Hi, I'm Lindsay Johnson. I'm frequently asked what brought me to Hawai'i and why I chose massage therapy. Here's my story....

 

I grew up in a tiny town in Montana, far from the ocean and surrounded by the Rocky Mountains. After graduating high school in 2015, I moved to Hilo to pursue a degree in Marine Science, driven by a deep desire to experience life in the tropics and be close to the sea.

 

By the time I graduated college in 2019, my interests had shifted toward Environmental Science—specifically Sustainable Agriculture. I moved to Kona and started working on a farm, growing microgreens in a greenhouse and delivering produce from local farmers to restaurants and CSA box subscribers throughout West Hawaii. For a few months, I also lived on an off-grid permaculture farm, which taught me even more about sustainable living.

 

At 21, I didn’t fully understand—or value—the importance of taking care of my health. I was doing manual labor and living in less-than-optimal conditions, and my well-being started to suffer. I wasn’t eating enough, resting properly, or tending to my physical and mental health. Over time, I developed pain, nutrient deficiencies, and struggled with anxiety and depression.

 

One night, I came across the documentary Heal, which explores the connection between physical and mental health. It was inspiring and eye-opening—and it lit a fire in me to make a change.

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The next morning, on my usual drive to work, something I’d driven past for months suddenly stood out: a massage school.

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Not long after, I left the farm and enrolled at Aloha Massage Academy in Kainaliu to begin a new path in the wellness world. That year-long program was truly transformational—my body and mind felt better than they had in a long time, and I was in awe of everything I was learning. I became a Licensed Massage Therapist in the summer of 2021.

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Since then, I’ve gained hundreds of hours of hands-on experience, continually expanding my skills, techniques, and tools. I love working with clients to help them release tension and stress and reconnect with a pain-free, balanced state of being.

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Whether you’re looking for deep tissue work to tackle stubborn knots, a relaxing Swedish or Lomi Lomi massage to unwind from daily stress, or a blend of both, I’d love to support you on your wellness journey.

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