About The Hawaii PA Collective

The Hawaii PA Collective was created from a simple but deeply personal belief: that wellness, skincare, and self-care don’t have to feel overwhelming or overcomplicated. My goal is to help people feel more confident and empowered through thoughtful, intentional recommendations that are effective, approachable, and realistic for everyday life.

As a practicing physician assistant with a background in rheumatology and internal medicine, I’ve spent years caring for patients navigating inflammatory conditions, sensitive skin, chronic dryness, irritation, and the emotional weight that can come with not feeling comfortable in your own skin. Through both my clinical practice and my own personal interest in wellness and skincare, I became increasingly drawn to the connection between inflammation, overall wellness, and skin health.

Over time, I found myself constantly being asked by friends, family, patients, and followers what products I personally use, what I recommend for sensitive or reactive skin, and how to simplify routines that can sometimes feel overwhelming. What started as casual conversations and recommendations naturally evolved into the idea behind The Hawaii PA Collective.

I wanted to create something that felt different — not a store filled with trends or endless products, but a thoughtfully curated space where every recommendation comes from both clinical knowledge and genuine personal experience. I wanted this space to feel approachable and personal — like getting recommendations from a friend who also understands the clinical side of skin health and wellness.

The brands and products featured here are ones I personally use, trust, and feel genuinely comfortable recommending to the people closest to me. Right now, that includes EPICUTIS® — a line I deeply believe in for its science-backed, minimal-ingredient approach to supporting skin barrier health and inflammation.

But the vision for The Hawaii PA Collective has always been bigger than any one single brand. “Collective” means exactly that — a carefully curated collection of skincare, wellness, and lifestyle products that align with the values I hold both in and out of the clinic: healthy skin barriers, anti-inflammatory approaches, long-term skin health, and routines that feel realistic for everyday life.

Aloha & welcome — I’m so glad you’re here.

— Megan Talabis, DMS, PA-C

About the Founder

Megan is the founder of the Hawaii PA Collective and is an NCCPA Board Certified physician assistant currently specializing in rheumatology and internal medicine.

Megan is originally from Las Vegas, NV and moved t O'ahu after graduating from Bishop Gorman High School in 2007. She attended the University of Hawai'i at Manoa where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. She then spent the next decade working as a medical lab scientist gaining extensive experience in Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Banking, and Microbiology.

Driven by a desire to care for patients more directly, Megan went on to earn her Master of Clinical Health Services from the University of Washington MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program at the Kona campus in Kealakekua on the Big Island of Hawaii, where she was a member of the program's second graduating class. She then went on to earn a Doctor of Medical Science degree from Butler University in 2024.

Outside of medicine, Megan was also a professional tandem surfer for much of her life, competing on the international circuit, earning two ITSA World Championship finalist finishes. Her years spent training and competing in the ocean instilled a lifelong appreciation for skin health, sun protection, and overall wellness which are values that continue to influence both her personal and professional philosophy.

Megan also served as vice president and president of the Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants and is also a pre-PA mentor. She loves spending time with her fiance, who is also a physician assistant, and their young son, and two dogs. She enjoys staying active through weightlifting, surfing, paddling, and hiking.

The Hawaii PA Collective reflects Megan's committment to simplifying skincare through education, integrity, and thoughtfully selecting products that support long-term skin health. Her mission is to empower others to make informed decisions, embrace healthy aging, and feel confident in their own skin.