
Sports Team Chair, Kika Mela
Manages local sports massage outreach and coordinates event participation.
Elections Chair, Shelly Heisler
Manages chapter elections.
Social Media Chair, Alexa Bedoya
Promotes chapter events and activities on digital platforms.
Bylaws & Ethics Chair, Sarah Perez Alvizo
Maintains compliance and understanding of the association's rules.
Legislative Chair, Sarah Perez Alvizo
Represents chapter interests in legislative and advocacy matters.

Chapter Elections

The Broward Chapter follows an even-year election cycle. Officer elections are typically held October/November of the odd year, with newly elected officers sworn in the following January.

Have questions about chapter elections, or interested in running for a position? Reach out to your Chapter President, or contact FSMTA's Director of Elections for general questions about the election process.