meet the akamu collective of practitioners
Akamu Wellness is supported by a collective of highly skilled practitioners devoted to healing, restoration, and sacred wellness experiences on Kaua'i.
Each practitioner brings a unique depth of training and intuitive gift, while honoring the core values of Akamu: presence, care, and connection.
Each is a hidden gem in their own right — called to this work with purpose. Every session is thoughtfully held, deeply personalized, and often described as nothing short of magical.
Victoria
Victoria McDonald is the founder of Akamu Wellness, a luxury, land-based healing experience rooted in the natural rhythms of Kauaʻi.
With over two decades of experience spanning hospitality, coaching, and holistic wellness, her work bridges the worlds of transformation and high-touch care. She curates and guides retreats, ceremonies, and deeply personalized experiences designed to restore the nervous system, reconnect individuals to themselves, and support lasting change.
Rooted in her own journey of healing and leadership, Victoria’s work is both intuitive and strategic—creating spaces where people can soften, realign, and return to what matters most.
Founder | Creative Director
Roman
Roman is one of Akamu’s most sought after massage therapists, known for his grounding presence, intuitive touch, and exceptional therapeutic skill.
Specializing in deep tissue, Thai massage, and traditional Lomi Lomi, Roman trained both in Thailand and on Kaua’i, blending Eastern and Hawaiian bodywork traditions into a deeply restorative experience.
with a strong understanding of the body’s structure and movement, Roman has an intuitive ability to assess muscular imbalances and address chronic tension, mobility restrictions, and areas of long-held tightness. His sessions are both deeply therapeutic and profoundly relaxing, leaving clients feeling restored aligned and renewed.
Advanced Bodywork Specialist
Dr. Vinita Prachi Murarka is our Ayurvedic doctor-level practitioner and educator devoted to helping individuals restore balance and vitality through the wisdom of Ayurveda. Her work blends ancient healing traditions with modern insight, guiding clients back into alignment with their body, mind, and natural rhythms. Through consultations and educational workshops, she supports a deeper relationship with health, awaareness, and self-healing
Ayurvedic Doctor Level Certified | Quantum Healing
Vinita
michael
Massage Therapist | Relaxation Specialist
Michael’s approach to bodywork is inspirited by years of travel and experiencing healing traditions from around the world. His sessions emphasize deep relaxation through thoughtful ambiance, aromatherapy, music and skilled therapuetic touch
ash
Massage Therapist
Ash blends intuitive bodywork with somatic awareness and nervous system support. She draws from a range of therapeutic modalities including Lomi Lomi, Swedish, deep tissue, craniosacral therapy, reflexology, and energy-based practices. With a background in somatic trauma studies, medical qigong, and regenerative land stewardship, Ash brings a grounded and intuitive presence to each session.
Elemental Yoga and Energy Guide | Vegan Private Chef
Ana
Ana is a movement guide, space holder, and intuitive facilitator devoted to helping others reconnect to their bodies, breath, and inner rhythm. Through a blend of yoga, somatic movement, and expressive dance, she creates experiences that invite presence, release, and authentic self-expression. Rooted in a deep reverence for nature and the elements, . Her classes are accessible yet deeply transformative, weaving together intention, music, and fluid movement to create a safe and inspiring container for exploration.
christina
Sound Alchemist
Christina is a sound alchemist offering private, ritual-based sessions designed to restore balance and deepen connection to self. Through crystal singing bowls, chimes, the ocean drum, and intuitive frequency work
chipper
Sobriety & Empowerment Coach
Chipper is a dedicated recovery mentor who supports individuals in building sustainable sobriety, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose. Drawing from lived experience and a grounded, compassionate approach, he meets clients where they are and helps guide them toward clarity, accountability, and lasting transformation.
Reiki Master & Spiritual Journey Guide
el
El is a Reiki Master and spiritual guide who leads Akamu’s transformational spiritual journeys and energy healing experiences. Through intuitive guidance and decades of study in energy work and spiritual traditions, she supports clients in reconnecting with their inner wisdom, restoring energetic balance, and deepening their connection to spirit.
liz
Liz blends therapeutic massage with Ayurvedic principles to create deeply restorative, balancing sessions.
Her work supports nervous system regulation and overall well-being, guiding clients back into harmony through intentional, nurturing touch.
angela~ photo coming soon
Aesthetician
With over two decades devoted to skin, health, and holistic wellness, my path as an aesthetician is rooted in both training and lived experience. After studying at Penrose Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona, I have continued to evolve a practice that honors beauty as a deeply integrative and healing art.
Through Akamu Wellness, I guide clients back to their natural radiance—where skin, body, and spirit are in harmony.
tessie
Advanced Bodywork Specialist
With over 15 years of experience, Tessie offers intuitive, deeply restorative bodywork designed to support relaxation, energetic balance, and whole-body well-being.
Her sessions are personalized and fluid, blending therapeutic techniques with a calm, attentive presence—creating a space for the body to unwind, reset, and restore.
griet
Advanced Massage Therapist
Griet blends massage, movement, and energy therapies into an intuitive, heart-centered practice rooted in nervous system and immune support.
With a background in education and advanced training in Craniosacral Therapy, Lomi Lomi, and somatic bodywork, her work honors the body’s natural capacity to heal.
christian
Advanced Massage Therapist
Christian offers a grounded, somatic approach to massage rooted in trauma-informed care and nervous system awareness.
Blending modalities including Lomi Lomi, Thai, Shiatsu, myofascial release, and craniosacral therapy, his sessions are intuitive, calming, and tailored to support deep relaxation and balance.
Mariasol
MariaSol is a deeply intuitive somatic bodyworker whose offerings weave together touch, plant medicine, and presence to guide the body back into harmony.
With a foundation rooted in both traditional healing lineages and modern bodywork, her sessions are slow, intentional, and attuned—meeting each client exactly where they are. Her work is informed by studies in somatic healing, traditional Mexican medicine, and years of hands-on experience across Kauaʻi.
MariaSol’s approach integrates a range of modalities including Lomi Lomi, craniosacral therapy, neurofascial work, shiatsu, reflexology, and energy healing, all guided by deep listening and intuition. Each session becomes a space for the nervous system to soften, unwind, and restore.
Advanced Restorative Massage Therapist
Reca
Sound Healer & Artist
Reca is a Kauaʻi-based fine artist and sound healer who weaves creativity, music, and presence into deeply nourishing experiences.
Through song circles, sound healing, breathwork, and meditation, she creates a space for connection, expression, and inner stillness. Using instruments such as the shruti box and singing bowls, her offerings gently guide the body and mind into harmony.
Joshua
Aesthetician
With over 15 years of experience, Joshua Ross is a renowned aesthetician and founder of SkinLab Los Angeles, known for his results-driven, non-invasive approach to skin rejuvenation.
Blending precision with intention, his treatments restore radiance, support healthy aging, and elevate skincare into a refined, personalized ritual.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
jolyn
Blending Traditional Chinese Medicine with intuitive healing, Jolyn offers deeply restorative sessions that support balance across body, mind, and spirit.
Through modalities such as acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and herbal medicine, her work restores the natural flow of energy—guiding clients back into harmony and well-being.
Hannah
Advanced Massage Therapist
Hannah offers a deeply intuitive approach to bodywork, blending massage therapy with reflective, somatic exploration.
Through her work, she creates a space for clients to reconnect with their inner landscape—supporting integration, presence, and gentle transformation.
Dustin
Professional Surfer | Coach
Dustin is a professional surfer and coach offering private, personalized surf experiences rooted in skill, confidence, and connection to the ocean.
His approach blends technical guidance with an intuitive understanding of the water—supporting surfers of all levels in finding flow, strength, and ease in the waves.
5-Star Michelin, Private Chef
Miguel
Chef Miguel Magaña brings over a decade of fine dining experience, including Michelin-starred kitchens, into a refined and locally inspired culinary practice.
Now based on Kauaʻi, his work celebrates seasonal ingredients, sustainability, and the rich flavors of the island—creating elevated, intentional dining experiences rooted in connection and place.