Mastering the Art of Lomi Lomi: The Three Essential Traits of an Exceptional Practitioner
I’ve been to more Lomi classes than I can count and have met some amazing massage therapists along the way.
Each one was unique in their own way, but a select few stood out with a special touch that left me feeling like I’d just found my way home.
I watched in awe as these therapists had the ability to connect deeply with their clients and create that same sense of comfort and healing within them.
It took me years to figure out their secret sauce, and I often get asked by students, ‘How do you create such a profound and transformative experience during a massage?’ Well, it’s all about the magic touch, my friends!”
Here’s the magic ingredient folks: Aloha!
And no, I’m not talking about your average run-of-the-mill love. I’m talking about the big guns, the powerhouse, the compassion, kind of love.
Compassion, what’s the deal with it?
Well, first up, it’s all about self-love.
Can you give yourself a big bear hug and embrace everything about yourself, including your quirks and all?
Sounds simple enough, but it can be quite a challenge for us humans.
But once you can love and accept yourself, you’ll feel like you’ve come home and all your troubles will melt away.
The key to getting there?
Give yourself a little compliment, focus on something you love about yourself.
It can be anything from your smile to your mad dance moves.
Trust me, everyone’s got something special to celebrate! Just start right now!
Embracing my clients as they are.
Can I truly embrace all aspects of my client without trying to change anything?
That means no need to correct anything, because they are perfect just as they are at the moment.
By letting go of the need to fix it, I can feel at ease while doing my work, without feeling like I’m in a battle against pain or like I have to win.
Instead, I can stay in a place of love, having fun and doing what I love.
But, you might say, what about healing pain or depression?
Relax! That kind of healing comes from within, so no need to worry.
The JOY of compassion.
My mind is like a butterfly, flitting freely without being weighed down by worries about aches, pains, or whether I can fix everything for my client.
When I bring compassion to my work, it’s like adding a secret ingredient that makes everything work better and more smoothly.
When we radiate love and positivity, it’s like a ripple effect.
If I’m feeling happy and whole, it’ll help my clients tap into that same vibe and feel amazing too!
And the best part? This energy boost makes my work even more powerful and effective.
When I let go of worries and stay in the moment, magic happens!
My work has become more intuitive and powerful, and I’m more attuned to what’s needed right now.
Plus, with no stress or self-judgement, I tap into a wealth of positive energy and make my work truly soar!
I’ve got complete faith in myself and my client’s powers of self-healing.
It makes my work so much more lively and fun. I get to play with a bunch of cool tools, all tailored to fit the moment.
And the best part? My work just keeps getting better and better!
I believe magic lies within us.
My job as a therapist and trainer is to give a little nudge and let the client/student unleash their inner healer.
Meanwhile, I’ll be over here, chillin’ in my happy place filled with love and acceptance.
Staying strong and energized, just like a healing superhero!
So, next time you feel in awe as you watch Lomi Lomi practitioners work, allow yourself to tune into and feel my words.
Feel the acceptance, the love and how it creates a supporting, nourishing and healing energy and imagine soaking in the nourishing energy that makes you feel supported and healed.
Trust me, your work will never be the same!
Heartworks lomi lomi massage (level 1) is the cornerstone of Lomi lomi massage and this training is perfect for the hobby therapist to learn a very gentle style of relaxation massage or professionals who want to bring more flow into practice.
This holistic approach covers the whole of the body including neck & shoulder, middle & lower back, chest & abdomen, front and back of the legs & thigh, arms & hands, head, facial, and foot massage.
lomi lomi massage (level 1) is a great foundation to start your massage career from and this training is perfect for the therapist to learn all the relaxation techniques in just one week.
As a practitioner, you will develop skills to help your clients feel totally relaxed, nurturing the entire body, mind and spirit
AUTHOR
Debbie K Barker
Debbie's has a passion and interest in the holistic understanding of the Mind Body Connection. She has studied with 6 different Lomi Lomi/Kahuna schools (a Level 7 practitioner), a Heartworks Lomi Lomi instructor, Remedial Massage therapist and has 20 years of nursing experience to draw on combining her knowledge both with the therapeutic techniques with the lomi lomi flow.
Whether you want to learn how to give heart centred treatments or enhance what you already do, or maybe, you are looking for someone to show you how to build your business and attract amazing clients, then you have come to the right place.
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Just a few answers to our most common questions.
Our training school is based in Toowoomba, Queensland,. However, we will run training throughout South East Queensland and overseas as requested. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Every teacher has their own unique gift and way of teaching, therefore students are required to start at level 1 in order to avoid the feeling of overwhelm that comes from inexperience as well as the basic body mechanics necessary to avoid injury to themselves or their clients.
If you have completed Heartworks lomi lomi beforehand and can show proof, you may apply for a reduction in price for level 1, however you will still be required to attend.
When Lomi is a path that you are passionate about, no training will be wasted but will all serve the greater understanding of the practice as a whole. Because you have learned from another teacher, it will assist you with a more rapid integration.
After each course is completed, students receive a certificate of completion with the Nationally Approved Provider verification information for continuing education points.
Currently, we are certified with MAA (Massage Association of Australia).
As Australia and New Zealand are deregulated in massage therapy the certificate IV is NOT the minimum certificate to start your massage career or business.
Via our 2.5 days “Heartwork Lomi Lomi Course” you can work legally and professionally.
If some training centres told you the minimum certificate is Cert. IV to start your massage career IT IS 100% WRONG and it is only because of their business and their policy.
To earn the qualifications to have a health provider number, then you will need to study remedial massage, however this course will allow you to work and earn full hourly rate while you are studying, if you choose to.
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If, for any reason, you need to cancel*, a 15% of workshop fees will be charged and the remaining portion fully refunded.
Cancellation 30 days before the course begins, 50% will be refunded.
Once the course begins, there will be no refunds.
Any fees collected may be used for another Lomi Lomi training up to one year from original class date.
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