Lomi Lomi is the Dance of Massage Techniques

Hawaiian Healing Arts was created to carry on the life work and teachings of native Hawaiian healer and master teacher Auntie Margaret Machado. In 1973 Auntie began teaching Lomi Lomi, a Hawaiian massage tradition that was formerly taught only within the Hawaiian family. One of her first three students was Tamara Conlan Mondragon, who apprenticed with Auntie Margaret at her home in Captain Cook, Hawaii. There was no formal school then, and Tamara feels honored to have received such pure knowledge directly from the source, and privileged to teach it in her workshops. Licensed since 1974, Tamara has shared Lomi Lomi with many friends and clients, including the Oakland Raiders football team when they were in L.A. She has also authored a cover story for Massage Magazine and co-created three instructional videos.

Lomi Lomi combines the use of prayer (pule), breath (ha), and energy (mana) with a variety of massage strokes to release "blocked" areas of tension in the body. Lomi Lomi improves physical and athletic performance through the rhythmic application of thumbs, knuckles, forearms and elbows.

Lomi Lomi relaxes the nervous system, increases circulation and creates a tangible sense of well being. It is useful for maintaining health, and relieving pain from injury and debilitating illness. It is the "dance of massage," and is as wonderful to give as to receive.

Read about the current condition of Auntie Margaret, and the Lomi Lomi community fundraising efforts. Buy a beautiful Auntie photo, or donate. Be a part of caring for Auntie Margaret.

Auntie Margaret Machado