Other Services

Available upon request

Directional Therapy/Individual Counseling - The process by which a resident is guided, supported and directed by his or her counselor as he or she develops personal strategies and plans the course and expectation of treatment goals designed to help residents build commitment throughout the process of behavior and attitude modification.

Motivational Counseling - A directed “resident-centered” approach that encourages behavioral and attitude changes by helping an individual explore and resolve his or her issues.

Task-Focused Activity/Therapeutic Duty Assignments - A therapeutic tool designed to promote self-esteem and responsibility.

Adventure Based Counseling - An action-based therapy model that incorporates problem-solving initiatives, teamwork and communication skills challenging and encouraging changes in the individual's faith, trust and commitment.

Spiritual Enhancement - A daily gathering that focuses on the benefits of a positive attitude; uplifting articles and readings are given by a counselor to encourage each individual to work on changing his or her attitude toward themselves and others.

Self-Help Orientation - An educational component that teaches and promotes the twelve-step principles and traditions.

Group Counseling - A daily meeting of individuals with their personal counselor that focuses on those issues facing each person individually as they work on their recovery.

Meditation, Art, Writing and Music Workshops - Optional daily activities, under the direction of a counselor, during which the individual can best utilize his or her time in the recovery process through motivational resident-centered activities.

Gender-Specific Groups - Weekly meetings led by a counselor to explore those issues faced by male and female residents. It provides the opportunity to explore these issues in a private, gender-based atmosphere.

Leisure-Time Management - Regularly scheduled activities (such as sports, exercise, music, quiet time) to help the individual to develop ways of relaxing and focusing on positive things to improve social skills and responsible recreational interactions.

Colonic hydrotherapy - The series of self-administered Colonic Irrigations throughout the retreat is a safe and simple way to a Colon freer of debris, with stronger assimilative and eliminative powers for a long vibrant life. Despite being everyone's major anxiety, there really is nothing to learn and they are very relaxing. (optional)
 

Yoga sessions - Be you a beginner or a practiced yogini, you will learn something new. Use the retreat time to stretch and release joints, learn to correct your posture and 'lengthen' you body, thus relieving much strain on tired joints. Expect to increase your range of movement by the end of your retreat while revitalizing body and mind!  Though, as you can see, by the end of the retreat, things get very relaxed!

Meditation & Affirmation - Meditation is that time and space, devoted to becoming more aware of yourself in the present moment. The more we know about ourselves the more opportunity we have to live our lives in harmony with our deepest desires.  When working with affirmations (one of the guided Meditations) we align our thoughts, for a chosen period, with a desired outcome. Why leave it to advertisers to decide what to introduce next into your life?

Nutritious Talks - These extremely popular daily talks are inspiring and empowering. Designed to be easy-to-grasp, and give you a practical understanding of why many of our food and lifestyle choices work against us instead of for us. Once you know your body's inner workings, it becomes obvious what fuel is required. This is not a nutritional course - it is far more useful!

Covering much more than just food, we will also attempt to clarify the difference between marketing spin and 'natural' products in order to make better educated choices on a variety of daily topics including shopping, true health supplements, food ingredients, soaps and detergents and how you can make a more deliberate impact on the larger ecological environment.

Health checks - Upon booking you receive information regarding how to prepare for your retreat, and you are asked to fill in a medical questionnaire.  Numerous checks are made throughout your stay, to give you feedback about how the process is affecting your system. These include weight, Body Mass Index checks, understood further through actual Body Fat Percentage readings. Blood pressure and pulse rate readings and urine analysis to determine your ongoing pH balance.

Personal sharing - Designated sharing groups provide a safe space in which to express what one is experiencing. As with anything on the retreat, it is not obligatory, though it is known to create a special bond, and promotes emotional support between course members.

One or more of the facilitators are always on-hand to provide individual support if required. Though, it more often becomes a sharing of interesting information or a new philosophical view point that is exchanged.

A clean slate to write your new life upon - For many of our clients we provide a life-changing experience. A place in which to turn around their relationships to food, their bodies, and themselves.

We are a thorough bodily cleanse, and an experiential training in how to go about these procedures without the daily assistance of "professionals". This is done with the highest degree of quality, in both the attention and information given.

The most educational health retreat available - The result is that we are an educational resource for those who wish to detox, and understand what achieving health means, and although the venue we use is of the highest standard, and luxuriously equipped, we are NOT a luxury "Health Farm" offering blissful pampering.

 Transformational Therapies - The highly-skilled professional counselors and therapists at Hale Ola o’ Manoa use some of the most powerful methods available today that go beyond "talk therapy". Each client works with several professionals over the course of their treatment to get the maximum results. Through this process, Hale Ola o’ Manoa can address the genesis of addiction, heal the core "inner child" issues and empower the individual to lead a healthy, successful lifestyle. Therapeutic modes of treatment help our clients rebuild their self-esteem, strengthen relationship skills, clarify goals and talents, and reconnect with inner resources to transform and enrich their ability to effectively deal with their lives. Clients receive individual and group sessions daily.

Medical Testing & Bio-Nutritional Program - Many years of scientific research have proven the effectiveness of programs that repair the bio-chemical damage of drug and alcohol addiction. At Hale Ola o’ Manoa, we find that by re-establishing balance in the physical body and by beginning the bio-chemical repair process, a foundation for healing and transformation is established. Treatment begins with a medical testing and nutritional assessment that uncovers hidden physiological factors that support addiction such as hypoglycemia, significant vitamin deficiency, brain chemistry imbalance, chemical sensitivities and allergies. These factors often support and contribute to the addictive behavior. The Hale Ola program provides a set of nutritional supplements that are tailored to the individual's needs. By following this program, many of our clients notice that addictive cravings and other symptoms are eliminated or greatly reduced within a very short period of time. In addition, other symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia are addressed and minimized with this approach.

Advances in Neuroscience - Incorporating today’s breakthroughs in neuroscience, Hale Ola is specially licensed to provide an advanced form of neurofeedback. This safe and easy process provides visual and auditory feedback to the brain, which in turn helps it to rebalance and optimize itself. Hale Ola’s license comes from a company that has invested years of research with leading neurologists, physicists, and executives to provide a simpler yet accelerated form of neurofeedback. The result is a system that exponentially increases the effectiveness of standard methods and dramatically reduces the time it takes to achieve results. Most clients notice significant reductions in cravings, anxiety and depression, improved sleep, and deepened self-esteem within a very short time. (therapy coming soon)

Mindfulness / Stress Reduction - The Mindfulness / Stress Reduction program teaches ways to relax, calm the mind and be more present to one's moment-to-moment reality. As a result, a greater awareness is cultivated, resulting in increased abilities to make conscious and healthy choices of actions and behaviors. Clients also notice a new openness to options and solutions to problems.

The Career and Life Program - The Career & Life program consists of career testing, self-assessment, career awareness and marketing assistance to secure a desired situation. At Hale Ola, key aspects of this program are available to residents with major career issues or concerns.

Release Methods - An important aspect of our program is an emphasis on release techniques that clients learn and take home to use in their daily lives. These simple yet profound exercises give impressive results! People can use them to reduce the intensity of phobias and panic experiences, physical pain and emotional upsets that normally occur in life. Clients are taught to identify their unwanted behaviors and feelings, as well as recurrent stressful situations, and are then assisted in using the methods that work best for them to minimize those experiences without the use of substances. These methods empower individuals to take responsibility for their experience and help them find positive and effective ways to deal with the more difficult aspects of life.

Family Program - As part of the Hale Ola program, family members and / or significant others are invited to participate in the Family Program. This program gives clients and their families the opportunity to address chronic issues and concerns with the guidance of our professional counselors. Communication skills are emphasized and new agreements are made that help people renew and rebuild their relationships. Often, difficult past events are processed and healed, creating a new opening for love and intimacy. Individual family members can also learn meaningful ways to support the substance-free lifestyle of their loved one at Hale Ola.

Acupuncture/Acupressure - Numerous studies have shown that the use of acupuncture in a treatment context can decrease cravings for drugs and alcohol, reduce withdrawal symptoms, relieve tension and help relaxation. In addition, it is being used successfully as a method of drug detoxification at more than 100 drug treatment clinics in the United States. Studies show that this painless process often increases the effectiveness of other methods in the treatment of chemical dependency. Hale Ola offers regular acupuncture treatments to accelerate the healing process.

Hikes, Exercise & Yoga - Recognizing that the health of the physical body provides a strong foundation for the behavioral and psychological work that we do, the Desert Canyon program includes regular hikes, stretching and daily exercise regimens suited to the individual. As weather allows, the program includes hikes among the beauty and majesty of  Hawaii country. Individuals with a variety of needs and abilities are accommodated so that everyone can participate at their own level. In addition, Hale Ola clients participate in regularly scheduled yoga classes which provide simple stretching and toning exercises that can be done by people of all ages and abilities. These methods have been found to have a calming effect as well as re-energize the mind and body.

Jin Shin Jyutsu - Clients at Hale Ola receive individual sessions and self-help instruction in Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient Japanese practice that can balance body energy, alleviate cravings, eliminate stress, relieve pain, and address acute or chronic physical conditions.

Optional Body Work - Professionals in massage and body work are available to Hale Ola clients on weekends when clients' schedules allow. Massage can support the healing process on many levels: by offering a time for relaxation and release, for physical healing and toning, and for mental relaxation and rejuvenation.

After Care – Hale Ola  provides ongoing support and weekly meetings for alumni. Individuals who live outside of the area participate in conference calls, in which they can gain support and share new insights about their progress. In some locations, after care support is provided locally. Hale Ola also helps alumni find other support structures in their local area that are suited to their needs. These help provide continuing resources for maintaining an addiction-free lifestyle.

Darkfield Microscopy  - According to the work of Dr. Enderlein, a darkfield microscopy assessment studies the health of the body's internal environment and the presence of potential pathogens associated with disease. Isopathic remedies are recommended with the goal of restoring the internal environment back to balance. (available upon request)

Chiropractic / Applied Kinesiology / NAET  - Chiropractic is a form of manual medicine that normalizes joint motion in the spine and the extremities. Improving the body's structure relieves pain, improves nerve function, lymphatic and vascular circulation and opens up pathways for elimination and detoxification. Applied Kinesiology and other related muscle response testing such as the Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) is incorporated in the Chiropractic care offered.

Movement and Breath Therapy  - Oriental movement and breathing therapies restore energy flow, enhance mental emotional centering, oxygenate tissues and improve flexibility and circulation.

Bio-Energetic Health Assessment  - This Electro acupuncture biofeedback method screens for dysfunction in the body. This technique allows for further investigation into the unhealthy state of organs, lymphatics and glands.

Homeopathic Consultation  - A Classical Homeopathic Consultation involves a detailed individualized analysis of the mental, emotional and physical picture that accompanies a disease process. A single homeopathic medicine is prescribed after careful consideration. Homeopathic Medicine activates the body's own healing potential in a subtle, safe and gentle way.

Oriental Medical Consultation - An Oriental Medical Consultation includes history, pulse and tongue diagnosis. This evaluation allows for a thorough understanding of bio-energetic changes associated with specific disease processes. Based on your state of health a treatment regimen is recommended which may include Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Shiatsu, LaStone Therapy, Qi Gong and or Tai Chi.

Metabolic Typing  - A balanced blood Ph is crucial to maintaining optimal health. Metabolic typing incorporates multiple parameters to evaluate your metabolic state. A diet and supplement program is tailored to meet your physiologic needs. Restoring optimal blood pH changes the body's internal environment and reduces the virulence of bacteria, viruses and fungi, improves cell metabolism, increases weight loss, decreases inflammation, and improves immune function.

Far Infrared Sauna - Our Far Infrared Sauna is one of the best things you can do for your self to detoxify and help heal your mind, body and spirit. The gentle healing heat from the infrared sauna will stimulate your cardio vascular, lymphatic and immune systems. Your bodies response to this is to sweat profusely. It is estimated that your sweat from an infrared sauna contains 17% toxins (compared to 3% from regular sweating). Infrared therapy also help jump start your immune system to keep your body healthy.

Infrared therapy is low temperature therapy. You will enter the sauna at approximate 100-105 degrees. You will notice that you start to perspire right away. After about 10-15 minutes you will begin to sweat profusely. Due to the low temperature and gentle heat you can stay in longer and detox more.

Dry Brushing  - This simple treatment helps the skin eliminate toxins/dead cells and stimulates circulation. It helps stimulate the lymphatic system as well to eliminate toxins through the skin. The Russian, the Turks and the Scandinavians have used this treatment for centuries.

Dry skin brushing stimulates the lymph canals to drain toxic mucoid matter into the colon, thereby purifying the entire lymphatic system. This enables lymph to perform its house-cleaning duties by keeping the blood and other vital tissues detoxified.

Lavender Sea Salt Body Scrub - Lavender is a powerful mood-elevator providing a lasting calm that helps you navigate your day with grace and ease. Lavender is also a natural remedy against things like headaches and PMS and it's natural antimicrobial properties makes it a natural at ridding your skin from germs and aids in the healing of cuts, scrapes, and various skin problems. The gentle exfoliation is stimulating and cleansing for the skin and will further help with the detox process.

Seaweed Body Wrap - Our seaweed body wrap helps boost the body’s ability to rid itself of metabolic waste and stimulate the sweat glands. You will find this wrap very relaxing, cleansing and invigorating.

Wheat Grass Tablets - Wheat Grass tablets are rich in minerals, vitamins and iron. This food supplement made from young, specially grown Wheat Grass, delivers all the goodness of nature in an easy to swallow tablet. Wheat Grass is not Wheat but a perennial pasture grass and therefore those with sensitivity to wheat can take Wheat Grass tablets.

Compared to other food supplements and synthetic vitamin tablets, Wheat Grass tablets contain concentrated amounts of vitamins, minerals, iron, protein, chlorophyll, carbohydrates, fiber, amino acids and enzymes - all in a natural, whole product.

Nutritional Testing and Personal Health evaluation - Using the latest scientific breakthrough in diagnostic blood analysis for metabolic and Nutritional assessment purposes.

Colon Hydro-Therapy - for bowel detoxification and strengthening the peristalsis of the bowel wall. (available upon request)

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy - increases the oxygen in the plasma up to ten times that of normal. This treatment is useful for hundreds of health aliments and conditions. (available upon request)

Ozone Therapy - using The Triple Barrel Ozone Delivery System. This system saturates the body with oxygen via Ozone Insufflation, Ozone Enhancer Treatment or Ozone Bath.

I.V. Vitamin Therapy - The option of over 100 different Nutritional Protocols are available to address your deficiencies.

I.V. Chelation Therapy - for cleansing out "a lifetime accumulation of plaque and toxins" from your Cardio Vascular System.

Total Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy - to stop the unnecessary pre-mature aging process of degenerative disease.

Massage Therapy and Foot Reflexology.

Spine Strengthening, Physical Therapy and Spinal Manipulation.

Medical Hypnotherapy - for Stress Healing, Confidence, and Self Improvement.

Natural Stop Smoking Program.

Spiritual Life Development - including prayer, meditation, non-denominational Christian Bible Studies, sermon tapes, video programs Biblical Law classes.