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MSTM FACULTY
The Maui School of Therapeutic Massage provides a rich and supportive learning environment and is committed to excellence and innovation in its curriculum. All of our instructors are skilled healthcare professionals with extensive training, clinical practice and teaching experience. We are committed to supporting you in body, mind, and spirit as you develop the skills and confidence to step gracefully onto a meaningful new career path.
 James Hackett, LMT, is the owner and Director of MSTM. He teaches Anatomy and Physiology, Neuromuscular Therapy, Treatment of Common Conditions, and Advanced Certification Programs. Jim has over 30 years of experience as a massage therapist and teacher. He founded the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 1981 where he served as Director of Education and an instructor for 17 years. He has been involved in the profession at the national level, serving as the Chairman of the American Massage Therapy Council of Schools for three years
He is certified in Neuromuscular Therapy, Sports and Orthopedic Massage, Structural Bodywork, the Rolf Method of Structural Integration and Jin Shin Do Acupressure. He has taught advanced therapeutic massage techniques internationally and produced his own training videos and manuals
"Massage Therapy is an art and a science.
Its learning involves the balanced development of our
intellectual, physical kinesthetic, and intuitive dimensions.
To learn is to grow, is to become whole."
Raphiell Nolin, LMT, teaches Hydrotherapy, Sports Massage, Massage Technique, Outreach, Business, and is a Clinical Instructor He specializes in Spa Treatments and Orthopedic Sports Massage. Raphiell brings 20 years of experience working in hotel spas and multidisciplinary clinics with chiropractors and physical therapists.
"Being fully present and providing safety and support is
such a precious gift for both the therapist and client.
Massage is an intimate dance where miracles can happen.”
Jeff Sims, L.M.T., teaches Neuromuscular Therapy, and Treatment of Common Conditions, and is a Clinical Instructor. His experience as a massage therapist and bodyworker includes working in multi-disciplinary clinical settings, and in resort hotel spas. In Jeff’s practice, he specializes in Neuromuscular Therapy, Orthopedic Massage, Muscle Energy Technique and Zero Balancing®
“When we study, we stand on the shoulders of many who came
before us, leveraging on their knowledge and experience.
We are also privileged to be at this nexus of time and place: now on Maui – when and where many massage and bodywork
approaches, practitioners, and teachers are
converging for the benefit of all.”
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Arthur Berman, Lic. Ac., L.M.T., teaches Shiatsu. He has been a practicing Shiatsu Therapist for over 20 years. A Licensed Acupuncturist since 1984, he trained in Aikido, Tai Chi and Chi Kung, graduated from the AmerAsian Institute of Oriental Medicine, and interned at the Guanamen Hospital in Beijing, China. Arthur has been a Licensed Massage Therapist on Maui since 1979.
“Compassionate touch through the vehicle of therapeutic massage benefits the body, mind and soul of the practitioner as well as the client. This has been my joyful service for 28 years.”
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 Jackie "Kapua" Tyler, MSW, LMT, has been a student &
practitioner of Hawaiian healing arts for over 20 years. Her background includes studying Hawaiian herbal healing with Kahu Kapi'ioho Naone &
with Dr. Maka'ala Yates, DC. She currently practices at a clinic specializing in rehabilitative work for injuries and is a senior therapist at a spa. She is honored to be sharing Lomi Lomi in the spirit of lokahi (unity) and aloha
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 Jeana Iwalani Naluai, MPT, LMT, is a native Hawaiian committed to perpetuating her culture through the healing arts. Jeana is currently a licensed Physical Therapist and Massage Therapist, as well as a certified Clinical Lomi Lomi instructor in the lineage of Aunty Margaret Machado and Dr. Maka’ala Yates. Jeana is the owner of Hale Ho’omana Spa Retreat in Makawao where she runs her private practice and opens her retreat space to all modalities encouraging education in universal consciousness.
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 Kurt Miyajima, LMT, is a certified Tai Chi, Chi Gung, & Longevity Breathing instructor on island with over 29 years of study & training. He has taught publicly on Maui since 1991
for various groups & private organizations ranging from luxury resorts to state funded organizations medical clinics & groups, senior communities, spiritual groups, as well as private tutoring. He has performed in numerous public demonstrations, for private organizations, and has made several television appearances.
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 Georgi Abelenda, LMT, teaches Massage Technique, is a Clinical Instructor, and will teach portions of the Stress Management & Wellness Advanced Training Program. She has practiced and taught massage and yoga internationally since 1991, integrating dance and movement therapies into her holistic approach to health and personal growth. Born in Argentina, Georgi is an MSTM graduate, and has a private practice on Maui.
“Massage Therapy is an ancient artistic expression that allows us the privilege to deeply touch another’s life, and involves us in a continuing search for greater presence, awareness, and truth.”
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Geoff Dawe, LMT, teaches Sports Massage and Clinical Approaches and is our Clinic Director. He brings 15 years of experience to MSTM, beginning in New York city with his training at the Swedish Institute, where he taught, and from the Peninsula Spa, where he served as Lead Therapist. Geoff recently moved to Maui from New York where he worked with chiropractors, Broadway dancers and professional tennis players.
Nina Cherry, CHT, has been a Certified Hakomi Therapist for 20 years. She has been leading trainings for psychotherapists, massage therapists and bodyworkers, and healthcare professionals since 1984. She is a Counselor and Life Coach at the school and teaches Professional Ethics and Communication Skills.
Heather Mancini, LMT, teaches Massage Technique, Prenatal and Infant Massage, and Reflexology. She began studying the healing arts at age 19. After earning a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, she entered into the massage field to bridge mind and body. She became a licensed massage therapist in 1999 and has served in acupuncture and chiropractic offices as well as maintained a private practice. Heather is also a local midwife.
ADDITIONAL STAFF AND VISITING FACULTY:
Sarah Cordeiro - Administrator
Vicki Jones, Ellen Sjoholm, Audrey Tamashiro-Kamii, and Adriel Robidoux - School and Student Clinic Administration
Bella Brown, Marc Hartung, Rayna Strike - Student Clinic Supervisors & Teacher Assistants
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