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Lomilomi is a massage technique from Hawaii which has traditionally been passed down orally through generations within families and has unfolded over centuries. It is known for its long and flowing strokes and its aim is to achieve balance and harmony within the individual's body and mind in a sustainable way.
The Hawaiian word ‘lomilomi’ means to rub, massage or knead.
Today, Lomilomi continues to play an important role among Hawaiians and its popularity has spread across the world for its meanwhile known and proven health benefits including reducing tension, stress, headaches and neck pain, increased joint mobility and improved circulation. The massage helps to stretch and relax tight muscles, stimulate the nervous system and activate the digestive system. Oil is typically used for the massage although it is possible to work over the clothes (Community work). The massage is done mainly with forearms, but also with feet (Kua Lua) or stones (hot stone massage / lomi 'ili 'ili).

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY FIRST LOMILOMI MASSAGE?

The client is covered during the session and you may expect a full body treatment. Usually coconut oil is applied for the massage. Typical for the lomilomi massage is kneading, long strokes or joint rotations and stretching. Also typical is the therapist's conscious body mechanics.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LOMILOMI MASSAGE?

Some of the many benefits of Lomilomi massage​

• increased range of motion, joint mobility and flexibility

• relaxes and stretches tense muscles

• activates circulation and lymphatic systems

• supports the digestive system

• stimulates the nervous system

• improved posture 

• enables an individual to consciously take responsibility for their own actions

WHEN SHOULD I NOT HAVE A LOMILOMI MASSAGE?

Please do not hesitate to contact the therapist if you are suffering from or in case of any doubts or queries concerning the conditions below. Please do so prior to the massage treatment.

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• Contagious skin conditions

• Other skin conditions such as burns, rashes or sores

• Circulatory system issues i.e. high blood pressure, varicose veins

• Digestive system issues i.e. ulcers

• Fresh fractures or injuries

• Fever

• Pregnancy (first trimester)