Manakai O Malama

We closed out our final work day of the year with deep pride and aloha for the community we serve. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide quality healthcare here in Hawaiʻi and look forward to continuing in 2023 and beyond!

Self-care is a form of preventative healthcare when we prioritize wellness. It’s important to stay healthy, grounded and calm especially during times of stress or anxiety throughout the holiday season.

Set your health goals for the new year and make time to take in the fresh air, fun outdoor activities and restorative moments that will make wellness your destination in 2023 and beyond.

Call (808) 535-5555 or head to our website at manakaiomalama.com to schedule an appointment and learn more about how Manakai O Malama can help support you on your wellness journey!

A new year is almost here, and it’s never too early to get ahead on your wellness goals!

Stay up to date on all your healthcare needs like important lab work for high blood pressure, diabetes management, cholesterol and more. Manakai O Malama makes healthcare easy, offering both on-site and telehealth services in the following departments:

- Family Medicine
- Neurology
- Woman’s Health
- Primary Care
- Injured Workers
- Auto
- Third party lability
- Chronic pain
- Sleep Medical Consults
- Home Sleep Studies
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Occupational Therapy

Head to manakaiomalama.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with our team of caring physicians. Manakai O Malama accepts HMSA and most healthcare insurance providers.

It’s an honor to be a part of such an amazing community and to give the gift of healing to all who walk through our doors.

On behalf of Manakai O Malama, we would like to mahalo each and every one of you for allowing us to make healthcare a priority here in Hawaiʻi and for being a part of our extended ʻohana.

Wishing you all a safe, healthy and joyous holiday season. Mele Kalikimaka! 🎄

At a time when we are trying to build up our immune systems to keep us safe, the importance of sleep cannot be understated. It is vital for our overall wellness, cognitive function and immune health to let our bodies rest and recover from a multitude of stresses.

Manakai O Malama takes great pride in helping patients achieve successful sleep through our Niolopua Sleep Wellness Center which offers an on-site Sleep Lab as well as telehealth digital Sleep Medical Consults and Home Sleep Studies to ensure you stay rested and healthy thanks to our team of experts.

Head to our website for more information or to schedule a telehealth virtual appointment at www.manakaiomalama.com with our Niolopua Sleep Wellness Center.

The American Migraine Foundation estimates over 39M Americans struggle with migraine headaches, but because many people do not get a diagnosis or the treatment they need the actual number is probably higher.

Migraines can often be debilitating, causing a severe throbbing or pulsing sensation, and often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Some even experience visual disturbances such as flashes of light, blind spots or a tingling on one side of the face or body.

Manakai O Malama’s Pacific Headache Center is dedicated to the treatment of migraines and other neurological disorders. The team-based, multi-disciplinary approach to migraine headaches may include Botox for chronic suffers. Services also include dietary and lifestyle guidance, psychological services, sleep optimization, acupuncture and manual therapies.

Please head to our website for more information on our new neurology department with Dr. Kaminskas and our team of caring physicians! www.manakaiomalama.com

Manakai O Malama is here to support you in preparation for your 2023 wellness goals to ensure you achieve optimal health. Whether it be mindful eating to limit inflammatory foods, cutting out tempting vices, daily movement or consistent investments such as therapy or acupuncture, our caring staff is here to guide you towards wellness.

As we head into the holiday week, don’t forget to keep health in mind and remember balance is key. Food is medicine, and we deserve the very best! To learn more about our culinary medicine program, schedule an appointment with our integrative family physician Dr. Qablawi at manakaiomalama.com

We’re in the final week before the holidays and have the ideal gift for the loved ones on your list. Give the gift of wellness with a session of well-deserved massage or acupuncture!

Purchase single acupuncture and massage gift certificates for $75 + tax or packages of 8 for $500 + tax, at roughly $65.45 per certificate. Mention the promo code “RELAXED” to clinic staff upon purchase and get $20 off your package deal, for an amazing deal $480 + tax for 8 gift certificates!

Give us a call (808) 535-5555 for more information or to purchase certificates for your friends and family…give the gift of massage and acupuncture this holiday season!

The holidays are here! 🎄

As the festivities approach, please note that our office will be closed the following two Mondays in observance of Christmas (December 26th, 2022) and New Year (January 2nd, 2023). We look forward to serving our community Tuesday-Saturday during regularly scheduled hours!

Get to know the Manakai O Malama ʻohana: We are proud to introduce Owner & Medical Director, Dr. Ira Zunin, MD, MPH (Primary Care and Preventive Medicine Occupational Health and Integrative Medicine Pain Management)

Dr. Zunin has been practicing medicine in Hawaii since 1993. He is the medical director of Manakai O Malama Integrative Healthcare Group and Rehabilitation Center and maintains a full-time integrative clinical practice specializing in occupational health, preventive medicine and chronic pain.
He earned his medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine, and completed a residency in Preventive Medicine in Hawaii. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Public Health.

After further experience in the field, he earned Specialty Board Certification in General Preventive Medicine and Public Health and has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Hawaii School of Public Health.

In addition to his practice at Manakai O Malama, Dr. Zunin lectures locally, nationally and internationally on a variety of aspects of health and wellness with a particular focus on integrative medicine. He is frequently featured in the media and writes a regular column, Health and Wellness in the Honolulu Star Advertiser.

Call to book your appointment with Dr. Zunin or our team of physicians at (808) 535-5555 or schedule an online consultation at manakaiomalama.com. We accept HMSA and most insurance coverages.

In his monthly column for the Honolulu Star Advertiser, Manakai O Malama’s medical director, Dr. Ira Zunin, offers medical insights to guide us on our wellness journey.

Last month, he gave our Integrative Medicine practitioner, Dr. Qablawi, the opportunity to share her manaʻo on how culinary medicine not only nourishes our health but can also help to address food insecurity. Read on for more!

Give the gift of wellness this holidays season with a moment of self-care for your loved ones.

Purchase single acupuncture and massage gift certificates for $75 + tax or packages of 8 for $500 + tax, at roughly $65.45 per certificate. Mention the promo code “RELAXED” to clinic staff upon purchase and get $20 off your package deal, for an amazing deal $480 + tax for 8 gift certificates!

Give us a call (808) 535-5555 for more information or to purchase certificates for your friends and family…give the gift of massage and acupuncture this holiday season!

Weekend wellness inspiration...peaceful breathing spaces that encourage us to get out in nature and enjoy these unforgettable Hawaiʻi moments! 🌈

How are you living your life to the fullest this weekend?

Manakai O Malama’s Niolopua Sleep Wellness Center can help you identify the underlying cause of your sleep disorder and offer the diagnostics and treatment necessary to achieve a healthy night’s sleep.

Services include on-site Sleep Labs as well as telehealth digital Sleep Medical Consults and Home Sleep Studies to ensure you stay rested and healthy thanks to our team of experts.

Here are a few of the benefits offered through Manakai’s Sleep Wellness Center services:

— Comprehensive multidisciplinary services to achieve optimal sleep wellness.
— Progressive state-of-the-art sleep lab with comforts of home.

— Management of associated conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pain upon request by a referring provider.

— Psychological Services provide education on healthy sleep behaviors, relaxation techniques and dream therapy.

— In-house sleep medicine specialists, referral network of dentists and surgical specialists.

— Patient tracking to ensure comfort, compliance and optimal treatment outcomes.

Head to our website for more information on our on-site Sleep Lab appointment at manakaiomalama.com or call us at (808) 535-5555 for more details.

Aloha, December! Give the gift of wellness this season with a certificate for loved ones to indulge in well-deserved self care.

Purchase single acupuncture and massage gift certificates for $75 + tax or packages of 8 for $500 + tax, at roughly $65.45 per certificate. Mention the promo code “RELAXED” to our staff upon purchase and get $20 off your package deal, for an amazing deal $480 + tax for 8 gift certificates!

Give us a call (808) 535-5555 for more information or to purchase certificates for your friends and family…give the gift of massage and acupuncture this holiday season!

Manakai O Malama’s Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) departments are committed to healing so you can live your best life--pain free!

Using methods of core training, manual therapy, modalities, and therapeutic exercise, PT achieves improvements in strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, activity tolerance and pain. PT helps to treat conditions including orthopedic, sports injuries, post-surgical rehab, gait dysfunction, sprains/strains and back pain.

Occupational Therapy is a patient centered rehabilitative treatment that works to improve health and quality of life. Through coaching, OT patients learn habit changes and adaptive strategies to achieve greater engagement in their daily lives. Commonly treated conditions include: upper extremity injuries, concussions, chronic pain, obesity, diabetes, and smoking.

Call to book your appointment at (808) 535-5555 or schedule an online consultation at manakaiomalama.com. We proudly accept HMSA and most insurance coverages.

Traditional healing arts are time-honored treatment modalities that precede the methods of conventional allopathic medicine. At Manakai we skillfully integrate the best of modern medicine with proven traditional modalities such as acupuncture, massage, naturopathy, chiropractic and more. We achieve superior healthcare outcomes by tailoring combined treatment approaches to the unique needs of each patient.

The addition of telemedicine services allows us to broaden our virtual outreach, as we now have the capability to serve patients outside of Oʻahu and can share our expertise beyond our shores. From Primary Care to Psychology, Sleep Studies and more, we are thrilled technology allows us to further connect with patients and offer these important healthcare services through digital means.

Call to book your appointment at (808) 535-5555 or head to our website at manakaiomalama.com to schedule a telehealth appointment and establish care with one of our physicians.

We are proud to welcome a new member of the Manakai O Malama ʻohana: Physician Assistant Michelle Horng, PA-C.

Michelle Horng is a Board Certified Physician Assistant practicing in Primary Care. She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a BA in public health in 2013 and obtained her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies with highest distinction at Marquette University in 2020.

Michelle has a special interest in public health, lifestyle intervention, and patient education. She relocated to Hawaii with her family in 2021 and enjoys spending time with her daughter, hiking, cooking, trying new foods, and learning to surf!.

Call (808) 535-5555 or book your appointment with Michelle online at manakaiomalama.com and help us welcome her to Manakai!

Schedule your week with health in mind thanks to the convenience of telemedicine—even on Saturdays!

Stay up to date on all your healthcare needs like important lab work for high blood pressure, diabetes management, cholesterol and more. Manakai O Malama offers telehealth services in the following departments:

- Family Medicine
- Neurology
- Woman’s Health
- Primary Care
- Injured Workers
- Auto
- Third party lability
- Chronic pain
- Sleep Medical Consults
- Home Sleep Studies
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Occupational Therapy

Head to manakaiomalama.com for more information or to schedule an appointment with our team of caring physicians. Manakai O Malama accepts HMSA and most healthcare insurance providers.

Staying active both benefits your physical health as well as helps combat stress to strengthen mental health as well. Walking, stretching, yoga, swimming, taking an exercise class or even dancing are all great ways to get your heart rate up and stay active throughout the holidays.

With all the indulgences of the season, be sure to stay hydrated, keep your body moving and practice balance to stay healthy throughout the holidays. Don’t forget to schedule appointments with your Primary Care Physician and make wellness a priority.

Head to our website for more information or to schedule an appointment with our team of caring physicians! www.manakaiomalama.com

Happy Thanksgiving…from our ʻohana to yours! We are so grateful for each and every one of you and the opportunity to serve the community we love so dearly. Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy holiday!

Please note that Manakai O Malama is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday today as well as tomorrow. Our office will reopen this Saturday from 8am-3pm.

Happy Thanksgiving…from our ʻohana to yours! We are so grateful for each and every one of you and the opportunity to serve the community we love so dearly. Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy holiday!

Please note that Manakai O Malama is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday today as well as tomorrow. Our office will reopen this Saturday from 8am-3pm.

The holiday season can often trigger feelings of heartache and loneliness for many. Coupled with the challenges of the past few years, it is no wonder many may find it hard to cope during this time of year.

At Manakai O Malama, the psychologists in our Behavioral Health department work closely with your medical providers to coordinate treatment for your holistic well- being and help you navigate the best path forward.

Think of your therapist as someone who is walking alongside you on your journey to wellness, helping you when you get stuck and offering a professional set of eyes for another perspective. Our psychologists are trained to help you learn new skills, foster insight, and gently challenge you to move towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilled life.

Please call (808) 535-555 or head to our website for more information on our team of Behavioral Health specialists or to schedule a telehealth virtual appointment at www.manakaiomalama.com.