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"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 |
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Give the gift of surfing!
Gift certificates are available.
Call 949.492.7263 |
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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
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the sport of surfing 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! |
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Annie is a California native who loves the ocean
and exploring the great outdoors. Her love of surfing
and travel has lead her to search for waves in Australia,
Indonesia, Mexico, Costa Rica and Hawaii to name
a few. She has been teaching surfing for several
years in California, Costa Rica and Hawaii. She is
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and Water Rescue Certified. After
graduating from UCSB with a BA in Sociology, she
owned and successfully operated a 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. |
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A North shore resident for 12 years, Marjorie has plenty
of experience surfing big waves. A Brazilian native
who fell in love with the exotic beaches of Hawaii
has been teaching surfing at Kelea since the first
season of Kelea Hawaii, 2001. Highly energetic and
extremely patient Marjorie has the best qualities a
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Professional, CPR certified and life
Guard trained. When Marjorie is not instructing surfing
at Kelea Surf Spa she works on many of the Hollywood
films done in Hawaii. Her most recent job is as one
of the main extra on the popular TV show LOST, which
is filmed minutes from Kelea. |
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After watching this girl surf, you would never guess she only
started 5 years ago! A quick learner and a fantastic teacher,
Julia is a great motivation and inspiration in the water.
Originally from Germany, Julia lives in Costa Rica and owns a
local surf shop. Julia also is a professional surf photographer.
After teaching at Kelea Costa Rica for 5 years Julia will now
teach in Hawaii. |
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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. |
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After witnessing the damage 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. |
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I came to Hawaii in 1995 to pursue a career in surfing.I have surfed competitively for 8 of the last 12 yrs.
I have been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 8 yrs and a Licensed Esthetician for 4 yrs. I have worked, as
both at Aveda for the last 6 yrs. Because of my life long interest in anything active, I found massage to
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passions and a very suitable profession for my lifestyle out here on the North Shore. And after being introduced
to the benefits of serious skin care, esthetics became a very appealing addition. Besides my spa work, I also enjoy
some stunt and surf related media work.
I am currently getting my National Massage Certification; Orthepedic Assessment and Rehab Certification; and National
Personal Training Certification. I will be living and working in The Newport, CA area this summer, doing an internship
at a Sports Medicine clinic; hopefully a stint at the US Olympic Training Center. |
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I have been practicing yoga for many years. When I moved to the U.S 3 years ago from Brazil, I started following the teachings of Sri Dharma Mittra, who soon became my Guru and took my yoga practice to a whole different level. I am now a dedicated student of Sri Dharma, and completed my certification course in June 2007. |
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I became a Yoga Instructor with the purpose of sharing the teachings of my Guru and helping people get a better understanding of their bodies and minds. I love teaching yoga to surfers because I know that strength and flexibility, combined with concentration and control of the mind can help improve ones surfing performance.
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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,
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Lomi Lomi, and 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!"
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Chiharu, know as "CHI" came to Hawaii 7 years ago and
fell in love with the waves and lifestyle on the North shore of Hawaii. This ended her
10 year surf trip around the world and she became a resident of Oahu.
Graduating from Hawaii Healing Arts College and licensed in 2005, in 2006 Chiharu opened her own practice at east side of Oahu.
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Although she practices many types of massage, Chiharu Specializes in Lomi Lomi massage’s and also Craniosacral therapy.
For Chiharu, becoming a massage therapist was very natural for her because she feels that it relates to her surfing lifestyle. “The
body work is very similar. Never force it. Go with flow”, Chi says.
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The earliest memory of massage that Vina had was when she was 12 years old. She sprained her ankle three times in one month. Her mom dragged her to see this old, old man who could “fix” her injury. He stretched, massaged and manipulated the injury for what seemed like eternity. But all she could remember was walking out of his house without a brace or crutches.
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Originally from Waialua, she returned to the islands after living in Washington State for four years. She graduated from Hawaii Healing Arts College in 2004 and continues to specialize in Lomi Lomi and Infant/ Child Massage. She contributes her experience at the Honolulu Marathon, Hawaii Prince Hotels, and Wellness Center located in Enchanted Lake. She currently works at Heaven on Earth Day Salon and Spa and this will be her second year with Kelea. On her down time she enjoys playing chutes and ladders and “go fish” and every outdoor activity that will tire her 5 year-old twin boys. She finds that getting a massage is as therapeutic as giving one.
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With eighteen years of experience, 5 of which
have been as a private chef, I have the know-how
to make any meal an unforgettable treat. As a graduate
from the prestigious Johnson & Wales I also
have the expertise only a trained professional
can have. I’ve worked at some of the most
elite resorts and restaurants including: The Greenbrier |
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Estate in West Virginia, The Biltmore
Hotel in Coral Gables Miami Florida, The W Hotel
Honolulu, Alan Wongs, and The Fish and Poi’s
Chefs (as a private chef), to name a few. I have
always had a life-long passion for food and the culinary
arts. As a true master of my craft I would love to
have you, your family, and friends indulge in some
of my exquisite and flavorful creations.
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Born in Curitiba, Brazil. Carol Oliva began taking pictures at the young age of fifteen years old and has not stopped since. She attended art school in college, at Universidade Tuiuti do Parana, in Brazil, to strengthen her knowledge and approach to the more artistic side of photography. She started capturing surf photography in 1997. |
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In 2001 Carol moved to Hawaii following her dreams to do water photography and now lives with husband videographer, Justin Riddleberger. Carol is one of the few women to pursue water photography contributing images to surf magazines throughout the world. Her work has been published in a few exhibits in Brasil with the Windows to the Sea project and can also be seen at the Wyland Gallery, Jaemenson's Gift Shop and on the walls of Banzai Sushi Bar on the North Shore of Oahu. Her passion for photography and art can easily be seen through her photos and projects as she puts all her heart and passion in to registering these unique moments of life. Carol can’t wait to capture your memorable moments at Kelea Surf Spa.
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