Yvonne Manupuna, MA-MFT, LMFT

Family Therapist

Ohana Wellness Maui, Group Practice Ownder; Hamakua Kohala Health Clinic

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Yvonne Manupuna is a passionate and culturally grounded Marriage and Family Therapist who brings a strong systemic lens to her clinical and academic work. Holding a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, she has built a rich career spanning nonprofit service, private practice, and community mental health. She is the founder and group practice owner of ʻOhana Wellness Maui, serves as a Family Therapist at the Hamakua-Kohala Health Clinic, and teaches as an Adjunct Professor at Chaminade University.

Yvonne is committed to culturally attuned care, with a special focus on couples and family therapy. Currently in the dissertation phase of her doctoral program, she expects to complete her degree by the end of 2025. Her work is driven by a desire to close the relational gaps affecting many communities and to elevate the role of mental health and relationships in collective well-being.

This summer, she begins her formal teaching role in graduate education and looks forward to shaping and mentoring the next generation of family therapists. Through both practice and scholarship, Yvonne aims to contribute meaningfully to the field of family therapy, particularly in advancing research on culturally responsive approaches.