Meet Our Therapists
“To share my gifts of helping people connect with their inner joy and compassion through bodywork and teaching to increase peace and love in individuals, our communities and our selves…this is my mission.” Leslee “Manima” Dancosse, LMT.
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.
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.
