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!

My husband and I were on vacation on the Big Island and called Kohala Healing Arts (Annalee) at the…read morelast moment, in hopes of being able to book two massages. I was 25 weeks pregnant and was experiencing some lower back pain and swelling due to traveling and overdoing it on our first day. Annalee was a dream! She met us within an hour and gave us both lovely massages. She's done many prenatal massages and set the table so I could relax perfectly. Her work on my lower back was relaxing and therapeutic. My husband has tight muscles in his calves and after minutes on the massage table Annalee knew immediately where his pain was without him telling her. If you're visiting the Big Island or new to the area Annalee has a wealth of knowledge. She provided us with great pregnancy friendly recommendations for easy to access calm beaches, and pools to visit as well. But more than anything, her massages were the best!

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.

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.

Aloha! I had the…read moregreat, good fortune to spend a week here at this glorious and eco-friendly retreat center while attending a yoga teacher training. The location is secluded and wild yet the facility is beautiful and decked out with luxurious amenities. I felt pampered to the hilt with a spacious and comfortable yurt, modern bathrooms, delicious meals made with food grown or raised on the property. The yoga room, salt water pool, and hiking trails provided many opportunities to get physical. Glorious coastline views and deep blue skies were just some of the incredible sights to take in on this stunning parcel of wild Hawaiian land. Jeannie, Jacque, Chef Mo and the other members on staff were gracious to me at every turn. Cheerfully answering questions about local history, flora, and fauna or explaining their philosophy on sustainable living. They treat guests like family. Jacque spent an evening teaching us how to make a Ti-Leaf lei as she shared her own experiences of her spiritual journey in Hawaiian culture of which lei making is a large part. Jeannie was able to arrange for a very special visit from her kumu hula (esteemed hula teacher) and the guests were given a private lesson on the history and customs of hula dancing. The hula sisters and brother were so warm and friendly as they performed their craft to our intimate group. When the master teacher chanted I felt the powerful vibrations and mana (spiritual power) radiating throughout my being...wow!!! While there are plenty of things to "DO" here, the true power of this retreat land is in it's quieter side, perfect for just breathing and BEING. Opportunities for inner journeying and contemplative practice abound. The rich mana of the land and the ancient ways of it's people supported and enhanced my meditation and mindfullness practices. If drinking, dancing and the party scene are your thing perhaps another hotel will suit you better. For the best natural high and essential earthy delights Hawaii Island Retreat is your ideal space. The best night life experience is here under the brilliant, starry sky. An evening stroll under the thick blanket of stars, joined by frogs and crickets' soft songs and cool ocean breezes will do wonders for your body, mind, and spirit. For the utmost luxury with a consciousness for earth harmony try this uniquely green eco-lodge.

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.

Best spa experience I had on the Big Island. Just driving around Hilo I just came upon the signs…read morefor hot tubs and cold plunges. I checked it out got a day pass and used all their amenities before and after my massage. I loved the extreme hot and cold temperatures they kept. They have a nice and hot jacuzzi, infrared sauna, steam sauna with eucalyptus with temp of 110. Nice and hot just the way I like it. Cold plunge tubs are 45 just cold enough to benefit a real cold plunge. It was great. My massage therapist Habib was amazing he used a technique called body tempering to soothe my aches and pains from chronic tendiopathy. He uses a steel bar bell. If you don't mind a little pain and like getting your facia scraped and rolled out then this technique is just for you. One of the best spa and bathing experiences I ever had . I have been to many spas and bath houses around the world. It was really great. Tips bring your own towel or it will cost you 5 bucks. If you do get a massage come prior and stay after your massage and soak in the tubs and you can shower after. If you are ever in the island and want to soak your body and recover after a long hike or swim check out Sento House. Thanks January Dakota and Habib Mahalo

Started with THE BEST massage of my life with Michelle Nurse. It was so good I extended it…read moremid-massage! She's incredibly strong and worked out knots I knew I had and ones I didn't. I feel so healed! I followed that amazing massage with a day pass using the hot tub, cold plunge, and infrared sauna. (They also have a regular sauna and steam room in the beautiful locker room). Incredibly relaxing and THE PERFECT spa day in Hilo!! 1,000% recommend.

Beth has the most beautiful and gentle spirit and is incredibly gifted at body work. Absolutely top…read moretier. Give yourself a real treat on your vacation and make sure to get in with her... It is heavenly! Thank you Beth!

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.

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.