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OUR TEACHERS
Our Kahuna teachers are from the big island of Hawai'i. They are members of the Ka Leo 'O Na Kahuna Lapa'au 'O Hawai'i Nei - Hale 'O Lono Foundation.
Kahuna "Ikaika" Keahiolaikaikaotalani
Dombrigues is a Native Hawaiian Kahuna Lapa'au Master. A Spiritual
Counselor and Healer, he has been working with patients in Hawaii and
from around the world for over 30 years. His work blends La'au Lapa'au
(herbal healings) and Mai'ola (body, mind, spiritual well-being).
In
1999, the Edith Kanaka'ole Foundation sponsored the first World Indigenous
Conference held in Hilo, on the island of Hawaii. The conference was held
to bring world indigenous peoples together to share their culture, traditions
and practices. Following Hawaiian tradition, the people came in canoes
to Puu Honua O Moku Ola, located in Hilo Bay, to respectfully pay homage
to the ancestors past and to the highest ranking Kahuna Nui O Pari Tu,
Keahiolaikaikaotalani. At this celebration, the kanaka maoli poe
of Hawaii, including the Royal Order of Kamehameha O Hawaii, came to welcome
indigenous peoples from around the world. In honor of the traditional
practices and priesthoods of Hawaii, the Makali'i (voyaging canoe) dropped
it's sails in homage to our ancestors and to seek permission from the
Kahuna Nui O Pari Tu Keahiolaikaikaotalani of the island of Hawaii,
to bless the celebration and come upon the land. In behalf of the ancestors,
Kahuna "Ikaika" received them and gave them passageway onto the 'aina.
Kahuna Keahiolaikaikaotalani
is the first Kahuna Nui O Pari Tu of the Lono 'O Ta Matahiti legacy to
be recognized with the dropping of the sails in over one hundred years.
He was trained by Tahuna Nui 'O Pari Tu Sam Lono, Tahuna Pule Kawika Ka'alakea
and Tahuna Lapa'au Harry Mitchell. Kahu Ikaika is carrying on the ancient
Lono 'O Ta Matahiti legacy, which is a direct descendance of the Hawaiian
god Lono.
Ke Kumu 'Ola Leina'ala Brown-Dombrigues is a native Hawaiian Lomilomi Lapa'au healer and teacher, trained by her ohana (family) since birth and by Elders and Kahuna Lapa'au since 1975. She completed training under Aunty Margaret Machado in 1987. For over 25 years, she has been treating patients who have been referred to her by doctors and individuals in Hawaii and from around the world.
Ke Kumu is a licensed LMT therapist and is licensed and certified in the state of Hawaii to teach. Her clinic is in Hilo - Ho'ola 'O Lomilomi Lapa'au Clinic 'O Hawaii. She certified by the state of Hawaii and has been teaching Lomilomi Lapa'au Healing for over 15 years. She blends Hawaiian Kahuna Lapa'au wisdom with clinical medical therapy, which provides mind, body and spirit healing.
Ke Kumu Ola Leina'ala and Kahuna
Ikaika conduct a bi-annual retreat which provides a detoxification, prevention
and wellness program - Ho'omaemae i Ka Hi'uwai'ola 'O Hawai'i (Hawaiian
Seawater Cleanse). Kumu also teaches this technique on a limited basis.
Kahu Aunty Abbie Napeahi is a native Hawaiian master Ho'oponopono Specialist. A spiritual counselor and practitioner, Kahu Aunty Abbie has been working with patients for over 35 years. She teaches in the state of Hawaii, training individuals in he healing arts and culture of Ho'oponopono. This Lapa'au wisdom is a complete reconnection of the harmony of the mind, spiritual wellness. She teaches about the power of divine mana and the simple keys to living in Harmony (Lokahi).
Kupuna Abbie Napeahi has conducted numerous Ho'oponono sessions and trainings within the community, with government agencies and with families.
