05/12/2024
For all bookings - 0412 105 300 (John) or 0409 448 980 (Ernestine). Also WhatsApp +61 412 105 300 (John)
As we are soon to enter the Christmas and the New Year season it is worth reflecting on the past year and it's frenetic pace. Last year we thought we would have a nice quiet Christmas all to ourselves - WRONG 😆. A phone call two weeks before Christmas day and it all started: we had people staying on and off over many months in 2024, we went to Tassie and we also went to NZ to meet up with friends - aaaaand we also went to Hawaii for Ernestine to complete her Level 4 Lomi Lomi qualifications, and me to do a repeat (always worth doing, and encouraged by our Kumu (Teacher) Dawn Charlton). We had a wonderful time there doing a deep dive into Hawaiian culture and made some good friends amongst the ohana/whānau (family). I particularly came away with a greater sense of connection to my country (NZ) and the Maori people I grew up with - a lot to think about, particularly the deep connection between the Māori and Hawai'ian peoples, and their cultural spread in the Pacific over many centuries.
And to top it off Ernestine and I were invited by the team at the Kono Kollective (Loganhome, near Brisbane) to work as Lomi Lomi Massage Therapists at the Pan Pacific Masters' Games at the Gold Coast - specifically we looked after the softball teams. That was a lot of fun, and a big learning curve as we patched up players who had pulled hammies, quads, pitching arms, muscles in their shoulders and backs, strained calf muscles... We had 169 clients total with 6 Lomi Lomi therapists and 4 beds (we rotated a few times) - Ernestine and myself saw 87 clients over 9 days... after which we ourselves received a well deserved Lomi from Gel and Chrissy at Kono Kollective 💕🌺
As always, we have tried to keep Lomi Lomi session prices down as much as we can, for as long as possible so that what we offer is as accessible to as many people as possible - it's hard to do that with the sharp increases in the cost of living. We know that we are a little below average in what we charge (and a lot lower than in the big cities) and we are able to do that as we have few overheads (no real infrastructure costs, no rental costs). We do try and keep the cash economy going as well - so cash is real good if you can pay that way.
If you haven't received a Lomi Lomi massage before, try it. I can honestly say hand on heart after many many years of trying all sorts of different modalities that it is one of the most complete styles of massage, multi-layered, holistic, all encompassing. Give it a go - text or call (leave a message), or FB messenger. We look forward to welcoming you to our studio... 🌺
Picture: The A-Team at the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast - left to right Ernestine from Elmental Lomi Lomi Massage, Marnie from Lomi Lomi massage with Marnie, Jay from Evolve Your Bliss With Jay, Sharneece (our receptionist and organiser extraordinaire), Gel from Kono Kollective, our Kumu Dawn (who popped in for a visit) from Traditional Old Style Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage, John from Elemental Lomi Lomi Massage and last but not least Kayla from Kono Kollective