“This work begins with the understanding of yourself: your range and patterns of movement, and how they contribute to your total understanding of Life. You are provided with a vehicle to expand,express and ultimately, free yourself.”
—Kahu Abraham Kawai’i

The master healers of old Hawaii knew that there were special ways to release the powers of the body so that physical, emotional and mental healing would take place more quickly and completely.

Lomi Lomi Nui Hawaiian Massage
Also known as the “temple-style” Lomi, this graceful, in-depth bodywork incorporates hula movements to produce a profound healing effect for the recipient, at the same time energizing the practitioner. In ancient times in Hawaii, it was performed by Kahuna Lapa’au (master lomi practitioners) in the Heiau (temples) for deep physical and spiritual healing.Health (ola) existed when the body’s cells vibrated at a fast pace or in other words, the body’s energy was free flowing. Illness (ma’i) occured when that flow was blocked or restricted for an extended period. In this style of lomi-lomi (massage), the practitioner is the dancer and the recipient is the choreographer. So the dance is always different. The foundation strokes are taught as a framework, then the principles of attentiveness, love and respect are emphasized, so that the practitioner develops the confidence to trust information coming from the recipient. Also emphasized are listening to one’s own body as a map for understanding how bodies release blocks. Hence, much of our training time together includes exercises that encourage our own bodies energy to flow freely. So get ready to help yourself as we increase our skills to help others! In today’s terms, Temple Style Lomi Lomi is a combination of wholistic bodywork,sacred touch and ancient ritual. In form, the receiver enjoys a full body massage, back and front, filled with flowing harmonious movements and a full spectrum of techniques including deep work, joint manipulation, acupressure and energy work. Performed in the spirit of Aloha - love, joy and compassion - Lomi Lomi Nui allows the receiver to experience profound relaxation on many levels of being inspiring awakening of the body’s innate intelligence.