CJs Year of.....

Number 101 – Heavenly Hawaiian Massage

As I celebrated my 32nd birthday (once I figured out I wasn't actually turning 31!), I decided to treat myself with one of my easier list items. With Mum flying into the country for the weekend it was a perfect opportunity for some girly time and to see if both of us could relax!

Knowing how much I love getting massages and after me raving about a massage I'd had in Bali, my friend Charlotte recommended I try the Lomi Lomi telling me it was an experience not to be missed. I've had massages all around the world and some pretty amazing ones so I was more than happy to take Char up on the challenge.


Ka Huna Lomi Lomi massage is an ancient style of massage, traditionally performed to honour the body as a temple. It’s designed to relax, rebalance and invigorate the mind, body and spirit. During a treatment, the practitioner moves around the massage table with flowing hula movements, using their hands and forearms to massage the client. Below is a Ka Huna demonstration.

After a bit of research I found Sydney Ka Huna located in Paddington, literally up the road. Mum and I arrived to a a small studio and were greated by our therapists Natalia and Jae with huge smiles. http://www.sydneykahuna.com.au/

After being taken into a balmy room, Natalia talked through the process and what to expect. It was time to get ready and I quickly realised this is not a massage for the overly modest. Getting down to my birthday suit (appropriate for a birthday treat!), I was given a little sarong to preserve what modesty I had left. 

Lomi Lomi massages you from head to toe in long strokes, going over and under the body in constant rhythm, slathering you with oil. The therapist breathes in time with the strokes and after 10 mins I was already starting to nod off.

An hour and a half later on was floating on a cloud. With rhythmic drums, tinkling bells and heated towels I was in heaven wishing there was a way to make it last just a little longer. When they tell you to take your time, how long do they mean??

Number 101 complete, though I think I may need to go back a couple of times just to make sure!