LOMI LOMI MASSAGE
• Also known as a Kahuna massage
• Lomi lomi was originally practice in the South
Pacfic
• Practiced mainly among family members
• Tribal chiefs known as ‘Kahunas’ practiced
these specialised spiritual and physical rituals
• 1 member of the family would be trained by the
Kahuna and pass this training on
• The Kahuna taught that the spiritual aspect
of the massage was a vital part of the success
of the treatment
• It was believed that the healing process was
affected by the transfer of positive thoughts
from the lomi lomi practioner to the client
• This was achieved through the channelling of
energy called ‘mana’ or life force
• This energy was thought to release well
being
• Resembles Swedish as the stroke is
out and away from the body
• Vigorous deep tissue techniques using
the elbows and forearm not the hands
• Lomi lomi is meant to revive and relax
the body
• Client’s experience inner peace and
harmony.
• Balancing of energy is thought to bring
about physical healing
• Main aim is thus to balance body,mind
and spirit
Benefits
-Induces relaxation of the mind and body
-Soothes aches and pains
-Removes physical tension in muscles
-Helps break down fatty deposits and
cellulite, therefore has slimming effects
-Increases circulation, therefore increasing
interchange of tissue fluids, relieving
fatigue in muscles
-Lymphatic circulation stimulated therefore
waste products are removed more
efficiently
-Increases skins capacity to function more
efficiently
-Stimulates or soothes nerve endings
-Texture of skin is improved through
desquamation
-Improves skins elasticity-Rejuvenating
-Softens and moisturizes skin
BIBLIOGRAPHY
• Spa Find training manual 2008
•
http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=l
omi+lomi+massage&hl=en&emb=0&aq=0
&oq=lomi#
•http://www.huna.org/html/lomilomi.html
http://www.lomilomimassage.co.uk/