About
Dr. Sarah Canyon brings a rare depth of training to her concierge practice in Kailua, Hawaii. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology with Honors from James Cook University in Queensland, Australia in 1998. She then completed a Doctor of Philosophy at James Cook University in 2003. Her Doctorate of Medicine came from the University of Western Australia in Perth in 2009. She completed her internship and Family Medicine residency at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine between 2014 and 2017.
Dr. Canyon holds board certifications from both the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. The Menopause Society has also certified her as a Certified Menopause Provider. Her career has taken her across rural Australia and urban Hawaii. She has delivered babies, managed rural emergencies, supervised hospital admissions, and served as Medical Director of Hospice Hawaii from 2017 to 2022. Since 2017, she has led Canyon Primary Care and the Olakino Center for Lifestyle Medicine. Her clinical focus centers on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and preventive care. She also has published peer-reviewed research on cardiac rehabilitation and cardiovascular health.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
James Cook University, Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology, Graduated with Honors (1998)
Medical School
University of Western Australia, Doctorate of Medicine (2009)
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine (2015-2017)
Additional Training
Doctor of Philosophy, James Cook University, Queensland, Australia (2003); Internship, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine (2014-2015)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Canyon right for?
Dr. Canyon suits adults who want a prevention-centered approach to long-term health. Patients navigating menopause or managing chronic disease risk benefit from her specialized certifications and evidence-based protocols. She works well with patients who value understanding the lifestyle factors behind their health. Those seeking a physician with broad clinical experience across complex medical settings will find her background particularly reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Canyon focuses on chronic disease prevention, menopause care, and lifestyle-related health concerns. She addresses conditions and risk factors tied to nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress. Her training in family medicine also prepares her to manage a wide range of primary care needs across all life stages.
Yes. Dr. Canyon holds board certifications from the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She also carries certification as a Certified Menopause Provider through The Menopause Society.
Dr. Canyon earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Western Australia and her Doctor of Philosophy from James Cook University in Queensland. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, finishing in 2017.
Dr. Canyon uses evidence-based lifestyle interventions to prevent disease before it starts. She focuses on six areas: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, relationships, and purpose. She builds personalized wellness plans with each patient based on their individual health history and goals.
Yes. Dr. Canyon cared for patients in Australia earlier in her career. She has delivered babies, treated emergencies in rural communities, and worked in hospital and hospice settings across both countries. That breadth of experience shapes how she approaches care today.
Yes. Dr. Canyon has published peer-reviewed research on topics including cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular health in women, and metabolic responses to ischemia. Her publications appeared in journals including the Australian Family Physician and the American Journal of Physiology.
Dr. Canyon sees adult patients across a broad age range. She has particular expertise in menopause care and chronic disease prevention. Patients interested in lifestyle medicine and proactive wellness planning tend to be a strong fit for her practice.
Yes. Dr. Canyon holds an affiliation with Adventist Health Castle. This affiliation supports continuity of care if a member requires inpatient services.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026