About Us
The Touch of Aloha
Aloha! ʻO wau ʻo....
The Touch of Aloha
Lomilomi is holistic healing art of Hawaiʻi to heal body, mind and spirit.
Lomilomi means massage, but traditionally, it is more than massage...it may also include pule (prayer), hoʻoponopono (reconciliation), lāʻau lapaʻau (herbal medicine), haʻihaʻi iwi (bone setting), internal cleansing, diet, etc.
At Hale Lomilomi O Kekaimalino, we res
Lomilomi is holistic healing art of Hawaiʻi to heal body, mind and spirit.
Lomilomi means massage, but traditionally, it is more than massage...it may also include pule (prayer), hoʻoponopono (reconciliation), lāʻau lapaʻau (herbal medicine), haʻihaʻi iwi (bone setting), internal cleansing, diet, etc.
At Hale Lomilomi O Kekaimalino, we respect the legacy of the people of Hawaiʻi nei, and provide lomilomi that fits needs of modern people of Hawaiʻi and the world.
Hanu Hā and Relax
Aloha! ʻO wau ʻo....
The Touch of Aloha
We are located in historic Downtown Hilo,
the Big Island of Hawaiʻi
since May 2009.
Enjoy the view of Hilo Bay, Kaipalaoa, and Moku Ola (Coconut Island).
Sometimes ānuenue (rainbow) blesses you while you are on the lomi bed!
Breathe in and out, and just relax...
Aloha! ʻO wau ʻo....
Aloha! ʻO wau ʻo....
Aloha! ʻO wau ʻo....
Mariko Kekai Sato LMT
Owner/Principal Massage Therapist
MAT-11268
Originally from Tokyo Japan, Kekai has been trained in lomilomi on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi since Jan 2000.
She is a graduate of UH Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani (College of Hawaiian Language) and Kimana Massage Academy.
Nancy Kahalewai LMT
MAT-697
A Lomilomi Therapist, the
Mariko Kekai Sato LMT
Owner/Principal Massage Therapist
MAT-11268
Originally from Tokyo Japan, Kekai has been trained in lomilomi on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi since Jan 2000.
She is a graduate of UH Hilo Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani (College of Hawaiian Language) and Kimana Massage Academy.
Nancy Kahalewai LMT
MAT-697
A Lomilomi Therapist, the author of “Hawaiian Lomilomi:Big Island Massage”. She founded two massage schools and taught the NZ Diploma of Therapeutic Massage. Her specialties include lomi 'ili'ili (hot stones), aromatherapy, foot reflexology, and the care & prevention of athletic injuries.
Menu / Price List
Massage Therapy Workshop
This workshop meets all requirements to take a massage license exam by State Of Hawaii. You will be able to learn lomilomi and more. Japanese language support available.
Phase One (150hrs)
Early Bird $2100 , After Nov 1 $2300
100 hrs of theory and demonstration of massage (Basic lomilomi, pōhaku wela, lomi wai ola), record keeping, hygiene, contraindications, draping, and assessment.
Instructors: Mariko Kekai Sato (MAT-11268), others
50hrs of anatomy, physiology and structural kinesiology.
Instructor: Adele Lafever (MAT-16182, President of AMTA Hawaii Chapter)
Jan 8 - March 25 2024
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
10:00am - 3:00pm
Total150hrs
$2300 plus tax
20% due on application, 80% due on the first day of the class
Phase Two Apprenticeship (420 hrs)
$2500
Class (40 hrs advanced lomi techniques) : Date TBA
Student clinic (70hrs clinical operation, 310 hrs hands on with record keeping ):
Length of the program is from 6-12 months. You can start on a date that application for massage apprentice got approved by the State.
$2500 plus tax
20% due on application, 80% due on the first day of the class
*If you haven't completed Phase One with us, please contact us before apply.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION!
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