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“Healing is 80% Mana, and 20% Aloha” - Kumu lomi Dane Kaohelani Silva

Lomilomi is a distinctly Hawaiian form of traditional therapy. The fundamental knowledge was brought to Hawai’i over 1,000 years ago by the Polynesian people before passing down through generations of Hawaiian families to evolve into this healing art. It realigns the body, releases energy blockages and heals and restores a sense of wellbeing within oneself.

My Kumu (guide instructor), Dane Kaohelani Silva is a native Hawaiian and has a traditional lineage of many generations. He is the first chairman of Hawaiian Lomilomi Association. Hawaiian health philosophy teaches us that Akua ( creator), Kanaka ( humans) and ‘ Aina ( nature) are all interconnected. When they are Lokahi ( in balance) Mana( spiritual healing energy) is enhanced. Lomilomi starts with a P**e( prayer) to connect each element. Nature is harnessed in treatments by using heated stones, plant based therapeutic oil and touch. Kumu teaches us “More mana more healing. No mana no healing”.

Lokahi lomolomi methods and techniques originate from Lua ( Hawaiian martial art). They treat muscle/skeletal frame and stimulate the nerve system. Lokahi lomilomi practitioners tailor each session based on your needs. Muscle tension is released by applying different pressures using palms and forearms. Joint movement is restored to frozen joints through dynamic stretching techniques. The aim of your tailored consultation is to bring you back to PONO - the state of balance between body, mind and spirit.

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