Margaret Kampny LMT, CZB, CHMLD, E-RYT200, PhD

Massage and Hydrotherapy Licensed since 2011, plus Certification in Manual Lymph Drainage. Zero Balancing Certified since 2017, 250+ hours.    

Yoga teacher training 2012, 200 hours plus 150 hours continuing education in Yoga for Bone Health, Back Care, Scoliosis Support, and Knee Health. Certified Dr. Fishman Method Yoga for Osteoporosis Teacher.  Qi Gong courses since 2016 by Daisy Lee, Lee Holden, Paul E. Campbell/Bingkun Hu. Certified Personal Trainer 2011, 150 hours IMAP/Cambrea Institute. Blue Belt in Shotokan Karate1988.

I’ve had a life-long interest in health and fitness – while studying Botany in Canada, I also took courses in classical ballet and karate. After moving to Gainesville in 1995, I started practicing Hatha Yoga which I enjoyed so much that I started teaching it in the Barbara Currie style in 2008.I have been teaching Yoga to older adults since 2007, and to more movement challenged adults since 2012.

 I am interested in the effect of movement (active and passive) on health in general and on specific tissues, and in the central role played by connective tissue in the body.  I continue to be amazed how effective movement and bodywork can be in healing, pain management, and improving mood! Our bodies will try to return to functioning and health if given the right cues.

As a member of the Florida Massage Therapists’ Association, I served as secretary of the local chapter 2012-2017 and since 2017 as treasurer. I am a member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals, the Yoga Alliance, and the Zero Balancing Health Association.

Continuing Education

Qi Gong for Eye Health with Lee Holden, February 2024.

Silk Reeling Qi Gong with Lee Holden, 7 December 2023.

Zero Balancing - Introduction to Freely Movable Joints, 24 September 2023.

Zero Balancing I with Jim McCormick, 14-16 April 2023.

The Neurofascial Jaw, with Michael Hamm, 8 April 2023.

Yin Yang Qi Gong with Lee Holden, 26 February 2023.

Breathwork with Lee Holden, 15 November 2022 - 22 January 2023.

White Crane Qi Gong with Lee Holden, 25 December 2022.

Zero Balancing Community Benefit Conference, 6 September 2022.

Yoga for Back Care with Dr. Loren Fishman, 14-17 September 2022.

Yoga for Osteoporosis with Dr. Loren Fishman, New Poses, August 30, 2022.

Acupressure with Lee Holden, 27 February - 12 April 2022, plus 3 September 2022.

Yoga for Scoliosis, 2 hours with Dr. Loren Fishman, January 2022.

Zero Balancing Advancing Skills Day, October 2021.

Coaching The Body, one-year online course by Chuck Duff, Starting August 2021.

Zero Balancing Advancing Skills Day, 24 October 2021.

Zero Balancing for Bigger People. Presented by Linda Wobeskaya, January 2021.

Iron Shirt Qi Gong. Presented by Lee Holden (online), January/February 2021,

Thirty 7-Minute Qi Gong Flows Presented by Lee Holden, December 2020.

Acupressure 3 hour Workshop. Presented by Lee Holden (live, online) November 8, 2020. 

Advanced Qi Gong/ Zhang Fu Gong. Presented by Daisy Lee (online), June- August 2020.

Zhang Fu Gong (Qi Gong for the Organs). Presented by Daisy Lee (online), April/May 2020.

Grace and Gravity. Calming the Nervous System Through Movement with Yoga. Presented by Jenny Otto, November 2-3, 2019.

Deepening into the Radiant Lotus Qi Gong for Women. Presented by Daisy Lee (online), February-April 2019.

Radiant Lotus Qi Gong for Women. Presented by Daisy Lee (online) November/December 2018.

Geometry of Healing in Zero Balancing. Presented by Linda Wobeskya, November 2018.

Fascial Foundations: Intro to the Low Back. Presented by David Lesondack, 6 CE hours, April 20, 2018.

Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho), first degree. Presented by Anna Rahman and Karen Amsler, April 28, 2018.

Forms and Fulcrums I (The Art of Engagement in Zero Balancing). Presented by Michael Oruch, March 22-25, 2018.

Explain Pain. Presented by Matthew Heintzelman DPT. 14 CE hours March 3-4, 2018.

Yoga for Osteoporosis. Presented by Loren Fishman MD and Ellen Saltonstall, 40 CE hours, Nov. 2016 - July 2017.

VM1: Visceral Manipulation: Abdomen 1. Presented by Dee Ahern, Barral Institute, 25 CE hours, June 23-26, 2016.

ZB and Consciousness. Presented by Fritz Smith MD and Michael Oruch, ZBF, 25 CE hours, June 1-4, 2016

Spirit of the Organs. Presented by Judith Sullivan, ZBF, CST, 25 CE hours, October 23-26, 2015.

Secrets of the Skull. Presented by Judith Sullivan, ZBF, CST, 25 CE hours, July 7-9, 2015.

Zero Balancing Core II. Presented by Carla Van Arnam, ZBF, 25 CE hours, March 19-22, 2015.

Zero Balancing Core I. Presented by Carla Van Arnam, Zero Balancing Faculty, 25 CE hours, June 7-9, 2014.

Manual Lymph Drainage. Presented by Elisa DiFalco, MLD Institute, 48 CE hours, March 2014.

Scar Massage Certification, Phase 1. Presented by Nancy Keeney Smith, 24  CE hours. June 7-9, 2013.

Fascial Release for Structural Balance Series: Intrinsic Muscles of the Pelvis. Presented by Tom Myers. 14 CE hours. February 9-10, 2013.

The Whole-Body View: Movement Therapy. Presented by Dan McGovern. 18 CE hours. July 21-22, 2012.

173 2-hour Massage Techniques CE classes as presented at FSMTA Suwannee Valley Chapter meetings, June 2012 - November 2023.

22 hours of 2- and 3-hour CE classes as presented at FSMTA Annual Convention, June 27-30, 2013.