about
Brain Matters was borne out of our involvement with the Hawaii Dementia Initiative, AARP Hawaii, and work with kupuna who were worried about or already experiencing cognitive decline.
Realizing that not enough people knew or understood how lifestyle impacted their brain health, we set out to bring the latest research on lifestyle interventions and fun, practical approaches for implementation to as many people as possible.
mission
Brain Matters is dedicated to making brain health accessible to all Hawaiians so that everyone has the knowledge and tools to prevent or slow cognitive decline.
Amy Kelley (Oahu)
Founder, CEO
Amy Kelley is a Medical Fitness Specialist and Certified Brain Health Trainer specializing in fitness and brain health for people living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
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Heidi Robertson (Hawai'i Island)
Registered Dietitian
Heidi Robertson is a Registered Dietitian and public health professional based in Kona. She specializes in nutrition, aging issues, and public health and offers strategic insights and guidance as both a public health and clinical dietitian.
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Glen Higa (Oahu)
NASM-CPT
Glen Higa, NASM-CPT, is a certified personal trainer and certified PWR! Moves Instructor who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease in 2018.
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