Angela Leslee, LMT
MAT 4052
Angela founded the Aloha Massage Academy in 2006. An LMT since 1995, her teaching experience spans 20 years and includes co-founding 3 Japanese massage programs and 15 years as a Lomilomi teacher.
Angela has built a reputation for teaching in a clear, concise way. Her relaxed yet serious approach, combined with a good dose of humor, allows for optimal assimilation of material.
She views massage as an art form, and transmits her passion for bodywork, as she seamlessly combines traditional Therapeutic massage and Lomilomi with numerous diverse modalities.
Elizaveta Salnikova, LMT
MAT 15841
Eliza is a graduate of the Aloha Massage Academy and has been a licensed massage therapist in Hawaii since 2018. Following graduation, she continued at the Academy as the Principal Massage Therapist.
Eliza’s continued passion for massage, and her remarkable energy and impact led her to take over as the school’s owner in 2019. With Angela Leslee’s guidance, she is committed to continuing the Academy’s legacy and offering the community quality instruction and student massages at affordable prices.
In addition to completing 1,200 hours of approved training alongside Angela and assisting her daily, she has a thriving private practice. Eliza is an Active Release Techniques® (ART®) Certified Provider. More experience was accumulated during her two year employment at the local pain clinic.
Some of Eliza’s continuing education includes Ashiatsu, Advanced Lomilomi Clinical Techniques with Lomi Kumu: Dr. Maka’Ala Yates, Sports Massage Therapist Certification by Jenny Mapes, LMT of Cross Function Sports Massage. and training with Judith Aston of Aston Kinetics. She is incredibly proud of being in the 8th year of committed and dedicated mentorship with her Kumu and is now co-teaching the Level One portion of the AMA program.