Kelea Surf Spa
 
   
"But why just look like a girl in the curl? Kelea Surf Spa adds Costa Rica to its roster of destinations for rad women-only surf lessons and vacation packages
-- Marie Claire

Give the gift of surfing!
Gift certificates are available.
Call 949.492.7263

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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» info@keleasurfspa.com

ELENICE SENN - Kelea Co-Founder, Office Manager and Surf Instructor

Former professional bodyboarder from Brazil competed and surfed around the world until 1991. Always involved in water sports, Elenice started teaching surfing in 1994 when she co-founded Endless Summer Surf Camp with her husband, professional surfer, Jason Senn in San Clemente, CA. With the high number of women partaking in the sport of surfing
ELENICE SENN - Kelea Co-Founder, Office Manager and Surf Instructor

Elenice developed the idea of creating an all girl surf spa with Stephanie Tufts. In 2001 with the help of her partner Stephanie Tufts their dream became reality. Elenice, graduated from USIU with a degree in Teaching ESL and Spanish. With a passion for teaching Elli loves sharing her surfing knowledge with other women. “Surfing introduced me to many different cultures around the world, I love this sport, it allows one to be in touch with nature, stay physically fit and relaxed.

There is nothing a day of surfing can’t cure!

ANNIE SWEENEY - Kelea Co-Owner, Operations Manager and Surf Instructor

Annie is a California native who loves the ocean and exploring the great outdoors. After years of putting her heart and soul into Kelea, she has become a partner with co-founder, Elenice Senn. Annie’s love of surfing and travel has led her to search for waves in Australia, Indonesia, Mexico, Southeast Asia, Costa Rica and Hawaii to name a few. She has been
ANNIE SWEENEY - Kelea Co-Owner, Operations Manager and Surf Instructor

teaching surfing for several years in California, Costa Rica and Hawaii. She is CPR, First Aid and Ocean and Water Rescue Certified. After graduating from UCSB with a BA in Sociology, she owned and successfully operated a private school in Costa Rica. Her water knowledge and patience eventually led her to teach on the beach which is her true passion. Her positive attitude and good spirit are contagious.

JEN McFADEN - Chef

Jen McFaden, a Tahitian native and an ocean lover developed her culinary skills while traveling around the world. She spent ten years as a private chef aboard various luxurious yachts. Then she fell in love with the North Shore of Oahu where you now can sample her amazing cooking skills at Kelea Surf Spa.
JEN McFADEN - Chef
JANICE BASTIEN - Esthetician

Janice Bastien was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, her love of the ocean and swimwear brought her to Southern California where she worked in the fashion industry for nine years. She always loved coming to Hawaii and on one trip she never left. After witnessing the damage
JANICE BASTIEN - Esthetician

inflicted on her skin by years in the sun, Janice decided to learn to heal herself. After educating herself about skin care, she was inspired to start a new career in esthetics in order to help others protect and heal their skin. She attended the International School of Beauty and Esthetics in Honolulu for formal training and is currently an esthetician at the Turtle Bay Resort here on the North Shore.

MELISSA WICKEY - Massage

Born in Canada, raised in Florida, Melissa found her way to Hawaii in 2005 through the National Student Excahnge. After an amazing year of surf, fun, and a little studying, she decided to stay. During the year she took off to get residency, she attended the Aloha Institute of Massage and Healing Arts in Kailua. Melissa recently graduated from the
MELISSA WICKEY - Massage

University of Hawaii with a BS in Kinesiology and works part time at The Spa at Trump in Waikiki and her own business, Mmmassage Hawaii. Tai chi, surfing, yoga, natural medicine, and exploring the incredible world of consciousness are just a few of her favorite things to do. Any calm day during summer, you can probably find her chillen' in Waimea Bay with her husband, Matt, on their sailboat. Swim by sometime, and say hi!

KATE BALDWIN - Yoga Instructor

Inspired by her experience as a client of Kelea, Kate landed in Hawaii as a resident in spring 2008. Originally from the east coast, Kate has traveled all over the globe to different teacher trainings and workshops, recently attending the international Yoga Conference in Rishikesh, India. She has certifications in Hot Yoga, Hot Vinyasa, Level 2/3 Vinyasa, Bhakti Flow, Basic
KATE BALDWIN - Yoga Instructor

Hatha, and Iyengar Alignment. As well as a professional yoga teacher, Kate is also a certified Thai Yoga Massage Therapist which gives her a unique understanding of the body and the knowledge to teach each student to their specific needs. For more information on Kate visit her website at www.trueunion.org.

KATIANN HAWKS - Massage

Katiann Hawks moved to the North Shore last spring to experience true Hawaii. Kati has been massaging for the last seven years and received her massage license from The Western Institute of Neuromuscular Therapy, in Southern California. She continued to expand her knowledge, experience and expertise in bodywork and attended workshops
KATIANN HAWKS - Massage

and classes as often as possible to enhance her skills for each individuals needs.

She spends most of her free time outdoors, hiking, swimming, biking, and relaxing on the sand. "I'm loving Hawaii and everything this paradise has to offer, aloha!"

DANIELA DIAZ - Massage

A native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Daniela left 6 yrs. ago on a surf trip around the world. She visited California, Mexico, Australia, Indonesia and Hawaii, where she has been Living for the past 7 years. Dani graduated from the Hawaii Healing Arts College where she studied different techniques of massage such as Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Lomi Lomi, and
DANIELA DIAZ - Massage

Reiki. When not working at Kelea Surf Spa, Dani works at Spa Luana at the Turtle Bay Resort.

"I love what I do and each massage I give comes with much Aloha! I enjoy living in Hawaii because whenever I have free time I can do the two other things I love, Surfing and Yoga!"

TARA LAVERY - Massage

Tara moved to Oahu three years ago to pursue her dream of learning to surf on the infamous North Shore. A massage therapist for ten years she currently works at Turtle Bay Resort at Spa Luana. She dreamed of a place that combined her favorite things: Surfing, Yoga and All things spa when she found Kelea. Her massage training includes Sports,
TARA LAVERY - Massage

Reflexology, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Lomi Lomi, Swedish and more. She customizes each massage to fit the individual’s needs using her experience and education.

Tara feels truly blessed to live and work in such a beautiful place, and hopes to make your experience at Kelea as magical as the islands themselves. See you in the water!

BRIANNA DERUSHA - Massage & Esthetician

Originally from Arizona, I caught the surf bug at Doheney beach state park in Southern California at age 16. I knew that I would have to live by the ocean for the rest of my life. I moved to Hawaii at 19 and love every moment. I went to massage therapy school when I moved here in 2006 and found another great passion in my life, massage! Serving others
BRIANNA DERUSHA - Massage & Esthetician

has always been an important part of my life and I plan to travel around the world volunteering and learning about the cultures of the world. In my free time I also enjoy reading, exercising, and eating! Being so far away from home, my friends have truly become family and I'm blessed to know so many great people. I also graduated from esthetics school in 2008 and have been working at Spa Luana at Turtle Bay for three years. I'm so excited for hopefully many years of working with the awesome girls of Kelea! I can't wait to be a part of your beautiful and memorable experience!

ALLESSANDRA KAGAYO - Surf Instructor

Originally from Sao Paolo, Brazil, "Ale's" obsession with surfing brought her to the Northshore of Oahu ten years ago. She is a professional bodyboarder who recently competed in the elite Women's Bodyboard Competition at the world famous Pipeline. Along with bodyboarding, she enjoys surfing, paddling and any ocean activity! When she is not
ALLESSANDRA KAGAYO - Surf Instructor

surfing and teaching on the Northshore, she surfs and manages a villa in Bali, Indonesia. She is a true water-woman full of enthusiasm and great advice in the ocean. This mermaid will help to get you "land lovers" up and riding in no time!

LIKA MAIA - Photographer

Lika Maia has been capturing images of the ocean and it’s lifestyle for most of her life. She is known for her extreme water sports photography in surfing, big waves, and stand-up.

A Native of Brazil, she started shooting in 1997 and have had the opportunity to work with some of the best athletes in the industry. Her work has taken her to remote locations in
LIKA MAIA - Photographer

Brazil, Unated States, Mexico, among many other international locations, however Hawaii is her favorite place to shooting and live. The wave is perfect , the light is amazing and the weather is warm...