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From Believing to Being | Jeanne Sunderland | TEDxKamuela

312 views · Published 9 February 2015 · 14:51 · Indexed 9 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Jeanne Sunderland presents a very passionate story of how her dreams of owning and running a sustainable, luxury retreat. Jeanne's passion and love of the island is truly apparent in her story, her resort, and her desire to inspire others.

JEANNE SUNDERLAND is Hawaii Island Retreat's innkeeper and lead therapist. Respected in the Hawaiian community for her healing energy and massage skills, she has studied with noted Hawaiian healers in both la‘au lapa‘au, the traditional Hawaiian art of healing with plants, and lomilomi, traditional Hawaiian massage.  Hawaii Island Retreat was founded upon Jeanne’s devotion to authentic healing and respect for Hawaiian culture and the ‘aina.  Founder of the “Spa Without Walls” at the former Ritz Carlton at Mauna Lani (now The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii), Jeanne is known for being one of the first people to move Hawai‘i spas outside into the fresh and healing warm, tropical air. She has lived with her family in North Kohala for more than 30 years. Jeanne’s devotion to sustainable living is reflected in the operation of Hawaii Island Retreat.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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