Hawaiian Experience Spa

Experience a deep, sensual, and traditional Lomi Lomi massage

Aloha – Each of our therapists is creating their own special and unique massage or other service that only they will provide.  The first of these, and exotic Lomi Lomi massage has been introduced by Steve.  Below is Steve’s description of these unique and traditional Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage in Scottsdale.

Steve’s Exotic Lomi Lomi Massage

Although everyone at the spa performs Lomi Lomi massages I have advanced training in the art and can perform the massage differently then what we normally provide at the spa. When I studied Lomi Lomi on Maui and brought the treatment to the spa I slightly modified our approach to the treatment to conform with the needs of most clients. While our regular Lomi Lomi massage is very traditional, my Lomi Lomi massage will include everything I have learned about this ancient practice from various sources and training.

In your special Lomi Lomi I will use deep pressure to release muscle tension (the massage will be deeper than a regular Lomi Lomi) with a special focus on breathing muscles and hip muscles. However, even though most of the massage is deeper, I will include a period of soft full body relaxing lomi strokes intermixed with the deeper work. This combination makes the deeper work more effective and will cause your entire body to relax and “let go”. I will also incorporate stretching (especially of the hips), and will kneel on the massage table to perform more of the massage than usual, including when you are face down and face up. I will play traditional Hawaiian music and will try to provide you with fantastic, sensual, experience with your treatment.

I recommend this massage for anyone who loves deep therapeutic pressure and is very comfortable with the Lomi Lomi draping and techniques. If this is your first Lomi Lomi you may wish to try a regular Lomi Lomi to make sure you are totally comfortable before moving on to this special massage. Aloha.

For more information on this and our other specialty massages please visit our Specialty Massages section of our website.

Mike Ibach is promoted to spa manager at Hawaiian Experience Spa in Scottsdale, AZ

We are happy to announce that Mike Ibach has been promoted to full time day spa manager.  Mike, who is the son of the owners, Steve and Cathy Ibach, will be running all operations of the spa including customer service, inventory, scheduling, and all other tasks associated with day to day spa operations.  Mike has been working part time at the spa for the past year and is completely familiar with all aspects of the spa’s operation.  In this new position, Mike will be assuming complete responsibility for the spa on a daily basis.

In addition to his spa experience Mike has worked as general manager of Salad Creations in Tempe, AZ where he was responsible for all day to day operations in a busy food service environment.  He also has worked in a customer service role at Techtronics Security Company and in a business development role at Kala Group, LLC.

Cathy Ibach, who was filling the position of spa manager, will be spending the majority of her time focusing on expansion plans and spa marketing.  She will also continue to work at the spa at least one day a week as part time spa manager.  Steve Ibach will continuing in his current role providing massage therapy as well as working on expansion and marketing.

Mike can be reached by email by calling the spa at 480-661-2991.