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This introductory course and workshop plans to cover strategic areas, back/hips and iliopsoas as well as theory. If time allows we will do chest work. The course includes the following topics:
About the Facilitator(s)
Daniel Albers
Daniel Albers, LMT has practiced massage on the Big Island of Hawaii since 1993. He currently serves on the massage staff at Kalani Oceanside Retreat and maintains a private practice in Hilo, HI. His practice focuses on Lomilomi, deep tissue, structural release and aromatherapy. He has been conducting Lomilomi massage workshops for the past 14 years at schools and retreat centers on the Big Island and in California, Washington State and Canada. His teaching style strives to incorporate a balance of humor and intensity. The classes are fast-paced and geared toward intermediate to advanced level students/therapists. Please join us if you wish to enhance your current practice or strive to expand your "traditional" concepts of massage.
This unique YogAlign teacher training will give you skills to teach an evolution of yoga that realigns your posture for a pain-free body. Scientific research has shown that 95% of all pain is a result of postural deviations and this training will give you the tools to align, tune and tone your entire being and show others to do the same. All levels of students are accepted.
About the Facilitator(s)
Michaelle Edwards
Director of Kauai Yoga School, Michaelle Edwards is also a body worker, musician, and postural therapist.
Inventor of YogAlign, a painless way to do yoga, self-massage and neuromuscular reeducation, she aims to give people tools to heal themselves.
She authored a book/DVD combo; YogAlign, Pain-free Yoga From Your Inner Core
Erin Starr, RYT 200, BS
Assistant teacher in methodology and biomechanics
Erin has practiced yoga since 1996 and been teaching YogAlign since her teacher training in 2009. A massage therapist, big wave surfer, and Kona Ironman and Molokai crossing finisher, Erin brings her expertise in sports, wellness, and fitness to the YogAlign program.
Dr. Mark Olsen
Dr. Mark Olson has taught anatomy and kinesiology for Kauai Yoga school since 2008. He is the former director of the Massage Therapy Program at Pioneer Pacific College in Oregon, and a former faculty member at the Traditional Chinese Medicine College of Hawai`i (TCMCH) and the Big Island Academy of Massage.
Dr. Olsen is a licensed massage therapist in Hawaii and a certified Watsu practitioner. He has an M.A. in Education and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, specializing in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuropsychology and Neuroanatomy, which he has taught at TCMCH and for graduate and medical students at the University of Illinois.
Haumana ~ The Apprentice Transmission
Birthing Your Power
There are tools in the lomilomi way that can only be mastered by very contained and sequestered
spaces and reflections.
The circle of participants is deliberately small. Details are presented with plenty of space for
absorbing, and streaming into your thought process.
About the Facilitator(s)
Harry Uhane Jim and Sila Lehua Jim
Harry Uhane and Sila Lehua Jim come from a lineage of Hawaiian Healers. Harry was trained by practioners who were well known but from the deeply secret world of Native Hawaiian Healers known as Kahuna. Harry and Sila’s gatherings convey authenticity and are known for unveiling profound ancient truths with wit and laughter. Harry evokes the Hawaiian experience of healing by showing you how to raise the vibration of the space creating a healing time. You can learn more at www.harryjimlomilomi.com.
Enter into the realm of Lomilomi, the traditional Hawaiian Approach to bodywork.
Lomilomi holds the premise that body, mind and spirit (trinity) participate in its evolution - healing. The work creates a temple…a sacred space... a connecting space... A safe space place for the body’s consciousness (the emotional body).
About the Facilitator(s)
Harry Uhane Jim and Sila Lehua Jim
Harry Uhane and Sila Lehua Jim come from a lineage of Hawaiian Healers. Harry was trained by practioners who were well known but from the deeply secret world of Native Hawaiian Healers known as Kahuna. Harry and Sila’s gatherings convey authenticity and are known for unveiling profound ancient truths with wit and laughter. Harry evokes the Hawaiian experience of healing by showing you how to raise the vibration of the space creating a healing time. You can learn more at www.harryjimlomilomi.com.
Nadia Al-Wagga has been practicing and teaching reflexology now for over ten years. Her training was completed in England were she was a member of the Association of Reflexologists, an organization recognized worldwide. Nadia is also a Licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Hawaii, and currently works at Kalani, her practice also consists of massage, aromatherapy, and Reiki.
Join Body Electric at Kalani on the Big Island of Hawaii as we celebrate the passing of the old year and welcome the new. The retreat center of Kalani has been a home in the islands for Body Electric’s workshops many times over the last several years and is nestled in jungle on the Hilo side of the island about 45 minutes from the Hilo airport.
About the Facilitator(s)
Dave Allen
Dave is a life coach and a body coach. He believes his life work is to assist men to find success, fulfillment and the ability to live connected, rich, powerful and pleasurable lives, with a special emphasis on their erotic lives. As a coach, mentor, trainer and workshop facilitator, he honors his beliefs and his values of curiosity, practice, connection, eroticism and synergy in his work. Dave’s inspiration comes from many traditions including power dynamics, mysticism, Tantra, various spiritual paths including Christianity and Native American spirituality. www.coach4men.com
Cass Phelps teaches an innovative body of work that is simple, potentiating and revelatory - a gifted, clear, calming Presence whose guidance assists one into true Self-Knowing. Cass specializes in movement meditation healing work while honoring as major influences: 7 years of teaching Continuum Movement, Structural Integration, Reiki and A Course In Miracles. He's a Reiki master, life time musician and sound healing therapist. He offers workshops globally and tele-dives focused on Eros & Inspiration as well as deep internal cleansing programs in conjunction with movement and wise nutritional guidance and support. He also holds a private practice in LA working with clients with complex neurological disorders. His unique approach to sound, breath and movement unifies the creative and healing arts as ONE.
Commuter fee: $1200 Kama’aina (includes daily onsite Kalani pass, retreat experience, no meals or lodging)
$300 deposit confirms your space. Deposit is non-refundable.
Price includes the retreat experience, 7 nights accommodations, 3 organic meals served daily and use of Kalani’s facilities including pool, hot tub and sauna. Airport is Hilo.
Gain a deeper understanding of the potential for healing, growth and transformation that the Hawaiian teachings offer. In this immersion workshop you will learn and practice the ancient arts of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi and Pohaku Wela Hot Stone Massage supported and nurtured in a lush tropical rainforest.
About the Facilitator(s)
Carrie Rowell
Carrie Rowell spent her childhood in Oahu and has been fascinated by all aspects of the Hawaiian culture ever since. She has studied various forms of dance and martial arts and has trained with several Hawaiian masters of the healing arts over the last 13 years. Since 1998 she has traveled the world teaching Lomi Lomi, sacred dance and women’s workshops. She is a continuing education provider in several countries and her style is fun and technical with an emphasis on hands-on work.
Nile Curtis
Nile Curtis began his career in massage 10 years ago with a focus on deep tissue as a chiropractic assistant. His extensive dance training allows him to embody the grace inherent in Lomi Lomi. Since 2005 he has assisted Carrie’s classes around the globe. When not traveling the world they live and practice in Pahoa.
Fees include workshop, excursions, meals, accommodations, and use of Kalani's facilities including pool, hot tub and sauna. Also included is one scheduled airport pick up with lei greeting at Hilo airport at 4:30pm on April 28th and drop off leaving Kalani at 1pm on May 8th. Plan your flights accordingly or arrange for a rental car or Kalani’s shuttle for an additional fee. Airfare to Hawaii is not included. Prices listed are if registered by December 31, 2012 and increase by $100 after December 31 2012. Commuter rates remains the same. *Ask about discounted rates to bring a friend or spouse not attending the workshop.
Enter into the realm of Lomilomi, the traditional Hawaiian Approach to bodywork.
Lomilomi holds the premise that body, mind and spirit (trinity) participate in its evolution - healing. The work creates a temple…a sacred space... a connecting space... A safe space place for the body’s consciousness (the emotional body).
About the Facilitator(s)
Harry Uhane Jim and Sila Lehua Jim
Harry Uhane and Sila Lehua Jim come from a lineage of Hawaiian Healers. Harry was trained by practioners who were well known but from the deeply secret world of Native Hawaiian Healers known as Kahuna. Harry and Sila’s gatherings convey authenticity and are known for unveiling profound ancient truths with wit and laughter. Harry evokes the Hawaiian experience of healing by showing you how to raise the vibration of the space creating a healing time. You can learn more at www.harryjimlomilomi.com.
Russian Clinical Massage – The Art of Manual Healing
This workshop includes:
• the Theory and Practice of Russian Manual Massage Techniques
• knowledge about Segmental-Reflex Zones with are called in Russian Medicine “ Zones of Dr. Zaharina-Heda” after their founder who lived over a century ago
• Cupping (Vacuum massage)
More info on - www.adamsrussianmassage.com.
This knowledge is helpful for any Massage Therapist to be the Best, and be Different!!
This is Seminar fun to learn and easy to understand it is half clinical and half holistic!!!
About the Facilitator(s)
Olena D. Adams (Melnikova) LMT-5455 Olena first graduated as a therapist of massage in Ukraine (Russia) in 1994 and a second time on Hawaii in 1999 in Hilo Hawaii. She is author of textbook “Art of Russian Massage” and DVD.
Michaelle Edwards
school since 2008. He is the former director of the Massage Therapy Program at Pioneer Pacific College in Oregon, and a former faculty member at the Traditional Chinese Medicine College of Hawai`i (TCMCH) and the Big Island Academy of Massage.
Harry Uhane and Sila Lehua Jim come from a lineage of Hawaiian Healers. Harry was trained by practioners who were well known but from the deeply secret world of Native Hawaiian Healers known as Kahuna. Harry and Sila’s gatherings convey authenticity and are known for unveiling profound ancient truths with wit and laughter. Harry evokes the Hawaiian experience of healing by showing you how to raise the vibration of the space creating a healing time. You can learn more at 
Join Body Electric at Kalani on the Big Island of Hawaii as we celebrate the passing of the old year and welcome the new. The retreat center of Kalani has been a home in the islands for Body Electric’s workshops many times over the last several years and is nestled in jungle on the Hilo side of the island about 45 minutes from the Hilo airport.
Dave is a life coach and a body coach. He believes his life work is to assist men to find success, fulfillment and the ability to live connected, rich, powerful and pleasurable lives, with a special emphasis on their erotic lives. As a coach, mentor, trainer and workshop facilitator, he honors his beliefs and his values of curiosity, practice, connection, eroticism and synergy in his work. Dave’s inspiration comes from many traditions including power dynamics, mysticism, Tantra, various spiritual paths including Christianity and Native American spirituality. 
Cass Phelps teaches an innovative body of work that is simple, potentiating and revelatory - a gifted, clear, calming Presence whose guidance assists one into true Self-Knowing. Cass specializes in movement meditation healing work while honoring as major influences: 7 years of teaching Continuum Movement, Structural Integration, Reiki and A Course In Miracles. He's a Reiki master, life time musician and sound healing therapist. He offers workshops globally and tele-dives focused on Eros & Inspiration as well as deep internal cleansing programs in conjunction with movement and wise nutritional guidance and support. He also holds a private practice in LA working with clients with complex neurological disorders. His unique approach to sound, breath and movement unifies the creative and healing arts as ONE.
Olena D. Adams (Melnikova) LMT-5455 Olena first graduated as a therapist of massage in Ukraine (Russia) in 1994 and a second time on Hawaii in 1999 in Hilo Hawaii. She is author of textbook “Art of Russian Massage” and DVD.
