Is there anything I should do before I arrive?
We recommend that you relax as much as possible and only eat a very light meal. It is not recommended that you receive massage while under the influence of alcohol or suffering from infection.
What about any specific problems I may want addressing during my treatment? When do I tell you about them?
Before your massage, you will be treated to a relaxing foot-bath. During this time, any emotional and physical issues can be discussed so that the ‘whole person’ can be treated in a safe and effective manner. In this way, all treatments are tailored to the individual and their needs; even as those needs change. All information given before, during and after treatments is held in confidence and will not be divulged to third parties.
Do I need to remove jewellery, contact lenses etc?
As the treatment includes a face and head massage, you will need to remove any ear rings, necklaces, glasses and contact lenses. Please remove all other jewellery / piercings or please discuss if this is not possible. The treatment room is your sanctuary - a tranquil, sacred space for the duration of your treatment, in which to heal and nurture your body. Your possessions will be perfectly safe.
What about my mobile phone?
We ensure that you will not be disturbed by telephones etc during your treatment - please give yourself the same opportunity by turning off your mobile.
Will I be covered and what should I wear?
Please wear underpants that you don’t mind getting massage oil on. You will be lying on a luxuriously soft therapy couch and you will be covered at all times, only exposing the area that is being worked on. Your treatment room will be heated so that you remain nearly as warm as you would be in Hawaii! Please let us know if you need the temperature adjusting.
What happens at the end of the treatment?
We will let you rest for a few minutes on your own to enjoy the ‘echo effect’ of the treatment. We will then return to the treatment room and help you sit up gently, have a few sips of water, discuss your treatment and allow you to gently return to the pace of the world! It's a good idea to re-adjust slowly, so if you are on a time deadline, please let us know so that we can allow for this.
How do I pay - cash or cheque?
We are quite happy to accept either, but we don't accept credit or debit cards. We are happy to arrange a mutually acceptable exchange of treatments if you are a therapist etc. Please also do discuss if you are struggling with paying the full amount.
When I go home, is there anything I need to know?
You will likely feel very relaxed and in need of quiet time to yourself after your LomiLomi. Some people feel very energised a short while after their massage, but a period of re-adjusting is important to really benefit from this powerful bodywork.
It is recommended that you drink plenty of water as LomiLomi is very detoxing and this will assist in flushing the toxins from your system.
It is also recommended that you avoid alcohol for at least 12 hours.
Included in the price of your treatment is a pouch of Himalayan Salt Crystals*. We recommend that you dissolve all these into a warm bath and relax in this for at least fifteen minutes. This will help complete the detoxification process that you received during your LomiLomi massage.
*Not included in the Introductory Treatment.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything you wish to discuss after your treatment.