THE HEALING ART FORM OF ALOHA.

The healing art form of Aloha massage is more than a technique — it’s a complete approach to working with the body, energy and intention. At the Aloha Massage Training Retreat in Byron Bay, you will be personally guided through this powerful system and shown how to become a confident practitioner and healer. This retreat is designed for anyone wanting to learn massage and so much more, and no previous experience is required. Whether you are seeking foundational skills or advanced techniques, this program offers a pathway into natural therapies, full body massage and personal growth.

Aloha massage combines attention, focus and unique footwork to help you navigate the natural contours of the body. Through flowing arm movements supported by coordinated footwork, you’ll learn how to relax and rejuvenate your clients with ease. This intuitive approach allows you to feel and work with the body in a way that helps people move beyond stress, tension and emotional holding patterns.

During the first Intermediate Certified Course Retreat - Give form your Heart, in this massage training retreat you will learn how to deliver a full body 1 hour massage that many describe as “the best massage I’ve ever had in my life.” Because this method adapts to each person’s natural build and body type, you’ll be able to confidently offer soft, medium or firm pressure while maintaining effortless flow throughout the session. The first stage of the training introduces you to a unique body movement called “Flying.” Inspired by the elegant Frigate bird gliding over the ocean, this movement uses rhythmic footwork and graceful arm flow to create the foundation for all Aloha massage techniques. As you practice, the movement becomes natural — almost like your body is on automatic pilot — allowing you to glide smoothly around the massage table with confidence and ease.

From there, you will learn how to apply the arms and forearms across the body, navigating its contours like the hills and valleys of the back and legs. Through demonstrations, hands-on practice and receiving the work yourself, you’ll absorb the technique from the inside out. This experiential learning helps you embody the flow, rhythm and sensitivity that make Aloha massage so transformative.

The training unfolds through gradual stages, each building on the last, until all the elements connect into a complete system. Throughout the retreat, you will cover every essential aspect of the Aloha style from applying oil and draping, to mastering full body massage movements, to understanding each part of a complete one-hour Aloha massage treatment. The second, Advanced Certified Course Retreat - Embody Aloha Retreat training builds on this foundation and teaches the full 1.5-hour treatment sequence.

This fully comprehensive and practical massage training retreat in Byron Bay gives you everything you need to work confidently as a practitioner. Whether you're expanding your healing skills or beginning a new path in bodywork, Aloha massage invites you to experience a profound and sacred approach to full body massage that nurtures both giver and receiver.

If you'd like to learn more, get in touch with our founder John Aloha.