LIHU‘E — The 9th Annual Kaua‘i Wellness Expo featured more than 70 diverse vendors, nonprofits to entrepreneurs, including Western and Eastern medical doctors, chiropractors, naturopaths, Hawaiian culture practitioners and more. Organizer Char Ravelo said the event focused on “all facets
LIHU‘E — The 9th Annual Kaua‘i Wellness Expo featured more than 70 diverse vendors, nonprofits to entrepreneurs, including Western and Eastern medical doctors, chiropractors, naturopaths, Hawaiian culture practitioners and more.
Organizer Char Ravelo said the event focused on “all facets of medical healing.”
“It was bigger than expected,” she said. “It was totally exciting to watch the interactions amongst the practitioners … knowing that this weekend opened many hearts and minds to learning, sharing and caring more for our island families and communities around the world.”
Ravelo said she enjoyed watching everyone engage in spontaneous networking filled with conversation and connections, as well as seeing people learn about new products and try them out.
The event was held Feb. 9 and 10 at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
1: Karen Liberman performs the ancient art of ear coning on a patient Feb. 10 during the 9th Annual Kaua‘i Wellness Expo in Lihu‘e.
2: Ricky Yutuc (right) uses a didgeridoo and a copper pyramid to perform ‘vibrational therapy’ on Tammy Rego of Kalaheo.
3: Tanya Hughes, a crystal healing facilitator and teacher, of Koloa.
4: Dustin Dillberg of Pain Free Kaua‘i leads a presentation Feb. 10 at the Kaua‘i Wellness Expo.
5: Hypnotherapist Antonio Perez, owner of Kaua‘i Hypnosis, works with a patient.
6: Machiko Yamaguchi of Alexander Day Spa and Salon.
7: Kristi Kobashigawa, Natalie Ann Tacata and Kira Rowan sell chocolate-covered strawberries, banana bread and other snacks during the event.
8: Danny Hashimoto (right) offers samples of spirulina.
9: Expo organizers, sponsors and exhibitors Fran Becker, Justine Henriques, Char Ravelo, Mako Waialeale, Kirby Dillerg and Cindie Jones.
10: Toby Christensen, who led the event’s World Music Concert to benefit Kanuikapono Charter School, provides a reading for Helene Isherwood, of Santa Cruz, Calif.
