08/06/2025
The Gift Of Lomi with Sean J. Kennedy
Lomilomi is a highly beneficial treatment for both mind and body as you surrender into the experience. It is a form of energy healing and somatic counseling. Lomi is a very effective and enjoyable form of bodywork based in Hawaiian healing traditions. The emphasis is on releasing trapped emotions from the fascia - a thin collagenous membrane that wraps the entire musculoskeletal system. It gives structure to and supports function of muscles, joints, connective tissue and vital organs. Emotional and chemical toxicity causes fascia restrictions - knots, scar tissue, trigger points - that inhibit natural cellular processes while increasing inflammatory response and ultimately, a state of dis-ease. This delightful touch therapy is enhanced with cbd rich topical salve and lotion to further reduce inflammation while enhancing the restorative benefits for hours after the session. A sluggish lymphatic system is also stimulated to support detoxification pathways from head to toe.
My holistic healing background includes training with a Kahuna, Harry Uhane Jim, in a specific technique called 'bone washing', which focuses on areas of the body where bone is closest to the surface of the skin. So much of our waking hours are spent operating in mid to high beta brain waves, or sympathetic nervous mode, which suppresses immune function and can lead to dis-ease. Flipping the switch from sympathetic (fight or flight) to parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system mode can require intervention and is essential for promoting recovery from chronic conditions or injuries by initiating regenerative functions in the body.
While the physical benefits of lomilomi can be easily enumerated, there are also psychological and spiritual benefits as well. My clients often report receiving clarity, an “ah ha moment” on how to proceed regarding an issue or challenge that they may or may not have been previously aware of in need of appropriate action. Many report experiencing a deeply relaxing, meditative state where they’re able to reconnect with their inner child for an emotionally cleansing effect and a sense of peace that is often elusive in their daily lives. Releasing painful memories stored in areas of the body from mental and/or physical trauma may also occur. And most have a more rejuvenating night’s sleep than normal following a treatment.
Lomi is a wonderfully nurturing session that typically lasts 60-90 minutes. Sliding scale fee $60-$100 (cash or Venmo).
