About Us

Thu Yen Mac earned her Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), the country’s first and oldest acupuncture school. It is a 3.3 year program that consists of over 3,000 hours of academic training and clinical practice. 925 hours of which were in patient care clinic rotations at NESA, Boston Medical Center, Winchester Hospital, and Boston’s Pathways to Wellness Center. Thu Yen moved to Oahu and opened West Oahu Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine in 2019. The clinic has become a special place where people can gather to heal from all walks of life. Creating a calming healing space by combining the benefits of multiple modalities has been a tremendous experience over the last few years. She currently resides on the West Side and loves living in Hawaii and cannot imagine another place to call Home. She loves the people, the nature, and the magic that is Hawaii. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach and exploring the other amazing islands.

“A healthy outside starts from the inside.”
– Robert Urich

Thu Yen Mac is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Hawaii by the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) and has met the certification requirements for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, please visit the NCCAOM Website.

Licensing

Zyre Posey

Acupuncturist

Hello, my name is Zyre. I’m of Creole blood, born in New Orleans and raised in suburban Connecticut. I attended the graduate program of the World Medicine Institute in Honolulu, Hawaii.

I transferred schools, from Phoenix, Arizona to Oahu in September 2013 to attend a traditional Taoist school. I hold a License to practice Acupuncture in the state of Hawaii, with a Master’s in Oriental Medicine. I look forward to the opportunity in helping you find your balance, as well as the stories we’ll share along the way.

Francesca Freund

LAC

Francesca was born in Portland, Oregon. Licensed Acupuncturist (LAC) by the State of Hawaii and the Oregon Medical Board since 2007, Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Acupuncture Detox Specialist (ADS) from The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) as well as special training in “Healing Community Trauma: Acupuncture in the field in Natural Disasters” through: Acupuncturist’s Without Borders (AWB).

A life long student, Francesca continues her studies throughout the year and stays current with continuing education and relevent modern trends in Holistic/Cultural and Oriental Medicine.

Francesca has special interest in: Addiction/Trauma/ PTSD Recovery, Mental/Emotional imbalances, Migraines, Women’s cycle balancing including: Fertility, Menopause transition. As a Rehabilitation Pain Management Specialist, Francesca collaborates with other practitioners as partners for recovery.

Sharon Arakawa

LAc, MOAM

Sharon Arakawa is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture in Boston. She also completed postgraduate coursework in Pain Research, Education, and Policy at Tufts University School of Medicine, further deepening her understanding of integrative approaches to healthcare.

Sharon specializes in pain management, orthopedic acupuncture, and women’s health. She is passionate about supporting women throughout all stages of their reproductive health—from regulating menstrual cycles and enhancing fertility (both naturally and in conjunction with IVF/IUI), to easing the transition through perimenopause and menopause. Her clinical approach integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) to optimize outcomes and improve overall well-being.

Sharon is committed to empowering her patients through education and compassionate care, helping them feel more at home in their bodies and more informed about their health.

In her free time, Sharon enjoys trying out new recipes to cook or bake. She also is part of various ministries at her church, Leeward Community Church.

Massage Therapy Team

Marcel Machado

Marcel is a licensed massage therapist and the founder of Rosa Wellness, specializing in trauma-informed care, post-op recovery, and holistic healing. Born in southern Brazil, their approach blends techniques like acupressure, lymphatic drainage, and energy work with deep emotional presence and compassion. Marcel’s mission is to create a safe, affirming space where healing of the body, mind, and spirit can unfold through touch.

Angela Leopold

My Name is Angela Leopold and I am originally from Wisconsin, I joined the Navy right out of high school and was assigned to the USS Hue City CG-66 homeported in Mayport, Florida. Once I left the Navy I decided to go to Massage Therapy school in Jacksonville, FL. I was a Massage Therapist for 21 years in Florida before I moved to Hawaii 3 years ago. I just recently got my massage license in Hawaii.

I specialize in Deep Tissue/ Trigger Point and Sports massage.

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Daniel Lambayan

I have been doing massage for 15 years now. My hobbies are cooking traveling and capoeira.

As far as specialties, I focus on Swedish, deep tissue and medical style massage.

I always give thanks to God for blessing me with the ability to help people on their healing journey.

Joan Carter

Joan has been studying massage therapy since 2006 at the Hawaii School of Massage Therapy. Joan specializes in Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Lomi Lomi, Prenatal, and Thai Massage. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and also traveling to see the world.

Charles Curameng

Charles has been studying massage therapy since 1999 and has extensive knowledge in massage therapy and eastern medicine having also studied acupuncture and oriental medicine at the World Medicine Institute in Honolulu. Specialties include deep tissue, shiatsu, swedish, an acupressure style and techniques. Utilizing his experience with eastern medicine, he focuses on opening channels and meridians in the body targeting the root and branch of the problem.

Leilani Rodriguez

Leilani has been practicing massage therapy since 2001 and strives to provide clients with a feeling of rest and relaxation or provide relief from injury and be a part of the recovery process. She is driven to help others with the healing benefits of massage. Her specialties include: Medical Massage, Swedish Massage, Sports Massage, DeepTissue Massage, Integrative Reflexology, Shiatsu Massage, Medical Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Lymph Drainage, Thai Massage, Prenatal Massage, Geriatric Massage, Chinese Cupping, Lomi Lomi, Lymph Drainage, Hot Stone.

Michelle Terukina

Michelle was born and raised on Oahu and is a Licensed Massage Therapist who demonstrates a sincere desire for meeting the needs of others, dedicated to providing quality therapeutic massages and educating clients on overall health and well-being. She upholds moral ethics and maintains excellent client relationships. Michelle studied massage therapy at Remington College. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and going to the beach.