Learn, grow and deepen your journey with Lomilomi 

— supported, guided and connected every step of the way.

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Our professional pathways are designed to honour your growth at every stage.

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Whether you wish to share lomilomi with your loved ones, offer sessions in a professional capacity,

or step into teaching, The Blisstitute of Living Aloha provides clear pathways with ongoing guidance, community support, and opportunities for deepening your practice.

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STUDENT CERTIFICATION

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After completing our 6-day Spiritual Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage Training, you will receive Student Certification. There are no exams — only your presence, participation, and care for yourself and others.

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What this means for you:

• You will graduate with the skills and confidence to offer a full 90-minute Lomilomi session.

• You may share Lomilomi with family and friends for practice, without needing insurance or professional membership.
  (Please note: this is at your discretion — The Blisstitute of Living Aloha recommends that all practitioners, even during practice sessions, consider appropriate insurance coverage.)

• If you wish to offer paid sessions, you are eligible to apply for Student Membership with the International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT).

  • This membership includes access to student-level insurance.

  • You may offer paid sessions at student rates for up to one year.

  • After this time, Practitioner Certification is required to continue offering paid sessions.

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Your ongoing Student-Level support includes: 

• A growing Lomilomi ʻOhana (family of practitioners) to learn and grow with

• A private Facebook group where Hawaiian wisdom and insights are shared

• WhatsApp chat groups for your cohort and your local area, to connect and exchange sessions

• Quarterly Zoom gatherings with graduates from all levels

• Mentoring with Charlie Snow (Paʻa Counselling, with ʻOhana discounts)

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PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION

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When you feel ready to offer sessions at a professional level, you may apply for Practitioner Certification. Information about Practitioner Assessment CRITERIA. This involves giving at least five lomilomi sessions (with written or verbal reports) and being assessed in one of these ways: 

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1. Attending another 6-day training (with a 50% returning student discount)

2. Joining a refresher workshop

3. Giving a lomilomi session to a Senior Practitioner

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What this means for you:

• You can gain full IICT membership and professional insurance at the Practitioner level

• You will receive a referral code discount for IICT membership

• You may charge industry-standard professional rates

• You will continue to access all Student-level benefits

• You may also receive client referrals directly from The Blisstitute

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BLISSTITUTE PRACTITIONER 

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This level is for those who represent The Blisstitute of Living Aloha publicly and professionally.

Not every Practitioner is invited — this pathway is for those working at an exceptional level of skill, professionalism, and aloha. Professional codes of conduct for Blisstitute Practitioners.

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Requirements include: 

• A professional practice set-up

• Trauma-informed, inclusive, and compassionate care

• Demonstrated ability to hold a safe and non-judgmental space for all clients

• Assessment and recommendation by a Senior Practitioner and the founder, Charlie Snow

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Additional access includes: 

• A Blisstitute Team WhatsApp group

• Two professional development Zoom gatherings per year

• Opportunities for promotion through our website, newsletters, and social media

• Optional Blisstitute email address (yourname@blisstitute.com)

• Opportunities to contribute to the Blisstitute Blog

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TRAINING ASSISTANT

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Practitioners may step into the role of Training Assistant at our 6-day trainings.

This voluntary position offers the chance to learn deeply by holding space and supporting the smooth flow of training. It is a powerful way to grow your own practice while immersing yourself further in Hawaiian wisdom and the way of aloha.

 

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SENIOR BLISSTITUTE PRACTITIONER

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This level is for those who have worked consistently as a professional lomilomi practitioner for at least three years, receive excellent client feedback, and embody Hawaiian wisdom both in and beyond the lomilomi space.

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Senior Practitioners:

• Assess students for Practitioner Certification

• Act as mentors within our growing lomilomi ʻohana

• Support the lineage of Spiritual Hawaiian Lomilomi Massage with aloha and pono

 

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TEACHER TRAINING

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Currently in development, this pathway is for Senior Practitioners who feel called to teach. It includes:​

• Written and oral assessments on Hawaiian concepts such as Akua, Pule, Aloha, ʻOhana, Pono, Mana, Naʻau, and Lomilomi

• A 1-week in-person teacher training, plus ongoing mentoring

• Support from Charlie Snow in your first 6-day training as a teacher

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Applicants must:

• Have assisted at least one 6-day training

• Demonstrate deep understanding and embodiment of Hawaiian wisdom and language

• Show the ability to hold groups with humility, presence, and connection to Akua

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SPIRITUAL HAWAIIAN LOMILOMI MASSAGE TEACHER

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This is the highest level of our pathway. Teachers are those who have walked each step with dedication, humility, and aloha, and are ready to carry forward the sacred lineage of lomilomi.

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Teachers have access to:

• IICT approval to certify their own students

• Use of The Blisstitute of Living Aloha logo and promotional materials

• Promotion of their trainings through The Blisstitute website

• Ongoing mentoring and support from Charlie Snow

 

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At every stage, you are supported, guided, and welcomed as ʻohana.

Your journey with lomilomi is not only about professional skills, but about walking in aloha

— living the teachings with presence, compassion, and connection to spirit.

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