Aloha Wellness Inn- Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat Center

Located in the heart of the Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii Naturopathic Retreat offers immersive holistic programs focused on mind-body-spirit healing. Founded by naturopathic physician and psychotherapist Dr. Maya Nicole Baylac, the retreat emphasizes natural, research-based methods to restore health, prevent disease, and support deep personal transformation.

Programs & Approach

The retreat specializes in medically supervised detoxification, lifestyle change, and healing retreats that support a wide range of chronic and acute conditions—both mental and physical. Programs are designed around eight key pillars: detoxification, nutrition, restful sleep, stress management, movement, connection, positive mindset, and spirituality.

Retreat options include:

– 10-Day Wellness Detox: A deep cleanse and reboot for body and mind, combining therapeutic fasting, raw food, juicing, bodywork, and integrative counseling.
– Water & Juice Fasting Retreats: 3, 5, 7, or 10-day guided water and juice fasting programs focused on cellular detox, immune support, and emotional clarity.
– Lifestyle Change Program: Customized for chronic medical and mental health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
– Alternative Cancer Programs: Based on Gerson Therapy and other integrative treatments including IV therapies, Iscador (mistletoe) therapy, oxidative treatments, and holistic nutrition.

Therapeutic Modalities

Participants have access to a robust selection of holistic therapies, such as:

– Counseling & Psychotherapy: Includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt Therapy, NLP, hypnotherapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, and The Work of Byron Katie.
– Detoxification Therapies: Colon hydrotherapy, enemas, infrared sauna, castor oil packs, dry skin brushing, and more.
– Nutrition-Based Healing: Raw food diets, anti-candida diets, juice therapy, Gerson diet, and medicinal food preparation.
– Mindfulness & Movement: Yoga, Osho’s Dynamic Meditation, Vipassana, guided conscious walking and eating practices.
– Bodywork & Stress Relief: Watsu, Mayan uterine massage, laughter therapy, acupressure, and massage therapy.
– Advanced Healing Therapies: Nutritional IV therapy, acupuncture, clay packs, hydrotherapy, and journaling.

Locations & Accommodations

Retreat programs are held at two serene locations on the Big Island:

– Hilo: Home to the Aloha Wellness Center, which hosts customized residential programs and outpatient services.

– Kealakekua Bay: Host to seasonal wellness and fasting retreats at the picturesque Luana Inn, with panoramic ocean views and a non-toxic pool.

Accommodations are offered at both Aloha Wellness Inn and Luana Inn, providing a peaceful and supportive environment aligned with the center’s healing philosophy.

Who It’s For

Guests include individuals seeking to break free from chronic illness, emotional blockages, trauma, addiction, or unhealthy habits. Others arrive simply to reset, detox, and reconnect with themselves in a peaceful setting steeped in natural beauty.

Results

Many guests report profound emotional breakthroughs, newfound energy, physical healing, improved sleep, weight loss, and nutritional awareness. Testimonials consistently highlight the caring staff, depth of therapies, and overall transformation.