What is Lomi Lomi?

Lomi Lomi is an ancient form of healing massage (what we would call today a "remedial massage") derived from the islands of Hawaii.

Hawaiians believe that negative energy can cause blockages in your "mana" (life force). These blockages can become trapped in joints — so various stretches, rotations, shaking of the limbs, realignment of the bones, muscles and soft tissue are performed during the massage to "release" these negative energies. The massage goes as deep as the recipient can tolerate, so it can be very powerful.

To further enhance the treatment, hot basalt stones or hot towels may be used upon prior request. The heat penetrates to the core of the muscles, softening the tissue, allowing the therapist to sensitively increase the pressure where needed. The massage is fluid, rhythmical, communicative and nurturing, evoking trust with the patient. Lomi Lomi has been passed from Kahunas (Hawaiian healers/Doctors) over time, and the techniques have handed down from one Ohana (family) to the next.

What are the benefits?

It increases circulation and lymphatic drainage ridding the body of toxins. Transverse strokes and stretched relax tight, tense muscles. Deep tissue work breaks up muscular adhesions which cause restricted motion. For the nervous system it can reduce pain and nervous tension. Stretches and rotations improve the elasticity of tendons and increases mobility. Realignment of muscles, bones and tissue ensures a complete therapeutic treatment. It is beneficial for a number of conditions: restricted movement, sport injury, work related tension, stress, dull aches and pain, arthritis, depression and insomnia. Lomi Lomi is complimentary to all who receive it.

Treatments

Lomi Lomi Lole — Clothed massage and Chair Technique

Lomi Lomi Massage
Using beautiful Hawaiian oils, suitable combinations of techniques are applied according to your personal needs, including traditional palm and forearm strokes, compressions, stretches, joint mobilisation and long soothing movements.
60 minute treatment £60.00
80 minute treatment £80.00

Lomi Lomi with hot stones (Hawaiian Massage)
Hot stones are gently smoothed onto the skin using numerous suitable Lomi Lomi strokes, reflecting the techniques that ancient Hawaiians have developed over many generations. This treatment is an exquisite method of deep relaxation; physically, mentally and emotionally.
60 minute treatment £70.00
80 minute treatment £85.00
(Prior notice is required for this treatment).

Advanced Lomi and Lomi Kupanaha
(hot towels)
Healing Lomi that especially address certain complaints: low back pain, neck and shoulder discomfort, tension headache, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, pain in the pelvic region, sprained ankles, homework for clients...
The hot towels (Kupanaha) may be used during the treatment. They are repeatedly placed in the problem area whilst the rest of the massage is performed. The heat penetrates to the core of the muscles, softening the tissue and allowing the therapist to sensitively increase depth where required.
60 minute treatment £70.00
80 minute treatment £85.00

(Prior notice is required for this treatment).