Lomi Lomi translates as rub, rub and reflects the fact that the therapist will use long strokes with the hands, fingers and elbows. The therapy is quite gentle however will penetrate deeply into the muscles. The therapy believes that memories are not also stored in the mind but also in the body. The massage will allow these memories to be released and so help people to change their old patterns of behaviour.

The aim of Lomi Lomi massage is to treat the mind as well as the body and the main benefits are that it will release tension, improve blood circulation and lymphatic flow and a feeling of peace and harmony. The conditions that can benefit from Lomi Lomi massage are the same as other forms of massage and include stress, anxiety, back ache, neck pain as well as muscle and join pains.