The benefits of lomilomi have been known for generations in Hawai`i. Lomilomi uses techniques like massage and stretching. It can realign the whole body, relieve pain, and reduce sickness. The trained lomilomi practitioner uses topical oils, lotions, and ointments. This helps provide vitamins and nutrients to the skin, muscles, and joints. AlohaCare recognizes the wellness lomilomi brings.

Lomilomi can be healing for many physical and mental health challenges. For example, it can provide relief from pain due to rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, back pain, and migraines. This type of healing treatment can help reduce the need for pain medications; decrease stress; and increase interest in other health activities. AlohaCare supports our members by adding healing to the healthy actions they take.

Eligibility requires that you:

• Are a current AlohaCare QUEST Integration member.
• Are between the ages of 16 - 64. Members under 18 years old need parent or guardian consent.
• Live within the service area region of the program sites.
• Have a primary care provider.
• Have had an annual well visit within one year of eligibility screening.
• Completed health assessments with your AlohaCare Health Coordinator or Care Navigator within 8 - 12 weeks of program enrollment.
• Provide updated contact information.

The benefit covers consultation and in-person services for eligible members. Specifically, the benefit:

1. Allows 26 visits per year or $2,080 annual coverage limit, whichever comes first.
2. Limits 1 lomilomi session per day and 1 lomilomi session per week. Or 4 lomilomi sessions per month as recommended by the site provider and practitioner.
3. Authorization for more sessions reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
4. Transportation to and from the appointment is not provided or reimbursed by AlohaCare.

A member will be automatically disenrolled if

1. Member is a no show to 3 scheduled classes.
2. Member does not participate in at least 3 health promotion activities outside of Lomilomi VAS every 6 months (in-person or online).
3. Member reaches the covered service limit within one year. See list above.
4. The member has disenrolled from AlohaCare’s QUEST Integration plan.

Health promotion activities include self-directed education. This includes watching a video with health professionals and local experts. Live learning sessions will be planned when safe to meet in large groups.

 
There is no ($0) copay.

The program started in 2022 with two site providers initially. The site provider locations are:

•  O`ahu: Waimānalo Health Center [includes Waimānalo, Kailua, Kāne`ohe, etc.]
• Maui: Hui No Ke Ola Pono [includes Wailuku, Kahului, etc.]

The program is just beginning. We will add new site provider locations and lomilomi session options over the next few years.

Please call AlohaCare’s Customer Service at 808-973-0712, toll-free 1-877-973-0712, or TTY/TDD 1-877-447-5990.

You can refer an eligible family member who is a current AlohaCare QUEST Integration member. However, the enrolling member will need to complete the intake form and requirements on their own.

Your primary care provider will need to clear you for participation if you have a disability. Accommodations may vary and are determined by each site provider.

Please contact AlohaCare’s Customer Service or your AlohaCare health coordinator for more information. You can also visit www.alohacare.org/VAS.