Our Philosophy

The philosophical foundation for ‘Ai Pono Hawaii and our multiple programs is rooted in the belief that the painful challenges and seemingly insurmountable obstacles we each face at different times of our lives can be the gateway to the greatest discoveries we could have ever imagined possible. At ‘Ai Pono, we see the attempt to resolve specific eating problems that have not been able to be “fixed” previously, as a journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.

‘Ai Pono was created to provide clients with the skills they need to successfully navigate this journey towards freedom from struggles with food, eating, and body image issues. We believe that the ability to read our body signals (physical hunger and fullness cues) and the ability to recognize and express our needs and feelings directly (rather than through eating issues) provide an essential connection to one’s inner guidance system. At ‘Ai Pono, we help individuals connect with an inner wisdom that can provide them with lifelong solutions to their particular struggles with eating.