Darci Frankel, L.M.T., Ayur, R.Y.T, Spa Owner/Manager, Massage Therapist

Spa Owner/Manager and Senior Ayurveda Practitioner/Yoga teacher, Darci runs and operates the Hanalei Day Spa and Ayurveda Center of Hawaii, she facilitates Pancha Karma rejuvenation retreats for individuals, couples and groups, offers Ayurveda massage/modalities trainings to individuals, groups, healing centers and Spas. 

She also offers private and group yoga classes, transformational bodywork and Ayurveda consultations by appointment.

see bio page for more information about Darci

Dharma is a Sanskrit term which means our work in the world. When we are in our dharma, there is a way that we are aligned with the universe and we are doing what we are here to do. 

Darci's Dharma is to help people be in their bodies, to live healthy and happier lives.  "I do this using my; skills as a spa owner, working with my staff, who have 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, facilitating Pancha Karma and doing my own inner work."

Flyer of my personal offerings:

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Erin Clark, Massage Therapist

Erin Clark has been studying body work for seven years and is a graduate of Heartwood Institute’s school of Massage and Holistic Health. Her background includes training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Zen Shiatsu, and Hot Stone massage as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine, whole foods nutrition and Aromatherapy.  Erin offers her clients massage treatments from the heart, honoring the well being of each individual client and encouraging balance and nourishment of body, mind and spirit.  Outside of the spa she enjoys participating in ocean sports, dancing, hiking, and camping. 

Massage Therapist

Angela McCarthy, Massage Therapist

I moved to the beautiful island of Kaua'i in 2005 to study at The Pacific Center For Awareness and Bodywork. I learned to combine deep structural integration work with awareness of the whole body, mind and spirit. I love deep tissue and lomi lomi work, and have the ability to read your body to know what level of depth to take it to to allow for both deep relaxation and muscle release.  

Lynn Ablonde, Massage Therapist

Shoshana Belnick, Massage Therapist

Adam McKinnley, Massage Therapist

 "Adam trained as a massage therapist here on Kaua'i at the Pacific Center for Awareness and Bodywork in 2010. Beyond his original training in deep tissue and structural bodywork, Adam completed a prestigious 10 day Hawaiian Lomi Lomi training to learn the highly sought after and respected Lomi Lomi massage. He enjoys giving nourishing Lomi lomi and Ayurveda Abhyanga massage blending deep relaxation and release of tension.

When not working as a massage therapist, Adam spends much of his time in the garden deepening his learning about small scale permaculture-based agriculture and homesteading, cooking, exploring Kaua'i amazing ocean and beaches, practicing yoga and playing guitar."  

Colleen Rafferty, Massage Therapist

Colleen studied at Mountain Heart school of massage in Crested Butte, Colorado in 2008, but she started studying and practicing massage in 1982 (before licensing requirements in Colorado). She has three years of pre medical study at Western State College in Colorado.  Colleen has been on Kauai since June 2010. Her philosophy is to treat each guest according to their own needs, she draws from her extensive experience in different techniques in massage. She mindfully approaches each guest with consideration and care.

Sarah Kruse, Massage Therapist, Ayurveda Practitioner

As an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Massage Therapist, I assist clients in returning to their true nature through nurturing and rejuvenating bodywork. I believe the body has a truly amazing ability to heal Itself when given the opportunity. I have chosen to work in the field of Ayurveda and healing for the purpose of bringing healing and awareness to peoples lives so that they can realize their unique life path and contribute their gifts to the world we live in.

I am a graduate of The Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico, where I studied under Dr. Vasant Lad, and have traveled extensively throughout India, studying with renowned Ayurvedic doctors and scholars. I am also a graduate of Cortiva Institute of Massage in Seattle.

My other great joy in life is caring for my daughter, Amulya. As residents of Kaua’i, we are truly grateful to be here; exploring this island, it’s people and all of the sensory delights it offers.

Cydney Blanchard, Massage Therapist, Esthetician

 Cydney Blanchard has worked in the wellness/beauty industry on Kauai's North Shore for over 20 years. She is a graduate of Devaki's School of Massage on Kauai and Oceanside College of Beauty in California. She believes that beauty and health go hand in hand and likes to customize treatments to suit each individuals unique needs. Her modalities include Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Sports, Ayruveda Abhyanga and Natural Skin Care. She enjoys yoga, swimming, organic gardening, doing art work and spending time with family in her spare time.