Marina is bilingual in English and Russian and is competent in Slavic cultural care as well as LGBTQ+ care. She is a member of GLMA and serves on the board of Kumukahi Health.

She has a strong interest in proactive and preventative health, with a special focus on functional medicine. Marina has experience managing hormone and thyroid imbalances, and her true passion lies in brain health and the optimization of cognitive function. She previously ran the Memory Clinic at WHCHC for a period of time.

When she is not busy seeing patients, Marina enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs, Momo and Koa.

It is an honor to serve the Hawaiʻi community and continue my life’s work of guiding patients toward healing, renewal, balance, and lasting transformation in both body and spirit.

I am a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with more than 40 years of experience in the healing arts, and I am passionate about helping people restore balance, relieve pain, and reconnect with their natural state of health and well-being. Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to supporting patients on their unique healing journeys by addressing the physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual aspects of wellness.

My approach to care is integrative and personalized, combining Eastern medicine, advanced wellness therapies, energetic healing, body alignment techniques, nutritional counseling, and restorative care. I believe that every individual is unique, and true healing occurs when we identify and address the root causes of imbalance rather than simply managing symptoms.

My interest in massage began when I was 18, after a friend taught me simple massage techniques for the head that helped ease my migraine discomfort. That experience showed me how powerful and supportive healing touch could be, and it planted the dream of becoming a massage therapist.

For many years, I devoted myself to raising my three sons, who have been my greatest inspiration in life. After years of caring for others, I finally had the opportunity to follow my own dream and attend massage school at age 56. Today, I am honored to be living that dream as a Licensed Massage Therapist.

I especially love working with hot stones. To me, the stones carry a deep connection to the island, the ocean, and the natural world. I gather them with care and intention, work with them for a time, and eventually return them with prayer and gratitude before receiving new ones.

Prayer is woven into my practice. Before and during my sessions, I quietly center myself, honor the person in front of me, and bring respect to the full human experience. My intention is to create a peaceful space where each client feels cared for, relaxed, and supported in body, mind, and spirit.