Ola Loa: Hawaiian Healing

Below are some principles and methods used in Hawaiian healing (Lomilomi is only one component of Hawaiian healing).

Manaola: Life Force Healing

Creator (Akua), Nature (‘Aina, Kai, Lewa), People (Kanaka)

Multiple levels of Akua, ‘Aina and Kanaka

Ha (breath), Aloha (acknowledgment of spirit that rides on the breath)

Pono (the right way); Ola (healing); Mana (accumulated, focused life force); Malama (to care for, preserve and protect)

Kuleana: Responsibility for Healing & Communication

	Injuries: (ma ‘I make, ma’I na loko, ma ‘I na waho mai) acute, chronic, degenerative, addictive, or psychological diseases
	Health Care (Biomedical Model, Hawaiian Model, Chinese Model)
	Communication: Provider-Client, Provider-Provider, Ohana (family)-Provider, Ohana-Client

Pule (Prayer) Powerful Ingredient for Healing

	Opening prayer (ho’owehe) Ho’ola E ola mau ka honua, e ola mau ke ao lewa, ho’ ola hou ke kanaka
	Closing prayer (ho’opau)
	Larry Dossey, MD: author of:

Be Careful What You Pray For: You Just Might Get It

Prayer is Good Medicine: How to Reap the Healing Benefits of Prayer

Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine

Methods for Myofascial & Joint Release

	Lomi stick movements
	Self-massage
	Self-stretching
	Assisted stretching
	Anti-oxidant supplements (Vitamin C, curcuminoids, (‘olena), green tea etc.)
	Anti-inflammatory supplements (enzymes, curcuminoids - ‘olena - etc.)
	Anti-stress supplements (kava, Chinese herbs, etc.)
	Cartilage repair supplements (glucosamine sulfate, MSM)
	Nutrition (sugar, salt, alcohol, fat, protein, carbohydrates, water, fiber, herbs, milk).