Ricardo studied various types of alternative medicine after 2 years of western medical school in Argentina. Eventually, he received a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Biology. In 1983, Ricardo became a researcher in a university, but after years of western medicine and the world of academics, he recognized that it was removed from his passionate vision for the holistic healing arts.
Ricardo then went on a sabbatical retreat in Alaska.
“Down to Earth”, finally!
The realness of life in the wild brought Ricardo into a new journey, of inner and outer ecology, through meditation and communion with nature. Life became the teacher, guiding him back to his original vision. Since 1987, he has been studying Chinese medicine in India, Japan and China, graduating as an acupuncturist and herbalist in Hawaii. Ricardo and Chinta have also completed a post graduate course in Chinese gynecology. Eventually, he received a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Biology.
Chinta Mackinnon - Herbalist and Massage Therapist
In childhood, Chinta had an innate love for all kinds of Sports and experienced the joy of being fully in the body. She eventually became a Sports, Gymnastics and Yoga Teacher. In 1987, Chinta went to India to study meditation and through inner exploration she experienced a deeper understanding of the relationship between body, mind and spirit.
Chinta went on to study various types of alternative medicine. She studied Shiatsu and Chinese medical theory and became a certified Massage therapist. In Germany, she opened a clinic with Ricardo, offering shiatsu, yoga and meditation. They went to Japan and China to further their education in shiatsu and acupuncture and then came to Maui in 1996. She completed a 4 year course in 2004, with the East-West Herbology School in Santa Cruz and is a certified East-West Herbalist. Chinta studied personally with Michael Tierra and Leslie Tierra.
Chinta offers Herbal Consultations at Three Treasures Clinic. She is also available to teach massage courses to massage students, licensed massage therapists and spa therapists. Chinta's Barefoot Shiatsu Massage Course has been well received by the Grand Wailea, The Four Seasons, The Hyatt and the Hana Hotel.
Priya Forster - Licensed Massage Therapist
Priya Forster has been practicing massage since 1999.
She completed her massage training in the Maui Therapeutic School of Massage, but the truth is that before she came out of the birth canal, she was introduced to the healing arts of life. Priya has been receiving continuoues bodywork through out her life, which has helped her tremendously in knowing what feels good and brings forth healing.
She studied various types of alternative medicine and has taken extensive training in: Orthopedic Sports Massage, Lomi Lomi, Shiatsu, Back Walk, Tai Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Deep tissue Work. Her quality is her strength and her nurturing warm touch. People walk out feeling completely nourished and satisfied to the core of their being. She loves to play with different types of techniques and tools such as heated towels and rocks and uses aromatic scents in her massage sessions.
Priya feels that her greatest teacher was and still is her mother Chinta, who she continues to love working with.