MED SPA
Meet our Founder
Fabiane Yung
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Faby graduated in Fashion Design from Estácio de Sá University. At age 25, Faby as founder and creative director launched her own brand, Sawabona, that owned and operated several dedicated stores in Brazil. She has also studied Anatomy at Harvard continued education and is certified by the American Society of Anatomy with a focus on advanced Esthetics and Body Sculpting.
Faby has lived in Hawaii for many years, from North Shore to Hawaii Kai, and with the founding of Akala Med Spa she has partnered with Dr. Tony Trpkovski, our Medical Director and CEO of NIU Health.
Team
Senior Esthetician
Emma Mecdermott
Emma – Licensed Esthetician
Emma is a passionate esthetician who loves helping people feel confident and comfortable in their skin. Skincare and body care have always been my passion, and I take pride in creating personalized treatments that leave my clients feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Whether it’s a relaxing facial, an advanced acne treatment.
Senior Esthetician
Alamea Transfiguracion
Born and raised in Hawaii, Alamea is highly passionate and a well educated esthetician. She has her certificate and license in Esthetics in the state of Hawaii. She finds contentment in helping others achieve their goals in their skin and Body.
As the newest team member, she hopes to grow and succeed long term with Akala Med Spa.
Alamea enjoys being outdoors doing sporty activites. She cherishes each moment with her friends and family because life is too short so live life to its fullest.
Nurse Practitioner
Cherry E. Medina
Cherry Elaine S Medina, based in Honolulu, HI, US, is currently a Nurse Practitioner Hospice Transition Specialist at Bristol Hospice. Cherry Elaine S Medina brings experience from previous roles at Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente and Careresource Hawaii. Cherry Elaine S Medina holds a 2019 - 2021 Master's degree in Adult Gerontolgy Primary Care @ Walden University
Massage Therapist
Kawai Anakalea
A Journey of Education and Experience
Born and raised in Waianae, Kawaiohawaiki pursued higher education in Honolulu, graduating from college before attending massage school on the Big Island. She honed her skills as a massage therapist in Manhattan, refining her expertise over the course of 20 years.
A Commitment to Community and Heritage as three of her grandparents were full-blooded Native Hawaiian, Kawaiohawaiki is deeply committed to her cultural heritage.