Traditional Kahuna

massage & bodywork

About Kahuna

Kahuna is a traditional Hawaiian restorative healing system, which utilises the art of compassionate touch in the massage treatments. Lomi Lomi is a treatment that comes under the banner of Kahuna.

This modality uses hands, forearms and elbows for a range of therapeutic effects. Kahuna helps increase spiritual energy, personal power and general wellbeing (also called mana).

The deep tissue work provides fascial release and the yin flow technique gives receivers a deep restorative relaxation. You will leave the treatment room knowing you will want to be back for more!

Thorough Massage incluiding head, toesand hands

The MIKAHUNA point of difference

  • I’m passionate about providing greater access to the wonderful Kahuna Lomi Lomi treatments. Working from a private, dedicated clinic room in Maclean in NSW allows me to keep the treatments as affordable as possible.

  • Cold pressed almond oil is always used in the massage treatments, providing a wonderful pure and nourishing treatment for your skin.

  • In my experience with Kahuna bodywork, 60 minutes is wonderful and theraputic but seems to pass quickly. If you would like to go deeper, my preference is 90-minute treatmens. I also offer 120 minutes.

  • My aim is to have you on the table for the full treatment time - 60, 90 or 120 minutes. My recommendation is for you, to try and arrive close to the agreed start time for your massage; and allow for up to 15 minutes, of extra time at the end of you booked massage time.

    This way we will have time to settle in, discuss the focus for your treatment, and be comfortable before the treatment starts. For example, if your time booked is 11 to 12.30, aim to arrive at 11 of just before and plan to leave at around 12.45. This is handy to know if you are getting picked up or have somewhere to be, after your treatment.

  • Mobile treatments:

    My prefernce is for treatments in my clinic room, which is a beautiful, private dedicated massage space. If that is not possible, mobile treatments may be an option in McLean / Yamba region (including Brooms Head and Iluka). These have an additional cost of $100 per visit. (not per massage)

I have been massaging for 15 years on a part time basis, however in 2023 I left my role as General Manager of a 5 star retreat to being a full time Kahuna massage practitioner. I now spend my time focusing on more mindful pursuits like yoga, meditation and my work as a masseur.

My Kahuna massage and body work training and certification was with the beautiful Tina Featherheart at The School of The Rising Healer.

I recently settled in the Maclean / Yamba area, and run my Kahuna practice from here in a custom built space on my property. Previously I had clinics at ‘Sacred Hearth Sanctuary’ near Mullumbimby, and at ‘Heaven in The Hills’, Reesville, Maleny. 

I am so inspired by this rhythmic flowing body work technique. Doing the work, lights me up. Kahuna affects everyone differently and that is what is wonderful about it. However the essence of this practice is a healing bodywork modality, and I am honoured to provide my clients a peaceful yet energised sense of being in the world, that you will walk away with after your treatment.

About Mika (Mark van Renen)

Mika from Mikahuna massage and bodywork

Benefits of Kahuna Lomi Lomi treatments

  • Relaxing

    Physical, mental & emotional relaxation, installing a sense of peace.

  • Energising

    Releasing neuromuscular tension allows energy to flow.

  • Immunity

    Treats circulatory , lymphatic and respiratory systems, building immunity.

  • Psychological

    Helps to create a general sense of wellbeing.

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Kahuna massage clinic in Maclean and Yamba NSW Australia

Testimonials

  • “Thank you so so much for such a beautiful, strong, relaxing, healing Lomi Lomi massage. It was absolutely one of the best treatments i have ever experienced. Every muscle, tendon, ligament. My neck, my back my hands , my feet my hips and were soothed.”

    Janey Kellock

  • “Thank you from the depths of my body-mind-spirit for the lomi-lomi massage which took me into a fluid space to truly relax, release, renew and remember to surrender into my own body's softness and aliveness. Your touch was respectful, refined and the space for the session was a clear space for deep healing. I highly recommend for anyone who is wanting a deep relaxing massage"

    Stephanie Ajna

  • “Mika was warm and welcoming, made me feel very comfortable, then ushered me up to his beautiful warmed healing space. Mika’s touch felt confident, intuitive and healing. The 90 minute massage passed quickly, and was deep and restorative. I highly recommend him for a great massage.”

    Paul Kimmel

  • “He has a wonderful centred energy in himself and excellent skills at moving stuck energy using the Lomi Lomi technique. My muscles and my nervous system unwound and my mind was able to let go into a healing state of relaxation. Mika was also able to support me with some heartache and trauma I was holding. Helping me move the discordance and repair some fragmented parts of my psyche to help my heart heal.”

    Eliza Kendall

  • "The Kahuna massage experience received by Mark was a flowing and relaxing massage with lots of thoughtful factors incorporated by Mark, such as ensuring the temperature of the room was comfortable, the use of pure essential and natural oils throughout"

    Chiquita Mitchell

Frequently asked questions

  • I accept payments by direct debit or cash (no credit or debit card transactions)

  • 60 minute treatments are $100

    90 minute introduction treatment is $120,

    120 minute treatments are $170.

    Loyalty program, which is after 5 treatments, you get the 6th one complimentary!

    I will allow extra time to get to know you, discuss your needs and the focus for your treatment.

    Lovely metalic embossed, Gift vouchers are available.

  • I’m an inclusive, LGBTQ+ affirming practitioner. My practice is inclusive and affirming for everyone, I welcome you to share as much or as little as you want with me in order to help you feel comfortable joining my healing space.

  • My Clinic room is in Maclean NSW, which is not far from Yamba, Iluka and Brooms head. Clients travel from as far as Byron Bay, Grafton and Coffs Harbour to have treatments.