Laupāhoehoe is a quiet point along the Hāmākua coast, known for Laupāhoehoe Point and the memorial there to the 1946 tsunami that struck the peninsula. Jason Donaldson serves Laupāhoehoe clients online, with in-person sessions only by request.
Energy healing for the Laupāhoehoe area
Laupāhoehoe's small, scattered community sits along a rugged stretch of coastline between Honoka'a and Hilo, with fewer conventional wellness resources nearby than the larger towns on either side. Because Jason lives in Hawaiian Paradise Park, well south of here, online sessions are the easiest starting point, with an in-person visit only by request and scheduled ahead.
Which service fits Laupāhoehoe clients
Spirit Guidance Mentoring and Sekhem energy healing are both common online bookings from this stretch of coast, since neither depends on travel and both can be scheduled around a client's routine.
A coastline that keeps its distance
The cliffs around Laupāhoehoe drop sharply to the ocean, and the surf along this stretch is known for being rough and unpredictable, part of why the point itself carries such a strong sense of respect for the sea. That same rugged quality extends to how remote the area feels, even though it sits directly on the main coastal highway.
Farming land above a rugged shore
The stretch of coast around Laupāhoehoe supports small farms growing everything from macadamia to tropical fruit, tucked between Highway 19 and the cliffs dropping to the ocean below. That working agricultural backdrop, paired with the area's history, gives Laupāhoehoe a quiet seriousness that's distinct from the more tourist-facing parts of the island.
A community that remembers
Laupāhoehoe's small population has carried the memory of the 1946 tsunami for generations, and the peninsula's quiet, windswept feel reflects that weight. Farms and a scattering of homes line the highway rather than a downtown, and residents here are used to driving for nearly everything, from groceries to gas to, now, an online session that doesn't require driving at all.
What ongoing support looks like from here
Spirit Guidance Mentoring runs weekly, one hour at a time, and Jason describes his part in it plainly: "I serve as an external guide to help you remember your internal guidance." The work centers on the felt sense, what he calls the inner witness, bringing the parts of a person that sabotage their own progress into safety rather than confronting them head on. For a place as removed as Laupāhoehoe, that steady weekly rhythm, delivered entirely online, tends to matter more than any single in-person visit would.
A point shaped by the sea
Laupāhoehoe Point juts out into open ocean along a stretch of the Hāmākua coast known for its cliffs and pounding surf, and the peninsula carries real weight in island memory: a memorial there marks the students and teacher lost when a tsunami struck the old school on the point in 1946. That history sits quietly under a community that today is small, scattered, and largely agricultural, spread along Highway 19 rather than gathered around a single center.
Life along an unforgiving shoreline
The name Laupāhoehoe translates roughly to leaf of smooth lava, describing the flat, outstretched point where the old school and village once stood before 1946. Today the point is a county park, grassy and windswept, with the Pacific breaking hard against black rock just beyond the lawns, a view that makes the area's history feel immediate rather than distant. Inland from the point, the community spreads out along Highway 19 in small clusters of homes and farms, with no real town center to speak of. Rainfall here runs heavy, feeding the gulches that cut the coastline into a series of steep valleys, and many residents describe the area's isolation as something they chose rather than something imposed on them.
What a session looks like for someone from Laupāhoehoe
Given the distance from both Hilo and Honoka'a, almost every Laupāhoehoe client starts with an online session rather than waiting on an in-person date. Spirit Guidance Mentoring in particular suits the area's spread-out, rural pace, with its weekly hour requiring nothing more than a stable video connection. Sekhem energy healing booked online here follows the same format as anywhere: grounding, channeled work through hands-off or video-guided presence, then a debrief. For clients who do want an in-person Sekhem visit, the first step is to write, and Jason confirms whether it is practical and agrees the date with you.
Getting here
Laupāhoehoe is on Highway 19 along the Hāmākua coast, roughly 30 to 40 minutes from Hilo. For an in-person visit, reach out ahead to coordinate timing, since this stretch of coast is outside the area Jason covers easily and a visit is confirmed case by case.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Laupāhoehoe mean?
It translates roughly to leaf of smooth lava, describing the flat point of land where the village and school once stood before the 1946 tsunami.
Is Laupāhoehoe Point safe to visit given the rough surf?
The park itself is a popular stop for visitors, though the ocean along this stretch is known for strong currents and surf, and swimming is not advised at the point.
Does Jason hold sessions near Laupāhoehoe Point?
Not at a regular location. In-person visits to the area are by request and arranged ahead of time, and online sessions are available right away.
How far is Laupāhoehoe from Hilo?
Roughly 30 to 40 minutes along Highway 19 on the Hāmākua coast.
Does weather along the coast ever disrupt online sessions?
No, video sessions aren't affected at all by conditions outside, even along a stretch of coast well known for its strong wind and rough surf.
What's the significance of Laupāhoehoe Point?
It's the site of a 1946 tsunami that struck the peninsula, and a memorial there honors those who were lost.
Can mentoring sessions work around an irregular schedule?
Spirit Guidance Mentoring is weekly, but timing can be adjusted within that rhythm. Reach out to discuss what works for your schedule before committing.
Is there a minimum number of sessions to start mentoring?
No minimum commitment is required to begin. The free 20-minute intro call is the first step, and mentoring continues week to week from there.
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