My ladies with thinning hair, bald spots, widening parts...y'all need to see my girl Kristine!…read more As I hit perimenopause, I noticed my scalp taking on the appearance of my aunties on my dad's side...increased thinning hair, ponytail was more like pony strands ugh. I already had thin hair due to medication, so this was not gonna get better. I did not want to take expensive supplements or apply topicals. Short of traveling to Turkey and getting transplants, scalp micropigmentation (SMP) was starting to look feasible. Yelp and Google shows me LOTS of places cater to men. Just so happens I was getting my hair colored at Hi Lites salon, lamenting about my scalp, when Abbie (who gives a fabulous shampoo BTW) told me about 1 Point, so I booked a consult with Kristine. Kristine is a LOOOOOOVE. She's hella good at her craft, and super patient. My sessions were stretched out a few hours at a time because I could not sit still, and life happens. Plus, unlike men who basically have a blank canvas, I still have hair that she had to work around. When she's applying ink, know that different areas will trigger a range of sensations...tickle, pressure, pinprick. I usually end up falling asleep haha Check out their IG 1PointScalpMicro for real results!

A little overdue but I visited this place to get my tattoos removed (old ombré brows and a shoulder…read moretattoo) on 9/26/25 . I had THE best time with Kristine ! She was very knowledgeable, very kind, and so so talkative ! I appreciate that she was able to provide an example of what I should expect before starting with my results AND the pain . The process itself was super fast ! My brows were done in like 2-3 minutes and my shoulder was done in 5 ! Not gonna lie, it's very true when they say a tattoo removal hurts a lot more than the tattoo itself but Kristine made me so comfortable , it's worth it PLUS the pain is only bad for a couple minutes ! Attached is a pic she sent me of my brows before and immediately after . We yapped a lot so we didn't take pics of my shoulder before LOL ! I can't wait for my other sessions !

I can't say enough good things about The Collective! I've had coffee and pastries here before...and…read morealways been curious about the artists and tattoos. On 29 Nov, I called about the potential to walk-in to get my 1st tattoo, and I had a serendipitous experience (to quote Jen). Carly took my call. She was warm, asked good questions, and made me feel comfortable (bc I had no idea what to ask/do). I got a call back within minutes from Jen. We made a plan and an appt. She said she'd be availableby text or to call if I had questions or changed my mind which put me at ease. When I arrived, the staff and artists were friendly and the environment at The Collective is relaxing and welcoming.just overall very pleasant! My art consult with Jen was better than I could have imagined...and she drew up the perfect tattoo for me...somehow adding a few details I didnt even say explictly. (She just new my vibe somehow.) The piece on my ribs took approx 1 hour. Jen was fantastic to work with and really made the entire experience for me. The Collective (and artists) maintain a very hygienic space and clear, caring, helpful recommendations to optimize healing afterwards. I just love the art, the placement, and the experience of my 1st tattoo. I can't recommend The Collective and @jenuine_leigh_art more! Thank you so much. I'll be back

*UPDATE* Mahalo to Lisa for reaching out after the mixup…read more(on communication), I appreciate and respect her for doing so. My next tattoo, I'll try The Collective again (but maybe walk-in)? I heard back, initially, (when a general request was sent out) and was told someone would contact me to discuss the tattoo I spoke of and schedule a time. It's been over a week, no one reached out unfortunately.

The hospitality was great. Everyone was friendly and courteous. Graci was my artist and couldn't be…read moremore pleased with how my tattoo turned out. Each time I come to Hawaii, I will make plans to get her to do some work for me!! Awesome work and even better conversation

I'm so glad my friend suggested 808 Tattoo! Morgan was amazing! She is super sweet, knowledgeable…read moreand friendly! She not only did my nose piercing but I brought my daughter back to do hers as well. Morgan even squeezed me in for an emergency loss of my diamond stud. I highly recommend Morgan should you consider getting a pierce done!

Been going to Shauna since they were LA Laser and SHE IS AMAZING! Doesn't make me feel self…read moreconscious in any way. Make the process so quick and comfortable. This is why I make the trip from Kapolei to her in Kaneohe every time!

I started my laser journey back in ~2018 and I'm so glad I did! I used to have very thick, dark…read morehair that would grow back almost instantly after shaving. After just a few sessions with Shauna, I noticed a huge difference -- my underarm and Brazilian hair became so much thinner and grew back much slower. Now, years later, I hardly have to shave at all! Truly a life saver that's saved me so much time and money in the long run. If you've been thinking about laser hair removal, I can't recommend it enough -- definitely one of the best investments I've made for myself!

Well first of all, Let me say that because Dr. Elizabeth holds practice in my hometown of Kailua it…read moremade it an easy decision for me to go see a doctor only 8 minutes down the road. Her office is not the typical doctor's office which I love. I'm over the waiting rooms and being passed off to multiple people before getting to see the doctor. With Dr. Elizabeth you get to the source right away. I also chose her for my Laser Lipo because she has the latest technology. I did my research and the older technology burns more and possibly even leaves bruises. So let me just share with you what i experienced. It wasn't very sore, but it does test your comfort levels. It was very fast, the treatment time was 25 minutes long. Love that. Side Effects? Nothing major.. after day 1 feels like a minor sunburn on the area that the laser was applied. That feeling lasted for about a day or so. I definitely feel that it is WORKING. Still really early but I'll try to remember to post an update after the 6 and 12 week mark Being an FDA approved procedure meant a lot to me because i didn't want to be the guinea pig for any untested stuff. Means a lot to me that i can have easy access to her if i did have any post procedure questions... Cause after all... I did have a laser purposely destroy cells on the inside of my body.. lol. It's nice i can reach out should i need to. Thanks Dr Elizabeth for making the process quick (I know i can be impatient and I usually want things now) and for the most part.... Painless. Super excited!

1.   The curriculum from The Department of Complementary and Integrative Medicine (CIM) of John A…read moreBurns School of Medicine at University of Hawaii is outstanding. Applying to this rotation has been by far one of the best decisions I have made in my entire life. 2.   Meeting Dr. Christenson's was amazing. A truly eye opening experience. I enjoyed how she has found a way to incorporate western and eastern medicine. I like how she is an MD and so she know what our background is (as medical student). The way she explains / discusses topics to us is great because she knows what we need to know, for example, when she talks about the Yin and the Yang, she does so in a way we can quickly grasp the concept and figure at how to incorporate it onto our data bank. 3.   The Qigong practice we did at her office backyard was excellent and outstanding. I will always remember it. Personal experience is much better than reading something. Her harp was amazing too. It is such a beautiful instrument. 4.   I liked how she showed us different books, that way when we need a reliable reference in the future, we know where to go. 5.   I also liked hearing about Dr. Christenson's struggle with self confidence coming from a culture that expect women to be passive. I could identify myself with her in this way.     6.   If we, fresh out from medical school, do not have access to these knowledge, such as de-stress techniques, breathing exercise, yoga, massages, music therapy, etc... then how do we heal ourselves and our patients? I always felt that western medicine was not enough.  CIM comes into play here. Through this elective, I was able to learn this. Thank you for making the workload so manageable and light! It really gives us a tremendous once in a lifetime opportunity to heal and to grow!!!

Thank you Dr. Williams to you and your team. I went into see Dr. Williams for a little blisters…read morethat were appearing on my thumb and fingers. He examined and explained that what was going on appeared to be an autoimmune reaction and he ordered labs so he could treat the root cause and rule out any autoimmune conditions. He also prescribed me a topical steroid which took the blisters away quickly. I continue to be under Dr. Williams care to keep a watch of my body's autoimmune response. During our conversations he asked if I had any other symptoms and I explained that I have been feeling sluggish, fatigued, lack of energy, weak in my legs, brain fog for the past five years. Dr. Williams ran another series of labs to check my adrenal glands and thyroid function. Lab results revealed hypo thyroid. Dr. Williams prescribed me a low-dose prescription and also plant-based adrenal supplements to help increase my T3, cortisol levels and to improve my overall adrenal function. After three days, I begin to feel so much better I wanted to cry happy tears. I feel that Dr. Williams really listened to me and cared enough to investigate when past medical doctors didn't. We are re-running labs again to check my thyroid function after 8 weeks. If you are looking for a wellness doctor, I highly recommend visiting Dr. Williams to discuss your symptoms. If you're questioning your thyroid function I also recommend listening to podcasts with Elle Russ.

I had laser hair removal on my underarms at Island Dermatology and completed over 12 treatment…read moresessions. Unfortunately, I saw little to no results. My underarm hair still grows back just as thick as before, and I didn't notice any meaningful reduction after all of those appointments. Another concern I have is that since my treatments, I've occasionally experienced unusual sensations in my underarms, including itching, burning, and twitching. I can't say for certain what caused it, but I didn't have these symptoms before my treatments, so it has been concerning. Given the cost, time, and number of appointments, I was very disappointed with my experience and expected much better results. I hope my review helps others make an informed decision and encourages the clinic to address these concerns with future patients.

Okay, listen. I didn't think a facial could actually make me this relaxed -- but Angela proved me…read morewrong. I came in for a facial, already telling myself, "You're not gonna relax, you never do." Yeah, well... joke's on me, because five minutes in and I was practically melting into the table. Angela has this calm, soothing voice that could probably convince a tornado to chill out. She was so patient and thoughtful and really took her time to look at my skin, asked questions, and explained what she was doing in a way that didn't sound like a skincare lecture. She even gave me personalized tips and product recs that made sense for MY skin (and not like those "just buy this $300 serum" kind of suggestions). And let me tell you... when I looked in the mirror afterward ... WOW!! My skin was glowing. Like, actually glowing. Soft, hydrated, smooth! I legit caught myself touching my face all day and even in the days after. I haven't seen my skin look this good in forever. Angela's the real deal!! She's patient, knowledgeable, and seriously good at what she does. If you've ever wanted a facial that leaves you looking and feeling like you've been on vacation (minus the plane ticket), book it. Just do it. You'll walk out wondering how your face ever survived without her.

I never knew how much I needed extensions and a tone/gloss treatment. Ms. Dana proved me wrong. She…read moredid such an amazing job! My hair looks and feels refreshed!

Everything Vicki does is so impressive to me I love her in every way my fellow mermaid. She makes…read moreme feel happy to be a woman happy to be alive in a time we're getting a little injection here or there doesn't make me feel bad about myself doesn't make me feel like less than... Vicki truly gets the female psyche and the importance of looking my best assist in feeling my best and when I feel my best I'm able to perform at my highest and best self

I booked a 1:00pm appointment in advance and confirmed it. I…read morewent to the clinic and the technician was not there. They had me drive to another physicians office. Upon check in I had to fill out doctor paperwork despite not seeing any of their doctors. Then I waited for 20 minutes. At 1:30 I walked out. They do not respect their clients time so I'll go elsewhere - somewhere more professional.

A Vitaflow Wellness IV (therapy) was the perfect birthday treat for myself after traveling through…read moreGermany, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bosnia & Herzegovina during this summer's European heat wave. Appointment scheduling, pre-health screening, and check in were easy and quick. The space is small and cozy. The RN was skilled at IV insertion and set up everything with competence and ease. She was very friendly, attentive, and easy to talk to. I was placed in a large, leather reclining chair that was clean and comfortable. To my surprise, I was offered a variety of beverages and decided on a sweetened matcha! That was a nice, small touch. About half way through, I knew I was feeling much more hydrated as I was fidgeting waiting for a chance to use the bathroom. She also checked some vital signs pre-IV, after the first 500mL's, and again at the conclusion-I was happy to see my heart rate come down after the second 500mL's was infused . IV hydration was done in about an hour and I left feeling refreshed and hydrated! 10/10 and highly recommend! I definitely will plan to add this to my post travel routine.

Super great experience! I crawled in there after a stomach bug and severe dehydration had wiped me…read moreout and they pumped life back into my veins. I felt sooo much better when I left. They were so kind and gentle and I will absolutely come back to a) say "thank you for being so nice to me" and b) try different products they have. It's a great, professional, clean place run by professionals. I am so glad this exists in Kailua!

Fast friendly service with a great staff that greets you with Aloha!…read moreThe FIVE STAR examination and detailed informative facts on my skin condition was direct and precise by Christina J. Robbins PA-C. I was given a prescription and follow-up date to return, later than sooner if all goes well with my oral meds. A HUGE MAHALO & FIVE STAR SHOUT OUT to Hawaii Dermatology & Plastic Surgery Centers! Hopefully I only see you for future preventative check ups!

Nice office with friendly staff. Was able to get an appointment quickly and seen in short amount of…read moretime. They also offer cosmetic procedures as well.