About Darci Frankel - Darci is Managing Owner of Hanalei Day Spa and and Ayurvedic specialist and creator of the Serious Cleanse Method, with over 30 years of clinical experience helping people identify and correct the root causes of imbalance. She is known for her ability to connect complex symptoms into clear patterns—guiding clients to restore energy, improve digestion, balance hormones, and reduce toxic load through personalized, practical strategies. Darci is the owner of Hanalei Day Spa on Kauai’s North Shore, where she has spent decades refining her approach to cleansing, healing, and long-term wellness. She lives on Kauai with her husband and continues to share her work with clients locally and worldwide.
Discover the powerful benefits of vibration plate therapy, from muscle strength and lymphatic drainage to bone health and relaxation. Explore science-backed wellness support at Hanalei Day Spa. At Hanalei Day Spa, we believe in blending modern wellness tools with time-honored healing practices. One of our favorite additions? Vibration plate therapy. Backed by science and embraced […]
Read more🌺 Now Offering Red & Near-Infrared Light Therapy at Hanalei Day Spa! 🌞 We’re excited to introduce Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy to our menu of healing services at Hanalei Day Spa! Used for everything from skin rejuvenation and pain relief to cellular healing and mood support, this safe, non-invasive therapy uses targeted light wavelengths […]
Read moreFour Hands Massage: The Ultimate Couples Massage on Kauai Looking for the most luxurious massage on Kauai? The Four Hands Massage at Hanalei Day Spa might just change everything. Two therapists. One transformative experience.With synchronized flow and expert technique, you’ll feel twice the touch and twice the healing. Choose a relaxing Lomi Lomi massage, deep […]
Read moreReconnect, relax, and create lasting memories together Looking for the most memorable experience during your Kauai vacation? Whether you’re honeymooning, celebrating a special milestone, or simply craving re-connection, a couples massage on Kauai at Hanalei Day Spa is the perfect way to unwind and reset — together. Often described as the best couples spa experience […]
Read moreHappy Anniversary to us! Established in 2003, our job at Hanalei Day Spa is to help folks feel EVEN better, and we’ve been at it for two decades. Well almost, were at 19 years today! Happy anniversary to us! A little Hanalei Day Spa Her-story: I moved to Kauai after running a yoga studio and […]
Read moreStress triggers our flight and fight response When we lose our job; have an emergency such as we have all been through, or there are large and unknown changes in our life our nervous system can interpret this as stress. Even in our daily life we are exposed to many types and amounts of stress, […]
Read moreStress triggers our flight and fight response When we lose our job; have an emergency such as we have all been through, or there are large and unknown changes in our life our nervous system can interpret this as stress. Even in our daily life we are exposed to many types and amounts of stress, […]
Read moreHawaii Lifts Travel Restrictions For those of you who did not want to travel during a pandemic, or did not want to go through the hassle of testing, etc., it seems as though it is coming to an end. Hawaii’s “Safe travels” program is over! No need to go through that hassle any more! Come […]
Read moreMy 5 Tips To Stay Healthy (and sane) this Holiday Season Aloha this is Darci Frankel coming to you from Hanalei Day Spa here on Kauai. I hope this finds you well and surrounded by good company this holiday season. Holidays can be a wonderful time for many, and a challenge for others, and for […]
Read moreWhat makes Hanalei Day Spa A Safer Spa Experience On Kauai? When Covid hit, I was shocked. Like our neighbors, we closed our doors as we were asked to do. I went to work communicating with my colleagues and figuring out how we can still serve our guests, and protect my massage therapists, in the […]
Read moreHighlights: Traveling to Kauai what you need to know What makes Hanalei Day Spa a safer spa experience? Flight Deals to Kauai Traveling to Kauai just got easier! Interisland travelers are no longer required to pre-travel test nor provide proof of vaccination. Full-vaccinated trans-pacific travelers (arriving to Kaua‘i from the U.S. mainland) may […]
Read moreDeep Tissue VS Lomi Lomi Massage, Which should you get? Have you ever wondered which would be right for you? Let's dive in and take a look. First of all it's not that black and white. It doesn't have to be one or the other actually. You could have a deep Tissue Lomi Massage, or you can have a light pressure massage.
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