Karina is a compassionate and thoughtful massage therapist who brings a grounded, collaborative approach to her clinical work. She has a strong foundation in neuromuscular and deep tissue therapy and comes to each session with a deep understanding of body mechanics, informed by both her education and her experience as a Lead Flexologist at StretchLab.

Originally drawn toward a career in physical therapy, Karina found that massage therapy allowed her to slow down, work one-on-one, and build meaningful therapeutic relationships with her clients. Her work is gentle, precise, and intentional — allowing her to access areas of tension effectively without creating unnecessary pain or discomfort. She often incorporates stretching and focused therapeutic techniques to support mobility, ease, and long-term change.

Karina is a graduate of the National Holistic Institute and is deeply committed to ongoing education, growth, and collaboration. She especially enjoys working with older adults, supporting longevity, comfort, and ease of movement through consistent, thoughtful care. Clients appreciate her warm presence, clear communication, and ability to create sessions that feel both effective and supportive.

Whether you’re seeking targeted therapeutic work or a calming blend of clinical and restorative massage, Karina approaches each session with care, curiosity, and respect for your individual goals.

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Qin Zhu, L. Ac. handles each individual patient with a holistic approach that focuses on not only their physical health, but also in their mental and spiritual wellbeing. Her knowledge, experience, and compassionate nature allows her to provide the most effective solutions for patients, while creating a warm, supportive treatment experience. She is passionate in helping women with endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, or couples undergoing IVF, as well as pain management such as musculoskeletal pain, headaches, and dysmenorrhea. With 17 years of experience as pediatric occupational therapist, she has a special interest in optimizing children’s health including allergies, asthma, autism, and ADHD.

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Smriti Shamapant is a dedicated practitioner of Chinese Medicine with a unique blend of expertise in pain, pediatric care, and facial rejuvenation. Her academic journey began at UC Davis, delving deep into the intricacies of Neurology and human development. Building upon this foundation, she earned both a master’s and doctorate degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. Smriti’s career trajectory has taken her to the forefront of medical integration, seamlessly weaving complementary and alternative medicine into the fabric of traditional biomedical care. She worked at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) with inpatient palliative care, focusing on the Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Oncology, and Rare Disease units. Her approach is both pragmatic and holistic, intricately formulating treatment strategies that encompass the entirety of a patient’s well-being. Notably, she thrives in effective communication with her patients’ physicians and other medical professionals when necessary.

Recognizing that pain is an integral part of the human experience, rooted even in our DNA, Smriti is committed to making a difference by addressing it through acupuncture, aiming to provide relief and improve lives, one needle at a time. Additionally, she is a certified specialist in holistic facial rejuvenation, fusing timeless Eastern techniques with contemporary advancements that help people look and feel their best. With a deep commitment to her ongoing education in medicine, Smriti deftly combines Eastern wisdom and bio-medicine, recognizing the significance of each approach. Her nuanced understanding of the interaction between internal and external energies empowers patients to achieve holistic well-being. She believes the most optimal form of healthcare is one that combines multiple modalities and techniques. When not immersed in her clinical work, Smriti finds herself mostly outside the house – whether camping, showering dogs with affection, or savoring generous helpings of mac & cheese!

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Marcos Benitez is a deep tissue and sports recovery massage therapist. His focus is targeted, therapeutic deep tissue work — the slower, more precise bodywork that reaches the deeper layers of muscle to ease chronic tension, tightness, and everyday strain, rather than simply relaxing the surface. He’s especially well-suited to athletes and active clients — including those looking for serious post-workout recovery — using deep tissue to loosen tight, overworked muscles, support recovery between training sessions, and keep the body moving well. Trained at the National Holistic Institute with hands-on clinical experience, Marcos pairs firm, effective pressure with a steady, patient style and close attention to detail, so the work is always matched to what your body actually needs. He also offers Swedish massage for clients who want a lighter session. Warm and communicative, Marcos checks in throughout, keeps you involved in your care, and works closely with the Lokahi team to integrate bodywork with the rest of your treatment plan — collaborative, grounded, and results-oriented.

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Susannah Lee L. Ac. is a veteran provider at Lokahi Acupuncture with over 26 years of experience in massage therapy and acupuncture. Her bodywork is rooted in Swedish massage with the addition of deeper pressure where needed, offering both deep relaxation and therapeutic support. With a strong background in reproductive health, Susannah is passionate about the role of stress reduction and nervous system regulation in overall wellness. In addition to relaxation massage for all clients, Susannah is trained in Maya Abdominal Massage to support fertility, cycle health, digestion, and recovery. As Lokahi’s Lead Massage Therapist and Clinical Coordinator, she is dedicated to creating thoughtful, supportive care for both patients and providers.

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Swedish massage, deep tissue, pre/post natal, and massage with cupping

Reyna is a certified massage therapist with 1,250 hours of training from the National Holistic Institute College of Massage Therapy. She brings experience from Burke Williams Spa, where she developed a steady, attentive style of bodywork shaped by a high volume of varied clinical and relaxation-focused sessions.

Reyna’s work blends Swedish massage, deep tissue, myofascial therapy, and neuromuscular techniques, with cupping available as part of her sessions. She is also trained in pre and post natal massage, and is comfortable adapting her approach to the changing needs of pregnancy and the postpartum period.

She works well with clients seeking both relaxation and targeted relief, and is skilled at tailoring pressure, pacing, and technique to each individual. Her sessions are calm, considered, and grounded in clear communication.

As Lokahi Wellness Space’s lead Swedish massage practitioner, Reyna is glad to be part of a team approach to care, where massage works alongside acupuncture and other therapies to support the whole person.

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Yun Hee Hong, L. Ac. has been helping fertility patients prepare for their pregnancy journeys for many years. In addition to supporting natural conception, Yun Hee works closely with IVF and IUI patients. In advance of an egg retrieval, she can help improve egg quality and quantity, and before either a fresh or frozen embryo transfer, she assists patients to increase chances of implantation. In addition, Yun Hee provides prenatal and postpartum care to help new moms enjoy a healthy life. Yun Hee loves to use Celluma™ light therapy to enhance her fertility treatments.

Yun Hee also has over a decade of experience in pain management treatments, including neck, shoulder, arm, lower back, and sciatica pain. In the Bay Area, many people are under considerable stress and work long hours. She helps these patients achieve lifestyle pain relief and muscle relaxation using gentle and painless Japanese acupuncture.

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