Leaders
Les May
Les is the founder of Kizuna Bodywork. He received his training in infant massage education through the US branch of the International Association of Infant Massage, and he holds an internationally-recognized certification as a pediatric massage practitioner through LKF. Les works as a member of Heart Touch Project's Global Outreach Team providing massage to AIDS orphans in Cambodia. He teaches massage in Japan and in the San Francisco Bay Area. Les has worked at Esalen Institute since 2001 and has taught movement classes and baby massage classes there. He is also a member of the Esalen Massage Crew and the editor and producer of the Deep Bodywork DVD series.
Erina Mitsumori
Erina is the Director of Operations of Kizuna Bodywork. She co-founded the Kizuna Movement program which forms an integral part of the Kizuna Bodywork trainings. Erina is a participant in Lise Bourbeau's counselor teacher training program. She has worked and studied at Esalen Institute where she pursued both Biodanza and Gestalt trainings.
Vicki Topp
Vicki is a member of the Advisory Board of Kizuna Bodywork and a strong supporter of Kizuna Bodywork's vision. She contributes her wisdom and expertise to help develop our programs. Vicki is a founding member of the Esalen Massage School. With over 40 years of experience, she is a senior teacher, a Registered Movement Therapist, and a practitioner of Body-Mind-Centering®. Her website is www.vickitopp.com.