Meet the Aloha Institute of Massage and Healing Arts instructional staff.....
or come to Hawaii, lounge on the beach or catch a wave, and meet us
in person
Founder: Elizabeth Reveley, RMT
Theory and Practice of Massage and Energy Medicine
Elizabeth Reveley I am Elizabeth B. Reveley. I was born on the East Coast and
received my BA in Fine Arts from Bennington College in Vermont. My deep love
of and appreciation for the outdoors and my longing for more warmth combined
with my entrepreneurial spirit guided me from the Caribbean and Maine in the
1970s to Hawaii in 1981. Having already learned massage therapy in Maine, when
I moved to Hawaii, I became licensed read more...
George Kon,
Ms.T.
Theory and Practice of Massages
Raised on a sugar plantation on the island of Maui, George Kon
went to school barefoot in Puunene's red dirt. He co-founded the Iowa Theatre
Lab, an experimental theatre company in the middle of the Iowa cornfields. Returning
to O'ahu via NYU's Experimental Theatre Wing to co-found the Alliance for Drama
Education where he currently directs the low tech, high zest T-Shirt Theatre
in rough neck inner city Kalihi. In an attempt to run a stream thru his life
in 1989, read more...
Barbara Matayoshi, Ms.T.
Theory and Practice of Massage Healing with Animals
Barbara Matayoshi was born in Hawaii
and grew up in Kailua. She graduated from Hawaii Loa College,
with a B.A. in Communicative Arts. For 15 years she was
an art instructor for children ages 5-14 at Le Jardin Academy,
a private school in Kailua and at the Honolulu Academy of Arts.
In 1991, while experiencing the benefits of massage, Barbara
decided to enroll in the Aloha Institute of Massage and Healing Arts. In
1992 she became licensed as a massage therapist. Over the years
she has become certified in read
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Meticulous Scientific Professional
skilled in Hypothesis Based Biological Research. Articulate in communicating
complex ideas to others, including teaching Gross Human Anatomy to Medical
Students, Physical Therapists, as well as guest instruction for Practicing
Health Care
Professionals. Professional activities include serving as a task force member
for Gender Equality for the Basic Sciences at the University of Western Ontario,
as well as National Representative on the Executive Committee for the Canadian
Association of Anatomists, Neurobiologists and Cell Biologists. read
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Guest Lecturers
Hoku Eyre, LMT, Doula
Prenatal Massage
My home island is Maui and I grew up along Iao stream listening to the
flowing water and tumbling rocks. The stream was vibrant and healthy.
It is still the place where I feel the most comfort and it is the vessel
that connects me to the earth. The intertwining of health and education
has been the focus of my work life. It has been my privilege to support
families in the beginning phases of birth and parenting. Through childbirth
education, working as a doula and licensed massage therapist I have
met many wonderful people and witnessed the loving beginning of many
babies’ lives.
Sharing what I’ve learned along the way is very satisfying and
I hope to continue to contribute to peaceful and healthy beginnings
for
many more babies.
Leslie Ashburn, LMT
Macrobiotics
Read more about Macrobiotics
Leslie Ashburn lived in Kobe, Japan for 3 years where she
studied Kushi Macrobiotics at the Kushi Institute International
Extension Program in
Osaka.
She is the first of only two Westerners to receive certification from the
Kushi Institute after training in Japan. She lives in Honolulu where she
organizes vegan-macrobiotic potlucks, works as a private and healing chef,
and actively teaches macrobiotics.
Lori Kimata, ND
Pathology (on right in picture) Dr. Lori Kimata is a licensed
naturopathic physician. Born in Hawaii, she received
her B.A. in psychology from UCLA and her naturopathic
medical degree from National College in 1988. International
lecturer and co-author of Partner Yoga published in
the U.S. in 2000 and Europe in 2002, Lori has traveled
extensively abroad, with specific studies in China,
Africa and India. She was a previous board member and
is a current member of the American Association of
Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), is president of the
Hawaii Society of Naturopathic Physicians(HSNP), and
is a member of the American College of Naturopathic
Obstetricians(ACNO). Lori calls herself a life artist.
Whether playing in her W. African Drum Band, Jammarek,
serving clients, hiking, surfing, dancing, painting
or gardening, she puts her passion and aloha into each
moment all the same. For more information go to... www.sacredhealingarts.info
Michael
R. McCarthy Ed.D, PT, S.C.S.I.A.T.C., LMT
Anatomy Dr. McCarthy received a Bachelor of
Science degree in Physical Therapy and a Master of Science degree
in Exercise Physiology from the University of Oklahoma. He successfully
completed his degree of Doctor of Education in Sports Medicine from
the University of Virginia. As a physical therapist and a certified
athletic trainer, he has over twenty years of experience in physical
rehabilitation, focused on musculoskeletal disorders, particularly
those related to general orthopedic and sports injuries. He has most
recently become a licensed massage therapist, LMT.
Dr. McCarthy is one of a few board certified clinical specialists in Sports Physical
Therapy. He has worked at the Olympic training center and U.S. Olympic Festival.
He has served as a clinical instructor for the University of Hawaii Athletic
Training Program, and a clinical instructor in physical therapy for the University
of Oklahoma, University of Colorado, East Carolina University, University of
the Pacific and McMaster University. He has authored numerous papers and continues
to enjoy lecturing on topics of rehabilitation that relate to orthopedic problems.
Alan Babcock
Microscopy The phase contrast blood assessment and brightfield live
and dry blood analysis are used as a screening test to monitor metabolic dysfunction,
thereby taking the guesswork out of diet determination and the selection of an
appropriate supplementation regime.
The tests are carried out by extracting a minute amount of capillary blood from
the fingertip and placing it on a microscope slide and then observing it through
two different optical modalities of a high powered microscope. This technique
enables a microscopist as well a client to observe and analyze the features of
the blood terrain via video monitor. Among the phenomena observed in the live
and dry blood are: read
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Jeff Willson, LMT
Polarity Therapy
BioDynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy
Bio to come
Kevin Marks
CranioSacral Therapy
Originally from the Hudson Valley Region of upstate New York, Kevin received
his degree in Environmental Studies and Experiential Education from Empire State
University. An Upledger trained Cranio Sacral Therapist, Kevin specializes in
Cranio Sacral and water movement therapy. Kevin draws his strength from communing
with the ocean and the magnificent dolphins that dwell in it.
Kevin first came to Oahu in 2003 in order to pursue his love of SCUBA diving
and the healing arts. As a Master SCUBA Diver Trainer, he also conducts diving
classes and dolphin excursions. Kevin divides his professional life between teaching
bodywork, Dive Boat Captain and SCUBA diving instruction on the beautiful island
of Oahu HI. He leads the level 1 lab sessions here at AIMHA. He looks forward
to sharing the wonders of this beautiful island chain with you.
