ABOUT
Our first duty is to love ourselves…
I am Rachel, a Remedial & Huna massage therapist, Yoga therapist & Wellness Coach, advocate of self acceptance and building self worth. I value both intuitive traditional healing and evidence based research.
With many years of experience and training I strive to provide you with a safe supportive space for enhancing your health and wellbeing.
I specialise in huna bodywork and wellness coaching because I have seen and experienced the powerful transformation that ka (the) huna (secret wisdom) lomi lomi (massage) can bring you. The Huna Lomi Lomi can rekindling the feeling of relaxation, self acceptance, contentment and ease.
This ancient Hawaiian form of bodywork has been handed down from teacher to student for generations. It is a beautiful nurturing form of massage which centres, balances and grounds the body. Huna massage works on the physical, mental and emotional level of the receiver, which creates a powerful healing experience which is unforgettable and can be life changing.
In your session we start with a mindset check in. Then with will have a little chat about how you are experiencing stress in your body in that moment. We will look at what you want to shift and then I tailor a session based on this.
The lomilomi Massage
Ka Huna Lomi Lomi includes long, flowing strokes, and if appropriate joint mobilization, gentle stretches, and rocking motions to promote relaxation, flexibility, and improved energy flow (Mana /vital force). The therapist may use her hands. forearms, elbows, feet.
Although Huna lomi lomi massage is great for releasing general tension, promoting relaxation, and enhancing overall well-being, it is not simply a massage technique.
Huna massage is a healing therapy, that works holistically to address not only the physical, but also a persons emotional and energetic experiences. The body is assessed for tension or areas of misalignment to identify imbalance on emotional and energetic levels.
Huna therapy may also incorporate healing elements of nature such as hot and cold stones, salt water sprays, crystals and shells. The ha breath is used to move energy blocks and setting your intention is also very important. The ho’oponopono prayer may be used to support peacefulness, empowerment, harmony, balance and connection for both the giver and receiver of the massage.
Variations of Lomi Lomi have appeared throughout the Polynesian Islands. The Lomi Lomi originated from Hawaii and Romi Romi, another linage, was developed by the Maori people in New Zealand.
Romiromi works deeply to release trapped energy within your physical, spiritual or emotional energy bodies. It involves stimulation of pressure points. It supports the body to release anything that is not serving you or that does not belonging to you. Sessions will vary depending on the energies we both bring.
Qualifications
Diploma of Huna Massage and Philosophy
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Certificate in Maori Healing Massage
Diploma of Health and Wellness Coaching
Diploma Hatha Yoga (Vinyasa, yin, Yinyang)
Diploma of Yoga Therapy
3 yrs Bachelor of Science (Nutritional Medicine)
Certificate Mat Pilates
