Hawaiian massage is a traditional Polynesian healing technique which has been developed by female shamans of this part of the world. Lomi Lomi have been passed through generations from the oldest women healers in the village to their students.

In the Hawaiian language, Lomi means “to knead, to rub or soothe; to work in and out with flow, like the waves of the ocean.”

Lomi Lomi has been described as similar to a nurturing, slow flow wave given its hypnotic use of the hand, arm and elbow for the release of tension. The massage is performed with flowing motions that can feel like gentle waves moving all over the client’s body. The flowing forearm massage techniques save your hands and protect your body.

It is also known as the ‘loving hands’ massage. This name helps to explain its principles – the massage works gently yet deeply into the muscles with continuous, flowing strokes, allowing the recipient to relax and give in to the nurturing touch.

One of the seven sacred principles at the core of the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage is ALOHA- To love is to be happy. (ALO-To connect with the presence of HA-Breath of life.

The free-flowing strokes that typify Lomi Lomi have many of the same benefits of traditional Swedish massage: improved circulation and immune response, increased range of motion and flexibility, improved posture, faster healing, slower heart rate and lower blood pressure.

Creating movement in the spine is a primary focus of Lomi Lomi massage. Some clients may even experience an unwinding similar to that occurring in myofascial release.

Lomi Lomi Massage differs from many other forms of massage, being not only a deeply therapeutic bodywork massage but also given with an awareness of energy and the intention to bring harmony and balance to the mind body and spirit.

Lomi Lomi is becoming a very popular and sought after treatment so make sure this beautiful treatment is added to your client offering!

Course Details

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On this Lomi Lomi Massage workshop you will cover the following:

• What is Lomi Lomi?
• The history of Lomi Lomi
• The health benefits of Lomi Lomi massage
• Lomi Lomi techniques and application.
• Treatment practice
• How to use your body correctly
• Health and safety.

• Client care, communication and preparation.
• Contra-Indications
• Aftercare

• How to promote Lomi Lomi

It makes an incredible complement to any massage or holistic healing practitioner’s services or can be offered as a stand-alone service.

Who Can Attend

Open to qualified Massage Therapists

Recognition by Professional Associations

Widely accepted by most Professional Bodies. If you are not already registered with a Professional Body and would like to do so here are some useful links – ICGT,  CtHA .

For stand alone insurance Westminster

More Information

The Lomi Lomi Massage course will be largely practical in content and you will be required to wear appropriate clinic workwear for the duration of the course. During the session you will practise on each other under the supervision of the tutor who will offer guidance and feedback.

Unlike many massage techniques, Lomi Lomi takes a minimalist approach with fewer towels on the body or on the table. This is because in Lomi Lomi we rarely massage one part of the body at the same time. Instead, you will move in long flowing motions that may start at the top of the shoulder and go all the way to the foot, for example.

Some therapists use massage sheets in the usual way and will just uncover larger areas of your body when access is needed. Some use sarongs. Please note that this massage technique uses extremely minimal draping techniques to enable full length flowing massage strokes, wearing a bikini or swim briefs or no underwear is highly recommended. Complete modesty is maintained at all times.

Duration: 1 day

Course fees include the following:

• All class tuition
• A comprehensive course manual
• An MSCM Certificate of Attendance for your professional portfolio
• 5 cpd points
• Tea and coffee throughout the day
• Use of Massage Couch on the course

Tutor: Mark Woollard – see our MSCM Tutor Page

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