Licensed Massage Therapist and founder of RAP Manual Therapy
Alex has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 23 years. He graduated from the Maui Academy of the Healing Arts in 1999, where he started his career in deep tissue massage and sports medicine. He has worked in five-star hotels and renowned spas, as well as clinical settings, where he served thousands of patients suffering from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, traumatic brain injury, and chronic pain.
After years in the field of bodywork and manual therapy, Alex decided to branch out on his own and founded RAP Manual Therapy in 2018 to offer clients the highest quality experience geared towards healing and restoration. He has spent years advocating for auto accident patients, and those injured in the workplace, so they could get the care they needed. He takes great pleasure in serving his community by offering a wide range of therapeutic services to meet the needs of each client.
Alex offers the following therapeutic services at his clinic: Advanced Massage Therapy, Sports Medicine, Craniosacral Therapy, Brain Balance, Lymphatic Drainage for detox, pre- and post surgery and chronic fatigue, Neuro-Emotional Release for grief and trauma, Meridian Balancing, and Visceral Manipulation of the Abdomen. He received his manual therapy credentials from reputable and accredited institutes including Chikly Institute, Barral Institute, and Upledger Institute.
Alex specializes in Brain Balance therapy for those seeking relief from headaches and migraines, traumatic brain injury, whiplash, grief and loss, PTSD, stress, memory loss, vertigo, allergies, MS, learning disabilities in children (ADD / ADHD, autism, dyslexia, etc), and more.
Prior to his massage career, Alex was a student of Jin Shin Jyutsu, a form of acupressure that involves holding specific meridian points on the body for optimal health. As a lifelong learner, he believes the journey to self-realization never truly ends. For the past 15 years, he has been practicing yoga and developed an understanding of the correlation between stress and trauma and how that manifests in the body. Hence, his interest and training in highly innovative therapies including Brain Balance Therapy and Neuro-Emotional Release. Through his multiple practices, he helps others integrate their experiences and find healing within themselves.