Meet Our Expert Practitioners
Welcome to Body and Brain Health!
Our team of dedicated practitioners are committed to supporting your wellness journey. We are here to guide and inspire you along the path to better health and vitality. Each of our instructors brings a unique set of skills and experiences to help you achieve your wellness goals.
Carl Powell
Founder & Brain Health Specialist
Meet Carl Powell— a renowned Motivational Speaker, certified Senior Wellness and Brain Health Coach, and Author whose life mission is to elevate both body and brain health. Based on the beautiful island of Maui, Carl embodies the principle of “growing where you are planted” and dedicates his work to helping people reach their fitness and cognitive wellness goals, online or in person.
Carl’s approach centers on the conviction that “one size does not fit all.” He assesses each client’s current health and designs customized Body and Brain Health programs that integrate physical training with cognitive wellness to deliver lasting results. His focus is not only on physical fitness but on nurturing the brain, ensuring a holistic path to vitality.
As a proud volunteer with AARP, Carl serves on the Speaker Bureau, sharing diverse methods to sustain wellness and cognitive health for seniors across Hawaii and nationwide.
Carl’s signature program, GROW with Carl, blends Qigong, Pilates, Yoga, Strength Training, and Meditation into a cohesive pathway for body and brain health. Access this program online via Zoom, on-demand videos, or in his in-home studio, so his expertise is available anytime, anywhere.
Body and Brain Health is more than a business name for Carl—it’s his life’s purpose: to empower individuals to thrive physically and mentally, today and for years to come.
Claudia Micco
Writer | Brain-Body Health Advocate | Vitalist
“Empowering transformation through mindful movement and storytelling, grounded in Body and Brain Health.”
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Claudia Micco is a seasoned writer and brain-body health advocate whose work centers on mindful movement for adults over 50, with a focus on those living with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions.
With nearly four decades of trauma-informed wellness experience, Claudia weaves cognitive awareness and movement to strengthen resilience, functionality, and quality of life for both patients and caregivers.
Her innovative HypnoFitness system and acclaimed publications, including 50 and Fabulous, deliver personalized, evidence-informed programs that prioritize holistic vitality and empowerment.
Based in Maui, Claudia dedicates her life to advancing Brain-Body Health—where body and mind work in concert to promote lasting well-being—through compassionate, expert guidance.
Dr. Bridget Bongaard
Maui Cancer Resources
Dr. Bridget Bongaard (Dr. B), MCR’s Medical Director, is a board-certified Internal Medicine Physician who offers comprehensive clinical navigation services, wellness education, and emotional and physical support tailored to your unique needs.
​MAUI CANCER RESOURCES (MCR) was founded as a nonprofit in 2017 by Dr. Bridget Bongaard, a Board-certified Internal Medicine Physician, to provide clinical navigation, wellness education, and emotional and physical support for Cancer Patients as this need was not met in Maui County.
Charles Little
Charles Little is a dedicated Pilates and Yoga teacher who is deeply committed to guiding individuals towards holistic wellness. His gentle, yet transformative teaching style fosters a sense of balance and harmony, empowering our members to embrace a lifestyle of mindful movement and inner tranquility.