05/21/2025
Time for a new Linked in bio. (yes i know LI is lame-ish)
It’s been a few years—and amazing how stale it looked. I was going for something a bit more than the usual “thought leader” formula.
Would love your thoughts—too lofty? Or just right?
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Massage Educator. International Therapist. Consultant. Human Being.
I specialize in emotionally intelligent bodywork—focusing on nervous system regulation and stress management on the therapeutic side, and post-surgical care through advanced MLD, oncology, prenatal, and breast health work on the clinical side.
The hands-on work I offer blends traditional Hawaiian practices and intuitive touch with the clinical clarity required for complex or sensitive cases. In addition to a concierge-style private practice, I offer couples workshops and sound healing.
On the industry side, my CEU offerings include a highly specialized curriculum—covering topics such as breast massage, advanced manual lymphatic drainage, ethical considerations for working around vulnerable areas, Quality of Touch, and Lomi Lomi. I am, of course, available for mentoring, retreats, and consultation with spas and educators seeking to elevate the quality of their therapeutic offerings.
I welcome opportunities for collaboration, guest teaching, and meaningful dialogue that challenges the status quo and pushes the profession forward with both compassion and precision.
Background:
My journey began in reverse, receiving advanced training first—through early exposure to Lomi Lomi at the Gantke Schule (Dortmund, Germany), where I also now teach. I later completed foundational U.S. training at the Bancroft School of Massage (Worcester, MA), and continued my studies at Ho‘okipa in Munich under Ilima Margareta Kappl, who trained directly with Kahu Abraham Kawai‘i. With Kahu’s passing, I carry forward a rare lineage rooted in presence, depth, and the ethical transmission of healing touch.
If you're interested in hosting me or bringing this work to your practice, team, or retreat setting, feel free to connect.
Specialties:
Advanced MLD, oncology massage, breast and chest massage, prenatal/postpartum bodywork, Lomi Lomi, therapeutic presence, CEU course development, spa training, ethics education, somatic teaching, mentorship, trauma-sensitive communication, integrative consulting.
