Let me start with the conclusion drawn by everything to follow: Kathe is the best as far as…read moremidwifery care goes. She is full of wisdom, expertise, and compassion to care for you, your ohana, and your baby during pregnancy, labor, and post-partum. She is amazing, a real gem and gift to midwifery. I am convinced Kathe is fulfilling her calling and I am so thankful for having found her prior to giving birth to my children. Me and my husband first met with Kathe when I was about 13 weeks pregnant with my first baby. At the time we were with Kaiser Permanente and doing our prenatal visits with them. Her level of care, genuine sincerity, comfort, & expertise is top notch. She listens to your concerns, she asks questions to see if there is any supplements you would benefit from as well as any concerns she may have, and offers her advice which is actually helpful. After our first consult (we hadn't even paid or decided to use her yet) she directed me to start on her recommended iron supplement and within two days I was no longer exhausted and falling asleep at 7:30pm. I was amazed! She instructed me to get a number of other supplements as well which also have proven to be very beneficial. From there she could identify the baby's position immediately, taught me how to find my uterus walls and the baby's position, and finds the heartbeat instantly every time (still true, 3 more pregnancies later). Whereas at Kaiser they took my vitals, peed in a cup, continually asked me to get the flu shot even after I told them no, please stop asking me, and it would take at least 10 minutes for them to find a heartbeat. It felt like such a waste of time, impersonal, and unsatisfying, like there was something lacking. And there was! Any hesitancy or fear I had about doing a home birth was washed away as we continued to meet with Kathe and experienced how sound and complete her care was. And she was and has continued to always be available by phone or text for any questions that arise in between visits. We had peace that we were in sure hands. With our subsequent pregnancies, she has included each additional child in the prenatal meetings and it has been such a wonderful experience for all of us. In doing so, she not only prepares you, but your children too just by including them in the process of the visits and bringing to life via their senses the majesty that is having a new baby in utero and out. From the start she became part of our ohana and 6 years later she has been with us for all 4 of our children...each of whom adore her. We've had long-ish labors (15 hours) down to 3 hours, we've had hard labors and easy labors, we've had labors go past their due date, we've had our last labor which had a brief complication that Kathe maneuvered expertly and calmly without putting me in a frantic state, we've had a post birth transfer due to circumstances beyond Kathe's control, we've had lactation and breast feeding questions answered. In every situation she has been reliable, consistent, calming, prepared, full of wisdom and knowledge, and a guide through the journey, leading with love for you, your ohana, and baby. And she does this all the while making sure she takes care of as much as she can so you and yours have the best opportunity to enjoy the bliss of welcoming your new baby into the world. Every birth story is different and some don't go the way you planned, but Kathe is who you want in both situations. She will do everything she can to give you the birth you guys plan on, but she also will be very honest about whether a change of plans or even a transfer is needed and goes above and beyond in those situations to accommodate, help, and serve you in the event of needing to transfer care. Currently we are not in need of her professional service, but we still occasionally go to visit with her. She is so welcoming when we do and the visits are full of us, our kids, and "Aunty Kathe" reading books and playing with some of the timeless toys and trinkets she has been keeping for many years. There is no one else I would trust more for pregnancy, birth and post-partum, plus I genuinely just enjoy her presence and look forward to meeting with her, which makes her the best of the best. Kathe's care is unparalleled, I can't urge you enough to meet with Kathe if you are at all curious or considering a home birth.

Trying to find let alone get ahold of a midwife on Hawaii can be a challenge, as I found when…read morepregnant with my 4th baby due June 2023. I wanted to do a home birth but struggled to find information that would help me on this journey. I had reached out to several people and only heard back from a couple. I had resigned myself to meeting with an OBGYN but going into the clinic it felt cold and I disagreed with several policies they had(since I had 3 previous natural deliveries with out complications). Kathe was one of the few who had responded back so I set up a meeting with her in November or December of 2022.I explained to Kathe that we were in a very strange season of transition, and we weren't even sure if we would be on island for the birth. She listened and then helped to bring so much peace by speaking wisdom, and walked us through to help us decide what we ultimately wanted. She was so flexible and easy going, while also being encouraging and supportive to how we wanted our birth to go. I knew immediately I didn't want to work with anyone else. Her experience in the medical field speaks volumes, but her character, and kind heart is what won me over. Kathe walked with us every step of the way through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. She was always communicative and supportive of what we wanted for our family. Helped us every step of the way. When I gave birth I felt prepared. She listened to what I said in labor and allowed me to go through the process as I needed and wanted, while being a guide and present person incase we needed assistance. My 9lb 14oz guy was born healthy and peacefully in my home. She took care of us and made sure I never felt alone. After the events of labor, she tucked us in and cleaned up and allowed me to focus on the new life I had birthed. I was planning to bottle feed, after 3 prior failed attempts at breast feeding. And she asked very good questions that never made me feel forced to change my mind, but gave me the opportunity to try again, with her help, if it was something i wanted. I agreed(I really didn't think it would work but I really wanted the experience of breastfeeding.) when baby was born her words were kind and patient, never judging, but encouraging. And am pleased to say, 7 months later I'm still breastfeeding successfully. Through postpartum she made house visits, and checked in regularly to encourage me, and make sure baby and I were in good health. We feel so incredibly blessed to have met Kathe. I couldn't imagine a more perfect pregnancy and birth experience.She was a breath of fresh air. I would recommend her to anyone looking to do a home birth.

Shari is kind, compassionate, and a great listener. I really liked her hypnotherapy style. It was…read moredifferent from what I have tried in the past, and she was very patient and took the time to really understand me. My focus was on developing an abundant mindset, and right after I got off Zoom with her, I received a text from one of my clients saying that my work volume would be increasing in the next few weeks! She also gave me a recording of the session so I can listen to it anytime. I highly recommend Shari!!!

I struggled with intense jealousy for decades and tried traditional therapy without real relief…read more Finding Shari at Manawa Energy changed everything. After just one hypnotherapy session, the emotions I had carried for so long simply disappeared. It felt almost unbelievable. Shari has truly changed my life, and I am deeply grateful for her incredible gift.

Jill was truly incredible throughout my entire journey as my doula-- from pregnancy to labor and…read moreeven into postpartum. She brought such a deep sense of peace, confidence, and calm during a time that can feel so overwhelming. Her steady presence, encouragement, and knowledge made me feel safe, supported, and empowered every step of the way. I genuinely cannot imagine my experience without her by our side. If you're looking for a doula who will advocate for you, nurture you, and bring such grounding energy into your birth space, Jill is the one. And as a huge bonus for military families, she accepts Tricare, which makes her support even more accessible. I'm forever grateful for her.

Amazing doula services and classes. Excellent communication and responsiveness. Allowed me to have…read morea successful vbac:)

My wife just gave birth yesterday and she heard a lot of the benefits of placenta encapsulation…read more After hearing about lotus birth services, she decided to have me contact Crystal for preparation of placenta consumption through encapsulation. What a wonderful person crystal was to work with. I was already stressed enough with everything following the arrival of my son, but she made it so much easier to deal with the placenta. She came to Kapiolani hospital to pick up the placenta and delivered the pills back the following day. Her method of preparation is also worry free. Definitely recommend this place if you have any questions or services for anything birthing related.

I contacted Crystal about placenta encapsulation after a close friend recommended her. After I met…read morewith Crystal I immediately regretted not having set her up as my doula for the entirety of my pregnancy. Crystal is professional yet sweet and you can tell she truly loves what she does. Not to mention, her prices are very reasonable for the care you are receiving. I had my placenta encapsulated and had a tincture made. Crystal was super helpful in explaining the process and making sure I was taken care of. I waited a few days after I gave birth to start the placenta pills because I wanted to catch up on sleep first and I only wish I had started them sooner. Since taking them I have lost all signs of baby blues, I feel great, and have noticed an increase in my breastmilk supply. I highly recommend Crystal for both placenta encapsulation and doula services.

Dalybeth is an intuitive, kind, and effective counselor. I highly recommend her and there's a…read morereason she has 5-star reviews. Her positive vibrations infiltrate into your spirit and make your day brighter and stronger. I'm so glad that I contacted her as she provided enlightening feedback to my thinking, and I feel that you'll have a similar experience. She's gifted.

With COVID having affected and changed so many lives in more ways than one since March 2020 (well…read moreover a year now as of this writing), psychologists and therapists have been in such high demand! I came across DalyBeth and Positive Health Hawaii after searching around for places that had openings and/or were accepting new patients, which as expected was super hard to come by and especially within a short time. Having been living alone and hardly able to see the closest friends for the last year now along with dealing with lots of tension within another organization that I'm working for on a part-time basis, I've been trying to seek help with my mental health and depression that has literally taken its toll on my life, I am very thankful for DalyBeth! She has been willing to listen to my situation and stories and has made plenty of helpful suggestions on helping myself relieve stress from my life. Now although I haven't gotten to some of them quite yet and admittedly may not be comfortable doing certain ones just yet, I've taken lots of notes and been trying to put her advice to great use. I'll definitely be consulting with DalyBeth periodically and again very soon, and hopefully I'll get to meet her in-person. Right now, lots of these psychologists and therapists are doing telehealth sessions or through online sources like ZOOM (not a fan of virtual events, quite frankly).

12/2/25: Dr. Lipatissued me a full refund which was totally unexpected. I'm fostering several…read morekittens as well as my 4 kitties so it will go to food for them. Mahalo. Mele Kalikimaka. As someone on a fixed income; this MATTERS. Aloha original review: I was excited to see Dr. Lipat from her website, reviews etc. but was very disappointed when I actually saw her in person ...WHY? Because she says she is a chiropractor as well as energy healing, etc.--so I expected a more thorough evaluation and varied treatment. But after telling her I had a health challenge and was just coming off traditional treatment, wanting to get my energy back, and that my neck was out and hurting...she informed me she only does mainly 'energy healing' now. So, I lay down for her session, only to realize she was reading a form, doing vague muscle testing and going down a list I assume was for every patient. She checked what was good/not etc from that. She READ prepared affirmations then, for an hour? Then sprayed me with some Bach flower remedies. All I got out of this very $$$ (170.00) hour was a guided meditation I could have done at home. I gave her a hug and HOPED somehow she DID something. I love alternative medicine, am a retired surgeon who grew up in Hawaii and used Chinese Medicine al through College, Japanese magnets from Mom, herbs etc all my life--and energy healing too. I can FEEL energy healing and got ZERO from Dr. Lipat. So I waited 3 weeks, as she said it takes time to 'assimilate'. NOTHING. Dr. Lipat must educate herself more about my type health challenge as many of the items she said were good for me were NOT. High glycemic things, under cardiac/hormones she wrote 'hormones'--which means WHAT? Helping Foods? Many HIGH starches, glycemic foods that FEED my disease, Some of the BEST herbs were not checked at all, rec's high starches were recommended...etc etc etc. I feel, IMHO, that her personal do's and don't are imprinted to sway her testing because SO MANY of what she said were 'bad' are NOT for what I have. But common consensus says they are. (Ex: all nightshade veggies are bad) Whole grains 3/day? WTF? This FEEDS my disease! And what was good was not mentioned, what was BAD was recommended! I'm sorry--she seems like a VERY nice Human, but her treatment was a total waste for me; many of her recs would be dangerous for me, so I'll PASS here. Nothing personal; just NOT for me. At least I gave her a shot. I just was very disappointed from all the glowing reviews--she definitely has her 'fan club' on Yelp! aloha

Came in yesterday after throwing out my hip and back. I was in terrible pain and could barely move…read morewithout wincing. The visit was only one hour, and I feel amazing today! Grateful to you, Dr. Lipat!

I took my son there and the therapy helped him improve his grades and concentration..read more

I want to start this review by saying I am not a patient of Dr. Armstrong, my son and I were…read morescheduled for a chiro appt next door. There is a saying "you don't get a second chance to make a first impression". My first impression of Dr. Armstrong unfortunately is not good. Dr. Armstrong's office is right next door to my Chiropractor. My son and I arrived a little early and the office was closed for lunch break so we waited in the hallway. One way I get my 15 year old son to open up and talk with me (which we know can be a challenge) is to play games. So I had a small empty plastic mint container I was going to throw away but decided to toss it back and forth with him as we talked story. Not even 5 minutes into talking story and Dr. Armstrong opens her door (I looked up her photo after this incident) and says to my son in front of me "that's not appropriate behavior for the hall way!" Then shuts her door. I was so confused... what was inappropriate? Talking story in the empty hallway, tossing an empty mint container... laughing? Why didn't she speak to me? I didn't know talking with my teen in public was inappropriate... WTH?!? I didn't plan on writing this review but it really bothered me all night that Dr. Armstrong's chosen career is to help people in a service industry. As an adult and "professional" she could have handled this incident in many different ways. All she had to say was "hi, we are doing treatment could you keep it down"? I would have apologized to her for the noise and stopped talking, no problem. But the fact that it was lunch break, no one was doing business in her or my chiro"s office and we weren't rough housing (just talking story) really bothered me. After looking at some of her other reviews I see she has done this kind of thing before to her paying clients. Half of the success in serving people is how you treat them and show them respect. Just saying.

This is my SECOND review for Edie. This review comes after my BAD review for Edie was mysteriously…read moretaken down on ratemds website. First of all, I would like to say you know it's bad when your therapist has more problems than you! I went to Edie for about three months to help me cope with my fathers terminal cancer news. When my father died, I was very at peace with his passing knowing he passed when we were on great terms. I'd like to say that I came to this realization not because she's a great problem solver, but because she was someone other than my mom and immediate family. I sorted out these feelings on my own. After my dad died she started telling me that I had all these abandonment issues and he was never there for me and if I saw her for a longer period of time, we could work on that. That really upset me because my dad NEVER abandoned me nor did he neglect me. Why would someone say that AFTER the fact that he died and there's nothing I can do about these "feelings" she's making up. BEWARE OF SEEING EDIE. She is very MONEY HUNGRY. She will create problems that don't exist so you see her for a longer period of time. Mo' problems, mo' money. I say this because when I initially met with Edie I knew exactly what my problem(s) were, I just didn't know how to solve them. Edie preys on weaker individuals and tricks them into thinking they have all these problems when they don't. Edie also has tunnel vision. She comes up with assumptions about things & people which are not true and she can't get her thoughts together and see that not everyone is the same!!! Also, when I asked her to cancel all my future appointments, she went CRAZY! She called & texted like everyday for a few days. She left a bunch of voicemails that kept getting longer and longer as the days went by. Edie also resorted to a voicemail asking me to call her back because the "front office" brought up an "issue of concern". When I called the front office, they had NO IDEA what I was talking about. Edie is a liar who will manipulate you into seeing her!

Very money oriented. Wants to build her business side more than she is interested in her clients…read more Pressured my wife to get me to see her when I was seeing another psychologist. Also, not a very good couples therapist. She was more interested in trying to sell me "my story" than trying to mitigate and help my relationship with my wife. She also told my wife I am only using my wife to support my life here when I needed my wife to work (I just needed to pay bills!). Be careful with her. I don't trust her and haven't gone back