April Kua is an exceptional psychiatric nurse practitioner whose clinical expertise and…read morecompassionate care have been genuinely life-changing. After more than a decade of being dismissed and disregarded by multiple providers, I finally found someone who took my concerns seriously and provided the comprehensive, thoughtful treatment I desperately needed. What sets April apart is her remarkable depth of knowledge combined with genuine thoroughness in her approach. She didn't rush through our appointments or offer superficial solutions. Instead, she took the time to truly understand my situation, asked insightful questions, and demonstrated a level of clinical competence that had been sorely missing from my previous experiences with mental health care. The ease of scheduling was refreshing, no months-long waitlists or bureaucratic obstacles that so often plague psychiatric care. April made herself accessible when I was in crisis, which speaks volumes about her commitment to her patients. Her compassion and consideration are evident in every interaction. She treated me with dignity and respect, validating my experiences rather than minimizing them. This may sound like a basic expectation, but after years of being dismissed, it was profoundly healing to finally be heard and believed. The follow-up care has been impeccable. April doesn't just prescribe and disappear; she maintains consistent communication and adjusts treatment as needed, demonstrating genuine investment in my wellbeing and progress. For anyone who has struggled to find competent, compassionate psychiatric care especially if you've been dismissed by other providers; I cannot recommend April Kua highly enough. She has restored my faith that excellent mental health care is possible, and I am deeply grateful for her service.

I honestly can't say enough good things about April Kua. She changed my life…read more I first started seeing her when she was with Psychiatrists and Associates, and I followed her to her own private practice because I trusted her that much -- and I still do. When I first came to her, I thought I already knew what I needed. I've had ADHD since I was 5 and was originally treated with Ritalin. I stopped treatment as a teenager, convinced I didn't need meds anymore. Years later, in my 30s, I went through a really rough time with anxiety and depression and tried a bunch of SSRIs with awful side effects. Nothing helped. Eventually, a doctor suggested my anxiety and depression might actually be symptoms of untreated ADHD, and he started me on ADHD meds. He was right -- the moment my ADHD was treated, my anxiety and depression basically disappeared. I stayed on that treatment for a few years and then stopped. Fast forward five years -- symptoms were creeping back in, and that's when I found April. I gave her the full backstory, confident I already knew what worked for me. But she didn't just take my word for it -- she really listened to both what I said and what I didn't realize I was saying through my symptoms. Based on my responses and behavior, she suggested starting with something to treat depression. I was hesitant -- I reminded her that SSRIs had never worked for me. She explained that Wellbutrin wasn't an SSRI and asked if I'd be open to trying it. Within a week, I felt different. Not just better -- but clearer. For the first time, I realized I might have actually been depressed my whole life without knowing it. I just thought that was how life felt for everyone. After a few months, we started ADHD treatment again. I'd always done well on Vyvanse, but April suggested we try Concerta. The combo of Wellbutrin and Concerta has been a complete game-changer. I feel more like myself than I ever have before. April didn't just stick to a checklist or hand me what I thought I wanted -- she brought her own insight, experience, and care into the room and gently helped me find something that worked even better than what I thought I needed. I came in thinking I knew everything. She showed me what healing could really look like. And I am so, so thankful for her.

Anuhea use to be my therapist for about 4-5 months until I had to move away. During just the little…read moretime I had seeing Anuhea I absolutely loved her. Anuhea was everything I was looking for in a therapist. She listened to me, made my feelings feel important, made me feel like I was important even when I was at my very lowest in my life. She helped me find ways to deal with the things I was going through. She gave my assignments which I really enjoyed using until our next session. If you are someone who appreciates any of the things I mentioned Anuhea is the therapist you need and deserve.

This place is amazing! Shardai did a shamanic journey with me to shift some things that have been…read morestuck. I felt very comfortable with the process. She explained everything she was doing and I could sense the power of her actions. I can already feel the results. I would recommend her whether you've done shamanic journeying before or are completely new to it. It's an incredible form of medicine, similar to other types of energy work I've gotten but with a deeper sense of connection to unseen forces. Shardai works out of a cute little space in Manitou Springs. The only downside is the parking but if you go earlier in the day it's easier to get a spot. Or you can catch the free shuttle. She also offers discounts for multiple sessions, and something called raindrop therapy using essential oils which I want to check out next time I see her.

I have been with Shardai for the past few years, she's helped me…read moreget through some challenging times and return back to my centre & myself. The space that she holds for one is so beautiful and holy, a place to remember yourself as a sacred being, returning back to who you truly are in this life. Waking up to our Magnificent Selves and realizing this Earth walk is our walk home, even though it may seem so difficult & unfair at times. It's for the highest good of all. I am eternally grateful to Shardai and the wonderful healings that she offers. I recommend her to anyone that is looking for a safe space to be held, just as you are. In love and gratitude, Joy Cameron

Doc Sarah is a FIND. I won't knock traditional medicine -…read morebut I do know, in my experience, it can be limited to medicating the symptoms without really examining the causes, and can feel like a patchwork of specialty folks who don't always see the whole picture. At Hilo Natural, I've found a practitioner with both a breadth and depth of experience in treating the whole human. Doc Sarah combines comprehensive lab work, lifestyle factors, supplements, and has been able to help me make progress with some thyroid and lab issues (and also more physio-related issues foot and shoulder pain) with a combination of nutrient support, medication, and interventions like prolon therapy (really helpful for chronic plantar fasciitis.) Also, she's really, really dang smart - and a compassionate guide thru what has been a difficult entry into my 40s. The office is run as a tight ship - which I realize is unusual for an area in which 'business hours' are often a loose approximation and the general standard of responsiveness and timeliness is WELL below average. Basically, you get San Francisco Bay Area level care, follow-up, and appointment management here - so if you are prone to the generally lackadaisical island approach to things, this may not be a fit. For those accustomed to a 'laid back approach' (read: not respectful of time and about a decade behind in innovation) - this place will come as a bit of a jolt. As someone who values innovation, results, responsiveness- and respects my own time and that of other people - this clinic is perfect as both my go-to for integrative treatment and as my PC doc. These folks won't keep you waiting or offer anything but the latest in education, utmost in professionalism and of-the-moment treatment- so return the favor and be on time, do your homework, and get results.

I usually get my MTHFR supplements from Dr Strongs office but last time her secretary tried to sell…read moreme either expired items or supplements she wrongly ordered. She said the company stopped making the B12 with 5L, so now the only way to get them was biying them separate, which was double the cost. After calling the company ( seeking health) and been told they have never stopped making these 2 supplements in one formula, and that was actually their best seller, I called her office to return the supplements and get my money back. Her secretary hanged up on me when I said she lied to me, and Dr Strong kicked me out of the office by email in response of my request for a refund. Ah, and when I asked the secretary what the 5L part of the supplement was, she rudely answered "Im not a doctor " What kind of customer service is this??

After 3 years of school avoidance, residential and hospital stays, screen addiction and risky…read morebehavior, we didn't know how to help or talk to our 16 year old daughter. Pacific Quest seemed different from other programs we had considered, so we were hopeful for some positive change when we send her 5 thousand miles away. After the first few weeks it was clear that the program and the clinical staff were even better than we have hoped. Their holistic approach to health, emphasizing healthy diet, sleep, exercise and time in nature, balancing meds and supplements had an immediate positive impact. The care, kindness and respect that the highly qualified clinical team showed our daughter allowed her to trust and be vulnerable in her individual therapy as well as our family sessions. She learned so much about herself, her emotions and how to manage and name them, while we learned better ways to communicate with her and within our family, and how to repair broken trust. She is now attending an alternative boarding school, and for the first time in a long time, we are optimistic for her future and our family relationships. Hawaii is a magical place, and all the staff at PQ, the therapist, the medical team and the program team, make Pacific Quest a truly magical healing place. I highly recommend it.

We were fortunate enough to learn about Pacific Quest from an educational consultant. From the…read moreintroductory email to the reference checking we did with former PQ families, their program was clearly the right choice for our daughter. We connected with the program's philosophy, the expertise of the staff and, of course, the unique setting and environment. During the more than three months she was there, our daughter grew immeasurably. She developed the ability to tolerate accountability, frustration and shame. Weekly parent coaching, family therapy and the intensive program helped us do the same. We learned applicable strategies to improve communication and understanding. We were provided with valuable resources and referrals for ongoing support in our area. In sum, we recommend this program to any families needing a reset, intervention and confidence to continue supporting our children.

Kim is an amazing human who has helped our family immensely through some truly difficult times. The…read morenew location seems even more accessible than the last, and we always feel at home when we go in for a session. The quality of care is impeccable and professional but there is a deeper warmth that puts us at ease. They take our insurance (Quest) and are pretty flexible about scheduling.

This was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Sam went above and beyond to not only…read moreget to know me but to share local experiences with me while I was visiting. She checked in during my entire trip to see how I was doing. So let's talk about the actual Water Reiki! It was the most beautiful and soul seeking experience. She picked a beautiful ocean front in Hilo. There is always a potential for rain and she communicated that with me ahead of time. We were lucky and it was a gorgeous day. I walked up to a massage bed beautifully laid out with Sam's tools. I got comfortable and we discussed my goals. She had already made a handful of notes based on our earlier discussion and as to not give away all her magic, I will tell you my mind was blown with the gifts I received. We began our first session on land. Once completed, she moved me to a floating pad on the water. We were so lucky to have a Honu (turtle) share the water with us. Once our time there was complete, Sam and I chatted for quite some time and absorbed all the beauty we were in. We moved back to the land spot where she had a nice robe waiting for me to warm up in. We looked up my readings and I felt like she took so much care and extra time I could have spent all day with her. I look forward to making it a priority to have a treatment with Sam when visiting the Island. I recommend checking out their services it will be well worth your time and will absolutely enhance your experience in Hawaii.

I had an amazing Reiki experience with Sam. At first, I was nervous to meet with Sam because I was…read morevisiting and I wasn't familiar with the area. However, I was comforted by her raving reviews so I decided to trust the process. Like the reviews mention, Sam has a strong intuition and she shared exactly what I needed during my session. I still feel inspired and so grateful to have cross paths with her. I'll definitely schedule another session when I'm back on the 'aina & I would love to try her video sessions as well. Thanks Sam!

My mom's doctor I appreciate the love and true guidance she gives…read more She to me is one of the best lady family doctors in hilo. The reason is for her genuine care to help her paitents something that rarely occurs with some doctors.

I have been a patient since I was 19 years old (21 years this year), since Dr. Nakamura started at…read moreDr. Kurohara's office. After opening his own practice, Hilo Family Medicine, where Dr. Mel joined him & has cared for me ever since. She has helped me through many hard times in my life & always does her best by me and my health. I am blessed to have a doctor that is as wonderful & committed as her!!!