Le'ola Wellness

11/23/2025

I just can’t stop thinking that a Waimea Turkey Trot is my Kuleana. So, why not host one?

Come out and move your body with me & Waimea Community this Thanksgiving morning.

Tag someone you want to walk/run this with you
👯‍♀️🦃🌺

05/11/2025

“The Kona Beekeeper Legacy Project” is OPEN!
I am immensely proud of what I created, with the help of many great partners along the way.

Come and see the exhibit, watch the documentary , and experience the live hive at society
April - July
Tuesday -Saturday 10am-2pm

The first month of the exhibit has been a great success! So far we have hosted:
Walk-in Visitors: 236
Students: 169
Field Trip Chaperones: 37
Trained Docents: 8

Here is one review that made my day:

“I was naturally curious about the exhibit, but not expecting my literal AWE at the immense information you have provided, my sudden proactive interest to email a few old friends who keep bees but who haven’t heard from me in years, to now watch Queen Bee YouTube’s, and as a docent , to help people who enter the exhibit LOVE it! I don’t have to help them love it, though; each person finds their own way. For some it is the live bees and finding the queen. For some it is the art. For some it is the Talk Story. And for many, it is the documentary introducing the individual people and their dedication and love of bee keeping.

In sum, GREAT JOB Leandra! I personally am getting to walk away with a LOT more shock and awe around bees.”

🥹🐝

Mahalo , Ku’ulani Aulid, all the docents, and excited students and visitors, and more!

Where do you think the exhibit should tour to next?

03/31/2025

✨ Opening Week! ✨

After nine months of research, interviews, fundraising, filming, and lots of learning, I’m proud to share The Kona Beekeeper Legacy Project with you. This project has been a deep dive into Hawai‘i Island’s agricultural history, my own family heritage, and a first step into community action work.

It has been a risky and rewarding journey—one that’s made me feel more connected to the beekeepers who raised me, and my island home. This project has shown me the grit, innovation, and heart that goes into this industry.

Now, I get to share it all with YOU! 🐝🍯

Come check out:
- museum exhibit
- original documentary shot by
- field trip program
- archived history

If you’re on island, I’d love for you to stop by, bring your kids’ school, and help us celebrate this piece of local history. It’s a four-month exhibit, and I can’t wait to share it with you! 💛

06/02/2023

05/01/2023

Happy May Day from the Aloha State! 🌺 This is one of my favorite times of year in Hawaii to make, share, and appreciate the diverse plants and traditional + creative art of making lei. Blessed to have many in my life who share the obsession!

01/20/2023

Here are three recipes I recently developed for to prioritize metal strength in the kitchen.

I'm particularly crazy for this Turkish Style Turmeric Fried Egg over Greek Yogurt.

Check it out and let me know which one you love!
https://blog.fitbit.com/recipes-for-mental-strength/

01/19/2023

The holiday's hit hard this year. From the many festivities to the many respiratory bugs circulating. Let me help you kick off 2023 on a healthy note.

Join me for a 14 Day Nutritional Rest group
February 1st-14th

I've run this program for over ten years and it is a fantastic reintroduction into healthy eating. It includes:
- 2 group coaching sessions with me
- Access to my Le'ola Wellness online course
- 14 days of supportive supplements from Designs for health.
The program costs $300

This is a virtual program that can be done from anywhere.

PROMO: Tag a friend here who is your best accountabil-a-buddy! $50 off for you and a friend if you sign up by 1/20.

More info on the program here: shorturl.at/bghmp
Or DM me

04/19/2022

I am so proud to be bringing a Le’ola Wellness program to my high school alma mater, !
Together, with the support of , we are increasing the nutrition, local foods, and sustainability of their student food program.

After a decade+ of bringing nutrition education to employees in the Bay Area, it is so gratifying to bring that skill-set back to my hometown and the kids of Hawaii.

🌺Mahalo, Parker School for the opportunity to reimagine Le’ola Wellness.

Mahalo, Leandra Rouse ‘01 (left), owner of Le'ola Wellness, who is working with Parker snack shop coordinator Jackie Caputo (right) on our "Smart Snacking Initiative."

Leandra worked in the snack shop during her Parker School days and through this project is now helping bring in more locally sourced, environmentally sustainable, real food options to help nourish and energize Parker students.

We're so grateful to our talented for giving back and to the Hartwell & Rebecca Carter Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation for making this collaboration possible!

11/08/2021

EASY, DELICIOUS AND BEAUTIFUL.
Try my favorite recipe I have ever developed for Fitbit

Sometimes you need an easy recipe to help you reset the body. This Chicken Tsukune Ramen is heart healthy, gluten-free, digestive supportive, and most importantly, delicious.

10/05/2021

One of the most memorable parts of my travels in Central and South America was the food. So rich, flavorful and unique in each country.

I created this recipe in homage to Latinx Heritage month, featuring the El Salvadorian favorite -- Pupusa!
(*With a healthy Fitbit spin, of course.)

Homemade pupusas are within reach! Simple to make, delicious to eat, and easy to adapt. Make a double batch, because these babies freeze well and make a fantastic quick meal in a pinch.

Photos by the talented Andrew Richard Hara

Enjoy Pupusas, the national dish of El Salvador, in your home kitchen. Filled with black beans and cheese and topped with a traditional Curtido slaw, these hearty corn cakes will become a favorite in your family.

09/03/2021

Going camping or backpacking this weekend?

If so, try my fire charred loaded sweet potatoes for a refueling and flavorful dinner. No refrigeration needed.

Fuel your next adventure with a campfire charred Southwestern sweet potato.

09/02/2021

Feeling uninspired in the kitchen? I've got you covered with fresh recipe ideas on the Fitbit Motivation blog.

https://blog.fitbit.com/?s=Leandra+Rouse