BIOGRAPHY 

Born on the Mediterranean coast and raised in New York City, my work has been to enliven the connection between the human spirit and nature through massage and yoga. My love of nature and health brought me to Hawaii, where I am committed to providing quality experiences for vibrant living.

LICENSE NUMBER MAT-16253
Licensed as a Massage Therapist in the State of Hawaii

RYT-200, Registered Yoga Teacher

CERTIFIED AYURVEDIC CHEF

RETREAT SPECIALIST

PROJECT MANAGER FOR HOME & GARDEN DESIGNS

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS 

Ho’omana Spa Maui, Makawao, HI
Fundamental Lomi Lomi Training as taught by Kumu Jeana Iwa Naluwai - June 2020
Advanced Lomi Lomi Training as taught by Kumu Jeana Iwa Naluwai - Dec 2020

Pacific Center of Awareness & Bodywork​, Princeville, HI
DOE-licensed, NCBTMB-approved, 800-hour massage program focusing on bodywork education with the latest neuroscience of pain, trauma, interoception, and wellbeing.

January-June 2019 - 800-hr massage Program

October 2019- May 2020 - 200-HOUR Teacher Assistant Program 

Hale Pule Ayurveda & Yoga, Anahola, Kauai, HI
April 2016-Feb 2017
Immersed a year in Ayurvedic and Yoga retreat trainings as taught by Myra Lewin.

● Ayurvedic Health Counselor Certification Program, April 2016-Present 

● 200 HR RYT Feb, 2017 

● Embracing Shakti, Ayurvedic Women’s Health and Healing Certification, Oct, 2016 ● Ayurvedic Chef Training, 100 CE Hrs, June, 2016 

● Ayurvedic Treatment Training, 75 CE Hrs, August, 2016 

Omsala, Chiang Mai, Thailand March 2016 ● Chei Nei Tsang-1 (Abdominal Chi Massage) Certification 

20 CE Hrs of Abdominal Chi Massage training with Om Rinraya 

Sunshine Massage School, Chiang Mai, Thailand Feb 2016 ● Where Thai Massage Meets the Therapeutic Flight 

35 CE Hrs of Therapeutic Acroyoga with Oliver Chamorrow 

Lotus Palm School of Thai Yoga Massage, Montreal, Quebec, CA 

Underwent their 6-week summer intensive coursework in Thai Yoga Massage Levels 1-6, July-Aug 2015 ● Essential Certification, Thai Yoga Massage 1-2, 170 CE Hr 

● Intermediate Certification, August 2017, 205.1 CE Hr 

Colby College, Waterville, ME May 2013 Bachelor of Arts in Geoscience 

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sweetfern Living (now Sweet Living), Jan 2019 - Present
Founder & Director of Wellness Services

Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort, Jan 2023-May 2023
Massage Therapist 

Ho’omana Spa Maui, July 2020-March 2022
Massage Therapist

Wainwright House,​Rye, NY 
Yoga Teacher, Aug-Dec 2018
●  Teach 1 hour classes based in Ashtanga Yoga and Raja Yoga.
●  Establish gardens in the property

Treetop Zen Center & Women’s Recovery House,​ Oakland, ME Nov 2014-June 2015
In-house Manager, Garden director, and Zen student resident
As part of the residency program, I studied Soto Zen Buddhist Koans and Sutras under Peter Wohl and Peter Harris, designed and developed organic gardens and recycling. As part of the Women’s Recovery House garden director, I taught women how to grow food, compost, and cook vegetarian meals and as In-house manager I monitored and oversaw house activities.

LANGUAGES
Conversant in Albanian & Spanish. Fluent in English. Currently learning French.