Get RELAXED first! then begin enjoying a truly wonderful vacation in Paradise. Preparation for getting to Kaua'i is usually stressful, first time customers often say they wish they had scheduled a massage on their first day of vacation!   Set up your appointment before you arrive!! Contact us.

slideshow photos by Ron Morin & Danny Hashimoto

Kauai Massage & Wellness
The state licensed professionals at MANA MASSAGE offer skills in numerous techniques and combine them to meet your specific needs.

Manima is the founder and director of one of the first Kauai massage offices, Mana Massage; her initial studies began in the 70’s with Yoga, then in 1980 on the Big Island of Hawaii with noted HAWAIIAN LOMILOMI MASSAGE specialist and teacher "Aunty" Margaret Machado; she offers MYOFASCIAL RELEASE, TRIGGER POINT, DEEP TISSUE, SPORTS MASSAGE, CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY, SOUNDWORK, HOT STONE MASSAGE, PREGNANCY MASSAGE, ENERGYWORK, REFLEXOLOGY, ORGANIC Oils, Manima's unique AROMATHERAPY Oil Blends specially made on Kaua'i, Yoga & therapeutic stretching and conscious breathing with your needs as the guide. And, she'll float you in the Pacific with AQUACRANIAL® THERAPY. Relieved and happy clients comment on the long-lasting effects of Manima's skilled bodywork blend of Myofascial Release plus the modalities you need on the day of your session. Her 'signature' specialty is an extended 2 hour session of heart-centered intuitive Craniosacral Therapy combined with Soundwork and guided by your intention, gently inviting you into a deep state of consciousness... the playground for deep and lasting healing. "I describe it as Transformational Energywork in response to the comments of my clients. And, to enhance this 'journey', I suggest immersing yourself in the serenity & magic of the Sacred Wailua River energy while receiving your Craniosacral & Soundwork sessions..." (photo below, by 'Glossary of Techniques'). Manima has a holistic Mind/Body/Spirit awareness, and the presence of deep Compassion in her touch... "I welcome your questions and enjoy supporting you in healthy choices through Heart Centered Intentional Bodywork, Intuitive & Energetic Touch, Compassionate Communication skills and health supporting products and foods. You'll also be given suggestions and tools for Wellness maintenance".

Please note, we charge an additional "usage fee" at the Sacred Wailua River Valley overlook. Ask us to email you a price menu.

Laurel Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Relaxation Massage, Craniosacral Therapy. Available Lihu'e, Wailua & out call.

Shelley Hawaiian Lomilomi, Deep Tissue, Hot Stones, Shiatsu. Available Lihu'e, Wailua & out call.

Isabelle Hawaiian Lomilomi and relaxation massage. Available Lihu'e, Wailua and out calls.

"The precision with which Manima maps my body is most unique. Laser-like precision in mapping the dis-ease... She didn't need to press 'hard' to have an effect. She followed it through my cells! Because of what I would describe as 'childlike innocence' in her hands she's able to release deep into my cells, easily and naturally." Layna Larot, Kaua'i ~ Aug. '08

"My friend Tina and I got a massage from you and we have not stopped talking about how wonderful it was. The pain in my right hip has subsided and I am able to sleep on that side for a change." : ) Yvonne K., Oahu Business Exec. ~ July '09

My thoughts on my most amazing massage experience -
"As a massage therapist, I have the blessed opportunity to visit many different therapists and spas. Nothing touches the experience I had with Mana Massage and Leslee “Manima”. I had the distinct pleasure of having my Lomilomi experience at the Wailua location. And I have to say that spa's all over the world try to mimic the tranquil settings that this outdoor setting gives you naturally. The whispers of the wind through the Sacred valley lightens the spirit the first moment you arrive. This is truly one of the most amazing massages given by one of the most talented therapist's I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
When I return to Kaua'i, Mana Massage will be the first place I go, so I can begin my stay refreshed and renewed in both body and spirit. Thank you!" Chenoa Puyallup, WA.~ Aug. '08

"THANK YOU for the wonderful, amazing massage/healing experience with you on Kauai. You really helped me to shake off what was ailing me that week so the remaining 3 days of my trip were easier for me. You also really helped me to GET MORE IN MY BODY, which is a current major project of mine! I just loved Kauai and so enjoyed meeting you! I will be back!!!!" Carol Ann Ciocco, July '07

"Mahalo for the magic! It was exquisite alchemy in a perfect setting, from the whispers of the Wailua River rising out of the sacred valley, to the canopy of stars above. Your hot stone massage under that fragrant tree laced with tinsel fire and tiki torches was a peak bodywork experience for me, and a welcome aloha for my first night on Kaua'i. I felt renewed, as if I, too, would leaf out in twinkle lights like the tree and stars overhead. Thank you so much for your loving professionalism. Everything, from our first correspondence, to arranging for a deposit, to the most subtle detail in that outdoor setting, was handled with careful attention. I am most grateful." Mahalo nui loa, Joan Poor

"Aloha! I can't believe I put off going to the 'club' for a massage for all these years! Just a few minutes into the session, I knew it was the best massage I have ever gotten. Leslee/Manima, even never having worked on me before, knew exactly where the most crucial areas on my body were that needed 'special' attention. I'd always put off going the the Kauai Athletic Club thinking it would be a 'club-rub'. How foolish of me to have searched all these years for a masage therapist like Leslee/Manima and not have considered using who the athletes use. I can't wait to try some of the other treatments Mana Massage has to offer." Jenny Stasio, Kaua'i~April '07

"Thank you so much for the 2 hour massage you gave me at your Wailua location when Jerry and I were visiting Kaua'i last month. It was such a beautiful setting and an awesome experience. Not to mention how wonderful I felt for about 2 weeks after that, until I returned to work. I was so tense and tight but after the hot stones, the lomi lomi, deep tissue and myofascial, all my stress and tension and knots were gone. I wish I could have brought you home with me. I have recommended you to all my friends that frequent Kaua'i. Thank you again. I can't wait to return for another session." Roberta Notrangelo, Calif. Professional

"I have been seeing Leslee for over 20 years now and, where I have seen other Massage Therapists during this time, I can truthfully say that no others can compare with her. Her hands intuitively seek out the source of problems and release the tension. In some subliminal way Leslee is able to communicate with her client's physical needs and relieve the stress and relax and renew the Spirit. When she has completed her session I am refreshed, relaxed and pain free - She is the Best!" Martha F. Ryker, M.D., Kaua'i

"Of the three, very different, birthing methods of my children, the youngest, Daniel's, was the easiest and by far the most coherent of them all. Being my first totally natural birth, my sister, Leslee (Manima), assisted me by performing numerous types of massage and reflexology during the labor process, making the experience virtually, well...almost, pain-free. The expertise in her hands and body movement and the knowledge in her mind served to relieve and relax my entire body throughout what could have been a contracting birthing ordeal...no, I think, nightmare might fit as a better word in this instance . She is a JEWEL in the massage world, a flower to be plucked by the select few that make it to her massage table. Kauai is SO lucky to have her. To honor her love and intense work on my behalf, Daniel was graced to have "Auntie Les" as his God-Mother. Thanks, Les....you deserve the best, for always giving your BEST." Aloha nui loa, Barb

"I loved that you had several techniques to work on the part of my body that needed help." Diane Strachan, Calif. Business Woman

Price Menu: More detailed pricing plus combination treatments are described. Presently available by email. Contact us.

Website SPECIAL!!

For each one hour or longer appointment we'll add an additional 15 minutes for FREE!
Please mention this offer when booking your appointment so we can reserve the additional time for you.
Includes Steam, Jacuzzi & Sauna at Kaua’i Athletic Club office Lihu'e

Kama'aina Discount available year long
Please call Mana Massage for Kama’aina discount pricing on this offer.

Sacred Wailua River Valley overlook location: $10 hr. will be added to the prices listed below, plus a $20 per person "location usage fee"

photo by Ron Morin




Glossary of Techniques/General Pricing


AquaCranial® $200 - the session is 1.5 to 2 hours - AquaCranial® Therapy is a gentle bodywork that combines the healing qualities of ocean water (you're floated in the ocean) and CranioSacral Therapy®. This modality was developed in conjunction with cetacean research by Rebecca Goff, OTR of Maui. She has taken the osteopathic principles of craniosacral mobilization from the treatment table into the aquatic environment, creating an approach, for people of all ages, that is profoundly relaxing. AquaCranial® Therapy is a new modality. It takes years to establish research, proving effectiveness. Since AquaCranial® Therapy is based on and an extention of CranioSacral Therapy, it follows that benefits of both would be similar. AquaCranial® Therapy effects the craniosacral system which consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain. It extends down from the bones of the skull, face and mouth, which make up the cranium, to the sacrum (tailbone area). This is a vital system that influences the development and performance of the brain and spinal cord. Restrictions or imbalances caused by birth, childhood injuries, sports, stress, illness, repetitive movements or medications to name a few, could potentially cause any number of sensory, motor or neurological disabilities. Your AquaCranial® Therapist uses light touch as a method  of detection and correction to encourage your own healing mechanism thru the craniosacral system to release the effect of stresses from your nervous system. By strengthening the body's ability to take care of itself a wide range of illness, pain and dysfunction can be alleviated. These include chronic neck and back pain, headaches, chronic fatigue, scoliosis, emotional difficulties, learning disabilities, TMJ syndrome, post traumatic stress disorder, sleep apnea, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, motor coordination impairments, central nervous system disorders and more. Benefits include resistance to disease, better health in general and a looser, more relaxed body.
Cranio-Sacral* $95 hr (suggested 1 1/2hr session) - is a technique for finding and correcting cerebral and spinal imbalances or blockages that may cause sensory, motor or intellectual dysfunction.
**CST is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord.Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams, or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.By complementing the body's natural healing processes, CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure for its ability to bolster resistance to disease, and is effective for a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction, including:~ Migraine Headaches~ Chronic Neck and Back Pain~ Motor-Coordination Impairments~ Colic ~ Autism~ Central Nervous System Disorders~ Orthopedic Problems~ Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries~ Scoliosis~ Infantile Disorders~ Learning Disabilities~ Chronic Fatigue~ Emotional Difficulties~ Stress and Tension-Related Problems~ Fibromyalgia and other Connective-Tissue Disorders~ Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)~ Neurovascular or Immune Disorders~ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder~ Post-Surgical Dysfunction
Deep Tissue - additional $10 hr. fee for extensive DT - releases the chronic patterns of tension in the body through slow strokes and deep finger pressure on the contracted areas, either following or going across the grain of muscles, tendons and fascia. It is called deep tissue, because it also focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. We suggest 15 minutes in the Steam, Jacuzzi or Sauna (available only at the Kaua'i Athletic Club office) before your session.
Hawaiian Lomilomi $95 hr. - is also called "Loving Hands" massage and works gently yet deeply into the muscles using rhythmic kneading and continuous, flowing strokes, totally nurturing the body enabling the recipient to relax, give in and simply be. While technique is an important part of the massage and associated healing, much of the work is done by love, with the total focus of the practitioner on the client being deep and complete with total respect and love. As "Aunty" Margaret always said first, "it's a Praying work".
Hot Stone Massage $115 hr. (suggested 1 1/2 hr session) - a full body stone layout; and heated stones are massaged over your entire body. A deeply relaxing experience.
Myofascial Release $95 hr. - is a form of bodywork that is manipulative in nature and seeks to rebalance the body by releasing tension in the fascia, the tissue structure which lines and covers nearly everything inside and around our bodies. Long, stretching strokes are utilized to release muscular tension and holding patterns. This technique helps unwind our bodies from traumas and pains built up over the years and greatly improves range of motion. The effect is long-lasting.
Reflexology* not priced per hour, blended into session - massage based around a system of points in the hands and feet thought to correspond, or "reflex," to all areas of the body.
Shiatsu* $95 hr. - Oriental-based systems of finger-pressure which treat special points along acupuncture "meridians" (the invisible channels of energy flow in the body).

Soundwork, not priced per hour, blended into session - Sound is being re-discovered as an extremely powerful tool for personal growth and transformation. This medium is being successfully used to induce a state of physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Sound, in the form of chant, tone, music, and nature sounds is being re-discovered in the healthcare arena for the enhancement of health, vitality, hospice/pallative care, numerous psychological and behavioral conditions, and stress reduction; the nervous system entrains to and re-aligns with the intervals created by these instruments and tuning forks as well. Sound vibration directly aligns all energy fields, and using our own voice is a powerful and potent form of doing so. Sports Massage $95 hr. - massage therapy focusing on muscle systems relevant to a particular sport and specific to Pre-event, Post-event or Training Period . Swedish Massage* $95 hr. - a system of long strokes, kneading and friction techniques on the more superficial layers of the muscles, combined with active and passive movements of the joints. Therapeutic Massage $95 hr. (suggest scheduling a 1 ¼ or 1 ½ hour session) - therapeutic sessions take longer because of the techniques used which involve holding certain points on your muscles and connective tissue until your body releases; the time this takes depends on your body tissue yet it's always longer than the Relaxation massage. Also, the Deeper Tissue technique incorporated in Therapeutic sessions involves much slower movements so your muscles can 'receive' the pressure rather than 'resist' it. This all equates to a longer session in order to give you a full body massage. Trigger Point Therapy(also known as Myotherapy or Neuromuscular Therapy)* not priced per hour, blended into session - applies concentrated finger pressure to "trigger points" (painful irritated areas in muscles) to break cycles of spasm and pain.

* this definition is provided by the American Massage Therapy Association website.

** this definition is provided by the The Upledger Institute website