About Malia

My name is pronounced mah-LEE-ah.  My pronouns are she/they.

I’ve practiced Somatic Massage for over 15 years, and teaching Eternal Spring Chi Kung for 10 years. More about my training and experience is here.

I identify as queer, mixed-race, parent, teacher, activist, and artist. Half of my ancestors immigrated from Japan to work on sugar plantations in Hawaii, and half of my ancestors immigrated from England/Germany to farm in Iowa. I was born and raised in Mni Sota Makoce (Minnesota), the lands of the Dakota and Anishinaabe people, where I now live, work and create.  

More about my art can be found at: www.artsbymalia.com