Aloha, welcome!
Moana Grannis is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Holistic Health Practitioner dedicated to helping others reconnect with their natural rhythm of balance and vitality. Born and raised in Hawaii, Moana is guided by her deeply rooted Hawaiian values and believes each person holds the innate ability to heal, renew and move through life's ever-changing tides with strength and grace.
Moana’s path into the healing arts began in 2016 following a life-changing bout with cancer. This experience inspired her to enroll in the Quantum School of Massage & Holistic Health (2017-2019) where she gained the skills and knowledge in massage and energy therapy. Additionally, as a retired special education teacher, she holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and two Master’s degrees in Education.
Throughout her career as a health advocate and massage therapist, Moana has had the opportunity to practice in physical therapy clinics, acupuncture and integrative medicine centers, and spa environments. Through this diverse experience, Moana offers a balance of skilled therapeutic techniques blended with individualized, intuitive, and compassionate care.
At Ka Moana Massage & Holistic Wellness, services include massage therapy, energy alignment and lifestyle guidance that empower clients to:
connect with and understand their body more deeply
release anything that is no longer serving them
establish practices that support and sustain lasting wellness
Her mission is to bring relief and inspire self-awareness — helping each client to flow with life’s currents with balance, ease, and renewed vitality.
In her personal life, Moana is an animal lover, nature enthusiast, adventurer, and former triathlete. She is passionate about her Hawaiian heritage, music, ocean swimming, hiking, travel and long walks with her beloved family pup, Bella.
Hawaiian Values
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1. Mana
In healing work, honoring mana means recognizing the unique energy and capacity each person holds. A practitioner works with respect—never forcing, always inviting—so that the client’s natural mana can rise, restore, and flow freely.
Mana reminds us that true power comes from within and grows through harmony with self, others, and the natural world.
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2. Pono
In a healing setting, living pono means honoring boundaries, acting with respect, and approaching every session with humility and clarity. It invites both practitioner and client to release what is out of alignment and return to a state of inner equilibrium.
Pono reminds us that harmony is not a destination but a continual practice—one that restores peace, strengthens spirit, and brings us back to ourselves.
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3. Aloha
In healing work, aloha guides the therapist to hold space with kindness, humility, and genuine care. Each touch, intention, and breath is offered with the spirit of aloha—allowing safety, openness, and trust to unfold.
Aloha reminds us to live in alignment with love, to act with integrity, and to nurture the relationships that sustain us. It is the heart of healing and the essence of true wellness.
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4. Lokahi
In a healing setting, lokahi invites the practitioner and client to work together with presence and intention. When the body relaxes, the mind settles, and the spirit feels supported, deeper restoration becomes possible.
Lokahi reminds us that we are never separate; wellness grows through unity—with ourselves, with each other, and with the world we move through each day.
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5. Kuleana
In healing work, kuleana reminds both practitioner and client of the shared commitment to wellness. The therapist holds the space with intention and integrity, while the client participates through presence, breath, and willingness to release. Together, they create a collaboration rooted in respect and aligned purpose.
Kuleana invites us to show up fully and consciously — honoring the parts of life that are ours to nurture, protect, and uplift.
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6. Laulima
In a healing setting, laulima appears in the partnership between practitioner and client—each bringing their presence, intention, and openness to the process. It also reflects the unseen support of ancestors, teachers, and the broader community that has shaped the practitioner’s knowledge.
Laulima reminds us that we are part of something larger, and that true restoration often unfolds when many hands—physical, spiritual, and ancestral—work together in harmony.
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7. Malama
In a healing setting, mālama is expressed through thoughtful touch, attentive listening, and a grounded presence. The practitioner holds space with gentleness and integrity, while the client is invited to care for themselves through breath, awareness, and openness to release.
Mālama reminds us that healing grows where care is given—when we tend to ourselves and others with intention, compassion, and respect.
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8. Ha'aha'a
In a healing setting, haʻahaʻa guides the practitioner to work with respect, presence, and reverence—never imposing, always listening. It reminds both therapist and client that healing unfolds most deeply when there is openness, trust, and a shared sense of humanity.
Haʻahaʻa invites us to walk softly, speak kindly, and honor the wisdom that flows when the heart is humble and the spirit is grounded.
