Lomilomi (which is Hawaiian for “rub-rub”) is a massage technique that’s been handed down from ancient Hawaiian healers. Highly spiritual in nature, the method was developed formerly by Hawaiian-born nurse, Margaret Machado. The strokes are similar to the shiatsu method of Japan but are softer and shorter. Steady pressure with the fingers at key points is also part of the technique, but it is of shorter duration than most acupressure. The identifying techniques of authentic Lomilomi are the focus on spirit/body connection and the utilization of both forearm and elbow as a massage tools.