What can I expect from a Lomi Lomi massage?

What can I expect from a Lomi Lomi massage?

Your Lomi experience will take place in a comforting, calm, clean well-heated space. Hand blended aromatherapy oils, and a combination of music will allow you to be carried away by this wavelike massage. It’s about being present and supportive and encouraging deep breath. There is generous use of warm oils.

Are sports massage worth it?

Sports massage is a good option if you have a repetitive use injury to a muscle, such as what you may get from playing a sport. It’s also a good option if you’re prone to injuries because it can be used to help prevent sports injuries. You may also use sports massage to increase flexibility and performance.

What is the most relaxing massage?

The Most Relaxing Types of Massages

• Swedish Massage. The most common type of massage therapy, Swedish massage will help to relax you with a combination of specific movements including:
• Hot Stone Massage. Another very relaxing type of massage is the hot stone massage.
• Chair Massage.
• Aromatherapy Massage.

How painful is a sports massage?

The discomfort you feel during and after a massage is completely normal and, on the whole, it means it is working. But a sports massage should never cause you so much pain that you feel the need to tense up in order to bear it. If your muscles are tense then they won’t be getting much of a benefit from the massage.

Is Lomi Lomi Massage Deep tissue?

Unlike the Thai or deep tissue massage, during the Lomi Lomi massage more of your body is uncovered. This is because the massage therapists move in long flowing motions rather than working on one body part at a time. Some therapists use massage sheets, exposing larger areas of your body at once.

Is Lomi Lomi Massage good?

Lomi-lomi is known to help stop muscle spasms and strokes directed away from the heart release tension. There are also benefits for the lymphatic system; old negative particles stored in the body are released through long strokes that unblock energy flow and improve circulation.

What is the difference between sports massage and remedial massage?

Sometimes known as the ‘medical massage’, remedial massage is usually outcome-focussed. Remedial massage is a therapeutic form of massage that aims to relieve muscle tension and treat chronic pain. This is different to sports massage where sports massage can cause discomfort for much longer periods of time.

Why do I feel worse after a sports massage?

It’s normal to feel sore after a massage. The technique carries blood and nutrients to your muscles while eliminating toxins. After stimulating muscles that you may not usually use, you might experience delayed onset muscle soreness. This is a physical response to the inflammation as your body heals.

What is a sports massage for?

Sports massage is proven to release and reduce tension in muscles, improve circulation and encourage the removal of waste products such as lactic acid built up during sporting activities. In addition to the physical benefits, sports massage can help an athlete to mentally prepare for their activity or competition.

Which is better deep tissue or sports massage?

Although both techniques are similar in their focus on relieving pain and tension, the key difference is that sports massage therapy is used on athletic individuals. In this case, deep tissue massage is better for those looking to treat injuries such as back and neck strains.

What is the difference between Swedish and Lomi Lomi Massage?

Instead of prayers and chants, today’s Lomi Lomi practitioners are asked to offer a calm mental space and nurturing touch to their clients. Margaret Machado has said that the difference between Swedish massage and Lomi Lomi is “loving touch.”

What is a lomi lomi massage therapist?

Lomi Lomi massage therapists use long, continuous, and rhythmic strokes, concentrating on encouraging the flow of energy through the body. They are famous for transitioning seamlessly from one area of the body to the next.

Who is lomi lomi?

I am also proficient in Hawaiian massage Lomi Lomi, and a traditional Japanese style of massage called Shiatsu. “I love what I do and strive to raise the positive vibration of the world !” I am proficient in the healing arts specializing in Deep tissue, Swedish massage, Shiatsu a Japanese style of massage, and Hot stone therapy.

Can Lomi be done fully clothes?

Lomi can even be done fully clothed! It is a different experience to be sure but Lomi is about the touch, its about the connection, not the amount of exposure. You must have trust between the practitioner and the client to be able to fully “let go” and to allow for complete relaxation.