#Mindful massage how to#

Following apprenticeships, advanced trainings, internships and assistant teaching positions with Pierce, Matthew was certified as an instructor of the Shivagakomarpaj Lineage in late 2004. Matthew was so enamored by this holistic approach to bodywork that he converted nearly overnight. Shortly after graduating from Virgina School of Massage, Matthew was initiated into the Thai healing traditions by Pierce Silguero, founder of the then-titled Tao Mountain School of Traditional Thai Massage, and formerly Director of Research for the Thai Institute of Healing Arts.

#Mindful massage how to#

Growing up in rural Virginia, Matthew was introduced to the world of bodywork through a severe muscle injury at age 11, teaching himself in the years that followed how to successfully restore his body, despite ongoing professional discouragement that there was little that could be done to help. He has been operating on Maui for over 12 years, and has been in private practice overall for 18 years. You can learn more about Monique at Matthew Galena is a dedicated massage practitioner and instructor who has been honing his craft as a hobbyist, enthusiast and explorer since his middle school years in 1989. She currently operates her own thriving Pilates studio in Kihei, Fluid Motion Maui. She has completed five Ironman distance triathlons including three times at the World Championships in Kona. A competitive triathlete since 1994, her superior performances have earned her top age-group rankings for many years. MoniqueвЂ™s love of health and fitness is not limited to her profession. SheВ holds a BS in Exercise Science and Wellness from Bastyr University where she was an adjunct faculty member and taught courses in Pilates and Integrated Movement.

She has studied Pilates for over 17 years and is certified in all levels through Stott Pilates. Monique has also worked in upper management of several world class resort spas both on Oahu and Maui. She became an LMT in 1995 and went on to teach Sports Massage and Structural Kinesiology at MAHA. She obtained multiple certifications through AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America) and ACE (American Council on Exercise). MoniqueвЂ™s 26 year journeyВ in health began on Maui in 1990 teaching group fitness and personal training. Loving and being present for those I serveВ is the most important partВ of my vision for our school. I amВ also licensed in Texas and WashingtonВ to practice and teach Massage Therapy.ДЄsВ a life-long student myself I am deeply fulfilled by engaging with myВ classes throughout their transformation and self-achievement as highly effective and passionate bodyworkers.

I hold Board Certification through NCBTMB, and I amВ a member of AMTA, ABMP and the Alliance for Massage Therapy Education. My teaching specializations include Myofascial Release, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Ashiatsu (Barefoot Massage), Traditional Thai, Pre-Natal Massage and Mindful Massage foundations. Many years of core curriculum instruction for the massage fieldВ are brought together with my specialty experience and education to create a programВ that regards current research and application, along with longevity by way of whole-body training, as the future of bodywork professionals. My background is diverse and encompasses clinical focus in pain management, inter-state private practiceВ and world-class spa leadership. Assuming theВ legacy role of Principal and Director of MAHA in March 2017, I have transformed my 18В years ofВ passion and excitement for grounded and effective bodyworkВ into a new and exciting vision for massage education.