Sekhem Healing in Honoka'a

Honoka'a is a small plantation-era town on the Hāmākua coast, the closest full town to Waipi'o Valley and its steep, jungled lookout. Jason Donaldson serves Honoka'a clients online first, with in person only by request.

Sekhem healing on the Hāmākua coast

Honoka'a's old wooden storefronts and its proximity to Waipi'o Valley give it a quieter, more remote feel than Hilo, even though it's still on the same side of the island. Jason lives in Hawaiian Paradise Park and has no office here, so in-person Sekhem energy healing is only by request and confirmed ahead, while online sessions are available anytime.

Which service fits Honoka'a clients

Sekhem energy healing is the most commonly requested service from Honoka'a, often booked online first and followed by an in-person visit once one is arranged. Tarot readings also work well online for a single, focused session.

Farmland above the valley

Beyond Waipi'o, the country around Honoka'a supports macadamia orchards, small coffee farms, and grazing land that stretches up toward Waimea. That agricultural backbone, combined with the town's plantation-era buildings, gives Honoka'a a working, unpolished character distinct from the more visitor-oriented parts of the island.

A gateway with its own gravity

Most visitors pass through Honoka'a specifically to reach Waipi'o Valley, but the town holds its own draw beyond that, a genuine community with deep multigenerational roots in the old plantation economy. Clients from Honoka'a often carry that same rootedness into a session, less interested in novelty and more in steady, honest work.

A town that never lost its character

Honoka'a's main street still looks close to how it did decades ago, with the old People's Theatre marquee and a handful of family-run shops holding on where bigger towns would have replaced them. That unhurried, preserved feel matches the unhurried pace of a Sekhem session, whether it is online or a rare in-person visit, which is arranged ahead rather than rushed, since the drive itself makes a Honoka'a visit different from a quick trip across town in Hilo.

What Sekhem work involves for Honoka'a clients

Sekhem is sometimes called Egyptian Reiki, and Jason is upfront about the distinction: he practices Sekhem, an older, related Egyptian-lineage tradition, not Reiki. The work channels the Neteru, Egyptian archetypal energies like Horus the falcon, Sekhmet the lion, Thoth the ibis, and Anubis the way-shower, through hands placed over the body while the client rests in deep relaxation. Sage, cedar, and Egyptian oils are part of most sessions, along with sound and vibration. The work often continues unfolding for days afterward, through dreams or small, meaningful moments.

A town holding onto its plantation past

Honoka'a's covered wooden sidewalks and old theater marquee are leftovers from its sugar plantation days, and the town still functions as the gateway to Waipi'o Valley, whose steep, green walls drop straight to a black sand beach a short drive further on. That mix of old Hawai'i architecture and dramatic, undeveloped land gives Honoka'a a slower, more remote feel than towns closer to Hilo, which is part of why in-person visits here are by request rather than offered as a standing option.

A town that still runs on its own time

Honoka'a's population has held fairly steady for decades, a contrast to the faster growth seen in Puna or along the Kona coast, and that stability shows in a Main Street that hasn't chased reinvention the way busier tourist towns have. Taro and sweet potato once grew on nearby slopes long before sugar arrived, and today small coffee and macadamia farms occupy much of the land that cane once covered. Weather here sits between Hilo's constant rain and Waimea's unpredictable shifts, steady trade wind showers most of the year, cooler than the coast thanks to the elevation along the Hāmākua bluffs. The town's rhythm follows the school year and the farming calendar more than any tourist season, and longtime residents tend to know each other across generations in a way that's increasingly rare on other parts of the island.

What a session looks like for someone from Honoka'a

Clients booking from Honoka'a often split between two approaches: a first online session to get a feel for the work, with an in-person visit raised later only if it proves practical, or straight into ongoing online support through tarot readings or Spirit Guidance Mentoring. Because the town's pace already runs slower and more rooted than Hilo's, Honoka'a clients sometimes describe the energy work as an extension of something they already practice quietly on their own, gardening, prayer, or time spent at the Waipi'o lookout. In person, Sekhem sessions booked from Honoka'a follow the same channeled, hands-over-the-body format used everywhere, closed with journaling and a debrief on what came through.

Getting here

Honoka'a sits on Highway 19 along the Hāmākua coast, roughly 45 minutes to an hour from Hilo, with Jason's home base in Hawaiian Paradise Park farther on. For an in-person session, reach out ahead of time, since travel here isn't on a rotation and is confirmed case by case.

Frequently asked questions

Did taro farming predate the sugar plantations in Honoka'a?

Yes, traditional Hawaiian agriculture including taro was present in the area long before sugar plantations were established in the nineteenth century.

Is Honoka'a's weather as rainy as Hilo's?

It's generally drier than Hilo but wetter than Waimea, with steady trade wind showers common through much of the year rather than Hilo's heavier, more constant rainfall.

Does Jason travel to Honoka'a for sessions?

Only by request. In-person visits to Honoka'a aren't on a standing schedule, so it's best to reach out ahead of time.

How far is Honoka'a from Hilo?

Roughly 45 minutes to an hour along Highway 19 on the Hāmākua coast.

Can I book online instead of asking for an in-person visit?

Yes. Sekhem energy healing sessions and tarot readings are both available online for Honoka'a clients.

Do you offer anything specific for the farming community here?

No service is built exclusively for farmers, but Sekhem energy healing and Spirit Guidance Mentoring both draw clients from Honoka'a's agricultural community regularly, alongside residents in other lines of work.

Is Waipi'o Valley part of a session visit?

No, Waipi'o Valley isn't part of the session itself, but its proximity to Honoka'a means some clients pair a session with a valley lookout visit on the same trip.

What's the best way to plan an in-person visit from Honoka'a?

Reach out through the contact page a couple weeks ahead if possible, so Jason can tell you whether a visit is realistic and, if so, set a date that works for both of you.

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