Private therapeutic care
Strong, attentive bodywork in a quiet private studio. Choose traditional Filipino Hilot or focused deep tissue massage, then shape the session around what your body needs today.
A different pace of care
Natural Healing Massage is a private, home-based practice in Lihue. Mylene Lotz has cared for Kauai clients since 1994, bringing more than 30 years of hands-on experience to each appointment. The setting is quiet, the approach is personal, and the session begins with a conversation about what you need.
Maybe your shoulders have felt guarded since a long flight. Maybe you want firm work on areas that keep pulling your attention. Maybe you are curious about Hilot and want a practitioner with a real connection to the tradition. You do not need to arrive with the perfect name for it. Clear communication about comfort, pressure, and priorities is enough to create a more useful session.
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Traditional Filipino Hilot
Hilot is a Filipino approach to hands-on bodywork that Mylene learned in childhood and refined through formal massage training and decades of practice. It is not a fixed routine. Your comfort, the areas you want to address, and the pace that feels right all help shape the appointment.
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Deep tissue massage
Deep tissue massage can be a strong fit when muscles feel persistently tight or certain areas need more focused attention. Mylene is known for firm work, but firm should still feel purposeful and manageable. Pressure can change throughout the session, and you are always welcome to speak up.
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Every session is private and by appointment. Choose the length that fits your needs, then talk through the focus and pressure when you arrive.
A focused session for one or two priority areas.
More room to work with your body without rushing the conversation.
An unhurried appointment for broader, attentive bodywork.
Choosing your session length
A 60-minute massage can be a good choice when you have a clear focus, such as shoulders, back, legs, or a particular area that has been asking for attention. It can also be a sensible starting point when you are new to the studio and want to get a feel for Mylene’s pressure and approach before booking a longer appointment.
A 90-minute session gives the work more breathing room. There is time to talk through what you are feeling, let your body settle, and return to an area without the pressure of watching the clock. Many clients prefer this length when tension is not limited to one place or when they want both focused work and a more unhurried overall experience.
A 120-minute session is for clients who want an especially spacious appointment. That can be useful when you have several areas to address, when you have been traveling, or when the value of the session is as much about slowing down as it is about focused pressure. The right choice depends on your body, your schedule, and what you hope to leave feeling. You can always begin with a shorter session and use what you learn to guide the next one. There is no prize for booking more time than you need. The right length is the one that lets you feel heard and gives the work enough room to be useful.
Before you arrive
A little preparation gives you more room to settle in and makes it easier for Mylene to tailor the work. The goal is not to make things complicated. It is to help the appointment begin with clear expectations.
A private Lihue studio
The studio has a private entrance, waiting room, bathroom, and parking. That quieter setting gives you space to arrive, talk through what you need, and leave without feeling moved through a production line.
Mylene is licensed in Hawaii as MAT-3710 and holds Permit MAE#16665. Her background includes healing arts and massage training in Manila, along with a family connection to Filipino healing traditions. Those credentials matter because they sit behind a practice built on attention, experience, and respect for each client’s comfort.
For questions about logistics before you book, the contact page has Mylene’s phone, email, and Lihue address. For everyday appointment questions, you can also visit the massage FAQ.
Your first appointment
You do not need to arrive knowing the exact massage style, the perfect pressure, or a detailed explanation of every muscle that feels tight. Plain language is useful. You can say that your neck has felt stiff since travel, that you do not want to be rushed, that you prefer quiet, or that you are unsure how much pressure feels right. Those are all good places to start.
It also helps to be specific about boundaries. Let Mylene know about an area you would prefer to avoid, a position that is uncomfortable, a recent change in your health, or whether you would like oil used. You are not being difficult by naming those details. You are giving the session the information it needs to fit you better.
During the appointment, it is normal for your preferences to change. An area that felt ready for firm work at the beginning may need a lighter touch later. You may want more time on a shoulder, a different pillow position, a warmer room, or more quiet. A thoughtful massage is responsive. Speaking up helps Mylene make adjustments while they can still improve your experience.
If you are looking for bodywork after a new injury, surgery, or change in symptoms, pause and speak with your health professional first when you are unsure whether massage is appropriate. Natural Healing Massage is here for supportive, individualized care, not diagnosis or medical treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Natural Healing Massage is at 4275 Mano Street in Lihue. It is a private, home-based studio with a private entrance, waiting room, bathroom, and parking.
You can book traditional Filipino Hilot or deep tissue massage. Mylene also offers prenatal massage for expecting mothers, and softer Swedish massage is available by request.
Start with what you want from the session. Deep tissue is a good place to begin when you want focused, firm work on areas of tension. Hilot may be a fit when you are interested in individualized Filipino bodywork that responds to your comfort and needs. You can share your preferences when you arrive.
Tell Mylene about recent injuries, surgeries, new symptoms, or health considerations before the session. Massage is not a substitute for diagnosis or medical treatment. When you are unsure whether hands-on work is appropriate, speak with your health professional first.
By appointment only