Meet Our Team
Mālama Pono Massage Therapists
Our highly trained massage therapists specialize in the best massage in Kona.
April
Female Massage Therapist
MAT-17056
April brings a lifelong passion for health and fitness to the study and practice of massage therapy. Her intention is to assist you in finding your body’s homeostasis, the balance that can help you live a less stressed and more fulfilling life. She listens carefully to each client, to craft an individualized plan with maximum therapeutic effects, using a wide variety of techniques to create both deep relaxation and balance in the musculoskeletal system. With focus and intention, April believes connecting with the inner rhythm of one’s body can be the opening to harmony and wellness. April studied under the amazing Angela Leslee in Kealakekua, Hawaii, with focus on lomilomi, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, therapeutic cupping, prenatal, sports massage, and Reiki. Her other passions include adventures with her son, weightlifting, jumping rope, and enjoying the beauty of Hawaii.
Mihai
Male Massage Therapist
MAT-16984
Mihai studied at Aloha Massage Academy in Kealakekua, Hawaii, and has pursued advanced level training with Maka’ala Yates in traditional Hawaiian style lomilomi massage. Mihai’s approach melds movement & stillness, hot & cold, independence & communion. Duality provides the contrast as we are challenged to find balance. Mihai gives each session his care and intention and his reviews reflect this.
Arianna
Female Massage Therapist
MAT-16066
Arianna tailors every treatment to the needs of each client and puts intention into providing a nurturing space where people can feel safe to truly unwind and allow for restoration and healing. She utilizes an intuitive blend of deep tissue combined with craniosacral and lomilomi massage techniques. She also offers hot stones, cupping, and reflexology. A native of Oregon, Arianna graduated from East West College in Portland in 2017.
Lee
Female Owner & Lead Massage Therapist
MAT-16690
A graduate of Aloha Massage Academy in Kealakekua, Hawaii, Lee specializes in facilitating deep release and healing. She utilizes a unique combination of tools and modalities, drawing on her diverse skill set and background, including cupping, hot stone massage, myofascial release, Hawaiian lomilomi, and trigger point therapy. Raised in Samoa & Micronesia, Lee studied biochemistry and design and has worked extensively in a wide range of medical & clinical settings, research & teaching. She has traveled solo to 40 countries and loves living in Kona, Hawaii!
Lee’s own health journey has led her to explore many healing methods and to become a massage therapist. Lee loves music, dancing, Ayurveda, natural medicine, and the beauty and spirit of Hawaii. As owner and principal massage therapist at Malama Pono Massage, Lee focuses on creating a comforting, soothing and aesthetic tropical environment for deeply therapeutic and relaxing bodywork.