Our vision:

Empower individuals through movement

Our Mission: Offer the best Physical Therapy care to help individuals move through their daily lives

History of Mana Physical Therapy
Born out of the love of the people, the culture, and the land, Jonathan and Disa Gay started Mana Physical Therapy in 2014 after spending their honeymoon in the Big Island the year prior. Jonathan was fond of his time working and living as a Physical Therapist under the direction of Jean Thompson, PT at the Kamuela and Waikoloa area before moving to Indiana. That fondness related well to Disa Gay who both decided to spend time and experience what life has to offer in the North Hawaii area. Both immigrants from the Philippines and trained as Physical Therapists in their native country, Gay and Jonathan understand the wide spectrum of patient care across different cultures, lifestyle, generations, life experiences and backgrounds where everybody’s uniqueness is appreciated and celebrated. The Kamuela clinic opened in August 2014, followed by the Waikoloa clinic in January 2015. Our clinicians and staff members work tirelessly to improve our services by seeking out the best and latest techniques in Physical Therapy. Investments in certifications and continuing education enhance our ability to serve our clientele who we have the pleasure of helping daily. These clinics are places of healing where hundreds of patients have graced us with their presence and effort over the years. The Mana Physical Therapy Ohana will continue to serve our clients through the most satisfying and rewarding profession of all, Physical Therapy

Noelani Vargas

Quote: “Our mindset should always be, how do I facilitate recovery rather than what can I detect that’s wrong and try and correct it.” -Lorimer Moseley

Noelani (Noe) grew up in Waimea and is an HPA graduate. Athletics have been a passion of hers since a young age, receiving 12 varsity letters in high school. Playing multiple sports lead to multiple injuries and trips to the athletic training room. Rehabilitating and attempting to prevent her own athletic injuries first sparked her interest in pursuing a career in PT. She competed on Loyola Marymount University’s D1 swim team while she received her Bachelors in Health and Human Science. She continued on to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro University Nevada. Returning home after school, Noe has a passion for helping members of the community she grew up in recover from injuries and return to the activities that they enjoy. Outside of the clinic Noelani enjoys staying active by swimming, surfing, and going on hunting trips with her boyfriend.

Certifications and Training:
• University of Tennessee Blood Flow Restriction (BFRT) Certification
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) certified practitioner
• Explain Pain by David Butler (Neuro Orthopedic Institute, Australia)
• Mulligan Concept Techniques (CMT)
• Graston Technique

Jonathan Camacaylan

Quote: “Every patient that sets foot in the clinic deserves the full attention and offered the best possible intervention based on the patient’s need using the knowledge and skills learned over the years to achieve substantial and sustainable results.” ‑Jonathan

Experience in Physical Therapy has been extensive for Jonathan after graduating from Physical Therapy with honors from Velez College in 1999 in his native country of the Philippines. Being a faculty in his alma mater and a physical therapist in the athletics department at a university right after college and before moving to the US (Indiana), he had been exposed to various clinical settings in the US before focusing solely in outpatient Physical Therapy. He obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy through the University of Montana in 2011 and his Board Certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) under the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 2020, being one of the very few OCS in the Big Island. He devotes his free time to his wife and their 2 children savoring the joys of family life.

Certifications and Training:
• Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS), American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Mulligan Concept Techniques (CMT) certified practitioner
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) certified practitioner
• Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
• Movement System Impairment Syndrome (MSIS) by Shirley Sahrmann
• Explain Pain by David Butler (Neuro Orthopedic Institute, Australia)
• Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars (MAPS) by G. Maitland
• Running Mechanics Assessment and Intervention
• Graston Technique

Disa Gay Camacaylan

Quote: “The best way to serve my fellow human being is to take each person as whole and work with them in the best possible way Physical Therapy has to offer.” -Disa Gay

Disa Gay enjoys working with patients as a Physical Therapist since 2001 specializing in Geriatric and Orthopedic care. After earning her Physical Therapy degree in the Philippines (Manila Central University), Disa worked as a Personal trainer and a PT before moving to Indiana to work in a Long-term and Outpatient Physical Therapy setting. Her passion in helping people achieve their best life made her pursue different skills and knowledge in Physical Therapy over the years and continues to do so. She believes that in spite of the geographic remoteness of Hawaii, it does not mean that the Physical Therapy practice standards here in the Big Island should not be far from the current trends and standards of the profession. She devotes her free time to her husband and their 2 children savoring the joys of family life.

Certification and Training:
• Mulligan Manual Technique (CMT) certified practitioner
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) certified practitioner
• Movement System Impairment Syndrome (MSIS) by S. Sahrman
• Explain Pain by David Butler (Neuro Orthopedic Institute, Australia)

Cheryl Yamamoto

Karen Ko‑Nakamoto

Join Our Team

As a practice committed to helping patients be pain free, we are always accepting resumes from those therapy and administrative staff who pride themselves on accepting new challenges and who have a strong desire to help others. We only accept staff into our practice who have the drive, passion, and enthusiasm for helping the patients we serve.

Our focus is on delivering exceptional results and services, learning new techniques, advancing our capabilities, and of course, having an exceptional team environment! Our expanding practice provides ample opportunities for further education and career advancement.

Do you want to see if you qualify to be part of our team? Contact us today or submit the form below.