Hi there, I'm Zena.
I’ve always been captivated by the human experience - our powerful minds, our ever-evolving bodies, and the subtle, sensitive energy system that runs through us. How do we cultivate joy, purpose, and fulfilment in a world that constantly tells us to strive for more, to be more, and that we’re never quite enough? Where do we find true connection in a culture that equates success with accumulation rather than inner spaciousness?
For nearly two decades, I’ve been exploring these questions through a wide range of modalities. The answers I’ve uncovered are personal, evolving, and imperfect, and have shaped my path and brought me to where I am today.
What I know is this: I’m here for connection. I believe we all are. And this belief fuels my passion for helping others reconnect - with their bodies, their emotions, and the deepest layers of their being, which some may call the soul or spirit.
Connection is my compass, and I believe it all begins within.
For nearly two decades, I’ve been exploring these questions through a wide range of modalities. The answers I’ve uncovered are personal, evolving, and imperfect, and have shaped my path and brought me to where I am today.
What I know is this: I’m here for connection. I believe we all are. And this belief fuels my passion for helping others reconnect - with their bodies, their emotions, and the deepest layers of their being, which some may call the soul or spirit.
Connection is my compass, and I believe it all begins within.
A little bit about me...
We often become interested in healing in the face of adversity - and my story is no different...
In my early twenties, despite having a beautiful life that looked absolutely perfect from the outside, I used to suffer from tremendous anxiety and severe panic attacks. After one particular episode where I ended up in hospital, absolutely convinced that I was dying, I knew that something had to change.
I became very interested in finding out how to cultivate a state of grounded inner peace and emotional fulfilment, that was not so dependant on what was happening on the outside, but more about what I could foster on the inside.
After graduating with degree in Psychology in 2013, I took a deep dive into many alternative and holistic healing modalities, starting with yoga, then meditation, breath work, tantra, taoism, ecstatic & 5 Rhythms dance, NLP... and then finally - bodywork.
When I took my first Lomi Lomi massage course in early 2018 I had already been teaching yoga for a number of years, was meditating regularly and taking care of myself, but a very important piece of the puzzle was missing - a sense of self acceptance, of grounded self esteem, an embodied knowing that I have my own back. The safety and love that I felt when receiving Lomi everyday during that first training allowed me to really discover the meaning and importance and self love, for the first time from an embodied perspective. Lomi has been so deeply healing for me, and has allowed me to experience more love, more clarity, and more joy than ever before, which is has rippled through to every aspect of my life. Lomi is an incredibly powerful form of bodywork, that has the potential to be absolutely life changing, as it was for me.
Offerings:
- 1:1 Lomi Lomi sessions from my clinic in Zetland
- Introductory workshops at Flourmill Space in Newtown
- I co-facilitate a yearly Lomi Lomi Practitioner training in Bali, led by my own teacher Nisarga Eryk Dobosz
So what is Lomi Lomi...?
Lomi Lomi is the traditional form of Hawaiian bodywork. The massage goes much deeper than physical relaxation, it aims to transform and rebalance, creating harmony and flow within a person's whole being - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Lomi Lomi uses lots of warm oil and long, flowing strokes up and down the body. The flowing movements allow the mind to truly switch off, so that the receiver may experience their own body on a much deeper level. One of the best things about Lomi is that we don't only work over the body, but also under the body, which feels incredible and induces a deep state of blissful surrender.
But what truly sets Lomi apart is one simple ingredient - Love. The skill of the Lomi practitioner lies in their ability to become a conduit for love - not a personal love, but a universal love. In this space, the receiver may feel fully accepted, held, and safe, exactly as they are in the moment. And when we feel safe, our body's natural wisdom can take over, allowing us to face our challenges with greater resource and clarity, and heal anything that is in the way of our natural, joyful state.
Every Lomi session is different, some are deeply relaxing, and others more therapeutic. It is not uncommon to cry, laugh, make sounds, and experience very deep healing during a Lomi session. All expressions are healthy and welcome.
Lomi Lomi is the traditional form of Hawaiian bodywork. The massage goes much deeper than physical relaxation, it aims to transform and rebalance, creating harmony and flow within a person's whole being - physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Lomi Lomi uses lots of warm oil and long, flowing strokes up and down the body. The flowing movements allow the mind to truly switch off, so that the receiver may experience their own body on a much deeper level. One of the best things about Lomi is that we don't only work over the body, but also under the body, which feels incredible and induces a deep state of blissful surrender.
But what truly sets Lomi apart is one simple ingredient - Love. The skill of the Lomi practitioner lies in their ability to become a conduit for love - not a personal love, but a universal love. In this space, the receiver may feel fully accepted, held, and safe, exactly as they are in the moment. And when we feel safe, our body's natural wisdom can take over, allowing us to face our challenges with greater resource and clarity, and heal anything that is in the way of our natural, joyful state.
Every Lomi session is different, some are deeply relaxing, and others more therapeutic. It is not uncommon to cry, laugh, make sounds, and experience very deep healing during a Lomi session. All expressions are healthy and welcome.
Testimonials
"Hi Zena, I wanted to thank you for the massage today. It was amazing on so many levels. I am grateful for your energy, your wisdom and your generous spirit. I feel very blessed to have spent the afternoon with you. Thank you for seeing me and feeling my pain. Your healing way of being has touched me deeply. I appreciate you. Big love"
- Claudia x
- Claudia x
"My Lomi lomi massage with Zena was a delight from beginning to end. I felt safe, held, nurtured and respected throughout the delicious experience. Zena's intuitive touch felt healing and calming and her treatment room perfectly blends peace and luxury. After the massage I felt wonderfully calm and energised. I thoroughly recommend the experience and can't wait to return!"
- Sue
"Zena has the most amazing presence that just knew how I needed to be nurtured through my massage, it was beautiful and healing, I found the benefits flowing out even days later. Thank you Zena"
- Crystal
- Sue
"Zena has the most amazing presence that just knew how I needed to be nurtured through my massage, it was beautiful and healing, I found the benefits flowing out even days later. Thank you Zena"
- Crystal
"Zena has got the most beautiful heart, she is very much in touch with herself, her body and the divine. You can feel it when receiving a massage and when communicating and learning with her."
-Nathanael
"Zena puts her heart and soul into her sessions and her touch really is an embodiment of pure love.
She makes people feel safe and incredibly loved."
- Anneli
-Nathanael
"Zena puts her heart and soul into her sessions and her touch really is an embodiment of pure love.
She makes people feel safe and incredibly loved."
- Anneli
"I received a Lomi lomi massage from Zena yesterday and I found the experience immersive and fulfilling. The session started slowly with a check in where I felt really seen and understood and where the intention for the massage became clear and precise. I loved that she took the time here to make sure my intention was resonant and appropriate. Throughout the massage I noticed many different experiences of sensations from the physical to energetic and emotional. I felt deeply moved my the massage and highly recommend Zena. Her approach is unique caring and precise. Today I woke feeling completely at ease, I slept deeply and grateful for the massage."
- Tomas
- Tomas
* Thank you to all the photographers who have contributed to the photos on this website. They are Hayley Melrose, Brendan McMullan, Stu W & Andy K.