Virgil S. Santiago Jr.

A native pacific islander born in Kahului, Maui and raised in Kalihi Valley on the island of Oahu. Virgil is the founder and instructor of the Ohana Traditions Wellness Center and a founding member of the Likudon Filipino Martial Arts Group. Virgil is a kumu lomilomi (instructor) recognized by the Hawaiian Lomilomi Association and given the blessing from his lineage, Kumu Lomi Dane Kaohelani Silva (Hilo Style). He has also studied with Kumu Lomi Maka'ala Yates and with many elders within his extended ohana. Virgil was inspired to learn the healing arts from his Great Grandmother from the island of Maui. He was taught at an early age that the principles of the ancient ways provided a foundation for understanding the physical, mental and spiritual self and how the true self can reach the depths of one’s soul.

A graduate of the Morning Crane Healing Arts Center in the field of Medical Qigong. Virgil has taught classes on the Big Island of Hawai’i and in the San Francisco, Bay Area. Virgil integrates the ancient practices of Hawaiian Lomilomi and Medical Qigong (Qi-Lomi). This form of massage incorporates the oldest modality of Acupuncture (without needles), joint mobilization and deep “to the bone” kneading and gliding stokes like the rhythm of the ocean. It nourishes, detoxifies, restructures and strengthens the body in a soothing and dynamic way. Qi-Lomi embraces the spirit of aloha (loving kindness) which affects the physical, energetic, emotional and spiritual body. With over 15 years of training and instructing, in the internal and external arts. Ohana Traditions is proud to offer an in-depth instructions and guidance to those seeking to develop and enhance their spiritual awareness as part of a wellness lifestyle. Our aim is to restore harmony and balance in people lives by integrating the healing traditions of the East and West.

Malama Pono E - "Preserve Your Balance"