Kirston's SUP Yoga classes are great! I've experienced two so far. It was a fun, easy to follow,…read moreand very relaxing journey from start to finish. Kirston helped everyone feel comfortable no matter each person's skill level. She did a great job of leading myself and others in a fun interactive water Yoga adventure. Perfect for beginners in both Yoga and stand up paddle boarding!

Kirston led our group through paddle board basics before taking us out to a super calm spot. We did…read morea mix of meditation, breath work, and yoga. Even though it was gently sprinkling, it was a remarkably beautiful experience together!

Thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at this farm retreat: especially going to sleep surrounded by the…read moremesmerizing calls of coqui frogs, the interesting farm animals (muscovy ducks, saffron finch, the rowdy guineafowls, a lot of peacocks, a few piglets) at the farm. Our cabin had private shower, fan, condition was okay but lacked coffee supplies. There were frequent sounds of cars moving to/from cabins but overall it was a good stay. We did not use the shared kitchen but everyone seemed to be really nice and friendly.

We stumbled upon Hawaiian Sanctuary Retreat Center while looking for a last-minute place to stay…read morenear Hilo after deciding to extend our honeymoon from Kona to explore the other side of the island, and we're so glad we did! What started as a spontaneous stay turned into one of the most healing and transformative experiences of our lives. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was peaceful, welcoming, and full of genuine care. We ended up spending nearly all of our time at the sanctuary instead of exploring because their healing services were exactly what we needed. Dr. Rich was phenomenal! Combining medical expertise with a holistic approach to help us address some long-standing health issues. Tammy's bodywork and her deep understanding of frequency and energy work were absolutely essential to our experience. Anita's hydro cleansing session was nothing short of incredible, my wife actually regained her sense of smell for the first time since losing it after Covid and a stroke in 2021! And then there was Kelly, her food and fresh juices were out of this world! Every meal was nourishing and full of life. The entire staff radiated warmth, kindness, and a genuine passion for helping people heal. We didn't want to leave and are already planning our return trip. Thank you, Hawaiian Sanctuary, for making us feel like family and for the life changing care and love you poured into every moment. You've truly left a lasting mark on our hearts.

Great for Heart Centered, Yoga, Bodywork and Oriental Medicine Modalities!!read more

(says Pahoa) but for Kona locale. An excellent gym with great staff, equipment, classes and…read moreresources to sustain your fitness journey. The physical trainers are helpful, smart, caring and encouraging in achieving your workout goals and needs. A comfortable workout environment when conditions are manageable. I chose this gym as it appeared the best all around experience and value. There is good lighting. This is where the Hilo Hattie used to be.

I have been going to gyms for 50 years and Fitness Forever is the worst one I have ever been in…read more They are extremely over priced and they make it very difficult to cancel the membership. Make the trip to Hilo and go to the YMCA or BJ Penn's UFC gym. Don't get ripped off.

I'm new to the area, and was pretty bummed to leave a great team of integrative medicine folks in…read morethe SF Bay Area. After 3+decades of pretty intense athletic adventures, I originally called Heather for help with some niggling physical stuff (plantar fasciitis, hamstring tendinitis, a grumpy shoulder) and also some deeper, systemic stuff I was experiencing (which later turned out to be a thyroid and adrenal issue.) I have experience with several different types of Accupuncture- and on our first call Heather let me know that her method might be different from what I was used to. She emphasized that she uses a subtle, systemic rebalancing approach - and that while we would work on my specific issues, it might be a different process than I was used to. The truth is, I've never found two practitioners to be the same, and part of what I find so effective about accupuncture is that each practitioner has a framework that speaks to their own experience and their energy- at best it's a partnership where their methods, training and energy meet my present circumstances and behaviors, and the healing happens somewhere in the middle. That's what I've found here. In my life, accupuncture with heather is an important part of what I'm doing to feel better - in addition to working with a naturopathic doc and doing physio. Bodies take maintenance- we live in them every day- and working with Heather has helped not just the acute physical injuries, but also feels like it's gradually helping restore some of the general sense of wellness I've been lacking. I really love that Heather offers in-home treatment. Facing health challenges is an incredibly vulnerable, emotional process - and I couldn't have a better partner in what is definitely a journey toward feeling like myself again. Heather holds space for not just the physical healing, but also creates a safe container for talking thru - and feeling - the more emotional side of the process. Her vast technical expertise is matched her kindness. I'm grateful to Heather (and Yelp!) for walking with me thru what has been a wildly challenging wellness year.

I've been suffering from lower back pain for years and during a recent flare up where my usual…read moremethods of relieving the pain were unsuccessful, I contacted Heather for a treatment. Overnight my pain was completely gone and now almost a week later following activity filled weekend I' still completely pain-free! NOTHING I have ever tried has relieved my pain so completely and quickly as this past treatment! Heather's office is comfortable and easy to get to with plenty of parking. Overall my experience was "first rate". I'll definitely be returning to her again!

Maxwell's touch is as warm and caring as his personality. I've been blessed to have experienced a…read morelot of different massages in my lifetime and can say without a doubt, Maxwell's massage is one of the most memorable. He knows how to take me to total blissful relaxation.

From the owner: I offer Intuitive bodywork sessions which include but are not limited to; Hawaiian Lomi Lomi,…read moreChinese Acupressure, Reiki, Swedish, Deep tissue, Aquatic Bodywork, Reflexotherapy and Thai massage. I also offer private therapeutic yoga sessions for groups and individuals as well as personalized self-care wellness retreats and group retreats.