Fewer headache days.
More of your life.

Specialist headache care in the heart of Honolulu. We welcome new patients and self‑referrals.

Call or text (808) 378‑3753 How to get started

A quick check

Is it time to see an Ola Migraine specialist?

If any of these sound familiar, a headache specialist can help. Check the ones that apply.

Headache on 4 or more days a month
Pain that limits work, school, or family time
Over‑the‑counter medicine isn’t enough
Using rescue medicine more than twice a week
Nausea, or sensitivity to light and sound
You’ve never had a clear diagnosis
Facial pain that doesn’t respond to treatment
Seeking procedural expertise with attention to detail, aesthetics, and comfort
Seeking unhurried visits in a calm, headache‑focused clinic

Who we treat

Adult migraine & headache Adolescent migraine & headache Headache in pregnancy Post‑traumatic / concussion headache Facial pain

Why Ola Migraine

Specialist care, without the insurance roadblocks.

Ola Migraine is a direct‑pay practice — we don’t bill insurance — so your care is guided by only you and your physician based on your needs. For headache care, that’s a feature, not a hurdle:

The right specialist, right away. Your patient is seen by a headache expert based on need, not an insurance network — our small panel means same‑week, often same or next‑day visits.
Seen by the specialist, every time. Every visit is with Dr. Podraza.
Unhurried visits — time to get it right.
Same‑day in‑clinic procedures.
Membership options for frequent care.
Transparent bills, no copays.

Meet your doctor

Dr. Katherine Podraza, MD, PhD

Founder & CEO – Ola Migraine · Headache Neurologist

ABPN & UCNS Board Certified UCLA Fellowship‑Trained Physician‑Scientist

A board‑certified, UCLA fellowship‑trained headache neurologist who lives with migraine herself. At Ola Migraine you’re always seen by Dr. Podraza — never an intermediary.

10+ years of experience · Training & work expertise from UCLA, Loyola Medicine, Hartford HealthCare, and Hawaii Pacific Health.

How we help

A complete plan, built around you.

01
Expert diagnosis
A thorough visit to name what’s really going on — and rule out other causes.
02
Tailored diagnostic testing
Targeted testing protocols based on your symptoms — for a precise diagnosis.
03
Lifestyle & behavioral care
Sleep, triggers, nutrition, and stress evaluation and support make every treatment work better.
04
Headache & symptom tracking
Customizable tracking based on your symptoms and consultation.
05
A rescue plan
Fast, effective options for stopping an attack once it starts.
06
Prevention that lasts
Modern preventives, including CGRP‑blocking therapies, to reduce how often attacks strike.
07
Nerve blocks & procedures
In‑office options for quick, targeted relief.
08
BOTOX® for chronic migraine
FDA‑approved injections for migraine that occurs on 15+ days a month.
09
Ultrasound musculoskeletal injections
Ultrasound‑guided injections for precise and localized treatment for head and neck pain.

Getting started

Three simple steps

Reach out
Call, text, or book online. We’ll help guide you through our process from start to finish. No referral needed.
Your first visit
We listen, review your history, and build a plan together.
Feel the difference
We adjust as you go — and stay with you for the long run.

A list of medicines you’ve tried, a rough headache calendar, medical records, and your insurance card (for medications, labs, and imaging) help us prep for your visit. No referral needed.