When To Get A Lomi Lomi Massage

Many people only get a massage when they’re experiencing back or shoulder pain. They may get a massage to help them relax when they visit a chiropractor. Still others may enjoy a massage as part of their vacation when it’s offered at their hotel. As these three examples show, massage is typically sought out to treat physical discomfort or provide a relaxing alternative to the beach.

In traditional Hawaiian culture, Lomi Lomi was considered a sacred practice that increased the bond between family members, and preserved or restored good health. Family members massaged each other to nurture the spirit and facilitate the body’s own healing capacity. Because they recognized the interconnection of body, mind, and soul, Lomi Lomi was given and received often to ensure that life energy flowed freely throughout the body. They understood that when energy is blocked, illness results.

Hawaiian spirituality emphasizes the physical and emotional health benefits of nurturing, respecting and affirming others. At the root of this Huna philosophy is the belief that all beings strive toward love and acceptance. When we receive such loving acceptance, we find internal balance, harmony, and peace. We also experience health and vitality. Health is a natural state from which we deviate, but we can restore our own physical, emotional and spiritual health with the help of trained Lomi Lomi practitioners who have learned how to release and redirect obstructed energy. Massage that penetrates through the physical body to the emotional and spiritual bodies results in the transformation of all three.

  • When, then, should you get a Lomi Lomi massage?
  • When you experience pain or discomfort, like headaches, muscle, or joint pain
  • When you feel sluggish, unmotivated or can’t get rid of a cold
  • When you’re tense, worried or anxious
  • When you feel well and want to stay that way
  • When you need to recharge after a hard week
  • ANYTIME you want to give yourself the gift of harmony, peace and balance!

If you are pregnant, nursing or have recently had surgery, be sure to let me know so that I can adjust the massage to accommodate your situation.