Personal Statement

Born and raised on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, my journey to the natural healing arts – reconnecting body, mind, and spirit – is an evolving journey and a homecoming at the same time It is a journey that respects diversity and inclusivity of all people.

Mission

To support you on your journey to take a better care of yourself through the natural healing arts. The working paradigm focuses on acupressure points as gateways to healing.

Acupuncture

Kyle is a licensed acupuncturist in Hawaii (ACU 862) and California (AC 12535), and a national diplomate of Oriental Medicine and Chinese Herbology (#26332) (NCCAOM). He is a graduate of the Acupuncture and Integrative College (AIMC) of Berkeley, CA, and completed doctoral work at Five Branches University, San Jose, CA. Kyle is also a clinical supervisor of student interns at AIMC. He has volunteered his services with those recovering from drug addictions and HIV/AIDS.

Bodywork

An instructor and coordinator of the Asian Bodywork Therapy program at the University of Hawaii Kapiolani Community College campus, he is well-loved and respected by the students and colleagues. Kyle is a nationally registered instructor (AOBTA #3509), a national diplomate of Asian Bodywork Therapy (NCCAOM #26332), nationally certified in Western bodywork (NCBTMB #282780) and licensed in the state of Hawaii (MAT#5299).

Yoga

A nationally registered yoga teacher (R.Y.T. #1198) for over 10 years, he has special teaching certifications with Integrative Yoga Therapy, White Lotus Vinyasa Yoga, advanced Hatha Yoga by Erich Schiffman, and Yin Yoga by Sarah Powers and Paul Grilley and Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater. He has taught at the Pacific School of Religion ( Berkeley , CA ), Graduate Theological Union ( Berkeley , CA ), the Durant Center for the Healing Arts ( Berkeley , CA ), and Mira Vista UCC Church ( El Cerrito , CA ).

Pastoral Counseling

 Kyle also has formal training in pastoral counseling and spiritual direction. He has a Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology (M.S.C.P.) and Master of Divinity (M.Div.) with special residential inter-faith training at the Hesychia School for Spiritual Direction ( Tuscon , AZ ).

Other

Kyle also holds current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and home health aide; and current YMCA group exercise teaching certification. Other educational degrees include B.S. genetics, B.A. sociology, M.P.H. public health.