Licensed as a Massage Therapist in the State of Florida since 1992, Mr. Ortiz is also accredited through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Ernesto is a 1989 graduate from Educating Hands in Miami Florida though his training began at an early age in Mexico with Curanderos and Shamans and has continued for many years with world renowned teachers in Transpersonal Psychology, Shamanism, Music Therapy, Bodywork and more. Ernesto continued his education by becoming certified in Neuromuscular Therapy, CranioSacral Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, Integrative Breathwork, Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), Hypnotherapy and other medical style therapies. He is a Reiki Master and teacher and was also part of the teaching staff with the Upledger Institute. In 1994 he created Journey to the Heart and has taught and facilitated numerous workshops in the US, Canada and Australia.