HEAL Foundation 

Organization Members

Mazen Abbas, DO, MPH

Dr. Abbas is co-founder and president of the board of directors of HEAL Foundation.  He is a  pediatric gastroenterologist focusing on mind-body medicine and the role of the microbiome in the health of his patients.  He is also a US Army veteran, former triathlete and holds a Masters in Public Health with focus on environmental and occupational health. He believes the inclusion of health coaching and an integrative approach is essential to healing. Currently, Dr. Abbas is part of an Integrative Medicine Fellowship at George Washington University.

Susan Harvey 

Susan is co-founder and the Director of HEAL Foundation.  She is a trained life and wellness coach, yoga teacher, and somatic trauma release practitioner.  She co-organizes and facilitates women's retreats in Hawai'i.  She has a deep interest in a whole-person integrative approach to healing, with a focus on stress management and nervous system regulation.  She has a background in business management, sustainability, native plant restoration, and permaculture. Currently, she is a studying Hawaiian and Indigenous Health and Healing at the University of Hawai'i