Pre-requisite: None
120 Continuing Education hours

OUR WORKSHOPS WILL TEACH YOU:

• The true meaning of Aloha - "in the presence of the divine breath"
• The historical applications and philosophy of lomilomi
• The spiritual aspects of lomilomi, including Huna, the ancient tradition of Polynesia
• Body mechanics that support career longevity
• Breathing techniques to clear and restore energy
• Release techniques for specific tension areas
• 60 and 90 minute full body lomilomi sessions

Lomilomi is sure to become your most requested service, as clients experience the touch of the islands.


Level 1 Workshop

Introduction to the full body Hawaiian massage treatment. Learn how to find congested areas in the body and effectively release them using the four basic lomilomi strokes. 
Integrate the unique spiritual aspects of the ancient Hawaiians in combination with hands on skills.

Level 2 Workshop
Expand the basic four strokes with specific movements intended to release deep seated tension. Learn to recognize the difference between emotional and physical blockage. Introduction to the use of elbows & forearms to enhance the students healing skills. Breath work techniques are taught to clear and restore energy, in both the client and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Practitioner.

Level 3 Workshop
This level brings an entirely new focus to the lomilomi massage. Renowned sciatic, hamstring, I.T. band, and neck release movements are taught. Working exclusively on the side of the clients body, the students develop the ability to produce a profound sense of well being in the body, mind and spirit. One of the most treasured experiences of the lomilomi practitioner is the gift exchange of Aloha between healer and client.

California Certification Course taught at

The Fair Oaks Massage Institute
9833 Fair Oaks Blvd. C-1
Fair Oaks, Ca 95628
916-965-4063 

Module 1 February 10th, 11th, & 12th, 2012
9:00a.m.-7:00p.m. 
(Please refer to Levels 1,2, & 3 workshops above for description of each level)

Module 2 March 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2012
9:00a.m.-7:00p.m.

Module 3 April 13th, 14th, & 15th
9:a.m.-7:00p.m.

Module 4 May 11th, 12th, & 13th
This module is dedicated to refining and perfecting all 3 Levels 
9:00 a.m.-7:00p.m.
Certification program is 120 hours

Tuition is $1500.00 plus $120.00 materials fee which includes 3 pofessionally produced 
instructional DVD's and Certification program notes.

INSTRUCTOR
Tamara Conlan Mondragon has been practicing Lomi Lomi since 1972 when she began her apprenticeship with native Hawaiian healer Margaret Machado or "Auntie Margaret," as she is lovingly referred to by her students. Since then she has shared this healing art with people from all walks of life, including the (formerly) Los Angeles Raiders football team. Tamara is a certified Hawaiian Lomi Lomi instructor who shares the original knowledge that she received from her Kumu (teacher) before the School of Hawaiian Lomi Lomi even opened it's doors. 
It was the first Hawaii state licensed school that opened specifically to teach Lomi Lomi, however Auntie taught Anatomy and Physiology as well. Tamara still has the original copy of The Theory and Pracice of Body Massage, published in 1969, that Auntie gave her to study with for the Hawaii State Board of Massage Examination. In 1974 Auntie breathed the Ha breath on Tamara when she completed her apprenticeship, and told her that her destiny was to spread this ancient healing art throughout the world and keep Aunties family lineage of Lomi Lomi alive and pure. Please visit Tamara's Bio page for more information. Mahalo!