Community Activism
Our work to dismantle systems of oppression takes place both inside and outside of therapy sessions, and you can find more information on the activism that Mahina Therapy PLLC is aligned with below and on our Mission + Vision page.
Land Acknowledgement
The clinicians of Mahina Therapy live and work on the land that is now known as Washington. Just as Hawai'i was colonized and is still inhabited by the descendants of those who stole our land, this land rightfully belongs to the indigenous folx who first cared for it. Southwest Washington was primarily home to the Chinook and Cowlitz tribes, as well as being a hub for trade for countless others due to the Columbia River.
If you would like more information about the native land that you reside on, please visit the following websites:
Image from native-land.ca
Support Indigenous Communities
For our part in occupying land that does not belong to us or our people, we donate a part of our monthly profits to the Potlatch Fund.
The Potlatch Fund is "a Native-led nonprofit organization that provides grants and leadership development to Tribal Nations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Potlatch Fund works to promote diversity and address inequality by educating foundations about Tribal communities, introducing them to Native nonprofits, and holding funder briefings specific to Indian Country. Since 2005, Potlatch Fund has granted more than $5.5 million to Native individuals and nonprofits."
To learn more about the Potlatch Fund and their efforts, please visit potlatchfund.org.
Free Palestine
Mahina Therapy believes that our work as healers are inherently political and cannot be separated from our work as activists. We cannot be silent in the face of a genocide and therefore we are donating a part of our monthly profits to families in need in Gaza. Below is the family that we are currently sponsoring, as well as links to additional information for those wanting to learn more. We are also including links to information on what is happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan, where people are also facing the threat of genocide.
Black Lives Matter
As Mahina Therapy was founded by a member of the BIPOC community, it is our responsibility to act in solidarity with fellow POC and to move towards collective liberation. As part of those efforts, we donate a part of our monthly profits to the Black Lives Matter movement.
To learn more about the fight to eradicate white supremacy and ensure liberation for the Black community, please visit https://blacklivesmatter.com
COVID-19 Policies
In order to continue supporting the health and wellbeing of our community in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of Mahina Therapy sessions will remain virtual.
For those clients who providers at Mahina Therapy do see in person, the following policies will be in effect:
Masking is required for the entire duration of the session
Hand sanitizer will be available for use in the office
There will be an air purifier in place for the session and a fan going for airflow
Providers and clients will be required to take an at-home COVID-19 test and test negative to keep their in-person appointment
The session will be moved to virtual if the provider or client do have any COVID-related symptoms and we will move back to in-person once cleared
If you'd like to learn more about keeping your community safe during this pandemic, please visit https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/coronavirus-safety.html