As someone who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis a few years ago, I've gone down a rigorous…read moreroute of finding the right massage therapist for me. I've learned to not have expectations and just go with it at this point. I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't have to settle for a mediocre massage with Rebecca. She surpassed anything I could have expected and gave me such a good massage that I still feel the effects from today. If you have arthritis or body issues, you know how sensitive the body can feel in the weirdest places, she is truly intuitive and got those nooks aired out. I felt like my 90 minutes only lasted 20 because I drifted off into pure bliss (such a fitting name!). Mahalo Rebecca! Also, the space she's created outside/inside the studio is so pretty, peaceful and welcoming, it feels like you're in a secret garden.

My husband got his second massage here with Rebecca and said it was great just like the first time…read more I had my first massage here and can say the same, we also both felt we didn't want it to end. 90 minute massage. Cute place and a sense of healing. Thank You Rebecca!

We love Kohala Healing Arts. Annalee has been adding to my healthy wellbeing for years. She…read moreunderstands the importance of a healthy body and mind. The massage is always great and her advice and guidance on places in nature for beautiful, meaningful experiences has been life changing.

Annalee was very accommodating to our needs. My husband and I had a mini vacation in the area and…read morewanted to treat ourselves to a massage. She was able to visit us at the vacation house we were at and arranged an evening couple's massage. It was nice not having to drive anywhere and jump right into bed after too! She was very knowledgeable and easy going. We'd go back to her if we were in the area again.

What do you want, plush towels at twice the price, or firm hands, a friendly smile and a world…read moreclass massage at a reasonable price? If your idea of "luxury" is the latter, this is your place. Leeza showed my sore trap who's boss in 90 minutes, and I might need to go back tomorrow. Great town. Great hands. Thanks so much. Oh yes, world-class coffee next door, and kava. I should have had the kava before and the coffee after, but live and learn.

What a nice surprise in little Hawi! We come to Hawai'i often, love the ice cream at the coffee…read moreshop, and now there's another reason to drive to (or stay in) Kohala. My partner had the idea to try a massage here, and I'm so glad we did. Highly recommend! Yes, it may be a bit far from your lodging, but call ahead, or book 1/2 hour like I did. Like another said: don't pay $$$$ at a resort spa, come here. Everything you'd want was perfect: clean, comfortable, good value, and of course: an excellent massage (we had Leeza)! She's very strong, and knowledgable of the body. She turns on a fan, or opens the window to the mountain breeze - it's very relaxing!

Incredible massage and healer. Different than any experience I've had before. Will return…read moreregularly. Beautiful experience with a beautiful healer.

My husband and I were so fortunate to get a couple's massage with Naomi and Yoav. From the moment…read morewe arrived, they provided a safe, relaxing, and comforting space for us to unwind and release our stress. We appreciated their individualized multimodal approach towards each of us. We left their care in such a state of serenity, we couldn't help but schedule another session with them for the following day. For those who are looking for a transformative experience and to move forward towards healing it's a great place to go.

I had a wonderful massage with Yasmine. She was incredibly professional, attentive, and thoughtful…read morethroughout the entire session. She has great hands and a calming disposition that immediately put me at ease. She took the time to ensure I was comfortable and tailored the massage to my needs. I left feeling relaxed, refreshed, and much better than when she first arrived. I highly recommend Yasmine and look forward to booking with her again!

I've had my fair share of great (expensive) massages, but I've never felt hands like Yasmine. All…read moreher reviews are true. I'm very satisfied, and so will you be. Shes very personable and accommodating, I highly recommend her to anyone in the area.

This is the kind of review as a fellow business owner, you dread writing. I've been writing reviews…read moreon Yelp for 11 years across four states I've lived in. I will give fair credit when it's due. Reviews can make or break a small business and I am very aware of that and I've thought about it for 4 months before writing this. I would like to preface this review with acknowledging that the location, the energy and the views of this retreat center can't be beat. It is truly a beautiful and magnificent setting. We ran a retreat here for 35 people and booked out the whole place in late July to early August 2018 for our community members of our online business. There were a lot of painful hiccups during our retreat, some of which were completely avoidable and unprofessional. First of all, this place is severely under staffed and from what we experienced, poorly run. The owner (Jeanne) is wound up tight and she has her hands in everything, making her not so effective in anything. Mike and Amy who work the front desk are awesome but that's about it when it comes to customer relations and service. Hawaii can be funky and we're used to it because we live here. However there are limits when running a "luxury" resort. The solar hot water gets REALLY hot. I mean REALLY REALLY hot. As an owner you already know this, why would you not put a sign next to the hot water taps to warn your out of town guests? One of our guests who was handicapped and needs a hot bath daily ran the hot water and proceeded to put her foot in the tub. She suffered 2nd degree burns from the hot water. (see images). On top of that, there was only one first aid kit for the entire resort, and even that was poorly stocked with only a couple of band aids and cotton swabs. Our guest was in agony for the whole week and when she inquired about the possibility of a comped stay, the answer was a flat no from the retreat owner. We ended up giving her a a full refund from our end because it's the right thing to do. (Note that under plumbing codes, the maximum allowable temperature limits for hot water in plumbing is 120º F / 48º C) https://www.phcppros.com/articles/1828-hot-water-system-temperatures-and-the-code Another guest slipped and fell on the property. No biggie. Accidents happen and we understand. The retreat owner's husband is a medical doctor and he voluntarily came to check on our guest to reassure her that her lung was not punctured by a fractured rib. Jeanne charged our guest $100 for that "voluntary" visit. Here was another thing that broke our hearts. The chef was ranting one day and said out loud "I can't stand all these people and can't wait until they leave!" -- One of our retreat attendees was within earshot and heard the entire rant and told us about it afterwards. Talk about awkward. The resort is not all that clean, the food was terrible and not what we had requested even though we provided the full menu and exact recipes months ahead (we run an online meal plan subscription business) so our community is used to a specific way of eating and flavors of a whole food plant based lifestyle. We were assured this would be no issue since Hawaii has an abundance of fruits and the retreat center has its own vegetable gardens. The owner was unprofessional and horrible to us. She's an odd one with no qualms about yelling at you on the phone even though we're the clients booking out the entire space. We were amazed at how unprofessional the entire experience was. It's safe to say that we will never do another retreat here, nor would we recommend it. This is too bad because it is truly a stunning location.

Roaches roaches and more roaches. This review is from pre-COVID, so hopefully this place has…read morechanged and I want to give them the benefit of the doubt as I am sure they are trying. I stayed for a wedding here and my room had three roaches that I saw over just one night. Keep in mind there is no AC (in summer) so the windows have to be open. Two were on ceiling and one under toilet seat at 9 AM in the morning. The owner said it was "water bugs" not roaches, offered no refund and the attached two photos are the ones I took of the "water bugs". I believe this property needs a revamp and at least some pest control maintenance.

The steam sauna before and after my massage was such a fabulous addition that took my massage to a…read morewhole new level. My massage from Chris was one of the best massages I have ever had, and I have been getting massages for over 30 years to help me with physical challenges I experience. The spa is located in an old, funky building and isn't some super fancy, high end looking spa inside, so don't expect that. But it does have a wonderful feel and the ammenities are fantastic, inlcuding alkaline water, soap, shampoo, conditioner, self-facial tools, and more. And the quality of the experience is beyond, beyond.

Nice and clean. Dakota is very welcoming. Place still looks new. Water temperature, dry sauna and…read moresteam sauna set at good temperatures. Since I went Monday afternoon no crowd was extremely peaceful, I even fell asleep in the lawn chair. Favorite spot was the jacuzzi next to the wood slatted window. Nice breeze.

As a bodyworker myself, I'm very picky. After talking to Renee, the owner, I knew I had found the…read moreright place to receive therapeutic massage. I had previously called another place on the island in the Mauna Lani shopping center, and that person was very rude and rushed. The vibe at Blue Dragon was like a breath of fresh air. I was walked through the different therapists and their modalities, and made to feel comfortable that my needs would be met. My therapist was incredibly tuned in and a master of her craft. After weeks of neck and shoulder tension, I finally found relief. And the prices were reasonable. This spot is the real deal. Do yourself a favor and skip the hotel spa massage. Blue Dragon is where it's at.

My partner and I had great massages last week. I felt so much lighter and my body aligned after…read moreRenee worked out the knots in my body. We plan to be back the next time we're on the Big Island.

Do not wait, If in pain Island Holistic Healing is a amazing place for healing. Dr. Nick and staff…read moreare awesome. The treatments they used on me has helped my mobility. Much needed and Mahalo Sherry R.

I was referred to Island Holistic Healing by my doctor due to a work injury and let me just say, if…read moreyou haven't already, check them out asap. I have never had such in-depth chiro care. You can tell they really care about their patients longevity and not just quick fixes for temporary pain relief. Thank you to Evelyn and Lisa for making my first of many visits so memorable. I walked into the office with my pain sitting at a 6 and walked out a new person. I can't wait for my many more visits to come! If you're looking for more than just a 5 minute adjustment, this is the place. With their expertise and knowledge in the craft, they utilize their hands and tools to assist in your recovery. Clean office, convenient location and friendly staff; it doesn't get better than this.