Start with Program Reservation and Assessment. Find step  by step  instructions here>>.

Our nearest airport is Hilo International ITO. Kona airport is too far and not a good option unless you can get yourself over to the east side. You can reach Honolulu easily from most airports and then get a connecting flight to Hilo (40 minute flight). Direct flights to Hilo are available from LAX. Navigate to the Traveling to Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat page for exact details.

Pick up and drop-off to and from Hilo International Airport is included in programs that are 10 days and longer. Wait for us curbside and we will make sure you get where you need to be. Detailed pick up information will be given to you once you are booked for a retreat program.

Yes, our programs have a basic daily rate and all other modalities, treatments and supplements are additional. For Lifestyle Change programs these items are recommended and prescribed by the physician based on the person’s unique health history, need and budget available. For Wellness programs modalities, procedures and treatments can be added on a la carte depending on the needs and budget of the person.View breakdown of pricing on the program pages (Lifestyle Changes, Wellness).  In the case of Gerson Therapy programs, there are packages and the pricing is well laid out and see here.

Read the next question about cancellations and refunds. It does sometimes happen that patients do not use all “optional / recommended” services paid for. Out patient services department carefully review and reconcile each patient’s account. In most cases any credits are used towards other services, but sometimes there could be a small refund due and then it is issued. This apply to optional and recommended items only. For returning supplements there is always a 20% restocking fee that is applied.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Two Weeks or more before arrival date – if you cancel TWO weeks or more before arrival date, you will receive a full refund. Less than two week before arrival – if cancellation is made less than TWO weeks before arrival, you will receive an 80% refund. Cancellation after arrival – if cancellation is made after arrival, there will be no refund without a medical emergency; a credit can be issue toward a future stay within  one year. In case of a medical emergency, a refund will be made for the unused portion of your stay. In the case of booking tours, sessions and treatments while at the retreat a 24-hour notice is required for cancellation to receive a full refund.

Navigate to the program you are interested in and you will get details on the cost of the program.

Bring: a DRY SKIN BRUSH or loofah (get the best out of your detox, don’t skimp on this go get a dry skin brush!), non-toxic natural shampoo, toothbrush, snorkeling equipment (flippers not a must if you don’t have room), swim suit, hat, flip flops, indoor shoes (optional, can walk barefoot), walking/running shoes, sandals, rain jacket or RAIN SHELL, JOURNAL, recreational art supplies (if you are an artist, we have limited art and craft supplies). Optional: Tongue Cleaner (Dr. Tungs), Dr Tungs Smart Floss.

Light clothing, sun dresses, shorts, t-shirts, yoga and exercise clothing, thin long sleeve layers for cooler evenings. Warm jacket and long pants/sweats for viewing the glow of volcano and for going up to Mauna Kea mountain (freezing temperatures!!! due to altitude).

The registration packet you receive before arrival will give more details on what to bring.

Do not bring: make-up, toxic personal toiletries, deodorant, perfume, toothpaste containing flouride, toxic soaps and shampoos, etc. The skin is the biggest organ of the body and you will be utilizing it to dump toxins. You will practice dry skin brushing, take infrared saunas and will receive herbal toothpaste in your detox kit and use minimal soap on the skin. We have Castile soap available. You can try some Rhassoul clay for your hair.

There is a very good chance that you will have your own room. We are a small retreat. You can get a description of the two accommodation options here: Kapoho Sanctuary, Aloha Wellness Inn. When we are busy/full however there are a couple of rooms that are shared. They have a partition to create privacy for each person. The shared rooms are same sex. In general we sell programs and if you choose to stay with us the accommodation is included automatically. You can however choose to stay elsewhere. However, in almost all cases patients prefer to stay on site.

We have two accommodation options: Kapoho Sanctuary (view image gallery) and Aloha Wellness Inn (view image gallery). In addition you can view some photos on Flickr, here >>. You can also go to our YouTube channel to see some videos of our surroundings and facilities.

We accept bank transfers (money wires), cashiers checks, and credit cards (visa, mastercard, amex, discover).

No, you will not be able to make payments to us. We collect 50% of the program cost to reserve your program and then we collect the balance on arrival. All subsequent costs that may be incurred are due upon receipt of invoice.