I am planning to attend Eastwind school of massage, Iowa City this
fall, in hopes of gaining licensure. I would like to work in Maui for
awhile before I likely return to the continental US. I understand that
there is some difference in the licenscing requirements/process in
different states, and maybe even some difference in the classroom
requirements.
I understand that there is some nationalizing of standards and
certification that many states including Iowa belong to, although I
have heard Hawaii is not one of them.
So I would like to know what woulod be necessary to become licensed in
Hawaii and if the current comprehensive Eastwind cirriculum is
sufficient.
Also I would like to know the job climate for massage therapists in
Maui, where can I find a job, how do they pay, and any additional
beneficial information.
I am also certified as a yoga instructor, personal trainer, pilates
instructor, and PADI divemaster. My passion is yoga and I have been
self-employed in the fitness industry for years. I'm thinking massage
may more stable of an employment prospect over some of my other
qualifications. I'm considering maybe even part-time work to support
working for myself training or teaching yoga on the island. Are there
resort/fitness center jobs available, too?

Aloha,
Check out:
The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/pvl/boards/massage/
This site provides contact information for the state's regulatory
agency for massage. (Tips: Please keep in mind that Hawaii state
offices are typically only open for public services from 8am to 2,3,
or 4pm - very rarely a "full" day for any state agency; and, generally
speaking, it pays to be very polite but very persistent in dealing
with government agencies in Hawaii.) On the right hand side of the
page are links to the Hawaii Revised Stautes (HRS) and Hawaii
Administrative Rules relating to massage licensing and practice. 
There is also a Geographical Report that states how many licensees are
on Maui.

You may also consider contacting Kapiolani Community College's massage
therapy department here on Oahu.  They may have some good insights
into the job market for massage therapists in Hawaii/on Maui (Maui
Community College does not offer massage courses). 
http://programs.kcc.hawaii.edu/health/massage/index.htm

If you feel that it would be appropriate, you could ask questions
about licensing and the job market on Maui from these private massage
schools on Maui:
http://www.massageschoolmaui.com/
http://www.spaluna.com/

E komo mai!

Great information, thanks!