Lomi Lomi · Hawaiian Massage · Niasja S., LMT
Lomi Lomi, 
Long, unbroken strokes with the forearms. One continuous movement, head to foot.
The massage people ask for by name once they have had it: long, rhythmic, flowing strokes that use the forearms as much as the hands and never quite stop. Here it is Niasja S., LMT, and only Niasja, Monday through Wednesday. 60 min $120 · 90 min $175 · 120 min $230, in a private suite in Historic Kenwood.
The short answer
Lomi Lomi, 
Lomi Lomi (also written lomilomi) is traditional Hawaiian massage. The word means to knead or to rub, and the practice is rooted in Hawaiian healing tradition, where it was passed down within families. On the table it feels unlike Swedish or deep tissue: instead of short strokes on one muscle at a time, your therapist uses long, continuous strokes along the whole length of the body, often with the forearm, in a rhythm that does not break between areas. At The Bronze Lily, 2851 1st Avenue N in Historic Kenwood, Lomi Lomi is Niasja S., LMT’s alone, Monday through Wednesday, 10 AM to 4 PM, worked into her full-body session at the usual price: 60 minutes $120, 90 minutes $175, 120 minutes $230. Ask for it when you book.
It is one of several styles inside our full-body massage, not a separate menu item. Niasja also does sports massage, prenatal and lymphatic drainage. Hope H. does not offer Lomi Lomi.
What it feels like
On the table, 
The strokes are long and they do not stop. A Swedish or deep tissue session works one region, finishes it, and moves on. Lomi Lomi runs the length of the body in a single pass — shoulder to hip to heel — then comes back, so the hour feels like one movement rather than a sequence of techniques. People describe it as being rocked, or as waves.
Forearms, not just hands. Niasja uses the broad, soft surface of the forearm for most of the long strokes, with the hands and palms for detail. That spreads the pressure across more of you at once, which is why Lomi Lomi can feel both deep and gentle in the same stroke. Oil is used so the strokes glide.
You set the pressure. Lomi Lomi runs from very light to quite firm, and Niasja checks in as she goes. Say “more” or “lighter” and it changes. If one shoulder or a lower back needs real attention, she can slow down and work it with trigger point or deep tissue inside the same session, then pick the rhythm back up.
Draped, private, unhurried. You undress to your comfort level and are draped the whole time, the same as any massage here — only the area being worked is uncovered. The suite is a private room in a converted 1920s house, with a private lot out front, and the music is yours to choose or turn off. Nothing about the session asks you to do anything but breathe.
Being honest about it
Who it is 
It suits people who find regular massage choppy — who want the whole body worked as one piece, and who relax more into rhythm than into pressure. It is also the session to book when you are wound tight and cannot say exactly where. If you want thirty minutes on one knot and nothing else, deep tissue or trigger point is the better ask, and Niasja does both.
What we will not claim. You will find websites that promise Lomi Lomi treats specific conditions or releases stored emotion. We do not make medical claims about any massage here. It is bodywork, done well, by a licensed therapist. If you are pregnant, Niasja’s prenatal session is the right booking, not Lomi Lomi; if you have a medical condition, tell us and ask your doctor first.
On tradition. Lomi Lomi comes from Hawaiian families and healers, and much of what makes it what it is cannot be reduced to a technique. We teach nothing and claim no lineage. What Niasja offers is the bodywork — the long strokes, the rhythm, the forearms — with respect for where it came from.
Booking. Lomi Lomi is Monday through Wednesday only, because it is Niasja’s alone and those are her days, 10 AM to 4 PM with a last 60-minute start at 3 PM. Book the full-body massage online and choose Niasja, then tell us you want Lomi Lomi — or just text (727) 218-7045 and say the words. Cancellations. Twenty-four hours’ notice is required. Cancellations under 24 hours are 50% of service cost; no-shows, arrivals 15+ minutes late, or cancellations under 4 hours are 100%. All bookings require a card on file — no deposits. Phone call or text to (727) 218-7045 are the only valid ways to cancel or reschedule. All sales are final.
Niasja S., LMT · Monday to Wednesday
Ask for Lomi Lomi and 
60 min $120 · 90 min $175 · 120 min $230
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 AM to 4 PM · 2851 1st Avenue N, Historic Kenwood
Call or text (727) 218-7045.
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Lomi Lomi · Common Questions
Lomi Lomi 
What is Lomi Lomi massage?
Lomi Lomi is traditional Hawaiian massage. The name means to knead or to rub. It uses long, continuous, rhythmic strokes along the whole body, often with the forearms as well as the hands, so the session feels like one flowing movement rather than a series of separate techniques. At The Bronze Lily it is offered by Niasja S., LMT, Monday through Wednesday.
How much is a Lomi Lomi massage at The Bronze Lily?
The same as our full-body massage, because it is worked into that session: 60 minutes $120, 90 minutes $175, 120 minutes $230. There is no surcharge for asking for Lomi Lomi. Sessions only — no packages.
Where can I get a Lomi Lomi massage near me in St. Pete?
At The Bronze Lily, 2851 1st Avenue N in Historic Kenwood, St. Petersburg — five to ten minutes from downtown, with a private eight-space lot. Lomi Lomi is Niasja S., LMT’s session, available Monday through Wednesday, 10 AM to 4 PM, by appointment. Call or text (727) 218-7045.
How is Lomi Lomi different from a Swedish or deep tissue massage?
Swedish and deep tissue work one area at a time with shorter strokes. Lomi Lomi uses long strokes that run the length of the body without stopping between regions, and relies on the forearm as much as the hand, which spreads the pressure. It can be gentle or firm — you set it — and Niasja can fold trigger point or deep tissue work into the same hour if one spot needs it.
Is Lomi Lomi a gentle massage or a deep one?
Either. The long forearm strokes can be feather-light or quite firm, and Niasja adjusts as she goes. Tell her how you like it and say so again if it changes mid-session. Most people describe the pressure as deep and gentle at the same time because it is spread across more of the body in each stroke.
Do I have to undress for Lomi Lomi?
You undress to your comfort level and you are draped with a sheet the whole time, exactly like any other massage here. Only the area being worked is uncovered. Oil is used so the long strokes glide, and you have a private suite to yourself to dress and undress.
Who does Lomi Lomi at The Bronze Lily?
Niasja S., LMT — a Florida-licensed massage therapist with ten years of experience who joined us in October 2026. She is the only therapist here who practices Lomi Lomi, which is why it is available Monday through Wednesday only. Hope H., our other therapist, does not offer it.
How do I book Lomi Lomi?
Book the full-body massage online on Square and choose Niasja for a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (10 AM to 4 PM, last 60-minute start 3 PM), then tell us you want Lomi Lomi — or text (727) 218-7045 and ask for it by name and we will set it up. Twenty-four hours’ notice to cancel; card on file, no deposit.
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