April Underwood

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Challenges are what makes life interesting-overcoming them is what makes it meaningful. Shelter is not in what you have, but in realizing who you really are.

For me, movement variety is all about freedom and choice and we often have to overcome some sort of challenge (big or small) to be able to move in the way that we most desire.

What if I’m not actually here to teach you how to move, or breathe better or relax more deeply? What if my purpose is to teach you how to move through challenge and adversity with ease and grace?

Our ability to move your body in as many ways as possible is deeply rooted in our ability to trust that as we move and grow, no...

For me, movement variety is all about freedom and choice and we often have to overcome some sort of challenge (big or small) to be able to move in the way that we most desire.

What if I’m not actually here to teach you how to move, or breathe better or relax more deeply? What if my purpose is to teach you how to move through challenge and adversity with ease and grace?

Our ability to move your body in as many ways as possible is deeply rooted in our ability to trust that as we move and grow, no matter what happens or where life takes me, to say, “I got this”. Whatever comes my way, I take it in, feel it, share it, enjoy it or not, and move on having learned from the experience, having grown in new and unimaginable ways. I am more resilient and ready to take on the next challenge.

I’m deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to help so many people become physically strong, energetically vibrant, and emotionally and physically resilient. What does it mean to be resilient? Envision an elastic band that can stretch in many different directions while also easily returning to its original shape with ease. That’s resilience.

Physical and emotional resiliency, this is what I teach.

Like Felix the cat, I have a grab bag of valuable tools from my 30+ years of teaching. My programs are a combination of yoga therapy, breath training, self-massage, guided relaxation and meditation all in the service of helping to cultivate deeper inner listening and awareness.

I do not profess to be a 'healer' but a guide on your path to fine-tuning your ability to lean into the challenges of life, do whatever it takes, then return to center, stronger and more durable for having been through it.

I’m at our side, lighting the path.

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Where I Work
Available Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Healing Therapies Hawaii
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1131 Manulani street

Kailua, HI 96734

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Licenses
Massage

CA # 50356

Experience
Bodywork

How did I get started in the early 90's?

I began my career in fitness while attending a private architecture college in Burbank California in 1990. For many years of my early years I taught 6 am fitness classes, went to school during the day, and trained fitness clients in the evening; I taught yoga classes on the weekends. The turning point was when I fell off a stage and was injured while teaching a step class. I was introduced to Pilates in physical therapy. My healing process was the turning point to learning and mastering a variety of movement and healing modalities. I have more certifications than I can list, but what has influenced my work the most is: my training and certification in Pilates in 1999 with Marie Jose Blum of Long Beach Dance Conditioning; a 300-hour Yoga Therapy Certification from Dr. Ganesh Mohan of Svastha Yoga; and Roll Model Method & Yoga Tune Up with Jill Miller. I’m also certified in various styles of yoga including, Hatha, Pre-natal, Vinyasa, Yin, Wailana Yoga, and SOMA breath work. In more recent years, I have taught dozens of 200-hour yoga teacher training courses (US and overseas) and authored and taught anatomy courses for other teacher training programs. In 2013 I graduated with an Associates of Science in Advanced Massage Therapy and opened my third yoga, Pilates, and massage studio in Fair Oaks, California. I eventually sold that studio in 2018 to travel overseas and train massage therapists and yoga teachers. Currently, I live in Hawaii where I see massage clients, teach transformational workshops and movement labs; both online and offline, for those looking to nurture their bodies and nervous system through self-massage, movement, and accountability coaching.

REVIEWS for my Bodywork, Spa, or Skincare services

by Teresa on Apr 09
I always receive the best program designed to meet my needs from April. I didn't think the progress I have made was possible!
by Anonymous on Mar 19
Very intuitive and knowledgeable about the body/mind connection.
by Chris on Feb 08
Fantastic
by Marissa on Feb 07
April gave my neck a great deal of attention and worked to get out my stress and tension. I slept better than I have in weeks!
by Sheela on Jan 26
April expertly shows care and challenges me in the best ways to make progress at my own pace.
by Alexandra on Jan 24
April is a change agent for optimal health; her treatments expertly combine various modalities to suit specific issues. I have had massages for decades and her work has finally addressed my neck and jaw issues. I highly recommend her series of three face and neck massages!
by Steve on Jan 04
Amazing assistance in not only knowledge, but also so positive on ways to heal and correct injuries or increase flexibility. Highly recommended.
by Lorraine on Nov 30
Lovely massage from a skilled therapist. Nice blend of relaxing and corrective approach to massage.
by Anonymous on Nov 23
Very professional
by Anonymous on Oct 14
She always makes sure I’m comfortable and leave feeling relaxed

SPECIALTIES: Bodywork and Massage techniques I perform

Bodywork & Massage

  • Deep Tissue
  • Lymphatic Drainage
  • Corrective Massage Therapy
  • Mobile Corrective Massage Therapy
  • Mobile Lymphatic Drainage
  • Couples Massage

Spa

  • Full Spectrum Sauna Therapy
  • Bodywrap
  • Detox Bodywrap with LED Light Therapy

Skincare

  • Sculptural Face Lift
  • Sculptural Face Lift & Bodywrap
  • Mobile Sculptural Face Lift

Yoga

  • Yoga Tune Up®, Pilates

Pilates

  • Pilates - Total Body Tune Up

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Healing Therapies Hawaii

1131 Manulani street

Kailua, HI 96734
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