On Mothers: An Interview with a 14-Year Old Apprentice
I am not a mother (only to my 11.5 lb miniature dachshund and my plethora of plants). With the pending holiday to celebrate the women that brought us into this world, I thought it’d be fascinating to interview Saya Barkdoll’s daughter on all things related to...
What You Can Expect From Gloria
All the women of Ohana Wellness are unique healers. Gloria Quezada is in a league of her own. I had the pleasure of working with her recently and it was truly an emotional and in-depth healing experience. Gloria told me that her and Saya (meet Saya HERE) have known...
On Body(work) and Image
I used to be heavy. I don’t like to tell people because I still worry whether or not people view me as a heavy girl (I shouldn’t be). Quite frankly, I still sometimes see the 250 lb girl looking back in the mirror at me. My body is covered in stretch marks, not...
The Art of First Impressions
Everyone knows that first impressions matter. They matter for that job you’re interviewing for, that date you’re excitedly nervous about, that first meeting of the parents, or that new group of friends you’re hoping to make. It’s no accident that most of the time,...
What You Can Expect From Rebecca
Acupuncture: In its simplest definition it is the use of tiny, disposable, sterile needles placed gently throughout the body into specific acupuncture points. It is a drug-free, integrated health care treatment with the goal to activate the natural, self-healing...
Learning to Ride the Wave: Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.)
For most people, the winter season conjures up cozying up by a fireplace, hot cocoa, time spent with families, twinkling lights, merriment and joyous celebrations with the people you love. It conjures up snow days, the quiet of that first snowfall, the laughter of...
Meet Brigitte Hart
Brigitte Hart is a power house. I had the pleasure of getting to know Brigitte before she shared this story with me. We bonded physically, emotionally, and spiritually through the very powerful act of Thai Massage. But, I wanted to know more about how she came to...
What You Can Expect With Aliandra
A Client's Perspective Disclaimer: Each of the practitioners at Ohana Wellness are professionally trained to adjust to the needs of their clients. The following experience is not meant to deter you from exploring this practitioner’s therapeutic bodywork for yourself....
On This Valentine’s Day, Love You
Self-Confidence Self-Compassion Self-Love Self-Care All of those terms have the common denominator of the “self” at the core. But, each have unique definitions and mean very different things to each of us. In theory, each of these should co-exist with each other,...
Meet Saya Barkdoll
Warning: This post contains sensitive content, trigger words, and experiences. When you first meet Saya Barkdoll, you’re a bit confused. She’s a petite blonde bombshell, attractive in all the standard societal ways, soft-spoken, with a million-watt smile. But, she’s...
