C. Amina Peterson

I was introduced to bodywork at a very young age. My tomboy-esque youth resulted in a number of broken bones and trips to the doctor. Rehabilitation therapy became a summer ritual.Throughout high school and college, I participated in sports and through my massage therapists then, began to experience the joys of (and the need for) massage therapy.

After college and serving in the US Armed Forces, (Special Operations Command)I never lost my desire for touch. I continued to receive and learn about massage, until I finally bit the bullet and enrolled at the New School for Massage and Bodywork in Chicago.

After finishing there, I continued to study numerous styles of massage and bodywork, including many eastern methods and practices.

Through years of sports, running and yoga, sports injuries,  rehabilitation therapies, and studying the body extensively, I have come to understanding that there are many ways to get the healing that the body needs and understands.

Since 2005, I have called the windward side  home. Living steps from the beautiful backdrop of Lanikai beach, and being immersed in a very fitness orientated community, has made the windward side my ideal place to live.

The body is my passion, but touch is only one element of that passion. I am a Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA), Certified Zumba (r) Gold Instructor, Running Coach (11  Marathons, including Honolulu, Carlsbad, Chicago, NY and LA), Nutritional Chef and aspiring Holistic Healer.  I have over 4000 hours of experience as a massage therapist, 9 years in athletic training and fitness, and a lifetime of cheffing skills.

The body is a magnificent freeway system of arteries, veins, muscles, energy, and nerves. Science teaches us that all of these freeways are connected to the side streets.

 Understanding that connection and making sure the connection is strong is what makes us human.

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