Programs Overview
“I’ve found that the more you know about the structures and functions of the body, there is less chance of doing something that will hurt the body. The potential for greater healing is present.” – Dr. Dane Silva.
Hawaiian Lomilomi Workshops
Learn to bring relief from spasms, pain and stress for your beloved family, friends, colleagues and clients. Work in your home, office, spa or gym in a rewarding profession as a part or full-time health care provider.
SOOTHING
LEVEL ONE
This is for the person who is new to the field of bodywork and healing arts. It is also appropriate for anyone who has not taken one of our workshops. It is ideal for anyone who wants to provide lomilomi in a salon or spa. Because of the unique format and content of our training program, even experienced lomilomi practitioners, doctors and other healers appreciate and benefit from our fundamental workshops. It includes practical training and evaluation. A certificate of completion is provided.
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RESTORATIVE
LEVEL TWO
This is for the person who has experience in providing massage therapy for relaxation and wants to expand their expertise in the clinical or medical field of restorative therapy. This level also includes an introduction to taijiquan (tai chi chuan), herbal healing, anatomy & physiology of selected syndromes (such as carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder syndrome, cervical syndrome), and cultural activities. It includes practical training and evaluation. A certificate of completion is provided.
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EMPOWERING
LEVEL THREE
This is for the person who has experienced working in the massage field and is interested in integrating deeper styles of bodywork and energetic techniques. The emphasis is on learning energetic techniques and the integration of healing skills. It includes the advanced level of lomilomi, pule, introduction to meditation, herbal healing, introduction to pathology, and cultural activities. It includes practical training and evaluation. A certificate of completion is provided.
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LOMISCIENCE
LEVEL FOUR
LOVE THE BODY.
This 7 day intensive program emphasizes the study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology of the human body. This program may be taken with no prior experience or massage training. Completion of this program also prepares each student to continue their pursuit of scientific knowledge at home with appropriate tools such as charts, models, videos, multimedia CD’s, internet research, and texts. An exam is required for certification.
Although field trips are not scheduled for this phase of the training program, each participant is encouraged to practice all of the learning and practical skills and methods which have been acquired or mastered to date.
Additional supplies are recommended for self-study before, during and after the completion of Level 4.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
This is for the advanced practitioner who wishes to learn the skills and to acquire the tools and the resources for teaching Long Life Lomilomi Massage, Healing Arts and Culture.
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Hi Sandra,
Teaching lomilomi is one of my roles as a native practitioner. Training teachers is a specialty that few experts are willing to do. Perhaps it is necessary for both teacher and student to realize that their egos may get in the way of the training process. My purpose in teaching others like yourself is to ensure that the future instructor is an expert in the knowledge and practice of the art. This requires lots of experience. It also requires lots of patience and tolerance. How can you learn with me if you are in Germany?
Kumu Lomi Dane Kaohelani Silva
Hi Nadine,
Teaching lomilomi is a challenging role because of the amount of experience necessary for the student to become an expert in this art. When the student has acquired the knowledge and experience needed to be able to answer questions from other students, they may feel ready to begin teaching. However, a good teacher also needs to have patience and tolerance. Otherwise the training process becomes difficult due to the lack of aloha between student and teacher. Just as the healer needs more energy or mana than the patient to conduct a healing experience, the teacher must have more energy and mana than the student to conduct a training experience. Where are you in the realm of lomilomi?
Kumu Lomi Dane Kaohelani Silva