Ke Ola Mamo

What Ke Ola Mamo does

Ke Ola Mamo is O'ahu's Native Hawaiian Health Care System, established in 1988 and operating as a 501(c)-style non-profit governed by a community, private, and business board. Its core offering is a whole-person, culturally-centered care model that integrates Western primary care medicine with traditional Hawaiian healing practices, and it delivers this through a medical clinic at Kuakini Medical Plaza, an administrative office, and four community wellness sites across the Urban, Wai'anae, Ko'olauloa, and Ko'olaupoko moku. The service portfolio includes Medical & Primary Care, Lomi Lomi (traditional Hawaiian bodywork priced at $10 per session up to eight times per year), Gym/Fitness via the Ulu ā Ulu program with FLEXX Fitness, 25-week Cultural Workshops in hula, oli, and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, group Health Classes (diabetes, blood pressure, chronic disease self-management), and an Extended Care Network that refers patients to behavioral health specialists for counseling, tobacco cessation, substance abuse, and stress management. Targeted programs include the Prison Re-entry Program (a 7-year collaboration with Native Hawaiian Church/Pacific Justice), Kū Ola Kāne (men's health, in partnership with University of Hawai'i Cancer Center), the Annual Baby Shower for hāpai and new mothers, and Ka Lele I Ke Ola (cultural showcase).

Operations run on standard healthcare IT (eClinical Works EHR, MANA software systems) with no disclosed AI/ML, automation, or proprietary model layer. Patient acquisition is community-led rather than sales-led: a network of Community Health Workers conducts door-to-door outreach, health fairs, and community meetings, supplemented by referrals, a website-based inquiry form, and a phone intake line. The clinic additionally accepts most commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, and applies sliding-fee pricing for uninsured or underinsured patients.

Revenue is a hybrid of medical insurance billing, sliding-scale patient fees, lomilomi co-pays, and grant-funded community programs (Prison Re-entry, Kū Ola Kāne, Ulu ā Ulu, Ho'ike, Annual Baby Shower). The single direct customer is the individual Native Hawaiian resident on O'ahu, with secondary segments including Native Hawaiian men in re-entry, hāpai and new mothers, and the general O'ahu community for clinic services. Geographic operations are limited to the island of O'ahu. Leadership transitioned in 2026 with the appointment of Maile Daniel as Executive Director, and a multi-department staff of 11-50 includes a Native Hawaiian Medical Director (Dr. Nicole Māhealani Lum), a Fiscal Director, Programs Director, Operations Director, CHW Manager, Human Resources Manager, and a field team of Community Health Workers covering each moku.

Name

Ke Ola Mamo

Legal name

Ke Ola Mamo

Website

https://keolamamo.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ke Ola Mamo is O'ahu's Native Hawaiian Health Care System, a non-profit operating a medical clinic and five wellness sites to deliver integrated Western primary care and traditional Hawaiian healing (lomilomi, hula, oli) to the Native Hawaiian community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

HMO Medical Centers (621491)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Staff-Model HMOs (Integrated Delivery) (HLAEAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network-Model HMOs (HLAEAMAC), MA Care Coordination & Utilization Management (UM) Programs (HLAEACAK)

Keywords

• Community health services
• Native Hawaiian healthcare
• Primary care clinic
• Traditional healing practices
• Culturally responsive wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Billing: Primary care and medical services billed through health insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurers. Clinic accepts most insurance providers and offers sliding fee scale for uninsured or underinsured patients.
2. Traditional Healing Services: Lomilomi massage therapy offered at $10 per session for patients, up to 8 sessions per year. Revenue from patient co-pays and sliding scale fees.
3. Extended Care Network Referrals: Connects patients with behavioral health specialists and other service providers through referral network. Services include individual/couples/family counseling, substance abuse services, tobacco cessation, and stress management workshops through partner organizations.
4. Grant-Funded Programs: Multiple community programs funded through grants including Prison Re-entry Program (7-year collaboration with Native Hawaiian Church/Pacific Justice), Kū Ola Kāne (partnership with UH Cancer Center), Ho'ike cultural workshops, Ulu ā Ulu wellness program, and Annual Baby Shower.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ke Ola Mamo is O'ahu's Native Hawaiian Health Care System providing comprehensive primary care, traditional Hawaiian healing (Lomi Lomi), cultural workshops (Hula, Oli, 'Ōlelo Hawai'i), fitness programming, health education classes, and behavioral health referrals through five wellness sites and one medical clinic. Services blend Western medicine with traditional Hawaiian practices in a whole-person, culturally-responsive model delivered by Community Health Workers.

Product overview

Ke Ola Mamo is O'ahu's Native Hawaiian Health Care System offering a comprehensive suite of health services built around a whole-person, culturally-centered approach. The organization operates medical and primary care clinics alongside traditional healing services (Lomi Lomi, Cultural Workshops featuring Hula, Oli, and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi), fitness programs (in partnership with FLEXX Fitness), and health education classes. Its Extended Care Network serves as a gateway to external behavioral health specialists. Specialized community programs include Prison Re-entry Support, Kū Ola Kāne (men's health), Ulu ā Ulu (holistic wellness), and the Annual Baby Shower for expectant and new mothers. The portfolio integrates Western medical care with traditional Hawaiian healing practices to serve the Native Hawaiian community and all residents of O'ahu.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical & Primary Care Comprehensive primary care clinic at Kuakini Medical Plaza providing adult medicine, disease control and prevention, health education, and screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity, and oral health. Accepts most insurance providers and offers sliding fee scale.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FLEXX Fitness Hawai'icoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKe Ola Mamo partnered with FLEXX Fitness to expand access to physical fitness, education, and healthy lifestyle choices for the community. FLEXX Fitness is located across from Ke Ola Mamo's Dole Cannery location at 650 Iwilei Road #125A, Honolulu. Community members have opportunities to move their bodies, build connections through classes, and access guidance from the FLEXX Fitness team.
• University of Hawai'i Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UH Cancer Center for the Kū Ola Kāne program, committed to improving health and well-being of Native Hawaiian kāne (men). Collaborate on community health discussions (kūkākūkā) that enrich experiences with health services and healthier choices.
• Native Hawaiian Church / Pacific Justice and Reconciliation CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner7-year collaboration for Prison Re-entry Program. Native Hawaiian Church (sponsored by Pacific Justice and Reconciliation Center) and Ke Ola Mamo work together to help Native Hawaiian men exiting incarceration transition back into the community. Ke Ola Mamo recruits CHWs, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits to welcome men at correctional facilities.
• Extended Care Network PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of behavioral health specialists, counselors, tobacco cessation experts, and substance abuse professionals. Ke Ola Mamo refers patients to these specialists who align with patients' cultural values and personal preferences, serving as a gateway to specialized care.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kalihi-Palama Health Center: FQHC on O'ahu serving a diverse, predominantly Asian and Pacific Islander population with integrated medical, behavioral, and social services. Direct peer given shared FQHC operating model, multi-site clinic delivery, and Honolulu footprint.
• Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center on O'ahu's Wai'anae Coast serving a large Native Hawaiian population with integrated primary care, behavioral health, and traditional healing. Direct peer given shared island geography, overlapping patient demographics, and FQHC-style integrated delivery model.
• Waimānalo Health Center: Community health center on O'ahu's Waimānalo coast (Hawaiian Homestead community) with primary care, behavioral health, and traditional Hawaiian healing services. Direct peer given shared geography, Native Hawaiian target population, and culturally-integrated care model.
• Kōkua Kalihi Valley Health Center: Federally Qualified Health Center in Honolulu serving Pacific Islander and Asian communities with comprehensive primary care, wellness programs, and community-based outreach. Direct peer given shared FQHC structure, multi-ethnic target population, and integrated wellness service model.
• Hui No Ke Ola Pono: Native Hawaiian Health Care System serving Maui. Direct peer given equivalent designated status under the Native Hawaiian Health Care Act, similar cultural-health integration mandate, and comparable service portfolio across community wellness sites.
• Hui Mālama Ola Nā ʻŌiwi: Native Hawaiian Health Care System serving Hawaiʻi Island, operating under the same federal Native Hawaiian Health Care Act framework. Direct peer because of identical designated-mission status, similar program mix (cultural integration, CHW outreach, wellness programs), and overlapping island-Native-Hawaiian target population.
• Nā Puʻuwai: Native Hawaiian Health Care System serving Molokaʻi. Direct peer as one of five sister systems operating under the same federal framework, with culturally-integrated health programs targeting Native Hawaiian populations.
• Hoʻōla Lāhui Hawaiʻi: Native Hawaiian Health Care System serving Kauaʻi. Direct peer as a sister-designated Native Hawaiian Health Care System with the same federal mandate, comparable program model, and parallel community-based service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Hawaiʻi Pacific Health: Multi-hospital health system serving O'ahu and statewide with primary care clinics under the Straub, Pali Momi, Wilcox, and Kapiʻolani brands. Broad incumbent given overlapping primary care delivery on O'ahu and far larger clinical scale, despite no cultural-integrated specialization.
• The Queen's Health System: Largest private nonprofit health system in Hawaiʻi operating multiple hospitals and clinics across O'ahu. Broad incumbent because of overlapping primary care services on O'ahu, broader specialty depth, and greater scale — though without Ke Ola Mamo's cultural-integrated mission or designated Native Hawaiian Health Care System status.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/keolamamo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ke-ola-mamo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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