Mindfulness is a form of meditation that is focused on the present moment. When you focus on the present, you acknowledge your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. By paying attention to what you eat and how it makes you feel, you can curb your cravings for unhealthy foods and unhealthy eating habits.

Today I was going to continue talking about our physical bodies in regards to inner and outer beauty. Instead, I am going to get real with you.

Did you know that up to 60% of the human body is water? It is an essential building block of our body, and a vital nutrient to our cells. Water is the main ingredient of…

Sleep is also much more important than just your outward appearance, but instrumental to keeping our mental health and body in balance. By getting the recommended hours of sleep, we can prevent major health issues and also keep our minds positive, clear, and active…

Today I challenge you to choose an autoregulation exercise such as yoga or progressive muscular relaxation to practice while in quarantine. If you perfect your technique now, it will be a tool in your arsenal when you need it in times of anxiety or stress you will know what to do and how to find peace through exercise.

Resistance training has been shown to reduce systemic inflammation, yoga is excellent at reducing stress and anxiety and may reduce inflammation, and moderate cardio workouts such as walking, jogging, hiking and swimming as we all know are great ways to fight inflammation. You can’t see inflammation, but it may slowly damaging your body over the long-term and it is definitely not making you more beautiful inside and out!

Dance when nobody's watching; sing loudly; listen to music; look for things to see, hear, taste, touch and smell that moves your soul; and most of all, play! Rest and play are vital tools in overall wellness. Quieting and freeing our minds from the heavy news and Social Media is essential for inner and outer health and beauty.

Step # 4 in our journey to a never seen beauty within. Connect with your Higher Power challenge! I am not talking about religion, I am talking about spending at least 10 minutes a day, perhaps during your Miracle Morning, being thankful, praying for those you love and checking in with you emotions, asking questions, just being real. You will be surprised how much more connected you will feel on this path to realizing- YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE!

Today I am thankful for a loving family, a safe and beautiful home, plenty of food to eat, my animal companions, loyal employees, loyal patients willing to see me via tele-dermatology and loyal Koru members and supporters, thankful I live in beautiful Hawaii, and thankful for my peaceful meditation corner!

The Coronavirus is changing our lives drastically! Uncertainty is now everyone’s constant companion! Island Dermatology LLC is still open to see patients using tele-dermatology; however, the Medical Spa is not necessarily considered an “essential business”. Or is it?

Concerned about uneven skin tone, fine lines, rough texture, acne scars, general dullness and just about any common complexion concern? There’s a good chance that a vitamin C serum combined with other powerful botanicals is a must have skincare product for you. Our medical spa professionals have put together a list of 10 benefits topical vitamin C can do for your skin.

This month, we’re offering specials on some of our best products - all month long.

If you have or have ever had acne, you know it is a struggle. After years of treating those pesky and painful bumps, you think you’re in the clear (clear skin that is). Think again! Those pesky blemishes are now brown spots and getting rid of hyperpigmentation (most commonly acne scars and sun spots) can prove to be a bit trickier.

Now is the time to ask yourself some questions: “What is the condition of my skin?” and “What have I been putting into my body lately?" More and more studies are coming out that show the correlation between what we eat and the condition of our skin. Wellness and diet play a large impact on our skin health. Here are 5 tips our experts have compiled for eating beautiful.

This Black Friday, November 29th ONLY, take advantage of these amazing medical spa specials on our products, services, and gift cards!

On Thursday, October 24th, Koru Medical Spa celebrated their grand opening in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Koru Medical Spa was created by Dermatology Certified Nurse Practioner Shellie Norman, formerly known as Island DermNurse. Dr. Shellie’s dream of opening Kailua-Kona’s first medical spa started years ago, with several years of practicing dermatology and medical aesthetic treatments under her wing.

Hyaluronic acid seems to be the buzz in skin care these days. Truth is hyaluronic acid has been around for quite a while; Dermatologists have long touted its plumping and moisturizing ability because it can carry up to 6,000 times its weight in water.

When most people hear the word "botox,' they think of the people in the movies or the housewives on TV who can't move their faces or drink out of a straw. Botox is one of the most popular medical aesthetic treatments worldwide, and for many reasons! However, many have the wrong idea of what it is and its many uses. Here are some of the most common misconceptions.

The words "Chemical Peel" can sound intimidating, but I like to think of them as a "reboot" for your skin. Not only are they important in maintaining your skin's health, but they are one of the most effective (and inexpensive) facial treatments there is, which is why I recommend getting one on a regular basis!