A Sacred Journey into the Ancient Hawaiian Healing Arts

Heartworks Lomi Lomi is far more than a massage technique. It is a deeply nurturing and heart-centred healing art rooted in the ancient traditions of Hawaii, offering a profound experience for the body, mind, heart, and spirit.

Through gentle, flowing sequences that move like the waves of the ocean, Heartworks Lomi Lomi invites deep relaxation, restoration, and connection. This sacred practice helps calm the nervous system, release tension, improve circulation, and create space for emotional healing, allowing old patterns to soften and new possibilities to emerge.

At its essence, Lomi Lomi is a practice of Aloha—love, compassion, respect, and presence. Traditionally accompanied by prayer (pule), breath, and intention, the practitioner becomes an instrument through which life force energy, or mana, can flow. The healing arises not simply from technique, but from the quality of presence and the connection between heart and hands.

Developed by Mette Sorensen through the Mette Institute of Bodywork & Personal Development, Heartworks Lomi Lomi blends traditional Hawaiian healing wisdom with therapeutic touch, movement, breath, meditation, and embodied awareness. As Mette beautifully teaches:

"Heartworks Lomi Lomi is more than a massage — it's a way of life. A dance of hands and heart that brings deep relaxation, connection, and healing." 

This immersive four-day training offers a unique opportunity to learn the foundational Heartworks Lomi Lomi flow while embarking on a journey of personal growth, self-discovery, and deeper connection.
Held within a beautiful sanctuary in the heart of Bondi Junction, you will be supported in a safe and nurturing environment where you can learn, practise, receive, and embody this sacred healing art. Alongside hands-on massage training, you will experience movement, breathwork, meditation, sound healing, and embodiment practices designed to deepen your connection with yourself, others, and the natural world.

Whether you wish to share Lomi Lomi with family and friends or integrate it into your professional healing practice, this training will provide you with a powerful foundation and a deeply transformative experience. 

Dates
22–23 August & 29–30 August 2026

Time
9:00am – 7:00pm daily

Location
Suite 17/79 Old South Head Rd, Bondi Junction, NSW

Investment
$995

A $200 deposit secures your place. Maximum 6 students per course.
Flexible payment plans are available.

What You’ll Learn

During this four-day, 38-hour training, you will learn:

• A complete 90-minute full-body Heartworks Lomi Lomi massage sequence
• The Seven Principles of Huna and their practical application
• Heart-to-heart connection and practitioner presence
• Breathwork practices to support flow, awareness, and healing
• Heart-hand connection and intuitive touch
• Flowing body mechanics and movement for ease and energy
• Client care, consultation, and professional practice skills
• Sacred rituals and tools that enrich the Lomi Lomi experience
• Practices that support personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and self-development

Throughout the training you will both give and receive massage, allowing you to experience the healing benefits of this work from both perspectives while building confidence in your practice.

What's Included

• Four days of immersive hands-on training
• Comprehensive course manual and learning materials
• Daily movement, stretching, breathwork and meditation
• Giving and receiving Heartworks Lomi Lomi massage throughout the course
• Sarongs, oils, and all training equipment provided
• Nourishing lunches, refreshments, snacks, and beverages
• Personal guidance and support in a safe, sacred learning environment
• Heartworks Lomi Lomi Level 1 Certificate upon successful completion
• Accreditation through the Mette Institute and recognition by the International Institute for Complementary 

Therapists (IICT), providing access to affordable professional insurance.

Benefits of Lomi Lomi

This beautiful healing art supports wellbeing on physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual levels and may assist with:

• Deep relaxation and stress relief
• Nervous system regulation and improved sleep
• Increased circulation and lymphatic flow
• Release of muscular tension and physical discomfort
• Enhanced emotional wellbeing and self-awareness
• Greater vitality, presence, and mental clarity
• Deeper connection with self, others, and nature
• Increased peace, compassion, joy, and harmony
• Personal empowerment and embodied awareness

Therapists (IICT), providing access to affordable professional insurance.

No previous experience necessary

This training is open to everyone. Whether you are completely new to bodywork or an experienced practitioner seeking to expand your skills, Heartworks Lomi Lomi offers a beautiful pathway into healing through conscious touch, breath, movement, and presence.

Join us for this transformative journey into the sacred art of Hawaiian healing and discover the power of working with your hands, your breath, and your heart.

Come home to the wisdom of touch, the spirit of Aloha, and the healing power that lives within us all.