Administrators
 
  John Back Sanderson - Principal / International Student Advisor
Founder and Principal of MAHA since 1988, Heartwood College of Natural Healing, Santa Cruz, CA, 1981. Founder and teacher, Monterey Institute of Touch, Monterey, CA, 1983 - 84. Graduate AmerAsian Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1986. Masters Degree in Counseling, M.F.C.C. in California. Certified Zero Balancer, special studies with Hawaiian LomiLomi masters and Thai Massage practitioners. Currently holds private practice at Health Associates.
 
Current Instructors - All instructors are licensed to practice in Hawaii
 
  Tina Glen - Swedish-Esalen Massage
MAHA Graduate 1989. AMTA Member. Practicing massage therapist since 1990. Extensive therapeutic and clinical experience. Clinical work with chiropractors and previous work in Florida and Colorado. Health Associates staff member.
 
  Gil McCrary - Anatomy and Physiology, Structural Kinesiology
MAHA graduate, 2001. Barbara Brennan School of Healing graduate 1998. Studied Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, 2001-2004. BS in Biochemistry
   
  Carla Morningstar - Basic Swedish, Clinical Practicum
BS in Special Education, MA in Teaching Reading, and 1993 Graduate of Florida School of Massage. Carla has been teaching on Maui since 2002 with specialties in Swedish, Ethics, and Pathology.
   
  Jeana Iwalani Naluai Page - Lomi Lomi
Jeana Iwalani Naluai Page is a native Hawaiian committed to perpetuating her culture through the healing art form. She received a Bachelors degree in natural science and a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University. Jeana specializes in Hawaiian Lomi Lomi and has a private practice in Kihei. Visit her website at www.lomimassage.com
   
  Reisae Young - Sports Massage and Hydrotherapy
Reisae is a 1992 graduate of Cascade Institute of Massage in Oregon. She has taught Myofascial and Sports related therapies since 1996 and has worked at Kealani Spa since 1998. Reisae also oversees sports massage clinics.
   
 

Jeff Sims - Structural Kinesiology, and Pathology
Jeff is a 2002 MAHA graduate. Since then, Jeff worked in five star hotels on Maui and Lanai and when not teaching or surfing has been practicing orthopedic massage for acute and chronic injuries in a multi-disciplinary clinic. Using orthopedic assessment skills, he integrates a variety of manual techniques in his practice including Neuromuscular Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique, Structural Bodywork, Craniosacral Therapy, and Lymphatic Drainage Therapy along with techniques for ongoing stretching and flexibility, care and prevention of injuries, and optimal athletic performance.

Jeff has worked with world class professional and amateur athletes. He also works with those who want to regain the quality of life compromised by postural distortions and overuse injuries and he wants to share his knowledge and experience and train MAHA therapists in developing their skills and career paths as professional massage therapists. In a previous life, Jeff was a mainland software consultant.

 
  Pia Back Sanderson - Advanced Swedish Massage and Advanced Reflexology
Graduate of Axelson's Gymnasticka Institute, Stockholm, Sweden, 1986-69. 15 years teaching experience of Reflexology, Advanced reflexology, Advanced Swedish Deep Tissue Massage in Europe and Hawaii. Private massage practice, Pia's Halsoback, in Uppsala, Sweden for 13 years prior to current private practice at Health Associates on Maui. Instructor for Reflexology and Advanced Swedish Massage as well as Student Clinic coordinator and supervisor at MAHA. Group facilitator for Women's Empowerment Workshops in Hawaii and Greece.
 
  John Back Sanderson - Acupressure, Integrative Techniques, Business Practices, Anatomy of Energy and Individualized Clinical Studies.
Founder and Principal of MAHA since 1988. Heartwood College of Natural Healing, Santa Cruz, CA, 1981. Founder and teacher, Monterey Institute of Touch, Monterey, CA 1983-84. Graduate AmerAsian Institute of Oriental Medicine, 1986. Masters Degree in Counseling, M.F.C.C. in Califoria, Certified Zero Balancer, special studies with Hawaiian Lomi-Lomi Masters and Thai Massage Practitioners. Clinical work at maui Occupational Health center, Kahului and private practice at Health Associates.
 
  Visiting Instructors:
   
  Seymour Koblin - Oriental Healing Arts
A teacher of Holistic Health since 1978, Seymour's unique presentation demystifies Eastern philosophies making him a highly appreciated facilitator of the Healing Arts. The experiential nature of his workshops amazes participants with the insights they have learned and embodied. Always incorporating modern day and hands-on application examples, music, movement and humor, Seymour’s classes are events that will be long remembered and treasured. Seymour is the Author of Food for Life, The Art of Zen-Touch™ and Shaping Our Destiny.
 
  Debra Greene - Communications and Specialized Kinesiology
Holds a dual Ph.D. in Communication and Somatic Studies from Ohio State University, as well as a M.A. in Intercultural Communication from the University of Kansas. Debra has 14 years of teaching experience along with an extensive background in group facilitation, counseling, and training. In addition to duties at MAHA, is on faculty at Maui Community College and has a private practice in Kihei. Visit her website at www.heartpath.org.
   
  Anne Hoff - Myofascial Release and Deep Tissue Massage
Rolf Institute, 1994-96, Esalen Institute, 1996, Cranial Sacral Therapy and Visceral Manipulation, 1994-97. Studies in Oriental Medicine and Counseling 1982-84. In practice since 1994.
 
  Monique Jutila - Sports Massage and Hydrotherapy
Massage Therapist and Fitness instructor at the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa. Involved in the Health and Fitness Industry for over 10 years, working with many resorts and fitness centers on Maui, as well as leading fitness workshops around the U.S. and in Europe. AFAA certified Group Fitness/Mat Science instructor, certified Precision Cycling instructor, Stott Pilates instructor and ACE certified Personal Trainer. Competes in marathons, biathlons, triathlons (including several Ironman events) and other events around the world.
 
  Daniel Fowler - Lomi Lomi
Has been a licensed therapist and a devoted Lomilomi practitioner since 1983. He resides on Maui, HI where he actively promotes this loving and effective art on Maui and abroad. He has studied in the Hawaiian Islands and Mainland with various known Kahuna and respected practitioners for over 17 years. He has taught an extensive series of Lomilomi on Maui since 1991.
 
  Shinzo Fujimaki - Shiatsu Massage & Five Element Theory
Five Branches Acupuncture School 1989-92. Teaches classes at School of Shiatsu, Harbin Hot Springs, Watsu North, Ontario, Canada. Unique style of Shiatsu combining Namikoshi and Masunaga Shiatsu with philosophy of Aikido to blend and harmonize energy.
   
  Hanna Hammerli - Polarity Therapy Instructor
Hanna Hammerli has been teaching Polarity Therapy for 20 years. She started the Polarity Therapy Center of Marin in 1991, and now runs the Polarity Therapy Center of Maui. She has a B.A. in Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology from Sonoma State University, CA, and is an artist, Gestalt practitioner, meditator and Dreamwork facilitator. She is a teacher of APTA
(American Polarity Therapy Association) approved APP and RPP level trainings. She was given APTA's Outstanding Teacher Award for 2000. Hanna sees private clients at her Center and at the Dragon's Den Healing Center in Makawao.
   
  Laura Monaco - Pohaku Lomi Lomi Massage
Is a licensed practicing massage therapist in Pohaku Lomi Lomi. Laura has experience working and teaching massage at many spas and hotels on Maui.
 
  Alan Schroepfer - Traditional Thai Massage
Alan has studied with three internationally known Thai Massage instructors in Kihei, Maui and Chang Mai, Thailand and has practiced Thai Massage since 1998. It's his desire to share this in-depth, yet simple massage technique for the benefit of all.


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