A Structured, Root-Cause Approach to Healing

Using the ALOHA 8™ Method, I combine functional nutrition and clinical insight to identify and correct the underlying imbalances driving your symptoms. Together, we create a clear, personalized path to restore digestion, balance hormones, improve energy, and support long-term, sustainable health.

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Aloha Functional Nutrition

Dr. Kailani Jones, DCN
Founder • Functional Nutritionist • Oʻahu-Raised

I’m a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, part Native Hawaiian, and born and raised on Oʻahu. Through Aloha Functional Nutrition, I help individuals uncover and address the root causes of chronic health concerns—especially digestive dysfunction—using a structured, evidence-based functional nutrition approach.

My work is centered on personalized care, with a focus on gut health, hormone balance, cardiometabolic and autoimmune conditions, and performance optimization. I combine targeted nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and when appropriate, evidence-informed herbal and nutraceutical support to restore function and build long-term resilience.

Guided by science and grounded in the foundations of health—nutrition, movement, hydration, rest, and connection to nature—my approach also honors the body’s innate design and capacity to heal, supporting lasting, whole-person wellness.

My Approach

I use a structured framework called the ALOHA 8™ Method—a root-cause approach that addresses the 8 foundational systems that control your health.

Rather than focusing on symptoms alone, we identify and correct underlying imbalances in areas like nutrition, sleep, stress, digestion, cellular hydration, movement, and lifestyle.

This allows for sustainable, long-term healing—not temporary fixes.

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🌺 Services

All services are guided by the ALOHA 8™ Method—a structured, root-cause framework that identifies and restores imbalances across the 8 foundational systems that influence your health, including nutrition, digestion, hydration, sleep, stress, movement, and lifestyle.

Whether you choose flexible sessions or a comprehensive program, care is personalized, strategic, and designed to support sustainable, long-term healing.

🌿 Free Discovery Call (15 minutes)

Complimentary

A brief, no-obligation call to discuss your health concerns and goals. We’ll explore whether my ALOHA 8™ root-cause approach is the right fit for you and outline the most appropriate next steps.

No treatment or medical advice is provided during this call.

🌿 Flexible, Session-Based Care

For clients who prefer targeted support without committing to a full program.

🌺 Initial ALOHA 8™ Comprehensive Assessment

60-75 minutes | $200

A focused, root-cause evaluation using the ALOHA 8™ Method to identify your primary imbalances and establish a clear, personalized starting plan.

Includes:

  • Comprehensive health history & timeline review

  • ALOHA 8™ system assessment (nutrition, digestion, sleep, stress, lifestyle)

  • Identification of key functional patterns (gut, metabolic, hormonal, inflammatory)

  • Targeted Phase 1 plan (nutrition, lifestyle, supplements if appropriate)

  • Lab recommendations & guidance (if indicated)

👉 You leave with clear priorities and actionable next steps.

🌿 ALOHA 8™ Follow-Up Session

45 minutes | $150

Ongoing sessions to reassess progress, refine your plan, and continue optimizing your health using the ALOHA 8™ framework.

Includes:

  • Progress review & recalibration

  • Symptom and pattern reassessment

  • Nutrition, lifestyle, and habit refinement

  • Supplement adjustments (if appropriate)

  • Lab review & interpretation (if applicable)

🌺 Programs & Packages

For clients seeking structured, root-cause care, I offer guided programs built on the ALOHA 8™ Method—designed to systematically restore and optimize your health across all key systems.

Each program includes personalized nutrition therapy, lifestyle strategy, supplement guidance (when appropriate), lab recommendations/analysis, and ongoing support to help you implement sustainable change.

🌿 Foundational Reset

3 Months | 6 Sessions | $875

A structured entry-level program designed to restore foundational balance across key systems such as nutrition, digestion, hydration, sleep, and stress.

Best for:
Early digestive concerns, mild hormone imbalance, fatigue, and foundational health support.

⚡ Root-Cause Healing

4 Months | 8 Sessions | $1,150

A comprehensive program focused on identifying and addressing underlying imbalances in digestion, metabolism, hormones, and lifestyle through a structured, step-by-step approach.

Best for:
Digestive issues, hormone imbalance, blood sugar instability, and clients seeking deeper, more guided support.

🌿 Advanced Optimization

6 Months | 12 Sessions | $1,700

A high-level program designed for complex or long-standing health concerns, providing extended support to address root causes and fully optimize all systems using the ALOHA 8™ Method.

Best for:
Chronic digestive conditions, autoimmune concerns, cardiometabolic dysfunction, and complex cases requiring deeper clinical guidance.

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Schedule Appointment

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Make Booking

To provide the highest level of care, all appointments are scheduled through my secure client portal, Practice Better.

Using this platform allows me to:

  • Protect your privacy and health information (HIPAA-compliant)

  • Offer real-time availability so you can choose what works best for you

  • Keep all scheduling, intake forms, session notes, and follow-ups in one place

  • Ensure sessions run smoothly and start on time

  • Provide a more organized, personalized, and professional experience

Once you book, you’ll receive clear next steps, intake forms, and reminders so you know exactly what to expect before we meet.

If you have questions before booking, feel free to reach out — I’m happy to help you determine which service is the best fit.

Clinical Focus

Complex Digestive Disorders (Primary Specialty)

I specialize in helping clients restore gut health and resolve chronic digestive symptoms such as:

IBS • SIBO • GERD • Bloating • Constipation • Diarrhea • Gut Dysbiosis • Food sensitivities• Crohn’s Disease • Ulcerative Colitis

My work focuses on rebuilding digestive capacity, balancing the microbiome, reducing inflammation, and strengthening gut resilience.

Conditions Often Connected to Gut Dysfunction

Many health concerns originate in or are influenced by the gut. I also support clients experiencing:

• Hormone imbalance (PMS, PCOS, irregular cycles)
• Blood sugar instability & metabolic concerns
• Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
• Chronic stress, fatigue, and sleep disruption

By improving gut integrity, we often see improvements across multiple body systems.

Plant-Based & Vegetarian Nutrition

Specialized support for individuals following vegan or plant-forward diets, ensuring optimal nutrition while addressing digestive or metabolic challenges.

Not sure where to start?
A complimentary Discovery Call is a great place to explore whether we’re a good fit.

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