Lomi Lomi is the term used today to describe Hawai'ian Massage. Lomi Lomi literally means 'to rub', 'to knead' or 'to work in and out'. Sacred Lomi weaves ancient practices with heart-centered and powerful teachings to create a complete system of hands-on bodywork.

The long continuous, flowing strokes, combined with a very loving touch is physically relaxing. Lomi Lomi releases stress and tension, helps the flow of blood and lymph, and eliminates wastes and toxins.

But what makes Lomi Lomi unique is that it also addresses emotional issues. The Hawai'ians view all aspects of the body as one and believe that the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual are all part of the "whole" self, so healing on one level will positively affect all levels. Lomi Lomi helps relax your mind by allowing you to let go of old beliefs, patterns and behaviors that cause limitations.  

Although people generally think of memory and beliefs as being stored in the brain, they are actually stored in all the cells of the body. The Hawai'ians look at things in terms of energy flow, following the premise that an idea or belief can block energy flow as much as muscle tension can. When harmony is lacking the effect is pain - physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually.  

A Lomi Lomi session begins with authentic Hawai'ian music, followed by a moment of stillness as I quietly recite a blessing in the native Hawai'ian language, asking for whatever healing is needed to take place during the massage.

Then I work very intuitively with your body. In this respect there is no set format or sequence for the massage and no two massages will ever be identical.  Because I work intuitively, a massage may be slow and very relaxing or at times it may be a little faster and therefore more invigorating and enlivening to the body.  

I use the soft tissue of my forearms in fluid, rhythmic motion. Some people have described this as feeling like gentle waves moving over the body. Another feature is that different parts of the body may be massaged at the same time.  For example, one arm may be working on a shoulder and the other may be working on the opposite hip. This assists the recipient in totally relaxing as it is impossible or at least extremely difficult for the brain to focus on the two different areas at once.

This massage technique combined with various audible breaths often creates a moment of transformation, which can release and shift negative emotions, negative beliefs and other "stuff" that has been stored in the cells of the body. 

The healing effects of a Lomi Lomi Hawai'ian massage often continue long after the massage is over.