ABOUT US
Continuing the Legacy of Greener Healing Ways
Greener Healing Ways was founded by Dr. James “Jim” Berg, who dedicated over 40 years to medicine and more than 20 years to medical cannabis care in Hawaii. As one of the first, and for many years, the only physician on the islands certifying patients. Dr. Berg helped pioneer safe, legal access to cannabis medicine in Hawaii. His compassion, wisdom, and aloha guided thousands of patients toward natural, effective relief.
With Dr. Berg’s well-earned retirement, the spirit of Greener Healing Ways continues. My name is Amber Jensen, and after nearly a decade working alongside Dr. Berg, I am honored to carry his mission forward as Owner and Patient Advocate. Our focus remains rooted in the same values he built this practice on — compassion, clarity, and personalized care for every patient.
We’re proud to welcome Dr. Paola Abaro, DNP, APRN-Rx, FNP-BC, a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and our new medical provider. Paola is bilingual in English and Tagalog and offers Telehealth appointments statewide for Hawaii 329 medical cannabis card certifications and renewals. With over a decade of healthcare experience, she brings warmth, professionalism, and cultural understanding to every consultation.
Together, our team is committed to continuing Dr. Berg’s legacy — offering trusted, knowledgeable care that’s rooted in aloha and guided by nature.
You can stay connected with Dr. Berg and explore his published works here:
• Facebook: facebook.com/drjamesberg
• Books by Dr. Jim Berg: View on Amazon
🌸 Meet Dr. Paola Abaro
Dr. Paola Abaro, DNP, FNP-BC
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Paola Abaro is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of experience caring for patients throughout Hawaiʻi.
She began her career as a caregiver, working her way through nursing roles as an LPN, Registered Nurse, and Travel RN, before earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo.
Her doctoral research explored stress factors in long-term care and the benefits of mindfulness for both patients and healthcare professionals — a philosophy that continues to shape her approach to care.
Bilingual in English and Tagalog, Dr. Abaro provides culturally sensitive, patient-centered care that bridges understanding across Hawaiʻi’s diverse community.
She believes in treating every patient with patience, empathy, and respect, taking time to listen and tailor care to each person’s needs.
Her practice emphasizes holistic health — addressing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Through telehealth certification appointments by phone, she offers convenient, private care with flexible evening and weekend availability, ensuring that everyone — from busy professionals to Kupuna — can access compassionate medical cannabis care.
Dr. Abaro’s gentle expertise, professionalism, and cultural awareness embody the spirit of aloha at the heart of Greener Healing Ways.
🌸 Meet Amber
Owner & Patient Advocate, Greener Healing Ways
Aloha, I’m Amber Jensen, owner of Greener Healing Ways. After working alongside Dr. James “Jim” Berg for nearly a decade, I’m honored to continue the compassionate, patient-centered care that he brought to our island community. Over the years, Dr. Berg became not just a mentor but one of my closest and most trusted friends. Carrying forward his work is both a privilege and a personal responsibility that I hold close to my heart.
I was raised on the Big Island and went to high school on Kauai. Hawaii has always been home, and it’s where my heart and family are. I’m a proud mom to one daughter and a grateful grandmother to three wonderful boys who remind me every day what matters most: family, kindness, and aloha.
My goal is simple: to make healthcare personal again. I believe in taking the time to listen, to explain, and to help patients feel comfortable and cared for every step of the way. Whether it’s guiding someone through their 329 renewal or answering questions with patience and understanding, I’m here to make the process easy and stress-free.
At Greener Healing Ways, we continue Dr. Berg’s legacy of natural, holistic care, serving patients across Hawaii with compassion, integrity, and aloha.
🌿 Our Legacy
Greener Healing Ways was founded by Dr. James Berg and DeeAnne Domnick, pioneers in Hawaii’s medical cannabis community who dedicated many years to helping patients access safe, evidence-based care.
They built a trusted practice grounded in compassion, education, and the belief that healing should never come with judgment.
Though Dr. Berg has retired, the foundation he and DeeAnne created continues to shape every patient interaction we have today.
Their spirit of kindness and medical integrity remains the cornerstone of our work.
🌺 Our Shared Commitment
Together, Dr. Paola Abaro and Amber Jensen lead Greener Healing Ways with the same values that have defined the practice from the start — compassion, education, and aloha.
We’re committed to making medical cannabis care accessible, professional, and respectful for all patients across Hawaiʻi.
From our flexible scheduling and telehealth options to our growing patient education library, every service we offer is designed to help patients feel supported and empowered on their path to wellness.