BODY
At the
Hilo School of Massage in Hilo Hawaii a team of experts introduced me to
the academic study of Massage. A Registered Nurse taught us Anatomy and
Physiology. A doctor of medical anthropology and acupuncture illuminated
oriental, medical theories as he explained Shiatsu techniques. And, a
career body worker of 20 years shared her knowledge of many massage
modalities: Swedish, Sports, Traeger, Rolfing, Lomi Lomi and energy work. I graduated in 1993 and was subsequently licensed in June of 1994.
1993, 4
and 6 - Did post event massage at the Ironman Triathlon in Kona Hawaii
I have also held
a Cosmetology License for 22 years. In 1998
I did hair and make-up for 8 Playboy Videos and 2 Indy Films. I
brought my massage table to the set and got so busy I quit the glam
department all together.
At the
University of Hawaii at Manoa (Honolulu), I studied Psychotherapeutic
Modalities in the Counselor Education Department. I received a Masters
Degree in Education, Counseling and Guidance in 1996 and subsequent
Licensure in 1997. I find that basic counseling skills transfer easily to
the massage therapy setting. The hands do the listening while the body
talks.
