About us

 Embark on a transformative journey with Punawai LLC, founded in January 2023 by Master Tao Healer and Teacher Malia Davidson, under the guidance of Dr. & Grandmaster Zhi Gang Sha. Our mission is to spread the profound Tao wisdom and healing techniques across Hawai’i and beyond. 'Punawai' means 'spring water', a symbol of life's purity and vitality. Inspired by the selfless essence of water, we are dedicated to nurturing and positively changing the lives of our clients and students. Join us in this exciting adventure to discover inner peace, healing, and personal growth. Experience the power Tao wisdom and healing with us. 

Malia Davidson, a devoted mother of five and a Certified Master Teacher of the Tao Academy holds the unique honor of being the first native Hawaiian entrusted with the kuleana (responsibility) for Hawai'i by her teacher, Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha. Since December 2011, Malia has immersed herself in the profound teachings of Tao wisdom and soul healing, seamlessly blending her cultural upbringing with soul power to offer a distinctive perspective.

Rooted in the discipline of aloha and soul healing, Malia's life journey spans roles as a mother, community organizer, university lecturer, college scholarship director, crew member of Hawaii's largest private watershed, and human rights advocate. These diverse experiences have provided her with invaluable lessons that fuel her commitment to serving and understanding the urgent shifts occurring globally.

As the founder of Punawai, LLC, Malia extends a heartfelt wish to support your inward journey towards peace, healing, and joy. Drawing inspiration from the Hawaiian proverb "Aʻohe pau ka ʻike i ka hālau hoʻokahi," which translates to "All knowledge is not learned in one school," she recognizes the interconnectedness of Tao and Hawaiian wisdom. Malia's approach involves an inward dive into the soul's purpose, fostering reverence for one's soul, and connecting to the elements that surround us.

Testimonials from individuals like Aunty Nahua, Judy Waters, and Allen Atkinson echo the transformative experiences under Malia's guidance. You can see these testimonies below, where individuals share their journeys of oneness, healing, and learning during Punawai's sessions. Through Punawai, Malia creates a space for individuals facing challenges in wealth, relationships, grief, or seeking spiritual guidance.

Malia's teachings are inclusive and extend to anyone seeking wisdom for energy, stamina, immunity, vitality, or guidance in various aspects of life. Regardless of age, her mission is to nurture each individual's soul journey, offering unwavering support in their pursuit of peace, harmony, and inner joy.

Gina Musetti

is a Registered Acupuncturist and clinical director of Life Centered Acupuncture Clinic. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in fertility, pregnancy, gynecology, and pain management, offering safe and natural healthcare.

Paulo Faleafine Jr.

Founder, President, Ceo

Chairperson of the hoʻomāhua initiative committee

Luna nā koa kiaʻi, konela - commandant of the royal hawaiann guard, colonel, rhg.

Jerilyn “Puamana” Guyang

is an Intuitive Soul Healer offering healing services for over 25+ years. Puamana is a Tao Certified Advanced Practitioner, Teacher & Healer trained under the direction of Master Sha. She has also had the honor of being taught & initiated by several other late renowned Grandmaster Teachers of different healing arts & spiritual lineages. Her expertise involves being a Certified Advanced Practitioner of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, The Rolf Method of Structural Integration, Reflexology, & Acupressure. Puamana’s other services include Tao Soul Healing & Blessings, Intuitive Soul Readings, Spiritual Consultations, and Coaching as a Spiritual Life Coach