Licensed massage therapist Leslee “Manima” Dancosse, LMT, founded Mana Massage in 1980. It has since grown to encompass three locations throughout the island of Kaua’i: two outdoor locations in Kapa’a, each with a view of the sacred Wailua River Valley, and one indoor location in Lihu’e. With skills in energy work and numerous therapies, Manima imbues every treatment session with her own unique energy and sensibilities. Having begun her studies in the 70’s with yoga and breath work, Manima expanded her skillset to include therapies she learned from some of the best practitioners. These include myofascial release and trigger point therapy, deep tissue massage, sports massage, reflexology, and sound healing. Manima also practices many other therapies, which you can read about online. In addition to her outdoor and indoor locations, she is happy to provide outcall services island-wide seven days a week. Same-day service is also possible with four hours advanced notice. With an innate compassionate touch, Manima begins every session with her patient’s “intention,” and focuses her advanced bodywork techniques accordingly. The power of choice is an integral aspect of every patient’s treatment—especially for her signature specialty, Transformational Energy Work. As many of her treatments are outdoors, Manima suggests taking in the beauty, magic, and serenity of the Wailua River Valley while absorbing the healing energy of your intention-fueled therapy session. If you’re interested in massage therapy or transformational energy work, you can schedule an appointment with Mana Massage by calling (808) 822-4746 or texting (808) 482-1000. For details, including service rates, please visit the website.