About
Deep Relief was founded in 2008 to provide Athletic Training Services to professional and elite athletes training on Maui without their usual medical staff. We have since expanded to specialize in pain relief, postural balancing, rehabilitation, and strength and conditioning for athletes of all levels, from beach-cruising retirees to Tour de France Cyclists preparing for the season.
Photo: Jimmie Hepp
Deep Relief Founder Samantha Campbell is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Licensed Massage Therapist who has worked with athletes for more than 10 years. Since opening her practice, Samantha has enabled clients to enjoy pain-free activity, increased strength and flexibility, and injury resolution. She has worked with athletes from the US Ski Team, Ironman World Championships, and the Professional Windsurfing Association. In addition to her private practice, Samantha is the Personal Training Director at Upcountry Fitness and an instructor at the Makawao School of Therapeutic Massage. She enjoys an assortment of water sports, ski and snowboard, Ultimate Frisbee, hiking, and Pilates.
Education and Experience
- BS in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology from the University of Florida
- Accredited ART Ironman Provider–Spine, Upper and Lower Extremities, Long Tract Nerve Entrapment
- John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release I, Cervical-Thoracic
- Cotamaui Integration of the Nervous System
- University of Florida Football and Track and Field Student Athletic Trainer
- Traveling Physiotherapist to Olympic Gold Medalist Julia Mancuso
- Traveling Athletic Therapist to the Canadian National Triathlon Team
Matthew Friedlander received his initial training in Santa Fe, New Mexico 12 years ago. In 2000 he studied in Seattle acquiring a certification as a Sports Massage Specialist. He continued to expand on his skill set with a certification as a personal trainer and as a Holistic Lifestyle Coach. Matthew is involved in many different outdoor sports from snowboarding to surfing and everything in between.
Education and Experience
- Massage Diploma – The Scherer Institute of Natural Healing
- Sports Massage Specialist – The Cortiva Institute
- Certified Personal Trainer – National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Power Plate Certified Level 1 and 2
- Power Plate Golf Academy
- Holistic Lifestyle Coach – The Chek Institute
Deep Relief Therapist Lindsey Dennis developed a passion for fitness as a competitive swimmer and collegiate basketball player. She enjoys pursuing her mission to positively change the health and well being of everyone she works with. Having completed her Bachelors of Science Degree in Exercise Science and Wellness from Bastyr University, Lindsey has a strong research background and places high importance on providing accurate health information for her clients. She completed an internship at the Washington Institute of Sports Medicine and balances training and treating clients with work at Upcountry Fitness. Lindsey enjoys basketball, Stand-up Paddling, swimming, learning, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Education and Experience
- BS in Exercise Science and Wellness from Bastyr University
- Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Accredited ART Spine
- Licensed Massage Therapist, MAT 11399
Meagan Spitler has a passion for fitness and active living as well as holistic health and natural pain management and is a natural healer combining certifications in personal training, coaching, and massage.
Education and Experience
- B.A. Psychology (Western WA University)
- Licensed Massage Therapist (Maui School of Therapeutic Massage)
- Chek Institute Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Level 1
- Certified Personal Trainer (NASM)
- Corrective Exercise Specialist certification (NASM)
Rebekah Melzer graduated from Washington State University in 2001 where she competed on the women’s crew team and studied exercise science. She then moved to Maui to further her education, achieving a massage license from the Maui School of Therapeutic Massage and a personal training certification from NASM in 2007. Combining her passion for movement and experience with the human body, Rebekah excels in Thai-style and Deep Tissue massage.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science from Washington State University
- Licensed Massage Therapist (Maui School of Therapeutic Massage)
- NASM-CPT
- Power Plate Basic, Advanced, and Golf Academies
Check out our Partner Websites!
Studio Chiropractic: Located right across the street in the Haiku Marketplace
Deep Relief supports organizations that encourage wellness and athletic activity:
Imua Family Services
Paia Youth and Cultural Center
Breast Cancer Fund
We also offset our carbon footprint at http://www.carbonfund.org/
