Marlene K. Sperka, Liscensed Massage Therapist

MAT 6128, (Mar-lay-nah) owner of  Tao Of The Body MAE 1844 has been practicing healing massage therapy in Kailua-Kona since 1999.    Graduating at the top of her class from the Hawaiian Island School of Body Therapies and Wellness Center with 1250 hours of intensive study,  her work as a healer began.

She states her philosophy, "Our bodies have infinite wisdom.  It (the body) knows it wants to be flexible and pain free.  As a massage therapist I am here to assist you along your healing path towards that goal by utilizing many eastern and western modalities." 
   

   Marlene has received extensive training and specializes in Myofascial Release Therapy.  A unique approach to deep tissue work this connective tissue release can be life-changing in the realm's of physical and emotional pain.

Knowing that pain, both physical and emotional are carried in the cellular aspect of the body, client education is a strong belief of hers. Having assisted the Kumu of Kanike Lomi in teaching  "lomilomi" as well as "infant lomi" to children of the community, as well as young mothers with infants at the Domestic Abuse Shelters are some of the ways she has to reached out and shared her knowledge.
 

   With numerous hours of continued education workshops and seminars, she offers her commitment and knowledge to the people of Hawaii.  It has been an honor to assist so many people in their pathway towards a healthier life.