Laura

Connect with Laura Pokipala, your Certified Mindful Forgiveness Facilitator at The Practice Center. A Hilo transplant with deep roots in Kaneohe, Oʻahu, Laura is a nurturing spirit whose days are filled with the contagious laughter and boundless creativity of children from all walks of life.

Laura's academic voyage at the University of Hawaii at Hilo rewarded her with degrees in Psychology and Counseling Psychology, both underpinning her twenty-plus year dedication to youth-focused nonprofits and her noteworthy tenure with the Social Security Administration.

Away from her professional roles, Laura is an explorer of life’s simple pleasures. Whether it's the rhythmic lull of the beach with her family, the thrill of a hiking trail, the strategic playfulness of darts, or the joyful liberation of a karaoke night with friends, she embraces every moment.

With the mantra "Live, Love, Laugh," Laura paints each day with strokes of positivity, her faith guiding her through life's shifting tides. At The Practice Center, she channels this radiating energy into her facilitation of mindfulness, forgiveness, and attitudinal healing. So, come, journey with Laura towards a destination of inner peace and holistic well-being. Mahalo, Ke Akua!