Lomi Lomi

Lomi Lomi is a traditional Hawaiian massage with long, flowing strokes of the hands and forearms, usually with oil. Sessions are slow and rhythmic and are often offered for relaxation; it is also known as the ‘loving hands’ massage. ‘Lomi’ means to knead or soothe, and in Hawaii the practice also has a spiritual side, with prayer and intention. It has not been studied in good trials: see “Lomi Lomi massage: what the research says”.