I love this rewarding occupation! I’m so glad I found my passion after 56 years.
Pa Ola Lomi Lomi student
I am currently studying Pa Ola style Lomi Lomi with Kumu Enrick Ortiz. I believe learning this traditional Hawaiian style will enhance my therapeutic abilities in helping my clients. We came together in celebration of the life of our late Kumu Alva Andrews in this photo.
How I am helping people with facia issues with Kinessage therapy.
Kinessage has changed my approach in addressing my client’s muscular discomfort. I have integrated Kinessage (Kinesiology and myofacial release) when muscle texture dictates which has helped many clients. This article helps illustrates how facia affects the body and how releasing it could help you. http://www.massagetherapy.com/articles/index.php/article_id/1939/Let-Your-Fascia-Flow
Eric Dalton’s “Motion is Lotion”
Studying and applying Erik Dalton “Motion with Lotion” How Bodywork Lubricates Joints and Fascia Is Motion ‘the’ Lotion by Erik Dalton, Ph.D. There’s a saying in orthopedics that “motion is lotion for joints,” but what about muscles, fascia, and neural structures? Aging causes us to produce less synovial fluid for joint lubrication, and hyaluronic acid […]
Sharing my talents
Just another FUN day with my friends volunteering our talents at Waikiki Sheraton Hotel’s “37th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk” benefit, May 14,2015.
Kinessage® Massage Through Movement (lower body)
Last day of class. A great learning experience of this breakthrough therapeutic massage. Kinessage® Massage Through Movement is a next generation method of therapeutic massage that effectively relieves pain and increases range of motion. The intent is to administer Myofascial release (or MFR) with movement with less discomfort for the client.
Eita Segawa
I was deeply humbled today for being able to massage Poetic calligrapher Eita Segawa at Hawaiian Chair Massage, Windward Mall, HI. I was immediately touched by his presence and sharing of his talents with those at the mall. An artist, poet and humanitarian. “Eita Sagawa is well known for sharing his positive energy through the […]
Why I became a humble massage therapist…
The Consequences of Stress Experts estimate that 80 percent to 90 percent of disease is stress-related. Massage and bodywork is there to combat that frightening number by helping us remember what it means to relax. The physical changes massage brings to your body can have a positive effect in many areas of your life. Besides […]
“I can’t get up!” What would MacGyver do if he was in this situation?
Sometimes the simplest things can be difficult. So if you are injured and unable to get up you may want to view this now so you will know what to do. http://www.techenhancedlife.com/articles/fallen-how-get-up
Knowing how to use an AED may save a life.
Leave how to use an AED at: http://www.heartrescuenow.com/ Importance of AED Programs The American Heart Association strongly encourages companies and organizations to implement AED programs to increase the chances of survival for people who have heart-related emergencies. With an AED program, a person will be better prepared to save the life of a coworker, friend, […]