Our Therapists
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Nile Curtis
Nile, being born in South Africa and raised in Switzerland, discovered massage nearly two decades ago after having moved to California. Nile initially focused on Deep Tissue techniques working in a chiropractic setting, in which he learned effective rehabilitative bodywork. He soon discovered Hawaiian Lomi Lomi after meeting his future wife and kumu (Lomi teacher). Nile’s 18 years in massage have led him to what he calls Deep Lomi: a blending of Western and Polynesian styles which combines grounding and soothing work with a strong structural focus.
Pressure Level: 5
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Kinue "Kina" Keating
Originally from Tokyo, Japan, Kinue “Kina” has been a Hawaii licensed massage therapist since 2005. Kinue has various modalities of her technique, such as Swedish, Kauai style Lomilomi, Shiatsu, Anma, Traditional Seitai (Manipulation of Body work), Myofascial Release, and English Swing massage. She also learned Singaporean style Reflexology with sticks, although she prefers to use her own hands to perform her sessions.
Pressure Level: 4-4.5
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Masami Clarke
Masami was born and raised in Osaka, Japan. She started studying and then working as a Reflexologist in Japan. Wanting to expand her skills, Masami came to the island of Hawai’i to study massage at The Hawaiian Islands School of Massage in 2004. After graduating, she returned to Japan and opened her own massage business for eight years before deciding to return to the Islands. She specializes in Swedish Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Flower Essence Therapy, and Clay Therapy.
Pressure Level: 4.5
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Tricia Guzman
Tricia, a Hawai’i native, enjoys giving an invigorating massage as she works intuitively to release restrictions you may be unaware of. She has a unique lomilomi style which is individually customized, incorporating myofascial release techniques and stretching to awaken the body’s natural ability to find balance and heal itself. Working as a massage therapist since 2005, Tricia welcomes you to a place where you can let all your inhibitions go while you relax and rejuvenate.
Pressure Level: 4.5
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Susie Villarreal
Susie is a highly experienced massage therapist with a decade of expertise. She has predominantly worked in clinical settings, specializing in the treatment of athletes and chronic injuries. Susie excels in various massage modalities, including Body Mobilization Technique, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation). As an educator at Estelle Medical Academy, Susie is deeply committed to nurturing the growth of aspiring massage therapists, with a solid foundation in curriculum development, lesson planning, and creating an engaging learning environment.
Pressure Level: 4.5-5
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Joshua Ligot
Joshua has almost 7 years of experience in providing relaxing and therapeutic massages. He attended Remington College which is known for producing excellent therapists and earned his certification from the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) and has worked at various spas and medical facilities. Joshua's goal is to help clients achieve their wellness goals such as relieving stress, easing muscle tension and to improve their overall health. "I love what I do and I'm passionate about helping people feel their best.”
Pressure Level: 4.5-5
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Azure Baker
Born and raised in Oahu, Azure has been a licensed massage therapist for over a decade. She discovered her love for massage at a young age, massaging her family members & friends. After graduating high school, she went into massage school & received her massage license. She’s worked in both medical and spa environments, which has helped her to create a unique technique of deep tissue and lomi lomi mixed with stretching. Her goal is to make sure every client she works with receives a massage customary to their liking, making sure they have an amazing experience from start to finish.
Pressure Level: 4.5
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Brianna Morris
Brianna was born and raised in Orange County, CA but has now moved to Oahu! Brianna received her initial education from the National Holistic Institute College of massage. After about 4 years active in the field, she returned for advanced training to become a Neuromuscular Therapist. She learned how to utilize orthopedic assessments, lymphatic drainage, assisted stretching, and trigger point to better support the healing and recovery process for her clientele. In 2021, Brianna became licensed to practice in Hawai'i and made O'ahu her forever home.
Pressure Level: 4.5
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Stephanie Cefali
Stephanie’s journey through a diverse range of careers has been fueled by a deep fulfillment she finds in working with her hands and heart, which has led her to her most passionate vocation: helping others attain wellbeing through the art of bodywork and massage. She studied bodywork at Esalen Institute and Maui Academy of Healing Arts, focusing on LomiLomi, Swedish, Prenatal, Deep Tissue, Thai, Ashiatu, Shiatsu, Craniosacral therapy and Reiki. As an athlete, yogi and farmer she is well aquatinted with the reparative and healing needs of active bodies.
Pressure Level 4.5
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Miyuki Hiramatsu
Miyuki was born and raised in Aichi, Japan, and has been a massage therapist in Hawaii since 2006. She utilizes a combination of several massage techniques that she has learned throughout the years including Lomi Lomi, Shiatsu, Thai, Musculoskeletal Manipulation, and Myofascial release. Having this as a foundation for helping others, Miyuki has studied and became certified in Cupping Therapy, Tuning Fork Therapy, and Kinesiology, as well as becoming a Clay Sommelier and Inspection Counselor. Miyuki is pleased to offer these therapeutic techniques to support the health and emotional well-being of her clients.
Pressure Level 3.5-4
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Saori Yokogawa
Saori was born and raised in Kumamoto Japan, where she originally worked as a therapist. She has been a Hawai’i licensed massage therapist/esthetician for over 10 years now, and enjoys enhancing the well-being of her clients. She possesses a strong background in various massage types, such as traditional Lomilomi, Shiatsu, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, and a few more niche types. She also has remarkable experience in Facial massage, making her a dual licensed therapist! Customer satisfaction is her #1 priority and she finds passion in personalized care, ensuring each session is tailored to meet individual needs.
Pressure Level: 4
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James Wilkes
James has been a licensed massage therapist for over a decade and has over a thousand hours of massage education from Career Networks Institute CA and Cortiva Institute NJ. His therapeutic body of work consists of orthopedic massage, structural integration, traditional massage, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), lymphatic drainage, cellulite reduction therapy, and relaxation modalities. His body work is deep and intentional. He has and always been committed to helping improve the quality of life for himself and for others.
Pressure Level: 4.5
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Yumiko Lee
Yumiko was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. She has been a massage therapist for over five years, and an esthetician for over 3 years at a local spa in Hawai’i. She performs numerous techniques such as Swedish, Lomilomi, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and Lymphatic Drainage. She is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their wellness goals, whether it’s relieving stress, alleviating pain, or enhancing their overall well-being. She believes in the healing power of touch, and exceeds in making clients feel new and rejuvenated. Yumiko is constantly expanding her knowledge and learning new techniques to make customers feel top tier!
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Mika Nakamura
Mika was born Kyoto Japan and moved to Hawai’i in 2021. She has over 13 years of experience as a massage therapist. She first fell in love with massage 16 years ago after discovering massage improved her dermatitis with a blood flow massage. Mika focuses on deep tissue, Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Reflexology. Her specialty is a massage combined with blood flow and fascia release. Mika’s mission is to make people’s bodies healthier and improve their overall wellbeing.
Pressure Rating: 4.5
Pressure Level Scale
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Light — Medium — Deep
Note* our experienced therapists will inquire whether the pressure is okay during your session!