Dr. Tate Rolfs, DC
Dr. Tate has been a practicing chiropractor and clinical nutritionist in Hawaii since 1980. Prior to graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic, he served as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force serving two tours in Southeast Asia as a fighter pilot. He earned a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from Tulane University in 1970. He has attended LSU Baton Rouge and University of Texas in Austin with graduate work at Utah State University in Logan, Utah.
He currently teaches anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as well as a variety of hands-on classes.
Samantha Ng, LMT
Samantha is a 2005 graduate of Hawaii Healing Arts College and the lead hands-on instructor for Level 1. She spent 10 years as a licensed massage therapist at Massage Professionals and 4 years in a spa environment. Samantha also runs a successful massage practice
Along with devoting her time to teaching, Samantha currently has her own practice where she is passionate about helping others towards wellness. Samantha has over 18 years of experience in the healing arts.
Sara Robertson, RN
Sara is a registered nurse and currently working on her doctorate degree. She loves to learn and is always seeking new knowledge especially in the health and wellness world. She loves teaching nursing, anatomy, and anything health and wellness related. She finds that massage has so many benefits to our overall well-being as well as improving acute and chronic illness.
In her spare time, Sara enjoys hanging out with my friends, family, and 4 dogs.
Lehua Kamae-Kaopuiki,LMT,
CMT
Lehua Kamae-Kaopuiki is a 2016 graduate of Hawaii Healing Arts College. She is the co-owner with her daughter of Indulge Spa/Medi Spa since 2017. Lehua joined the HHAC faculty as Level 1 Hands On Instructor in 2018 and earned her certification in clinical massage therapist in the Summer of 2023.
Lehua is passionate about teaching and watching the growth of the students who enter our program from the beginning to graduation. She also loves to spend time with her Ohana(family) and 8 moopuna(grandchildren).
W. Xavier Staub, LAc, LMT
In 1980, while in the Aikido teacher training program in San Diego, California, Xavier began the study of the healing arts. After moving to Santa Barbara, California and opening an Aikido school, he attended the Santa Barbara School of Massage. Upon graduating, he attended the Santa Barbara School of Oriental Medicine and Shiatsu. After graduating, he then studied nutrition through the Clayton College of Natural Health, obtaining a PhD in "Healing with Whole Food."
He currently lives in Hawaii where he practices acupuncture, massage, and Aikido.
Jaylene Hamilton, LMT
Jaylene is a licensed massage therapist and currently owns and operates a private practice. She is a retired US Army Reservist and over the past ten years has continued her studies in the healing arts to include Ayurveda, Native American herbology, as well as Hawaiian Lomi Lomi. Along the way, Jaylene earned a BS in Occupational Education with a major in Business Management as well as a BS in Alternative Medicine and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. She is currently working towards completing her Doctorate degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and studying for her board exams to earn her diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Jaylene teaches Level 1 Science including musculoskeletal anatomy, ethics, gerontology, and clinical indications and contraindications. She likes to volunteer her massage services to non-profit organizations such as the Gold Star Family Retreat which offers healing touch to surviving family members of Reconnaissance Marines who have lost their lives in service to their country.
Peter Shin, LMT
Has been in the health and wellness industry for over 30 years. Started his career as a personal trainer, then in 1995 received his massage license from the state of Hawaii. Through the years, he’s held various positions including, executive spa director for the Paul Brown companies, Massage,Esthetics and Cosmetology educator as well as a trainer for several spas in Hawaii.
He holds licenses in Massage therapy, Esthetics, Cosmetology and Esthetics instructor.
His certifications include, DOE massage instructor, Graston technique and Human movement specialist.
Kaipo Dudoit, LMT
Kaipo’s journey in healing began at a young age; taking care of his grandmother during her ailing years. Kaipo then focused on his academics toward health and well being, graduating from UH Manoa with a double major in Psychology and Hawaiian Studies with focus in Aloha Aina. Through the many mentors that have lit his path, Kaipo was shown the healing art of massage. Kaipo’s foundation in massage began at Hawaii Healing Arts College, graduating in 2018. His lomilomi mentors included Dr. Kaliko Chang and Leinaala Bright. He has practiced professionally as an LMT at Massage Professionals, Heart & Soul LLC, and was Kakoo Lomilomi at Waimanalo Health Center from 2019-2023. Kaipo’s focus in his work is to bring the mind, body, and spirit into alignment through education and the creation of a healing space. Kaipo is honored to light the path of new massage therapists, like those who came before him.