BIOGRAPHY

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Lomi Lomi Nui

Jody Kealoha Mountain was born in Kingston, Jamaica - growing up barefoot with a deep connection to the land. Her lineage consists of Japanese, South American Indian, Arawak Indian, Jewish, African, Welsh, French (Huganot), Irish and Scottish.....to mention a few! Her early experiences in nature were the birthing of a profound respect for Life in all it's forms.

Jody's studies and career led her into the field of dance and choreography. Always fascinated by the body - it's vibrancy, potential and ability to heal itself - Jody soon became interested in the study of massage. In 1989, she was introduced to Ancient Hawaiian Lomilomi. This event became a pivotal moment. The recognition of this powerful work led to intensive study over the next two years, and has been her primary focus ever since. Finally making her way to Hawai'i, Jody had the privilege of studying with Kahuna Abraham Kawai'i, Aua'ia Maka'iole, 'uliama, a Master in 9 different fields, a Kahuna Nui.

Jody has since completed numerous trainings and is a senior student of Kahu and Ho'okahi of Kaua'i. She has been practicing since 1994, and has traveled to Japan, Ireland, Canada and the mainland United States with this work. Jody was given the name 'Kealoha', (meaning'The Love', or 'Beloved'), by Kahu in 2003. She is a qualified workshop leader and has been teaching since 1997. Her passion is sharing the depth and vibrancy of this profound work with others as a vehicle for awakened consciousness.

Jody has studied a number of other massage modalities over the years and is proficient in myofascial release, orthobionomy, deep tissue, and sports massage, among others. She is a professional member of the International Massage Association and is in private practice at Northshore Chiropractic and Massage in Pa'ia, Maui. In 1997, she approached the Spa at The Four Season's Resort, Wailea in Maui and introduced them to Lomi Lomi Nui. They immediately included it on their menu and has been a specialty treatment, titled 'Ceremonial Lomi Lomi' for the past 12 years. Jody has been a therapist and trainer at The Four Seasons Wailea specializing in Lomi Lomi Nui. She is a licenced Massage Therapist in the State of Hawai'i. MAT #4606.

Jody has studied Hawaiian Chant with Charles Ka'upu, Kapono'ai Molitau and Keli'i Tau'a.

Core Transformation

Jody has also done in-depth study in the Core & Cellular Transformation process, with Celtic Healer, Ger Lyons, and is a Certified Practitioner of the work. Core Transformation is a modern form of the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono — facilitating the rapid and permanent healing of trauma, discord, patterning and blockages on all levels through powerful, living prayer, affecting body, mind and spirit. Both Lomi Lomi Nui and Core Transformation serve to create more harmony, freedom and awakening in the entire being. Core Transformation / Ho'oponopono is combined with ancient cellular awareness practices within the format of the Hawaiian Wisdom Trainings. Please see the 'Core Transformation' page on this site for more information.

Dance Background

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Jody has been dancing since the age of 4, beginning with Jamaican Folk Dance and Ballet. She went on to study Russian ballet, jazz and modern, eventually specializing in the challenging technique of 'Les Ballet Jazz de Montreal'. Jody attended York University in Toronto, leaving with a BFA in Theatre Performance. After college, she worked in the Toronto theatre scene, choreographing for a number of theatre and production companies including Crow's Theatre and Venus Productions.

In 1985, she began choreographing for the concert stage and collaborated with DanceWorks to create 'Culture Shock' a show blending Modern and Caribbean dance. 'Culture Shock played to rave reviews and was held over at the Toronto Dance Theatre. Her politically stimulating piece, 'Let Freedom Ring' was a nine part episodic work created in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jody continued to study modern dance with ex-Graham company soloist Christopher Dolder in Hawai'i. She is co-founder of KoaBlue Dance Theatre, and was an original cast member of Maui's award winning 'Ulalena show, created by one of the original producers of Cirque du Soleil. She created the role of 'Taro', performing in Lahaina from 1999 to 2004. Jody has studied & performed the ancient Indian dance of Odissi with Sarala Dandekar, and when on island, teaches Modern Dance and 'Dance Stretch' classes at The Studio Maui in Ha'iku.

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Jody performing 'Taro' in 'Ulalena at The Maui Theater, Lahaina.

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Some 'Ulalena staff after a Master Class at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.