Manakai O Malama,in Hawaiian, loosely translates to the "œhealing spirit of the ocean." Committed to partnering the best of modern medicine and traditional healing arts, the integrative wellness center and health clinic has put patients first in the Honolulu community for years and years to come. At the heart of its practice, Manakai O Malama prefers a patient-centric style to its integrative health care. The health care facility believes in blending modern health care with alternative medicine in order to see the best long-term results for patients. If a patient walks into Manakai O Malama in need of physical therapy, the wellness center's certified staff first treats the physical ailment before using traditional healing methods to treat the emotional, spiritual and environmental factors. Their philosophy lies in not only treating the health and wellness of a patient now, but preventative healthcare for the future. While the staff is fully certified in the latest treatments in modern family medicine, the health care professionals are also well-versed in naturopathic medicine, in which the medicine focuses on seeking the cause and root of the disease or ailment instead of just suppressing the symptoms. Naturopathy emphasizes optimal wellness and disease prevention in order to treat problems for the long term, perfectly emphasizing the Manakai O Malama core values. Among the rest of its health care services are: Family medicineOccupational medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapyPsychological servicesLifestyle wellnessChronic painSleep wellnessWeight managementAcute careTraditional healing artsTo learn more about Manakai O Malama's unique balance of modern medicine and naturopathic medicine, call (808) 535-5555 to schedule an appointment and visit their website for more information on their healing capabilities.