Kona Health & Healing, LLC

Specialties

Naturopathic Medicine:

Naturopathic medicine is a holistic form of medicine that focuses on supporting the body’s natural ability to heal itself.  As a naturopathic doctor, my goal is to treat the root cause of your ailments, remove obstacles to healing, and partner with you to help you achieve your health goals.

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Acupuncture:

Acupuncture has been around for over 3000 years. It involves the insertion of very thin needles into specific points on the body in order to restore balance, improve circulation, and relieve pain. Acupuncture is an effective treatment for a wide variety of pain conditions and injuries. It is also an effective treatment for non-pain related conditions such as: infertility anxiety, depression, smoking cessation, digestive complaints, insomnia, etc.

Craniosacral/Brain massage:

Craniosacral is a gentle form of energy medicine that works with the cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spinal cord to encourage a more balanced flow of energy in the nervous system.  It can treat a wide variety of conditions such as headaches, head, neck, or back pain, or injuries to the brain or spine. It can also effectively treat anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, ADD/ADHD.  

Dr. Danika also can work deeper to treat the brain using a technique she calls “Brain Massage”.  It is a gentle approach that she often uses along with craniosacral therapy access the structures of the brain to promote healing, improve circulation, and restore balance to the brain. 

Intuitive energy clearing:

We are all born with the power of intuition. Dr. Danika uses her intuition to clear energy blockages in or around your body where you may be storing past trauma, memories, or emotions that could be holding you back from being your best self.  These energy blockages can result in disharmony in your body, making you feel ill or can drain your energy.  When these blockages are cleared, you will feel lighter, your outlook changes, and you can start healing from a deeper level.

These sessions are done over the phone only. 

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Work-related injuries:

I am happy to act as a primary care provider for Worker’s Compensation claims and can also administer acupuncture treatments to treat various injuries and conditions. Please prepare for your visit by bringing all the necessary documents and details pertaining to the injury. A combination of acupuncture and naturopathic recommendations will help speed up your recovery and allow you to return to work as soon as possible.

Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery:

Brain injury can be a devastating diagnosis and its symptoms can vary depending on the area of the brain affected. Dr. Danika has extensive background in treating TBIs with a combination approach of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and naturopathic medicine.

Post-Stroke Recovery:

Did you know that acupuncture is one of the first interventions patients in China receive after a stroke? Acupuncture has been found to be HIGHLY effective at reversing the damage caused by a stroke, especially when combined with physical therapy and exercise.

Pain management:

Acupuncture is tough to beat when it comes to pain management! Whether you’re dealing with chronic back pain or arthritis, give acupuncture a try to help manage pain. It can also help promote circulation, relax muscles, and stimulate healing. Check out this article on acupuncture use for pain conditions: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/close-acupuncture-pain/story?id=23411898

Menopausal symptoms:

Are you experiencing night sweats or hot flashes, poor sleep, irritability, weight gain, or libido issues? Bio-identical hormones are a safe and effective way to help restore balance and relieve these annoying symptoms. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs are also a great option for addressing these symptoms. Dr. Danika can customize a treatment plan specifically for you to best address your particular symptoms.

Fertility Support:

Acupuncture and Naturopathic medicine are the ideal combination to optimize your fertility potential. Dr. Danika uses gentle yet effective treatments to optimize your menstrual cycles, manage stress, regulate hormones, and overcome obstacles to your fertility. Treatments are most effective when both partners are treated. Pre-conception care is also highly encouraged for couples who want to conceive in the future and are interested in cleaning up their lifestyle and optimizing their health before conception.

She also excels in treating chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), mold or other toxin exposure, fibromyalgia, toxic building syndrome, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, menopause, menstrual and/or fertility issues, digestive issues of all types, allergies and food sensitivities, and more!

These are just a short list of what Dr. Danika can treat. She loves working with people of all ages and backgrounds.