Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat is a center that specializes in medical retreat programs, natural detoxification, supervised medical fasting, and wellness programs. They treat addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions along with autoimmune disorders, cancer, chronic fatigue, diabetes, chronic pain, lyme disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and eating disorders. “Dr. Baylac founded the Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center in 2003 on the Big Island of Hawaii. The retreat’s focus is on natural detoxification and healthy lifestyle lead by spiritual principles and whole food nutrition. Her current work bears the influence of her prior practice as a psychotherapist, a fasting practitioner and a Gerson practitioner. She is more than a doctor or a therapist, she is a dedicated healer. She is a powerful motivator who pulls her strength from her own truth.”
As one of the leading
holistic treatment facilities, Hawaii Naturopathic programs focus on “biochemical, mental and emotional detoxification, using natural methods such as raw food nutrition, juice, fasting, exercise, infrared sauna, hydrotherapy, enemas, colon hydrotherapy, counseling psychotherapy and meditation. Physical, emotional and spiritual balance is restored with the ancient, time-tested medical traditions of acupuncture and massage therapy.” They also utilize nutritional IV therapy to strengthen the immune system and aid in long-term recovery. All programs vary in length and are unique to the specific needs of the individual.
Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center is located on the big island of Hawaii. Temperatures are perfect in this tropical climate and range from the upper 70s to 80s year round. Hawaii Naturopathic has 2 accommodation options depending on the program. Their medical residential program is offered in the Hilo location while the special retreat and wellness programs take place in the Kealakekua Bay location. Aloha Wellness Inn is home to the medical program located in downtown Hilo, just 45 minutes to Volcanoes National Park that provides breathtaking views. The Luna Inn is home to healthy vacations, wellness
detox, and fasting programs. This property is about 300 ft above sea level and offers panoramic views of the nearby mountains. The location has easy access to swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking trails.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)