Whole Health Resource Directory

THE COMPONENTS OF PROACTIVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Improving any area can benefit other areas in your life and influence your overall physical, emotional, and mental health and well-being.  Click on the components to learn more and to identify available resources.


image/svg+xml Moving Your Body"Energy and Flexibility" Exercise gives you energy and strength. Movement can make you more flexible. Exercise is also good for your mind. Regular exercise can lower blood pressure and cholesterol and reduce the risk for heart disease. Examples of exercise and movement include walking, gardening, dancing, or lifting weights. It's important to find what works for you. Close X Surroundings"Physical and Emotional" Your environment can affect your health. You may have problems with safety, or things like clutter, noise, bad smells, poor lighting or water quality. You may be able to change some of these problems. You may not be able to change them all. It starts with paying attention to the influences of your environment on your life and health. Improve what you can. It's good to have a safe, comfortable, and healthy space. Close X Personal Development"Personal Life & Work Life" No matter where you are in life, your personal and work life is very important. How do you spend your time and energy during the day? Do things give you energy or make you tired? Do you spend time doing what matters most to you? How do you feel about your finances and how are they affecting your life? These factors affect not only your happiness, but also your health. Close X Food & Drink"Nourishing & Fueling" What you eat and drink can nourish your body and mind. Choose healthy eating habits that fit your lifestyle. Certain supplements can support your health goals. Limit alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine. Keep your body and mind properly fueled. Close X Recharge"Sleep & Refresh" Sleep is very important for your body and mind. Rest can give you peace. Relaxation can lower stress. Activities you enjoy can help you feel recharged. A good balance between activity and rest improves your health and well-being. Close X Family, Friends, & Coworkers"Relationships" Feeing alone can sometimes make you get sick or keep you sick. Positive social relationships are healthy. A healthy intimate relationship with a life partner can be a source of strength. It's good to talk to people who care about you and listen to you. Close X Spirit & Soul"Growing & Connecting" A sense of meaning and purpose in life is important to many people. When things are hard, where do you turn for strength and comfort? Some people turn to spiritual or religious faith. Some people find comfort in nature. Some connect with art, music or prefer quiet time alone. Some want to help others. You may express this as a guide to living fully. Close X Power of the Mind"Relaxing and Healing" Your mind can affect your body. Sometimes when you think about stressful things, your heart rate and blood pressure go up. You can use the power of your mind to lower blood pressure or control pain. Learn to use the connection between your body, brain, and mind. Warriors and athletes use the power of the mind to visualize a successful mission or event. Mind-body practices tap into the power of the mind to heal and cope. Close X Me The innermost circle represents each of us as unique individuals. We start at the middle saying, "I am the expert on my life, values, goals, and priorities. Only I can know WHY I want my health. Only I can know what really matters to ME. And this knowledge needs to be what drives my health and well-being. I am the leader of my team, and my medical team professionals are some of the invited players." Close X Mindful Awareness Mindfulness is being fully aware, or paying attention. Sometimes, we go through our daily lives on autopilot. We are not fully aware of the present. We often dwell on the past and plan events in the future. We do not spend much time really paying attention and noticing what is happening right now; without judging or trying to fix it. Your body and mind send you signals constantly. If your attention is elsewhere, you don't notice. Then, the signals that began as whispers become loud warnings. Being mindful, or aware, allows you to make conscious proactive choices about every aspect of your health. Mindfulness connects you to each component of your well-being. Close X Community The outer ring represents your community. For some, their community is close and for others it is far away. Your community is more than the places where you live, work, and worship. It includes all the people and groups you connect with; who rely on you and upon whom you rely. Close X Professional Care Prevention and treatment of illness or disease and traditional and complementary medicine are part of professional care. Preventive care includes things like immunizations and cancer screening. Common treatments include check-ups, medicines, supplements, physical therapy, surgery, and counseling. Complementary medicine includes approaches like acupuncture and mind-body therapies. It is important to stay current with your personal care plan for health and well-being. Close X
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Disclaimer and Credits:
This site was produced for the wHOPE study, Whole Health Options & Pain Education, funded by the National Institutes of Health. This site is not an official VA (Veterans Administration) website. It contains publicly-available information from both VA and community sources. VA does not endorse any of the non-VA or community services and resources listed on this site.

All Whole Health graphics, including the Circle of Health and Whole Health Logo are property of the Veterans Health Administration Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation and were used with their permission. Icons representing individual health component areas were adapted from EMOJIONE under a free-usage license.

Ⓒ2019
  Resource Directory


Biofeedback Inner Balance Class

Veterans who are experiencing distress and/or hyperarousal will learn techniques and tools to assist them in identifying & manage their emotions to assist them in their lives. Virtual, 6 sessions

Website:  N/A
Location: Maui VA Clinic

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Tuesdays, 1500-1630
Maui Clinic

203 Hoohana Street. Suite 303
Kahalui, HI
Tags: ptsd, complementary integrative health, manage stress;

Biofeedback Inner Balance Class

Veterans who are experiencing distress and/or hyperarousal will learn techniques and tools to assist them in identifying & manage their emotions to assist them in their lives. Virtual, 6 sessions

Website:  N/A
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Wednesdays 1300-1430
Whole Health Team
(808) 835-1750

Tags: ptsd, complementary integrative health, manage stress;

Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition Management

Our Veterans will be taught kidney prevention and improvement objectives which include: priorities, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, stages of kidney disease, reading kidney focused lab reports, renal nourishment, building a kidney balanced meal, kidney focused nutrition fact label reading, kidney focused grocery shopping, kidney hydration, kidney movement, tracking prevention, SMART goal setting, and self-reflection. Virtual, 4 sessions

Website:  www.nutrition.va.gov/Kidney.asp
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans, Veterans with kidney disease
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact Nutrition scheduling via Call Center
  • Schedule:  Fridays
Maggie Baxley
Maggie.Baxley@va.gov

Tags: specialty care, be involved in your health care, eat wisely;CKD, kidney

GeroFit

Gerofit is an exercise program that promotes health & wellness for Veterans 65 years and older. Participants in the program have demonstrated improved health, mental, physical function and overall well-being. Gerofit is a great way for Veterans to stay active. Groups focus on Tai Chi, balance training, cardiorespiratory fitness, UE/LE strength training, flexibility and stretching.

Website:  N/A
Location: Honolulu VA

  • Eligibility:  Veterans over the age of 65
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Provider referral required
Occupational Therapy Program

Tags: weight problems obesity, primary care, specialty care, be involved in your health care, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active;

Group Acupuncture for Wellness

Acupuncture is one of several techniques that make up the system of care provided by those trained in traditional medicine from China and other Asian countries. Acupuncture is often associated with pain management and improvement of well-being. This class is not to treat any conditions and is focused on wellness. Acupuncture for treatment is a separate modality. In person.

Website:  N/A
Location: Windward CBOC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Ask your health care team to get scheduled
  • Schedule:  Thursday mornings
Acupuncture Program

46-001 Kamehameha Highway
Castle Professional Center, Ste 301
Kaneohe, HI
Tags: complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care, manage stress;

Group Acupuncture for Wellness

Acupuncture is one of several techniques that make up the system of care provided by those trained in traditional medicine from China and other Asian countries. Acupuncture is often associated with pain management, but it is also may be useful for well-being as well. In person.

Website:  N/A
Location: Akaka Clinic

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Ask your health care team to get scheduled
  • Schedule:  Thursday afternoons
Acupuncture Program

91-1051 Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue
Kapolei, HI
Tags: complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care, manage stress;

Heart Health and Nutrition Management

Learn heart healthy prevention and improvement objectives which include: priorities, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, heart disease labs to monitor, heart disease focused nourishment, building a balanced healthy heart meal, heart healthy nutrition fact label reading, heart healthy grocery shopping, hydration, SMART goal setting, tracking intervention progress, and self-reflection in health. Virtual, 4 sessions

Website:  www.nutrition.va.gov/Heart_Health.asp
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact Nutrition scheduling via Call Center
  • Schedule:  Fridays
Maggie Baxley
Maggie.Baxley@va.gov

Tags: heart disease, primary care, be involved in your health care, be tobacco free, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;

Introduction to Whole Health

Introduction to Whole Health is a two hour class that helps Veterans discover what matters most to them. In addition to exploring to what is important to Veterans, the class also provides information about other options available at VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System. The class occurs virtually and in person at various locations.

Website:  N/A
Location: Maui VA Clinic

  • Eligibility:  Veteran and/or their Families
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Call 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  2nd Tuesday of the month, 0900-1100
Maui VA Clinic

203 Hoohana Street. Suite 303
Kahalui, HI
Tags: be involved in your health care, manage stress, be tobacco free, limit alcohol, be safe, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;

Introduction to Whole Health

Introduction to Whole Health is a two hour class that helps Veterans discover what matters most to them. In addition to exploring to what is important to Veterans, the class also provides information about other options available at VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System. The class occurs virtually and in person at various locations.

Website:  www.va.gov/wholehealth/get-involved/get-started.asp
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veteran and their families
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Whole Health Program
808-835-1750

Tags: primary care, specialty care, complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care, manage stress, be tobacco free, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;

Introduction to Whole Health

Introduction to Whole Health is a two hour class that helps Veterans discover what matters most to them. In addition to exploring to what is important to Veterans, the class also provides information about other options available at VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System. Occurs in person.

Website:  www.va.gov/wholehealth/get-involved/get-started.asp
Location: Akaka Clinic

  • Eligibility:  Veterans and their families
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Tuesdays, 1100-1300
Maksim Zaporozhchenko

Tags: primary care, complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care, manage stress, be tobacco free, limit alcohol, be safe, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;

MOVE! 101

MOVE! is a weight management, health promotion program designed to improve the lives of Veterans. MOVE!'s core ideas (encouraging healthy eating behavior, increasing physical activity, and promoting even small weight losses) are easy to follow and based on the latest in nutrition science. With the help of your MOVE! care team, you can reduce health risks, prevent or reverse certain diseases, improve your quality of life, and even live longer! We now offer a women's-only group to discuss women-specific needs and concerns regarding weight management and overall health. Virtual, 1 time class

Website:  www.move.va.gov/
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Monday through Friday
Kristen Salles
(808) 835-1750
Cindy Akasaki

Tags: weight problems obesity, primary care, behavioral health, be involved in your health care, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;MOVE

MOVE! 14 week series

MOVE! is a weight management program designed to improve the lives of Veterans. MOVE!'s core components are behavioral strategies, nutrition changes, and increased physical activity. These are combined to promote even small weight losses and are easy to follow. The program is based on the latest in nutrition science. Virtual, 14 sessions. This program does qualify for the Comprehensive Lifestyle Intervention required for medication eligibility.

Website:  www.move.va.gov/
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Completion of MOVE! 101 is required
  • Schedule:  Groups are available Monday-Friday
Cindy Akasaki
808-835-1750
Kristen Salles

Tags: weight problems obesity, primary care, behavioral health, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;

MOVE! Maintenance

MOVE! Maintenance group is available for Veterans that have completed the 16 week series and covers the three domains of the MOVE program: behavior, nutrition, and movement. Virtual, monthly.

Website:  www.move.va.gov/
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Schedule varies; contact POC for more information.
Kristen Salles
(808) 835-1750
Cindy Akasaki

Tags: weight problems obesity, primary care, behavioral health, be involved in your health care, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;

Nutrition and Prevention (Wellness-1 time Class)

Welcome to our VA Wellness Prevention Nutrition class. This class will happen two times per month and the veteran can attend anytime. Our Veterans will be taught to learn lifestyle management focused on living well. The class is dedicated to prioritizing mental and physical health by incorporating three foundation pieces of health. The veterans will be guided to focus on mental health first by choosing their life priorities and joys, learning to practice gratitude and mindfulness, and developing a sleep routine. The foundation pieces of health will be centered on hydrating, eating, and moving well. Virtual, 1 time class

Website:  N/A
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact Nutrition scheduling via Call Center
  • Schedule:  Mondays and Fridays
Maggie Baxley

Tags: heart disease, weight problems obesity, primary care, behavioral health, be involved in your health care, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;

Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes and Nutrition Management

Our Veterans will be taught Pre-DM and DM prevention and improvement objectives which include: priorities, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, differences in DM (Pre- DM, DM1, and DM2), reading DM lab reports, hydration, DM nourishment steps in building a balanced plate, portion size visuals and recommendations, DM focused nutrition fact label reading and grocery shopping, carbohydrate counting, insulin basics, hypo and hyper glycemic symptoms, treatment steps for hypoglycemia, sleep routine development, SMART goal setting, tracking intervention progress, and self-reflection in health. Virtual, 4 sessions

Website:  www.nutrition.va.gov/Diabetes.asp
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans with diabetes and pre-diabetes
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact Nutrition scheduling via Call Center
  • Schedule:  Wednesdays
Maggie Baxley
maggie.baxley@va.gov

Tags: weight problems obesity, primary care, be involved in your health care, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;diabtetes

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a practice that originated in China as a martial art. A person doing tai chi moves his or her body slowly and gently, while breathing deeply and meditating. (Tai chi is sometimes called moving meditation.) Qi gong is an ancient Chinese discipline combining the use of gentle physical movements, mental focus, and deep breathing directed toward specific parts of the body. Both focus on moving chi, or energy through the body by moving the body through different positions. in person.

Website:  N/A
Location: Honolulu VA

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Call 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Wednesdays and Fridays
Charlene Sison

459 Patterson Rd
Honolulu, HI
Tags: complementary integrative health, be physically active;

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a practice that originated in China as a martial art. A person doing tai chi moves his or her body slowly and gently, while breathing deeply and meditating. (Tai chi is sometimes called moving meditation.) Qi gong is an ancient Chinese discipline combining the use of gentle physical movements, mental focus, and deep breathing directed toward specific parts of the body. Both focus on moving chi, or energy through the body by moving the body through different positions. In-person.

Website:  N/A
Location: Akaka Clinic

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Self-referral is available
  • Schedule:  Tuesdays
Charlene Sison

91-1051 Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue
Kapolei, HI
Tags: complementary integrative health, be physically active;

Taking Charge of My Life and Health

Taking Charge of My Life and Health is a four session class that will empower Veterans to connect to their mission, aspiration, and purpose and to establish goals for care. The class occurs in person.

Website:  N/A
Location: Windward CBOC

  • Eligibility:  Veteran and/or their Families
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Call 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Wednesdays, 1000-1200
Whole Health
808-835-1750

46-001 Kamehameha Highway
Castle Professional Center, Ste 301
Kaneohe, HI
Tags: primary care, behavioral health, complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care;

Taking Charge of my Life and Health

Taking Charge of My Life and Health is a four week class that will empower Veterans to connect to their mission, aspiration, and purpose. Veterans identify goals and build a Personal Health Plan.

Website:  N/A
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veteran and their families
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Thursdays
Whole Health Program
(808) 835-1750

Tags: primary care, be involved in your health care, manage stress, be tobacco free, limit alcohol, be safe, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;

Taking Charge of My Life and Health

Taking Charge of My Life and Health is a four session class that will empower Veterans to connect to their mission, aspiration, and purpose and to establish goals for care. The class occurs in person.

Website:  N/A
Location: Akaka Clinic

  • Eligibility:  Veteran and their families
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Tuesdays, 0900-1100
Maksim Zaporozhchenko

91-1051 Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue
Kapolei, HI
Tags: primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, complementary integrative health, be involved in your health care, manage stress, be tobacco free, limit alcohol, be safe, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active, eat wisely;

Tele-yoga

Yoga uses a series of movements to improve flexibility, strength, and energy. Engaging in yoga has the potential to yield positive effects on both physical and mental well-being. Class occurs virtually.

Website:  N/A
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Call 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Mondays and Wednesdays
Whole Health Program
808-835-1750

Tags: depression anxiety, sleep disorder, primary care, behavioral health, complementary integrative health, manage stress, strive for a healthy weight, be physically active;

Tobacco and Vaping Use Treatment

This virtual tobacco use and vaping use treatment program looks at values, provides an overview of medication options and behavioral strategies to support Veterans in their decision to quit using tobacco. Veterans are able to leave with quit and prescription plan, as appropriate. One-on-one health coaching is available with the program! Virtual, 1 time class. To schedule, contact 808-835-9669, ask your provider for a referral, or message "Quit Tobacco" on MyHealtheVet.

Website:  veterans.smokefree.gov/
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Call 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  First Monday of month, 1200-1300 HST
Mary Harlinger

Tags: depression anxiety, heart disease, ptsd, substance abuse, sleep disorder, primary care, behavioral health, be involved in your health care, manage stress, be tobacco free;

Weight Management Medications 101

The Weight Management Medications 101 class is designed to give an in-depth overview of available weight management medications. The MOVE Physician will discuss risks and benefits, expectations, and who are good candidates. For those interested in being prescribed weight loss medications, please reach out to your PACT. Medications require Comprehensive Lifestyle Intervention participation in the last year.

Website:  www.move.va.gov/
Location: VVC

  • Eligibility:  Veterans
  • VA Resource:  Yes
  • Entry/Referral Process:  Contact 808-835-1750
  • Schedule:  Fridays
Cindy Akasaki
(808) 835-1750
Christine White

Tags: weight problems obesity, primary care, behavioral health, strive for a healthy weight;

Disclaimer and Credits:
This site was produced for the wHOPE study, Whole Health Options & Pain Education, funded by the National Institutes of Health. This site is not an official VA (Veterans Administration) website. It contains publicly-available information from both VA and community sources. VA does not endorse any of the non-VA or community services and resources listed on this site.

All Whole Health graphics, including the Circle of Health and Whole Health Logo are property of the Veterans Health Administration Office of Patient Centered Care and Cultural Transformation and were used with their permission. Icons representing individual health component areas were adapted from EMOJIONE under a free-usage license.

Ⓒ2019