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ABOUT MALA MAMA FARM
OUR STORY
Native Hawaiian/Female-Owned, Nurse-Led Wellness Farm
Māla Māmā Farm is a small-scale, regenerative farm rooted in the healing traditions of Hawaii and modern wellness practices. Owned and operated by Natasha Gourlay, a Native Hawaiian and recent nursing school graduate, and her partner Dorian Rivera, a former college baseball player and licensed journeyman plumber who grew up as a 4th generation Kona coffee farmer, Mala Mama is built on the values of mālama ʻāina (caring for the land) and holistic health.
Natasha created Māla Māmā Farm in Fall 2020 with a passion for healing—both for her community and the ʻāina. As a nurse and Native Hawaiian, she bridges modern health care with the ancient practice of laʻau lapaʻau (Hawaiian herbal medicine), using plant-based remedies grown in Kailua, Oʻahu.
Together, Natasha and Dorian work to provide locally sourced, medicinal plants and herbs, blending traditional and Western medicine to nurture body, mind, and spirit.
GROWN WITH A PURPOSE TO HEAL
Māla Māmā takes pride in growing
all of our plants with no pesticides or
chemicals. We believe in growing plants
with a purpose to create affordable natural healing remedies for our community.
OUR TEAM
NATASHA GOURLAY
DORIAN RIVERA
OWNER & FOUNDER
MALA MAMA HEADQUARTERS
Our operations are based at home in Kailua, where we grow, label, package, and prepare for local farmers markets and retail orders.
We began in our backyard in Kailua, Oʻahu—transforming a small urban plot into a healing garden. In 2025, we received a 3-acre agricultural lease in Punaluʻu, Oahu from Kamehameha Schools, a major step toward our long-term vision: to cultivate a larger healing farm that nourishes our people, restores native plants, and passes on generational wisdom.
LA'AU LAPA'AU
The ancient practice of laʻau lapaʻau—using medicinal plants for healing—guides our work. Māmaki, ʻolena (turmeric), lemongrass, and comfrey are key plants in our māla, each offering unique healing properties.
MAMAKI
Native nettle family plant used in our tea blends, known for its potent medicinal properties.
'OLENA (TUMERIC)
Anti-inflammatory, spiritual cleansing, and ancient dye plant. Found in our OG Blend.
LEMONGRASS
Pain relief, fever reduction, and blood sugar regulation.
COMFREY
Healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and building healthy soil as a regenerative plant.
BUTTERFLY PEA
FLOWER
Rich in antioxidants, reduces inflammation, and promotes calm and clarity.
At Māla Māmā Farm, we’re more than a farm—we’re a bridge between ancient Hawaiian healing practices and modern wellness.
Let us help you nourish your health and spirit with the power of plants and the wisdom of generations.