Helen Diane Cummings

Helen Diane Cummings died peacefully at home in Pukalani on September 16, 2017 at the age of 70. Helen was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1947. She was a gypsy and a dreamer with a heart of rock-n-roll and an artist’s spirit. She moved to Northern California in 1969 where she married Michael Cummings, had two children, and worked in theater and event production in a hippy utopia. Helen and Mickey moved to Maui in 1985 where Helen started her massage therapy studio, Back to Center Massage, and worked as a rehabilitation therapist for over 25 years. During that time she developed a line of natural health and beauty products called Maui Excellent. She is famous for her aromatherapy Hawaiian fragrance blends and her signature Volcano Oil designed for massage and sore muscles. Helen was passionate about her business and advocating for Maui-made products. Helen loved her family and her animals and rhythm & blues. She had a smile that lit up a room and an amazing spirit and energy that will not be forgotten.

Helen leaves behind her daughter, Julia Cummings, and son, Jamison Cummings, and her two granddaughters Addison and Piper as well as her cherished friends and business partners Steven Bearman and Artie Blaquiere.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Maui Humane Society. Condolences can be sent to www.ballardfamilymortuaries.com. The family would like to thank Island Hospice for their support & care.