Our clinical team

Meet the team behind your care

Aloha Stem Cell's clinical team is led by Dr. Robert Aki, DPM, and includes a nurse practitioner team and a physician assistant, together bringing more than 22 years of combined clinical experience. Providers are listed here with the credentials and specialties the clinic publishes about them, nothing more and nothing less.

While the clinicians deliver the medicine, Phil Kim is your patient point of contact: the person who answers the phone, writes the educational guides, and arranges your consultation. guides on this site are written by Phil Kim and medically reviewed by Dr. Aki.

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Bright, welcoming treatment room where the Aloha Stem Cell clinical team provides care

22+ years combined

clinical experience on the team

The providers

Physicians, nurse practitioners, and a physician assistant

Every treatment at Aloha Stem Cell is delivered by qualified medical professionals. You will meet your care team at the consultation, ask them anything, and know exactly who is involved in your procedure before you agree to anything.

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Dr. Robert Aki, DPM

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

DPM

Dr. Aki is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine whose specialty is foot and ankle surgery. He brings lower-limb surgical expertise to the clinic's care team, evaluating problems of the feet, ankles, and related structures as part of a comprehensive, consultation-first treatment plan.

Education

  • Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
  • Specialty training in foot and ankle surgery
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Keone Young, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

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Keone is a Family Nurse Practitioner who holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). That advanced clinical training supports patient evaluation, treatment planning, and procedure care across the clinic's full range of regenerative, wellness, and aesthetic services.

Education

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Brittany Kawahara, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

FNP

Brittany is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Aloha Stem Cell, providing patient evaluation, treatment education, and hands-on care. She works alongside the rest of the clinical team so every patient feels heard, informed, and cared for from the first visit.

Education

  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Ale Luchessi-Rafe, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

FNP

Ale is a Family Nurse Practitioner at Aloha Stem Cell who supports patients through evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care. A warm, approachable presence in the clinic, Ale helps translate the clinical plan into clear, everyday language.

Education

  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
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Art Sakikihara, PA

Physician Assistant

PA

Art is a Physician Assistant at Aloha Stem Cell. As a PA, Art supports patient evaluation, treatment planning, and procedures in collaboration with the clinic's physicians and nurse practitioners, adding another layer of experienced clinical care.

Education

  • Physician Assistant (PA) education

Experience & education

22+ years of combined clinical experience

Together, the clinical team at Aloha Stem Cell brings more than 22 years of combined clinical experience across podiatric medicine, family nursing, and physician assistant practice. Education across the team includes the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), family nurse practitioner (FNP) training, and physician assistant (PA) education.

Qualified providers

Physicians, nurse practitioners, and a physician assistant, with credentials published on this page.

Consultation first

You meet your care team before any procedure, and you decide on your own timeline.

Medically reviewed education

Every article in the learning library is reviewed by Dr. Robert Aki, DPM.

A team, not a one-person show

Evaluation, treatment, and follow-up are shared across experienced clinicians.

Who reviews the education on this site?

Our educational articles are written by Phil Kim, your point of contact at the clinic,and medically reviewed by Dr. Robert Aki, DPM. The most recent medical review was completed on August 29, 2026.

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Good to know

You always know who you are dealing with

No anonymous clinics and no bait-and-switch staffing. The team published on this page is the team you meet at your consultation, and the person who performs your treatment is a credential you can verify at the visit.

Talk to the team

Get honest answers before you decide anything

Every treatment at Aloha Stem Cell starts with a conversation, not a sales pitch. Tell us what is going on and our team will get back to you with straight answers, arrange a consultation with the clinical team, and make sure you feel confident in whatever you decide.

Visit us on South King Street

1314 South King St, Suite 511
Honolulu, HI 96814

Get directions

Prefer to talk?

Call our team, your point of contact.
(808) 593-2525

Consultations by appointment

Clinic hours

Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

Consultations are arranged by appointment during clinic hours.

Book a consultation

Request an appointment

Pick a time that works for you and our team will confirm your consultation. Questions first? Call us anytime at (808) 593-2525.