ExclusiveVerified listingFreya Lindqvist
Clifton, Bristol
Holistic and shiatsu sessions, trained in somatic bodywork
Female TherapistsHolistic MassageShiatsu Massage+2
from £60Incall
Lomi Lomi Massage in Bristol
1 therapist · South West England
Hawaiian bodywork with fluid, wave-like forearm strokes. Bristol leans towards holistic, Ayurvedic and long-format work more than any other English city, and it shows in how sessions are structured.
One therapist currently offers lomi lomi massage in Bristol, identity-verified. Listed rates run from £60 to £85, with an hour typically around £60. Sessions are booked at 60 or 90 minutes. They treat clients at their own premises rather than travelling. Availability is concentrated in Clifton. Besides English, they also speak Swedish.
ExclusiveVerified listingWhat is lomi lomi massage?
Lomi lomi is the traditional massage of Hawaii, and the word itself means to knead or to work in and out, like the paws of a contented cat. The therapist uses the forearms as much as the hands, in long, continuous, flowing strokes that travel the length of the body and often work two areas at once — a leg and the back, say — so that the body is treated as a whole rather than in sections.
It is given with generous oil, a light covering rather than full towelling, and a rhythm that many therapists keep with their breathing or with music. The pressure ranges from light to deep within the same stroke, and the movement around the couch is part of the technique. The experience is closer to being moved by water than to being kneaded.
People come to lomi lomi for stress, for a sense of being held, and for release of tension that feels emotional as much as physical; it was traditionally a healing practice as well as a physical one. Sessions are 60 to 90 minutes and it is offered by therapists trained in the Hawaiian tradition, who usually say so on their profile.
Read the full guide to lomi lomi massage — what it involves, who it suits and what it costs. Also known as Hawaiian massage, lomi lomi nui and Hawaiian temple bodywork.
Where to find it in Bristol
Ninety minutes is the standard booking rather than the upgrade, a noticeable share of therapists hold yoga, reiki or counselling qualifications alongside massage, and the consultation at the start of a first session tends to be longer. Clifton has the best-regarded and most expensive end, often in dedicated treatment rooms above the shops on Whiteladies Road, and it is the place to find shiatsu, lomi lomi and pregnancy specialists. Redland is its quieter residential neighbour; Harbourside covers the hotels and the mobile trade.
More on massage in Bristol as a whole — areas, pricing and how booking works locally.
For lomi lomi massage specifically, the therapists listed here work out of Clifton. You can also browse everything in Bristol.
Frequently asked questions
How much does lomi lomi massage cost in Bristol?
Listed rates run from £60 to £85, depending on duration and on whether you visit the therapist or they come to you. An hour typically costs around £60.
Can I book a mobile lomi lomi massage in Bristol?
Not at the moment. The one therapist listing lomi lomi massage in Bristol treats clients at their own premises.
Which areas of Bristol have lomi lomi massage?
The therapist listing here works out of Clifton.