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Hawaiian Lomi Lomi

Hawaiian for "rub rub", Lomi Lomi is a massage technique that's been handed down from ancient Hawaiian healers. Spiritual in nature, the technique was formalized by Hawaiian-born nurse, Margaret Machado.

The strokes used are similar to the shiatsu technique of Japan but are gentler and shorter. Pressure with the fingers at certain points is also part of the technique, but it is of shorter duration than most acupressure.

Two identifying techniques of authentic Lomi Lomi are the emphasis on spirit/body connection and the use of forearm and elbow as a massage tool.

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