Lomi Lomi Sticks
Lomi lomi or laau lomi lomi stick was used by ancient Hawaiians as a self massager. The branch is from Guava and its shape was selected by an expert to be best used on the back or hard to reach areas of the back . By holding the longer end of the branch, you would be able to reach over your shoulder with the shorter end and apply pressure to the tight areas .
Lomi sticks has been in my family from mid to late 1940s , over a decade after my grandfather had passed it only felt right to continue his work . After realizing how greatfull we were to still have a few pieces of his in our home and how much it was used to help heal , it was obvious . His signaturized burning and his methods of drying and recipe for finish is still practiced.
Lomi sticks has been in my family from mid to late 1940s , over a decade after my grandfather had passed it only felt right to continue his work . After realizing how greatfull we were to still have a few pieces of his in our home and how much it was used to help heal , it was obvious . His signaturized burning and his methods of drying and recipe for finish is still practiced.