Business Details
Traditional LomiLomi Massage Services in Renton
Hawai'ian Island Massage has been dedicated to providing authentic Hawaiian healing arts since the early 1990s. Our practice centers on LomiLomi massage, a sacred Hawaiian tradition that harmonizes body, mind, and spirit through fluid, nurturing techniques. With over 30 years of combined experience, our certified practitioners integrate pregnancy massage, injury treatment, and cranial sacral therapy to address diverse client needs. We prioritize holistic wellness, utilizing traditional Hawaiian oils and energy work to promote deep relaxation and energetic balance.Our team maintains professional licensure and accepts insurance coverage, ensuring accessible care for our community. Through personalized sessions and educational offerings, we aim to share the transformative power of LomiLomi while honoring its cultural roots. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures clients receive technically precise and spiritually grounded treatments tailored to individual requirements.
Services
LomiLomi Massage
Chair Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Injury Treatment
Cranial Sacral Therapy
Event Massage Services
LomiLoku Deep Tissue
Gestalt Bodywork
Massage Education
Hawaiian Healing Arts
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in LomiLomi massage techniques
- Our practitioners hold active Washington state massage therapy licenses
- We integrate cranial sacral therapy and injury treatment modalities
- Insurance coverage accepted with verification assistance available
- Cultural preservation through authentic Hawaiian healing principles
What people say
Deeply relaxing
Energetic balance achieved
Cultural authenticity preserved
Skilled instructors
Effective pain relief
Services
LomiLomi Massage
LomiLomi Massage is a traditional Hawaiian healing art combining long, flowing strokes with spiritual intention to promote physical and emotional wellness. This technique uses forearm pressure and rhythmic movements to release tension while honoring the body's natural energy flow. Clients experience deep relaxation alongside improved circulation and muscular alignment through sessions lasting 60-90 minutes.
Chair Massage
Chair Massage provides targeted relief for head, neck, and shoulder tension in a seated position. This 10-20 minute service uses strategic pressure points to alleviate stress and improve posture. Ideal for workplace wellness programs or event attendees seeking quick rejuvenation without requiring massage tables or undressing.
Massage Education
Our Massage Education programs teach traditional LomiLomi techniques to licensed practitioners. Courses cover temple-style body mechanics, cultural context, and spiritual principles through hands-on instruction. Students learn fluid forearm techniques and deep tissue applications while exploring Hawaiian healing philosophies in multi-day intensive formats.
Injury Treatment
Injury Treatment sessions address specific musculoskeletal concerns using customized massage therapy. Practitioners combine LomiLomi techniques with myofascial release and trigger point therapy to accelerate recovery. This service targets conditions like whiplash, repetitive strain injuries, and postural imbalances through personalized treatment plans.
Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy Massage adapts LomiLomi techniques for expectant mothers' comfort and safety. Specialized positioning supports changing bodies while addressing common discomforts like edema and lower back pain. Sessions focus on promoting circulation, reducing stress hormones, and preparing the body for labor through gentle, nurturing touch.
People
Kolleen Kohlrus
Lead Practitioner
Kolleen Kohlrus has practiced LomiLomi for over 30 years, specializing in temple-style techniques and deep tissue applications. As a certified massage therapist and mental health counselor, she integrates holistic healing principles with therapeutic bodywork to address physical and emotional wellness.
Kathryn Mackay
Certified Practitioner
Kathryn Mackay brings extensive experience in Swedish and Hawaiian massage modalities, focusing on prenatal care and injury rehabilitation. Her practice combines traditional LomiLomi techniques with modern therapeutic approaches to create customized wellness solutions for diverse client needs.
Questions
What is LomiLomi massage?
LomiLomi is a traditional Hawaiian healing art using fluid, rhythmic strokes to promote physical relaxation and spiritual balance. Practitioners use forearms and elbows for deep tissue work while incorporating energy healing principles.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept insurance with verification of coverage. Clients should check their specific plan benefits for massage therapy reimbursement eligibility.
Are classes available for practitioners?
We offer LomiLomi training programs for licensed massage professionals, including temple-style techniques and deep tissue applications through multi-day workshops.
What locations do you serve?
Services available in Renton, Kent, and Greenbank (Whidbey Island) with event services extending to Coupeville and surrounding areas.
What services are offered?
We provide LomiLomi massage, prenatal care, injury treatment, cranial sacral therapy, chair massage, and event services with customized session durations.
