Ai Pono Treatment Center

‘Ai Pono Treatment Center – Wailuku, Hawaii is a specialized residential and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment center offering holistic, evidence-based care for adolescents, teens, and adults. Located in a serene Maui setting, the center emphasizes a mind-body-spirit approach to healing, integrating individual therapy, group therapy, nutrition support, trauma-informed care, and peer mentoring. Since its founding, ‘Ai Pono has focused on treating a wide range of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID, OSFED, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and other related conditions, as well as co-occurring mental health challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD.

The center’s program blends traditional evidence-based therapies with holistic approaches, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, art therapy, horticultural therapy, sound therapy, and mindfulness practices. Clients benefit from personalized treatment plans, therapeutic storytelling, intuitive eating guidance, and family involvement, all within a supportive, distraction-free environment. ‘Ai Pono prioritizes creating a safe, empowering community where individuals can explore the underlying causes of disordered eating, develop healthier coping skills, and achieve sustainable recovery.