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We firmly believe, as our ancestors did, that spiritual, mental and emotional aspects must all be factored into a holistic approach in order for lokahi (harmony, unity, balance) to be created. It is only then that permanent good health is possible. We currently serve seven counties – Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Solano, Sacramento and Yolo Counties and the 13,695 Native Hawaiians that reside within the 4,833 square miles of these counties. As of this writing, 55% of our clients are of Native Hawaiian ancestry. <br><br>Our center does not only focus on Native Hawaiian culture and healing modalities, but holistic healing for the general population at large. <br><br>There is a huge distinction between “healing” and “massage.” The Wellness Center’s purpose is to educate those who are drawn to the healing arts through the development of workshops and clinical work. The fees charged for massages and workshops ensure the perpetuation of the Wellness Center activities.<br><br>It is our vision to not be just a tax deduction for our benefactors, but a valuable partner with our sponsors, participating in their events to assist them in their business and community goals. <br><br>The Holistic Honu Wellness Center is part of an ongoing effort to empower Hawaiians by creating healthy individuals, families, and communities. Our programs have the ability to fill critical gaps in medical care, treatment and illness prevention; our programs benefit individuals, families, and communities regardless of status or ability to pay. <br><br>How we do our work is as important as what we accomplish. We are guided by justice and compassion. We strive to create safe community spaces to express what we feel, identify what we need, and be who we are, in all our human complexities. We strive to meet the needs of people who are often distanced from family. We help individuals forge new relationships with both families of origin and chosen families, which are built on trust, respect and caring. We strive to promote wellness—, not just prevent illness—as our primary goal and our core value.<br><br><br></script><p align="center"><font size="20"><b>Board of Directors, <br>Kupuna Advisors %26 Management Team</b></font><br>Auntie Eleanor Ahuna <br>Auntie Maile Akimseu <br><a href="mailto:chrstfriar@aol.com"target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Pamela Campos-Friar</u></font></a><br>Kealii Ceballos<br>Auntie Mary Fragas<br><a href="mailto:alohilani209@verizon.net"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Christine Galiza</u></font></a><BR><br><a href="mailto:jose.amber@gmail.com" target="_blank" ><font color="#0000FF"><u>Amber Jose</u></font></a><BR><br><a href="http://www.kahalelehua.com" target="_blank" ><font color="#0000FF"><u>Kawaikapuokalani Hewett</u></font></a><br>Uncle Robert Keliihomalu <br><a href="mailto:kaneakua55@yahoo.co.jp"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Kaipo Kaneakua</u></font></a><br>“<a href="http://www.healinginparadise.org" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>"Papa K" Kepilino</u></font></a><BR><br><a href="mailto:suziko@sbcglobal.net"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Suzi Ko</u></font></a> <BR><br><a href="mailto:dainaland@yahoo.com"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Daina Landeza</u></font></a><BR><br><a href="mailto:lkopola6.5@sbcglobal.net"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Michael MacDougall </u></font></a><BR><br><a href="http://www.lomilomimassage.com" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Auntie Margaret Machado<br>Auntie Nerita Machado</u></font></a><BR><br><a href="mailto:1proximo@sbcglobal.net"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Sirildo Mora</u></font></a><BR><br><a href="mailto:pmop@sbcglobal.net"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Pamela Shaw-Buffin</u></font></a><br><br></p><br> <br> </P> <P align=left><a href='#Top'>Top</a> </P> <H3 align=left><A name='products'></A>&nbsp;&nbsp;workshops</H3> <P align=left><p align="center"><b><font size="20">HAWAIIAN HEALING ARTS INTENSIVE</font><br> with KAWAIKAPUOKALANI HEWETT, <br>AUNTIE MARY FRAGAS and AUNTIE NERITA MACHADO</b><br>AUGUST 11 through 15, 2008<br>Mountain View/Volcano, Hawai'i <br>Cost: $1900 for 50 CE hours (includes tuition, room and board)<br><b>AIR FARE IS NOT INCLUDED</b></p><br><br>Join us for 5 days of discovering Hawaiian healing arts and Lomilomi with World Renown Kahuna Ho'ola, Haku Mele and Kumu Hula,Kawaikapuokalani K. Hewett, Auntie Mary Fragas and Auntie Nerita Machado (Auntie Margaret Machado'’s daughter). <br><br>Kawaikapuokalani will cover:<br>Understanding the origin and foundation of Ho'oponopono (Hawaiian-style conflict resolution); gathering, preparing and prescribing La'au Lapa'au (Hawaiian Medicinal Plants); healing prayers, chanting and dance.<br><br>Auntie Nerita will be covering Auntie Margaret's spiritual aspect of Hawaiian healing and Lomilomi with emphasis in ho'oponopono, pule and loving touch. She will also share how the loving hand with prayer brings healing to both the therapist and the client. <br><br>Auntie Mary will be presenting her extraordinary style of Lomilomi and intuitive healing. <br><br>Accommodations and Classes will be held at Kahalelehua in Mountain View/Volcano, Hawaii<br> <br>Kahalelehua is located on the slopes of Mauna Loa, twenty minutes from Hilo airport and fifteen minutes from the town of Volcano)<br><br>SPACE IS LIMITED to 12 students - reserve your space early<br> <br>Three wonderful meals a day are included. <br> <br>Be aware that it can sometimes rain, gets cool at night and could get muddy at times. Towels, sheets, and blankets are provided but not other toiletries so bring soap, shampoo, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc. <br> <br>A sarong with T shirt is fine for dancing if you do not already have a pa'u skirt. <br> <br>At night you may need slacks and a sweater. <br> <br>The cost of the Healing Arts Intensive is $1900, which includes tuition and six nights room and board. Since we are limiting the size of the class, a non-refundable deposit of $250.00 will hold your space. <br><br><br><p align="center"><a href="http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendar4hhwc" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>CLICK HERE FOR OUR CLASS %26 EVENT CALENDAR </u></font></a><br><br>Kahalelehua <br>18-3749 S. Kopua Road,  Ola a/Hilo<br>Mountain View, HI 96771-0442</p></P> <P align=left><a href='#Top'>Top</a> </P> <H3 align=left><A name=services></A>&nbsp;&nbsp;services</H3> <P align=left><font size="18"><b>Shirodhara Treatments</b></font><br>In Sanskrit language Shirodhara is composed of two words shiro + dhara, shiro means head and dhara means flow. In Ayurveda the warm oil or milk flow on head is known as Shirodhara. It is a divine and relaxing method - a great rejuvenating therapy that gives a healthy glow, radiates from skin. Traditionally, Shirodhara is meant for eliminating diseases of head and Vata disorders affecting neck, eyes, ears, nose and nervous system. It helps to overcome stress and its ill effects on nervous system; it helps to relieve insomnia, stress, tension, anxiety, anger, chronic headaches, rheumatism, hypertension, asthma, hair problems; and gives mental relaxation.<br><br><b>45 minute treatment </b>– includes a Mini massage & 20 to 30 minute Shirodhara treatment with traditional Olive or Sweet Almond Oil* <B> $100</B><br><BR><BR><br><B>20 to 45 minute Shirodhara treatment</B> with traditional Olive or Sweet Almond Oil* <B>without massage. $75</b><br><br>*Extra charge for special oils.<br><br><font size="18"><b>On-site Massage Service </b></font><br>Professional On-site Massage Service for all occasions, enables wellness and relaxation in the workplace or any environment. In just a 10 min. session at the office or location of your choice, you receive a spirit, mind and body tune-up that benefits not only the recipient, but everyone and everything around that recipient including the company he or she works for. Simply put, massage is preventive maintenance, but more than for just physical injuries, (RSI etc) massage creates awareness, mentally, spiritually, emotionally and physically. <br><br>Why at the workplace? <br>Manage Stress & Tension<br>Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries<br>Minimize Workers Compensation Claims<br>Boost Employee Morale<br>Shows Employees Management Cares About Health<br><br><b>$75 per onsite hour / per therapist</b><br>Gratuities not included<br>($25 travel/set up fee per therapist may apply)<br><br><br><font size="18"><b>Lomilomi Inspired Massage</b></font><br>Lomilomi - (literally “knead-knead”) is a gentle spiritual approach to healing the body with prayer and massage. It begins with a pule (prayer) to invoke healing power, which guides the hands of the practitioner. Our Lomilomi Inspired Massage is a relaxing and therapeutic massage for the individual with soreness and fatigued muscles. <b>50 min - $80 80 min - $110</b><br><BR><BR><br><font size="18"><b>Pohaku </b></font> Hawaiian Inspired hot stone massage using heated stones with lomilomi strokes for a sublime full body treatment. <b>75 min - $125</b></P> <P align=left><a href='#Top'>Top</a> </P> <H3 align=left><A name='contact'></A>&nbsp;&nbsp;contact</H3> <P align=left>We are continuing our quest for a permanent facility in the Fair Oaks - Roseville - Folsom, California area. In the meantime, in addition to our on-site program and seeing private client in their homes, appointments can be scheduled with Suzi at:<br><a href="http://www.fairoaksmassageschool.com/wellness-center/index.html" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u><br>Fair Oaks Chiropractic & Wellness Center</u></font></a><br>4136 Pennsylvania Avenue<br>Fair Oaks, CA 95628<br><b>(916) 965-4125</b><BR><br><p align="right"><i>Please contact Fair Oaks Chiropractic & Wellness Center directly if you would like to schedule an appointment at the office in Fair Oaks.</i></p><br><br>For our San Francisco Bay Area clients, we share space with Gerald Huber at <a href="http://www.healingwinds.com" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Healing Winds Massage Therapies</u></font></a><br>745A Polk Street<br>San Francisco, CA 94109<br><p align="right"><br><i>Please contact Suzi directly if you would like to be seen at Healing Winds.</i><br></p><br><br>We present the majority of our classes at:<br><a href="http://fairoaksmassageschool.com" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>Fair Oaks Massage Institute</u></font></a><br>9833 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite C-1<br>Fair Oaks, CA 95628<br><b>(916) 965-4063</b><br><BR><BR><br><p align="right">Please check our <a href="http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendar4hhwc" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>calendar </u></font></a>for our class schedule</p><br><br><p align="center"><font size="20"><b>HOLISTIC HONU WELLNESS CENTER</b></font><br>PO Box 580668<br>Elk Grove, CA 95758<br>Phone: (916) 416-0491<br>Phone: (808) 854-8117<br>email: holistichonu@sbcglobal.net<br>Tax ID# 20-1846091</p><br> <br> </P> <P align=left><a href='#Top'>Top</a> </P> <H3 align=left><A name='news'></A>&nbsp;&nbsp;news</H3> <P align=left><br><br><p align="center"><b> <font size="18">Kumu Kawaikapuokalani Hewett's Hula Workshop<br>September 27 & 28, 2008</font></b><br><br>We are fortunate to present two days of study and practice of the ancient art of Hula (Hawaiian dance) under the direction of master dancer/chanter/singer Kumu Hula Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. Each program is a course unto itself and does not require previous instruction in Hula to attend. The program is intensive, however, and there will be up to 6 hours per day of Hula dance instruction and associated Hawaiian Healing Arts such as chanting, language, mythology and spirituality.<br><br>It's a good idea to bring a notebook. Tape recorders and video cameras are encouraged as long as they do not interrupt the class. Kumu Hewett suggests that we be like "little children" and allow our minds and bodies to be open to learning through following and repetition.<br><br>A sarong with T shirt is fine for dancing if you do not already have a pa'u skirt.<br><br>September 27 & 28, 2008<br>Registration starts at 8am each day<br>Class begins at 10am each day<br>Class times: 10am to 12pm & 2pm to 4pm each day<br>Ho'ike 6pm each day<br><br>Location:<br>Heritage Inn Express<br>204 Harding Blvd.<br>Roseville, CA 95678<br>(916) 782-4466<br>The Heritage is giving us a special room rate of $60.00 per night for our attendees<br><br>Workshop Fees: <br>$100.00 per day if paid before August 1, 2008<br>$125.00 per day if paid August 1, 2008 through September 1, 2008<br>$150.00 per day if paid at the door<br><br>Please make check/money order payable to: Kawaikapuokalani Hewett<br>Checks will not be accepted when registering on day of workshop.<br><br>Sorry, No Refunds.<br><br>Please send checks to: <br>Holistic Honu Wellness Center<br>PO Box 580668<br>Elk Grove, CA 95758<br><br>Credit cards accepted through PayPal - <br>PayPal email address: holistichonu@sbcglobal.net<br>If you are uncomfortable using PayPal for credit card processing, send us an email at: holistichonu@sbcglobal.net with preferred times for contact and we will call you directly to process your registration request.<br><br><br><p align="center"><b>HOLISTIC HONU WELLNESS CENTER</b><br>PO Box 580668<br>Elk Grove, CA 95758<br>Phone: (916) 416-0491 or (808) 854-8117<br>email: holistichonu@sbcglobal.net<br>Tax ID# 20-1846091<br>NCBTMB Approved Provider #450384-07<br><align="center"><B><a href="http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendar4hhwc" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>CLICK HERE FOR OUR CLASS %26 EVENT CALENDAR </u></font></a></B></p><br> </P> <P align=left><a href='#Top'>Top</a> <H3 align=left><A name='links'></A>&nbsp;&nbsp;friends</H3> <P align=left><i>Miracles are not really made, they are discovered. <br>When we follow the loving principles of aloha.<br>ALOHA manifests the values that help us find our sacred place.<br><br>Modest enough not to try to impose our terms on the meaning of life in harmony with the gods, goddesses, God and the land;<br>Truthful in all our associations and with ourselves;<br>Humble enough to let the loving energy of miracles fill us;<br>Patient enough to realize that it is our serenity that gives us the spiritual fortitude to remember that, in time and if we allow it to be so, it is our destiny that goodness will prevail.<br><br>Our ancestors have taught us that life is so precarious that it is also so divinely precious. We find our place in paradise when we recognize, embrace, and are able to celebrate our destiny.<br><br><p align="right">Kawaikapu okalani K. Hewett</p></i><br><br><br>We're constantly getting asked to recommend websites, people, courses and other resources, so we've developed this page to link to the places we really think are the best at what they do.<br><br>We'll be adding to this page on a regular basis, so keep checking back.<br><br><br> <br> <a href='http://www.astra-lite.com' target='top'>Astra-Lite Massage Tables</a><br><a href='http://www.lomilomibook.com' target='top'>The BEST Lomilomi Book</a><br><a href='http://www.hulapele.com' target='top'>Kumu Hewett's Workshops</a><br><a href='http://www.kahalelehua.com' target='top'>Kahalelehua</a><br><a href='http://www.kahuna888.com' target='top'>Kawaikapuokalani K. Hewett</a><br><a href='http://www.fairoaksmassageschool.com' target='top'>Fair Oaks Massage Institute</a><br><a href='http://www.taino-tribe.org' target='top'>Jatibonicu Taino Tribal Nation</a><br><a href='http://www.reigndance.com' target='top'>Reign Dance Oils</a><br><a href='http://www.lomilomimassage.com' target='top'>Auntie Margaret Machado</a><br><a href='http://www.diamondlight.net' target='top'>Diamond Light School of Massage</a><br> </P> <P align=left><a href='#Top'>Top</a> <H3 align=left><A name='extra1'></A>&nbsp;&nbsp;our research</H3><P align=left><p align="center"><font size="24"><b>NATIVE HAWAIIAN HEALING ARTS PROJECT</b></font></p><BR><br>INTRODUCTION AND PROJECT SUMMARY<br>Presented here is a proposal to fund a Native Hawaiian and indigenous healing arts project. The proposal, if funded, will: 1.) house a community-based wellness center hosting a variety of traditional healing arts; 2.) house a community center for organizing research about, connecting, and potentially advocating for practitioners of Native Hawaiian and indigenous healing arts; and 3.) fund an non-profit community-based organization whose goal is to sustain underserved and dwindling Native Hawaiian and indigenous communities.<br><br>In a time where Native Hawaiian mortality rates are the highest and life expectancy is the lowest compared to the four other major ethnic groups residing in California, it leads us to suspect or point towards cultural barriers encountered by the community as a cause for the poor demographic data.  Is the overall decline in health connected to traditional Hawaiian practices, alternative practices and the lack of integration of these practices within our Western healthcare systems?  With the advent of modern technologies will the Hawaiian people have reason to sustain or continue to revive traditional Hawaiian practices? <br><br>The California Hawaiian community is affected by increased mortality rates of Native Hawaiians who suffer from chronic conditions.  This can be attributed to the sense of loss and abandonment of traditional Hawaiian values (diet, lifestyle, alternative medicine, spirituality/religion) that were once used to maintain health and well-being.  One suspected reason why this is a significant problem in California is that "health, or lack of it, appears to be related to place or the loss of it" (Oneha, 2001).  Some believe that the health of Hawaiians are interrelated to the harmony or balance that they can find between two worlds: the traditional Hawaiian and Western beliefs (Oneha).<br><br>Like other cultures, Hawaiians of old also practiced dualism, which focuses on opposites that complement one another.  For example the sky and earth, day and night, hot and cold, material and spiritual, good and evil, and health and illness.  Each person had to actively maintain "pono" or the balance of these opposites.  In order to help with the preservation or maintenance of "pono", many "kapu" (restrictions) were put in place for the people.  It is believed that these restrictions promoted self-discipline and responsibility among the Native Hawaiian's personal hygiene, health-promotion, illness prevention, sanitary conditions and respect for the sacredness of nature (Blaisdell).  Since this was a very important part of the social process for these people, any form of cultural loss results in an imbalance and necessitates change.<br><br>The topic of concern at the Holistic Honu Wellness Center involves cultural assessment of the community.  The Wellness Center's mission stresses the importance of providing culturally competent care.  The overall goal is to engage clients and students in a culturally based, community-designed, multi-professional educational opportunity in the California Community.  Our proposed conventions will focus on issues that specifically affect the native indigenous healing community—issues central to the survival of healing practices in a changing world.  Our intention is to convene a body of Native Hawaiian and other indigenous healers and primary care providers to share their mana'o (thoughts, idea, belief, opinion) on the quality and provision of traditional healing services in the twenty-first century.  Joining our healers will be representatives from primary care entities such as Community Health Centers and Western medical doctors who will articulate how traditional healers and their healing practices can be blended with allopathic care in these settings to afford Native Hawaiian and ultimately every indigenous client a comprehensive, culturally competent array of health care services.<br><br>NEED FOR ASSISTANCE<br>Established November 24, 2004 and approved for 501(c) (3) status February, 2006, the Holistic Honu Wellness Center is a California not-for-profit healing center dedicated to preserving and perpetuating the Hawaiian culture through education and healing.  We serve seven counties – Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Solano, Sacramento and Yolo Counties and the 13,695 Native Hawaiians that reside within the 4,833 square miles of these counties.  As of this writing, 55% of our clients are of Native Hawaiian ancestry.<br><br>As a Complementary/Alternative Medicine Provider, the Holistic Honu Wellness Center's Client Services Department provides confidential treatment case management, mental health and domestic violence counseling, on-site holistic medical and psychiatric care, client and treatment advocacy, and group and individual support.  We strive to offer social marketing and health promotion campaigns, community events, internships, and volunteer opportunities. It is our goal is to be a focal point in California where people can come to learn about the Hawaiian culture without dilution or fragmentation; to receive a whole picture of the Hawaiian culture, and thereby lead a more enriched and fulfilled life; and from a wellness perspective, to heal the Hawaiian culture through education.<br><br>There has been a dramatic increase in public interest and awareness of alternative therapies in the past several years.  The definition of "alternative medicine" is not standardized. "Complementary," "alternative," and "integrative" are all commonly used terms applied to multiple different therapies. For example, some would consider chiropractic as "alternative," where others view it as part of the mainstream. For the purposes of our study, we use the definition used by Eisenberg in his study from 1990: "Interventions neither taught widely in medical schools nor generally available in hospitals".  Using this definition, we surveyed 1,539 randomly selected individuals over the age of 18 who attended Ia 'Oe E Ka La Hula Festival & Competition in November, 2005 and 2,356 individuals at 'Oe E Ka La in November, 2006 in Pleasanton, CA.  The figures for both years remained essentially the same.  The most popular Complementary/Alternative Medicine therapy was some form of relaxation (including meditation), which was reported by 13 percent. Ten percent reported using chiropractic and seven percent used massage. Two to four percent each used herbal remedies, macrobiotics, megavitamins, imagery, self-help groups, Native American, Hawaiian or spiritual healing. One percent each reported using acupuncture, biofeedback or hypnosis. Thirty-five percent reported a desire to use Native American or Hawaiian indigenous therapies but did not know where or how to find reputable practitioners. <br><br>We also conducted a telephone poll of 600 adults in Sacramento County during the first two weeks of December, 2006.  Relaxation was again the most common therapy, reported at 17 percent. There was more use of massage (15 percent), herbs (13 percent), macrobiotics (13 percent), megavitamins (8 percent), Native American therapies (6 percent), Native Hawaiian therapies (5 percent) spiritual approaches (5 percent), imagery (4 percent), and self-help groups (4 percent).<br><br>A questionnaire designed to explore the use of native indigenous therapies was mailed to a random sample of Northern Californians residing within the seven counties we serve during the first week of December, 2006.  These people had previously agreed to participate in mail surveys. Sixty-nine percent of the sample or 1,035 people completed the questionnaire. Of this population, 40% had used native indigenous medicine therapies. In this group, 65% used Native Hawaiian healing arts and 33% used Native American healing arts.  48% of the participants expressed the desire to use indigenous therapies but did not know how or where to find a reputable practitioner. <br><br>The perceived absence of traditional healers in the community is understandable.  As western religion and culture infiltrated indigenous communities, native rituals and customs were discouraged for several decades.  Most traditional indigenous therapies were and are now covertly, passed down from older to younger practitioners in secrecy within the community.  With the increase in popularity of unconventional healing techniques, anyone can call themselves a healer; there are no professional associations created to help people choose a reputable indigenous practitioner. In most states, a recognized healing modality, such as massage therapy, is licensed by the state, and practitioners are required to pass tests, including certification in ethics.  There are no licensing boards or governed regulations for indigenous Healers. Medical professionals often recommend a licensed massage therapist assist with the healing of a patient; they recognize the legitimate benefits of a trained massage therapist.  However, if someone is suffering from an illness or injury that isn't being "cured" by traditional methods, they can become victim to any number of "healers" whose credentials might be as neophyte as "Read A Book" on the topic.  There are countless online classes available (for a healthy fee) which promise that taking the class will make the student a Certified Healer; but again, there are no licensing boards or governed regulations.  This can lead to broad interpretations of how practitioners of the native indigenous healing arts can be Certified.  For example, authentic Lomilomi is based on Hawaiian concepts of working with the spirit, mind and body. It is "hands on" healing that is deep and powerful, yet gentle, giving immediate and long-term results. Lomilomi symbolically means "to communicate energetically deep within the bones of the individual thus the soul of the person."   At this time there are 13 people recognized as authentic Lomilomi practitioners in California (those who practice the protocols and old techniques).  Of the 13 Lomilomi practitioners, only 4 are fully trained in La'au lapa'au (herbal remedies), 6 are studying with Kupuna to learn more about this modality and the other 3 do not incorporate the use of herbs in their practice at all so they cannot be counted as "full" practitioners of this powerful healing practice.  There are approximately 2,780 California Certified Massage Therapists trained in the mechanics of Lomilomi techniques, what can be referred to as "Commercial Lomilomi".  There are 8 Commercial Lomilomi instructors in California, most of who claim to have been trained and certified in this technique by Hawaiian Kupuna.  The spiritual practices and protocols are not taught; they are roughly explained and generalizations are presented.  Although the "Commercial Lomilomi" practitioners are skilled in their presentation, this contemporary form of Lomilomi only addresses the body, and is nothing more than a massage.  Clearly, because Lomilomi, as one example of native indigenous practice, is broadly interpreted, those who seek to find "authentic" practitioners may be easily discouraged.<br><br>As part of our Client Services Department, we offer traditional Native Hawaiian and Native American indigenous healings, either on- or off-site, to ensure persons in need of this type of healing receive the physical, emotional, and spiritual support they need.   The strict cultural protocol for traditional Native Hawaiian and Native American healing services is that payment is never requested. We maintain the integrity of this protocol, and as such, this portion of our services does not generate revenue.  In contrast, as a revenue source, we offer traditional Western massage, esthetics and spa services to the public at large.<br><br>Our directors and staff coordinate and produce events and activities that generate the revenue to operate the Center as well as provide the services for our clients. While there are no direct competitors, there are organizations that handle one or more of modalities that we promote. It is our intention to network with these organizations to benefit all concerned.<br><br>We were fortunate to receive donated office space from KeAloha Hawaiiana Day Spa in 2005 and the Erica Renee' Day Spa and Salon in 2006.  Beginning June 1, 2005, we operated our Client Service Department out of KeAloha Hawaiiana Day Spa located in Walnut Creek, California.  We served 85 clients and conducted 7 individual healings in a 6-month period.  The owners of the facility promised to donate additional office and workshop/conference rooms when the spa relocated to a larger space. However, prior to relocation on January 1, 2006, the Day Spa owners decided to cease their entire operations and we became a solely mobile operation until April 30, 2006.  From May 1, 2006 through October 31, 2006, we operated our Client Services Department out of the Erica Renee' Day Spa and Salon located in Sacramento, California.  We served 76 clients and conducted 5 individual healings in the six month period.  Due to funding restraints, we chose not to enter into a lease agreement and are currently a solely mobile operation.  As of this writing, we currently have 18 "regular" healing clients and 35 "regular" massage clients.  We continue to build our business through word of mouth and have not resigned our desire to establish a centrally located permanent facility in which to operate our center.  We have, however, decided to search for a stand-alone facility. One that provides a small intimate setting conducive to relaxation, learning and healing.  California is the state with the largest Native Hawaiian population in the US (116,961 persons according to the 2000 US Census), which is even larger than the population of Native Hawaiians living in Hawai'i.  Sacramento County, is the home of 2% of the Nation's Hawaiian population, is California's State Capital, and is, by definition the most central location in California.  We have, therefore chosen Sacramento County as the ideal location in which to operate our permanent facility.<br><br>We are seeking grant funding and corporate sponsorship to:  <br>1. Assist us in obtaining a facility to serve as our main office;<br>2.  Assist us in expanding and enhancing our Client Services and Volunteer Services Departments by aiding us in the development our indigenous Healing Project; and<br>3.  Assist us in supporting and developing educational programs in furtherance of our mission<br><br>The assimilation of the Hawaiian people into a western lifestyle has led to the loss of traditional values and practices, resulting in a decline in the health of Hawaiians today.  In California and Hawai'i, two states that are recognized as the healthiest in the nation, and known for the highest life expectancy rate at 86 years (HMSA Foundation & HHIC, n.d.), Native Hawaiians and other native indigenous persons have the some of the worst health statistics in the nation. While there are currently programs in place that address the poor health status of Native Hawaiians within the state of Hawai'i, broader, more wide-reaching, comprehensive education and support is needed for the Hawaiian and indigenous population nationwide.  According to the 2000 US Census, 479,310 persons claim Native Hawaiian descent.  There are 113,539 (23.7%)  Native Hawaiians that reside in the state of Hawai'i and 116,961 (24.4%) Hawaiians in California.<br><br>In 1985, a Native Hawaiian Health Research Consortium report to the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said that the underutilization of existing health care services by Native Hawaiians can be directly traced to the absence of culturally-relevant services in which traditional Native Hawaiian concepts of healing are absent.  In addition, there is also a general perception in the Native Hawaiian community that health care services, which are fundamentally based on concepts of western medicine, will not affect the healing or cure of diseases and illnesses afflicting Native Hawaiian people.<br><br>Hawaiians have attempted to try to counteract the forces that were creating the structures, beliefs and behaviors that were undermining their individual and community health/well-being.  Institutional efforts have been made to improve the social situation of Native Hawaiians living in Hawai'i with such organizations as Alu Like founded in 1976, the Native Hawaiian Health Care Improvement Act which established Papa Ola Lokahi in 1988 and the establishment of the Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems in 1992. Ho'olomilomi, la'au lapa'au and ho'oponopono is practiced in several health care centers where Hawaiian healing medicine is the treatment of choice.  The environment offered by a healer is preferred to the cold and impersonal atmosphere of a physician's office or hospital.  Hospitals in Hawai'i encourage the spirit of aloha, the philosophy of lokomaika'i (inner health), and family centered care.  The spiritual, emotional and physical health of patients and employees is also encouraged. Unfortunately, this only addresses the 113,539 (23.7%)  Native Hawaiians that reside in the state of Hawai'i.  To date, there are no similarly structured mainland organizations in place to serve them. <br><br>Our intentions are to propagate the concept of Hawaiian natural holistic living and lifestyle; to propagate the consciousness of spirit, mind and body; and to promote community outreach programs on current and historical issues of health, holistic living, Hawaiian history, cultural diversity and our relationship with the environment.<br><br>It is our desire to be a modern clinic facility created to establish a model space, whereby indigenous herbal practitioners and healers can upgrade and update their skills through training and certification and learn to respond to common and uncommon diseases using Hawaiian and other indigenous healing methods and traditions in a modern clinical environment.  (see Project Approach for our proposal for beginning the process of certifying competent practitioners) This environmental blending of traditional indigenous medicine and western technology is a powerful concept.  Many of the indigenous traditional healers have not had formal training. Their knowledge has been passed on by oral tradition. We intend to modernize indigenous health resources and certify competent Hawaiian traditional holistic medical practitioners.  We plan to conduct seminars and workshops on health issues and gender-related subjects as well as presentations on Hawaiian history, Hawaiian healing and herbal traditions and cultural practices to indigenous healers and herbalists and to the community at large.<br><br>In pursuit of the mentioned ideals, our strategy is:<br>To recapture indigenous Hawaiian thought, history, herbal, medicinal and agricultural traditions and all other indigenous knowledge to reeducate our people to Hawaiian culture.<br>To use and integrate this knowledge with technology to develop our nation of Hawaiian people, to help alleviate poverty, and achieve higher levels of self-sufficiency, dignity and self-determination.<br>To show responsibility for Hawai'i's health, wealth and education using Hawaiian indigenous knowledge as the foundation for understanding the complex world we live in today.<br>To combine Hawaiian Traditional Medicine and Hawaiian indigenous knowledge practices and traditions with western diagnostics, standardization and documentation technology.<br>To provide space for seminars and workshops so as to sensitize, edify and stimulate the Hawaiian mind.<br>To train Hawaiian traditional practitioners so they can help and train others in their communities.<br>To advocate for research to find a certification standard for traditional practitioners<br><br>The projected outcomes of this venture are to:<br>raise public awareness and understanding on the value of Hawaiian traditional herbal medicine and other indigenous healing practices;<br>contribute to the improvement of community health (Native Hawaiian and ultimately the general population);<br>promote the health services of traditional healers and herbalists through the prevention and maintenance of diseases;<br>assist in the training, upgrade and certification of traditional healers and herbalists; and<br>preserve Hawaiian traditional and cultural healing practices.<br><br>There are benefits for all stakeholders involved in this effort such as the sick people in the community, herbalists and other traditional healers, medical practitioners, farmers, herb harvesters, handlers in processing, market and distribution, and state revenues. In addition, this venture guarantees an authentic supply sources for herbs, herbal formulas and raw materials, which in turn will help farmers develop a sustainable market for organic foods and herbs. This in turn, enhances our mission's objectives to connect Hawai'i with her children on the mainland by making Hawaiian Traditional Medicine available to Hawaiian peoples and their descendents where ever we are.<br> <br>PROJECT APPROACH<br>Our pilot study and a stepping-stone for our indigenous Healing Arts Project, was to expand on issues that were brought to our attention in our Complementary and Alternative Medicine Questionnaire. The question of standards of recognition of culturally trained indigenous Healers; the merger of Traditional and Western medical practices; and the issues of cultural competence. Our goal was to get a general view of Native Hawaiian healing practices, La'au Lapa'au (herbal medicine) and Lomilomi (massage therapy), as well as to explore the concerns and key issues relevant to current practitioners of traditional Hawaiian, as well as other indigenous forms of healing arts. The results of the pilot study will allow us to conduct more in-depth research projects in the future by having relevant background information.<br><br>The need for this project arises from the following series of questions:  How do cultural, spiritual, and healing aspects interplay with each other in the Native Hawaiian medical practices of La'au Lapa'au and Lomilomi? How have these healing practices been passed on throughout history, and how are they being passed on today? What are the benefits and disadvantages of combining Native Hawaiian healing practices with Western medicine? <br><br>These questions are significant because, outside of Hawai'i, little is known about the current practice of Native Hawaiian herbal medicine, La'au Lapa'au.  Also, the possible benefits of the combination of these two medical practices should be explored and elucidated.  If this combination should have any negative outcomes, these should also be investigated.  Our project will rely on the qualitative input of individual healers and their personal experience of how the tradition was passed down to them, how they pass it down now, and what their perspectives are about the future of Native Hawaiian healings and the possible combination with Western medicine.<br><br>Although there has been a cultural reawakening and interest in traditional healing methods, there is still an overwhelming lack of information about the exact use of Hawaiian remedies, and the important spiritual elements that accompany these remedies are not known.  This can provide both benefits and challenges. The benefits are that, just as everything else in this world, culture evolves.  As it continues to evolve, there are no limits to the combinations and each practitioner's uniqueness when practicing La'au Lapa'au and Lomilomi. As such, if there is not much information that practitioners can refer to, the practices can evolve as needed to heal a changing world.  However, the challenge is that these cultural practices are at risk of being lost.  It is crucial not to lose focus of the foundations of these practices and their importance in sustaining these dwindling cultures.  People must not take for granted these practices but rather continue to educate and be educated.<br><br>Another dilemma not to be overlooked is the option of combining La'au Lapa'au with Western medicine.  Although there are many benefits that can come from this, it must be done cautiously.  Many practitioners are worried that if combined with Western medicine in hospitals, La'au Lapa'au will lose much of what makes it so unique from Western medicine in the first place.  They fear that the spiritual side will be lost, and the very foundation of these practices shattered.  An increasing amount of research is concluding that spiritual centering in combination with healing or medicinal practices is beneficial to patients, especially if they come from a spiritual or religious background.  For examples, see: Anandarajah, G., & Hight, E. (2001). Spirituality and medical practice: Using the HOPE Questions as a practical tool for spiritual assessment. American Family Physician, 63(1), 81-88.  Available online at: http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010101/81.html. Barnes, P. M., Powell-Griner, E., McFann, K, & Nahin, R. L. (2004). Complementary and alternative medicine use among adults: United States, 2002. Advance Data from Vital and Health Statistics, 343. Hyattsville, Maryland: National Center for Health Statistics. Available online at http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/pdf/2005 winter.pdf. Mueller, P. S., Plevak, D. J., & Rummans, T. A. (2001). Religious involvement, spirituality, and medicine: Implications for clinical practice.  Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 76(12):1225-35. Prayer and spirituality in health: Ancient practices, modern science. (2005). Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the NIH Newsletter, 12(1): 1-4. Available online at: http://nccam.nih.gov/news/newsletter/2005_winter/prayer.htm.<br><br>Through the implementation of our indigenous Healing Project, it is our hope that more research will be conducted on, or at least facilitated for these current issues.  It is imperative that during this fragile time of revival that all the healers work together to perpetuate this once banned tradition.  It is also crucial to study the effects of combining it with Western medicine so that the benefits and disadvantages will be understood fully.<br><br>The Holistic Honu Wellness Center believes in the importance and value of traditional indigenous healing.  We have found great demand for native healers in our Hawaiian community.  We have also found that many Hawaiian clients lack access to healers within their 'ohana (family – actual & extended) and have difficulty finding healers in their communities.  With the health crisis facing Hawaiians today as noted in our Business and Project Development Plan, pages 8 through 13, we believe in the importance of creating a network of healers that may be accessible to Native Hawaiians and other indigenous cultures suffering through illness without access to native practitioners.<br><br>We believe that a network of healers is important in the development and perpetuation of guidelines that safeguard the healing traditions, the healers, and the clients.  We hope to develop quality standards and to create consensus among the healers of the important aspects, values, and healing methods that are unique to Hawai'i. Our healers are a great resource in the challenge to heal our people.  We are on a continuing quest to find practitioners to join us in this network to protect the wisdom of our hulu Kupuna (the precious few living blood relatives of the grandparent's generation), heal our po'e (people), and sustain the healing traditions for our keiki (descendants).<br><br>To bring healers/practitioners together, we propose annual indigenous Healing Arts Conventions. We will build on the momentum of Holistic Honu Wellness Center's mission, which is to provide an international community forum to explore, discuss and seek wisdom on recognizing and preserving indigenous healers and their healing practices.   The Holistic Honu Wellness Center is a place where traditional Hawaiian and other indigenous practitioners could meet share their rich and diverse healing heritage, knowledge, visions and spirits--collectively broadening our awareness of healing practices among indigenous communities.<br><br>Our conventions will focus on issues that specifically affect the native indigenous healing community—issues central to the survival of healing practices in a changing world.  Our goal is to convene a body of Native Hawaiian and other indigenous healers and primary care providers to share their mana'o (thoughts, idea, belief, opinion) on the quality and provision of traditional healing services in the twenty-first century.  Joining our healers will be representatives from primary care entities such as Community Health Centers who will articulate how traditional healers and their healing practices are blended with allopathic care in these settings to afford our Native Hawaiian clients a comprehensive, culturally competent array of health care services.<br><br>The discussions will begin at pre-convention meetings to distill the key issues facing practitioners and providers of traditional medicine.  The convention will provide the forum for extended discussions and the formulation of actions on these key issues and recommendations.<br><br>The purposes of our conventions are to involve traditional indigenous healers and native indigenous healthcare organizations in the evolution of traditional healing.  This leads us to difficult questions that need frank and honest discussion and more important, practical and heart-felt solutions.  Collectively, we must go beyond the rhetoric and establish functional environments and protocols that will support healers, healing practices, health care clinics and centers, and patients.  One common goal will be to articulate 1) the demand for traditional native indigenous healing practices, 2) what constitutes quality and safe native indigenous healing practices, and 3) what needs to take place (politically, legally, culturally) to make these services available.<br><br>Our first convention will focus on reports, discussion and recommendations that address the following questions:<br>1. Where (in what settings) is traditional healing being practiced along with western medicine?  <br>What kinds of traditional services are being offered and practiced<br>What is the relationship between traditional healers and medical physicians?<br>Are the clinics/centers charging for these services and how?<br>How are healers compensated?  What form(s) of compensation exists?<br>How do centers/clinics identify healers?<br>What criteria must healers meet to work in this setting?<br>What are the advantages/disadvantages for a healer working within a Community Health Care system?<br> <br>2. Who should be designated and recognized as a traditional healer?<br>How and by whom should healers be selected and trained?<br>Should healers be licensed or exempt from licensing?<br>Should there be a board of traditional medicine to credential and/or oversee practice and traditional practitioners?<br>Should current practitioners be required to go through the certification process, or can they be "grandfathered" into the title?<br> <br>OBJECTIVES<br>Objective One – Establishing a New Facility:<br>The first objective of this project is to establish a new facility in which to house the main office of the Holistic Honu Wellness Center. Included in the process for establishing a new facility are obtaining the necessary licenses and insurance, purchasing appropriate equipment and supplies, reinstating our former staff, and acquiring and training new staff members.<br>Some of important criteria that will influence location options include appropriate size to handle our organizational needs, central location for the geographically dispersed Native Hawaiian community, ample parking, and walking-distance proximity to public transportation. <br><br>We have chosen Sacramento County as the initial focal point and the location of our facility.  According to the 2000 US Census, there are 116,961 Native Hawaiians who reside in California. Sacramento County is the home of 2% of the Nation's Hawaiian population, is California's State Capital linked with various public transportation services, is geographically the most central location in California, and is more financially affordable for leasing a space.  We have therefore chosen Sacramento County as the ideal location in which to operate our permanent facility.<br> <br>Objective Two - Pre-Convention Focus Groups<br>Small focus groups will be convened to discuss different aspects of the project agenda.  These groups will be asked to review past work, studies and discussions on the different topics and develop recommendations for larger discussion, adoption and action at the convention.  Discussion groups will include:<br>Traditional healing practices in the Community Health Center environment. (Who is incorporating it now? How? Roles of Community Health Center and healers? etc.)<br>Traditional healing practices in the native indigenous Health Care System environment. (Who is incorporating it now? How? Roles of native indigenous Health Care System and healers? etc.)<br>Assuring safe and quality traditional healing services. (Who trains? Should there be certification? Advantages/disadvantages in working with an agency, e.g., Community Health Center or native indigenous Health Care System, or working independently, or both?)<br><br>We will conduct three pre-convention round table discussions of 1) Community Health Center Executive Directors and Medical Directors; 2) native indigenous Health Care Systems Executive Directors; and 3) traditional native indigenous healers to discuss issues involved in integrating traditional healing with western medicine, community health centers, and the native indigenous Health Care Systems.<br>Preliminary recommendations will be drafted by each group and presented at the Annual Convention.<br> <br>Objective Three - Convention and Workshops<br>It is our goal to convene practitioners and individuals interested in the practice, promotion and provision of traditional medical healing services to participate in an annual convention and attend convention workshops to learn about, discuss, revise, and adopt recommendations to promote the integration of traditional healing with western medicine, community health centers, and the native indigenous Health Care Systems by the end of month 24.  We will also utilize the data collected together with the integration of this project as a blueprint to develop and implement a series of workshops in following years that incorporate all aspects of the Hawaiian culture in order to provide healing to the culture and the community at large. We have the support of several Hawai'i based Kupuna, who have already committed to travel to California to assist us with this project and have agreed to conduct several workshops with us.<br><br>Expected outcomes:<br>Increased knowledge of the unique issues faced by traditional healers, healthcare agencies and consumers in the provision of traditional Native Hawaiian healing practices.<br>Increased "connectedness" and mutual respect among healers, and healthcare providers.<br>Increased knowledge on standards of care in traditional healing.<br>Increased knowledge on how Community Health Centers and native indigenous Health Care Systems blend traditional healing services in their agencies.<br>Recommendations for action to meet the demand for traditional healing services in a safe manner with quality services.<br>Action plan on next steps for addressing project recommendations.<br> <br>This project will incorporate cultural rules of conduct and behavior to protect, and in respect of, the traditional healers' gift, expertise and lineage. The project will be value-based, spiritually guided and focused, and incorporate ho'oponopono (the alignment, the natural order) to create an environment that is supportive of sharing and learning.  The discussions and sharing of mana'o (thoughts, idea, belief, opinion) will be done with respect for those who came before us—those whose legacy we live now, and with responsibility for those that will come after—those who will benefit or falter because of the legacy we prepare.<br><br><br>An increasing amount of research is concluding that spiritual centering in combination with healing or medicinal practices is beneficial to patients, especially if they come from a spiritual or religious background. <br>Through the implementation of our Indigenous Healing Project, it is our hope that more research will be put into these current issues. It is imperative that during this fragile time of revival that all the healers work together to perpetuate this once banned tradition. It is also crucial to study the effects of combining it with Western medicine so that the benefits and disadvantages will be understood fully.<br></P><P align=left><a href='#Top'>Top</a> <H3 align=left><A name='extra2'></A>&nbsp;&nbsp;classes</H3><P align=left><p align="center"><B><a href="http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendar4hhwc" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>CLICK HERE FOR OUR CLASS & EVENT CALENDAR </u></font></a></B></p><br><br>Click on our "workshops" tab for a description of our <br><b>HAWAIIAN HEALING ARTS INTENSIVE (50 hours) </b><br><BR><BR><br><p align="center"><B><a href="http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendar4hhwc" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>CLICK HERE FOR OUR CLASS & EVENT CALENDAR </u></font></a></B></p><br><BR><BR><br><b>Hawaiian Healing Arts: Module I - Basic Lomilomi Style Massage (16 hours)<BR>Hawaiian Healing Arts: Lomilomi Syle Massage - Practicum I (4 hours)<BR>Hawaiian Healing Arts: Module II - Advanced Lomilomi Style Massage (16 hours) <BR>Hawaiian Healing Arts: Lomilomi Style Massage - Practicum II (6 hours)<BR>Complementary Health Care Practicum (6 hours)</b> <br><br>The master healers of old Hawaii knew that there were special ways to release the powers of the body so that physical, emotional and mental healing would take place more quickly and completely. These teachings were traditionally taught only within the family, but as more people become aware of this, there has been a culture reawakening and interest in traditional healing methods. Those outside the family are now being introduced to this powerful healing practice. <br><br>As practitioners, we are taught that health (ola) exists when the body's cells vibrate at a fast pace or in other words, the body's energy is free flowing. Illness, (ma'i), occurs when that flow was blocked or restricted for an extended period. Lomilomi serves to encourage the flow of energy in the body and the mind. Its intent from ancient times was to assist in times of transition, to unblock or disorganize current patterns thus allowing a new pattern to emerge to support the process of transition or transformation. One might imagine Lomilomi being performed to assist the birth process, at puberty or marriage and at the time of death, or transition into  living in a different direction . <br><br>The foundation strokes are taught as a framework while the principles of attentiveness, love and respect are emphasized, so that the practitioner develops the confidence to trust information coming from the recipient. The long deep rhythmic strokes that characterize Lomilomi are relaxing and warming, opening and readying the body for specific work according to the needs of the recipient. Circulation is enhanced, deep tissue massage may be incorporated as well as profound unique care of the joints. The experience of Lomilomi integrates the body, mind and spirit. The practitioner and the guest recipient emerge deeply relaxed and nurtured towards their soul purpose.<br><br>Also emphasized are listening to one's own body as a map for understanding how bodies release blocks. Woven into the training are exercises that encourage our own body s energy to flow freely. This graceful, in-depth bodywork incorporates hula movements to produce a profound healing effect for the recipient, while energizing the practitioner. During a lomi session the practitioner is the dancer and the recipient is the choreographer, thus each session is unique. Hula, or Hawaiian dance, is also a powerful way of tapping into spiritual healing energy, and thus is an integral part of certain types of Hawaiian massage. As Hula is learned and practiced, it is accomplishing the strengthening of valuable skills such as focus, relaxation, deep breathing, presence, non-judgment and flexibility, and all the while we have fun! Through the Hula we are also learning some history, culture, and values of the Hawaiian people. Chant is used to focus, establish intention and open the heart through the breath and powerful words. Through chant we reference our resources; teachers, culture and spiritual principals for guidance and inspiration. <br><BR><BR><br><p align="center"><B><a href="http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendar4hhwc" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>CLICK HERE FOR OUR CLASS & EVENT CALENDAR </u></font></a></B></p><br><BR><BR><b>Hawaiian Healing Arts: Hawaiian Culture, Values And History Of Lomilomi (6 hours) </b> <BR>Lomilomi is an ancient Hawaiian concept of working with the mana (life force) of the body, mind and soul of an individual. Each village in each district on each island had their own lomilomi experts that the villagers relied upon and trusted. The training to become a lomilomi practitioner was long and enduring where the new student would not be allowed to touch a patient for many years depending on his or her ability to grasp the many concepts of lomilomi. Also, the student's ability to be pono (aligned and conflict-less) with himself/herself and to others was a determining factor. <br><br>There are different perceptions or approaches, even techniques, when defining lomilomi, that can be attributed to the “time line” or reference points in the evolution of Hawaii's history. Fortunately, the secrets of lomilomi persevered through the ages in hidden formats much of which are now being shared. <br><br>This class examines where we have been, where we are now and where we hope to be. We will try to clarify some of the questions people have about old traditional Lomilomi and the four major characteristics (Ka Pule, Ka Pa Lomi, Na Mea Lomi & Ka Wahi Pana) of this old traditional healing art. <br><BR><BR><br><p align="center"><B><a href="http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendar4hhwc" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>CLICK HERE FOR OUR CLASS & EVENT CALENDAR </u></font></a></B></p><br><BR><BR><b>Hawaiian Healing Arts: Basics Of Ho'oponopono (6 hours) </b><BR><br><p align="center"><font size="10"><i>The Bowl of Light<br>Every child born has at birth, a bowl of perfect Light. If he tends his light during his life, it will grow in strength and can do many things: swim with the shark, fly with the hawk, know and understand all things. If, however, he becomes resentful or envious, he drops a stone into his bowl of Light. Since light and the stone cannot hold the same space, a little of the light goes out. If he continues to put stones in his bowl of Light, the Light will eventually go out and he too will become a stone. A stone does not grow and a stone does not move. But, if at any time he tires of being a stone, all he needs to do is huli (turn) the bowl upside down. The stones will all fall away and the Light will come back. His light will shine once more upon the world around him and he will to grow once more.</i></font></p><br><BR>This story reflects the pure nature of the individual soul, and the power of forgiveness and releasing old hurts. <br><br>The word Ho'oponopono means to make right, to rectify an error. We are the sum total of our experiences, which is to say that we are burdened by our pasts. When we experience stress or fear in our lives, if we would look carefully, we would find that the cause is actually a memory. It is the emotions which are tied to these memories which affect us now. The subconscious associates an action or person in the present with something that happened in the past. When this occurs, emotions are activated and stress is produced.<br><br>Ho'oponopono is a profound gift which allows one to develop a working relationship with the Spirit within and learn to ask that in each moment, our errors in thought, word, deed or action be cleansed. The process is essentially about freedom, complete freedom from the past and the emptying of our bowl.<br><br>Ho'oponopono is especially recommended for those in the healing profession: It is important to clear Karmic patterns with your clients before you start working with them, so that you don't activate old stuff between you, otherwise, you can take on the person's entire problem and everything associated with it. This can cause burnout. Ho'oponopono gives the tools to prevent that from happening.<br><BR><BR><br><p align="center"><B><a href="http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendar4hhwc" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>CLICK HERE FOR OUR CLASS & EVENT CALENDAR </u></font></a></B></p><br><BR><BR><b><br>Hawaiian Healing Arts: Energy & Movement (6 hours) </b><BR><br>Hawaiian style massage is a unique, flowing, energetically vibrant yet deeply relaxing all-body massage. The practitioner uses hands and forearms in long fluid strokes of varying intensity and rhythm - up and down and all around the body generating powerful energy through these dance-like movements. This energy force is transferred to the client, making them feel wonderfully nurtured by the loving touch of Aloha. <br><br>This course examines more in-depth spiritual/energetic theories behind Hawaiian healing techniques. Hula movements, combined with energy work and the breath work will be discussed and practiced. <br><br>We will explore the complex system of body-mapping utilized in Lomilomi massage techniques, as well as gaining experience in the Hawaiian art of energy healing. Participants will be able to demonstrate where the body holds different emotions and how to facilitate their release through massage. <br> <BR><BR><br><p align="center"><B><a href="http://www.calendarwiz.com/calendar4hhwc" target="_blank"><font color="#0000FF"><u>CLICK HERE FOR OUR CLASS & EVENT CALENDAR </u></font></a></B></p><br><BR><