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Darci Frankel and Hanalei Taro
Darci has been facilitating group retreats and individual sessions
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The Hanalei Day Spa came about out of
the desire for the Hanalei Colony Resort to provide Spa services to
their guests. Darci Frankel is the owner, manager, resident Yogini and
Ayurveda Practitioner. Along with her
caring and skilled staff, they all help people relax recharge and
rejuvenate and really enjoy the island.
Darci Frankel has been involved in the
healing arts for her whole life. She began studying yoga as a child with
family practice sessions, took her first massage class at the age of 13, then at
17 went on to do a
comparative yoga studies with many methods and teachers.
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Dr. Vasant Lad, The foremost exponent of Ayurveda in the West
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| Certified in the ancient science of healing,
Ayurveda through the
Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico and practicing since 1993, Darci Frankel
began her Ayurvedic study and then interned with America's foremost exponent of
Ayurveda, Dr. Vasant Lad the author of "Ayurveda, The Science of Self
Healing." A national
Ayurvedic educator, she also serves as an advisor for High-Health, Inc.
and as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant. In
addition to her expertise in Ayurveda and yoga, Darci has been a Licensed
Massage Therapist since 1992. She
began learning about massage/trigger points therapy at the age of 13. Then
went on to learn and practice many healing modalities. Out of massage
school, Darci worked with Doctors of Chiropractic and their injury patients,
using all manner of massage therapy modalities, yoga and Ayurveda to help
people heal from injuries, accidents and pain. Since then she has worked with such
notable clients as: Gloria Estefan, John Oats, Mickey Rourke, Deepak
Chopra and Pierce Brosnan. Darci is
committed to growth and development and therefore, guides you toward your
highest potential with great compassion. |
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Darci & Deepak Chopra 1994 |
"Darci
has a strong commitment to healing and transformation which she expresses
through her wisdom in Ayurveda".
Deepak Chopra M.D., Author
The Path To Love |

Darci and Deepak January 28th 2008
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personal note from Darci:
Aloha,
On behalf of myself and my staff, here at the
Hanalei Day Spa
and the Ayurveda Center of
Hawaii here
on Kauai, I would like to extend a warm, Hawaiian, aloha welcome to you.
When you join us for a visit you’ll find a wonderful wellness
spa with many amenities to choose from.
Combine Kauai, a healing place, with our Spa treatments and our
skilled and expertly trained staff and you get
an incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating visit that soothes the soul, calms
the mind and rejuvenates the body. Your
time here is rewarded with an increased sense of well being before you
leave. My staff and I look forward to meeting you!
With Aloha,
Darci and Staff |
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Darci's Dharma |
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Dharma is a Sanskrit term which
means work, although it is more than simply work. Dharma in
this way refers to our work in the world, the gifts we are
here to offer and share with the world. When we are in our
dharma, there is a way that we are aligned with the universe,
since we are doing what we are here to do. A great Yoga
teacher, Rama Jyoti Vernon, says that we know we are doing
our dharma if we move to some far away place (and don't
leave a forwarding number), then people seek us out to do
the same work we were doing before, that is when we know we
are in dharma.
Darci's Dharma is to help
people be in their bodies and live healthy and happy
lives. "I do this using my; skills as a spa owner, working
with my staff, who share their own gifts and talents,
training them in Ayurveda treatments, helping them to hone
and refine their skills to serve as a community, offering
workshops, retreats, consulting with Spas, facilitating Pancha Karma and
of course, doing my
own inner work.
About private sessions with Darci:
Darci's menu of
services.
I bring my years of
training and experience in yoga, many modalities of
Massage Therapy, Ayurveda and Pancha Karma to each session.
Paying close attention to what each individual is
expressing (with words and their body). One of my gifts is a
sort of 'body whisperer', I just know what is going on
inside, what makes people tick, and how to help them regain
a sense of wholeness. Some people call that a medical
intuitive, I don't use that phrase because of the medical
connotation. I do believe 'western medicine' has a valuable
place, and I am not a doctor. I am an Ayurveda practitioner.
Please check with your physician before making any changes
to your diet or lifestyle.
Are you ready? We want your inner
'yes'.
Over the years I have
noticed that I work best with people who are ready to make
changes.
With great respect to all people (including myself) and to save
our time and energy, please check inside and wait for your
inner 'yes' to make sure you
are ready. Also, I encourage you to do your 'due diligence'
read about me here on the website, ask questions, so you
feel comfortable with me before we work together. Our
ancient Ayurveda texts talk about the importance of having
trust (to yield respectfully in judgment or
opinion) to the suggestions your Ayurveda practitioner
(me) may make. We actually would work as partners in your
healing process and self care. That way we can
have the optimum fertile ground for the magic that happens
during our work together. And you can then make the required
changes toward your greater wholeness with
alacrity (cheerful
readiness, promptness and or willingness).
I am available, and happy
to serve you, by appointment for the aforementioned sessions
as well as guiding you through Pancha Karma retreats and
other wellness retreats. Please see our
menu of services
for cost information and call us to schedule your
appointment. Or, you can email me personally with questions or
comments at:
HanaleiDaySpa@gmail.com
With Warm alohas,
Darci
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What some people say about Darci:
"I have known Darci over a period of 10 years. I always
enjoyed adjusting Darci. I considered her to be an essential
practice member (when she lived/practiced in Miami) and I
appreciate her for her refined physiology and ability to
reach high levels of care.
Darci has been an accomplished yoga
teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner, seminar/workshop leader and
body worker. The most outstanding quality for me is her
high level of integrity and commitment to growth and
development.
In my opinion, Darci takes good care of
herself, she is responsible in that she listens and follows
her inner wisdom and teaches others how to do the same."
Alan Horowitz D.C.,
Network Chiropractor
Gainesville, FL
"Darci combines many years experience in Yoga, Ayurveda and
massage along with her dynamic presence she brings these
arts to life for her students. Darci is very dedicated to
her profession. She possesses an excellent background in the
healing arts".
Ann Harrison
Ayur-Yoga Department Manager
Ayurvedic Institute, New Mexico
"Darci's passion for living and
teaching Yoga and Ayurveda is extraordinary. Her heart felt
intensity is contagious."
Dr .Addesso D.C.
Phoenix, AZ
For anyone
considering pancha karma, I highly recommend Darci Frankel
at the Ayurvedic Center. I was a little nervous about what
pancha karma would be like, but Darci was so patient and
helpful in explaining everything to me and making me feel
comfortable. She is very knowledgeable about all aspects of
Ayurveda, and she is able to explain things in an
understandable way. The oil massage was something I looked
forward to each day – lots of warm oil and two people doing
synchronized massage felt absolutely wonderful! Darci was
so thoughtful and considerate during my pancha karma. One
day she even surprised me with fresh coconut juice (in the
shell!) to help cool me down during my time in the steam
box. I feel my pancha karma experience was a success, and
the benefits continued to manifest for about 6 weeks after I
returned home. I now feel so much better, physically and
mentally, than I did before pancha karma. I look forward to
visiting Darci again in the future!
- Karen Hall
P.S. Your radiant health is only a
phone call away.
Call us today at 808-826-6621 and get ready to begin your
journey to greater well being!
Or
e-mail
us
@ HanaleiDaySpa@gmail.com.
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