
He Kupu Whakataki – Māwhiti Ora
Nau mai, haere mai ki Māwhiti Ora.
He wāhi haumaru tēnei mō te hunga e kimi ana i te oranga – tinana, wairua, hinengaro me te mauri.
Ko te kaupapa o Māwhiti Ora he whakahoki i te mauri, he whakakaha i te mana, he whakaora i ngā mamae kua roa e mau ana ki roto.
Grounded in tikanga Māori and ancestral mātauranga, Māwhiti Ora offers mirimiri and rongoā Māori as pathways to restoration, regulation, and reconnection.
This is not just bodywork.
This is whakawhanaungatanga.
This is wairua support.
This is mauri restoration.
Te Ara Whakaora – Our Approach
Our mahi is deeply rooted in:
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Tikanga Māori
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Whakapapa
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Karakia and intentional practice
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Trauma-informed care
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Cultural safety and consent
With over 20 years of experience, Leeanne works alongside those navigating:
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Trauma and sensitive claims
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Mental health challenges
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Addiction recovery
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Grief and life transitions
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Physical injury and nervous system overwhelm
Registered with ACC and working alongside community partners including Victim Support, Māwhiti Ora holds space with integrity, confidentiality, and aroha.
Every session is guided by respect for tapu, protection of mana, and restoration of mauri.
🌿 He Whakaora, He Whakapiki Mauri
At Māwhiti Ora, mirimiri is more than technique.
It is listening.
It is acknowledging the body’s memory.
It is creating safe space for release, grounding, and rebuilding strength.
We honour the wisdom of our tūpuna while working gently and practically with the realities of today.
Ko te whāinga nui — kia tū rangatira anō koe i tō ao.
The ultimate goal — that you stand again in your own authority and wellbei
Mirimiri for recovery
Traditional mirimiri at Māwhiti Ora Ltd is a practice of reclamation.
We work alongside the body's innate intelligence to support injury recovery, restore mobility, regulate the nervous system, and re-establish physical and energetic balance.
Mirimiri for well-being
Beyond physical recovery, mirimiri promotes overall well-being. It helps release tension, reduce stress, and enhance spiritual and emotional balance, connecting you deeply with your inner self and surrounding environment.
Trauma-Informed & Mental Health Support
Māwhiti Ora integrates trauma-informed care principles into every session.
This includes:
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Understanding the impact of complex trauma
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Supporting ACC Sensitive Claims clients
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Working alongside Victim Support and community providers
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Holding safe space for anxiety, depression, addiction recovery, and grief
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Supporting nervous system regulation and grounding
Sessions are gentle, culturally grounded, and guided by consent, safety, and respect.
Understanding rongoā māori
Delve deeper into the principles of Rongoā Māori and how our services contribute to holistic health. Learn about the ancient practices and philosophies that guide our healing work and promote collective well-being.
Services may include:
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Mirimiri (bodywork rooted in tikanga)
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Karakia and grounding practices
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Rākau-inspired oils and balms
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Wairua support
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Hauora restoration practices
Each session is tailored to the individual.
"The mirimiri session was incredibly profound. I felt a deep sense of peace and healing, and the cultural sensitivity made all the difference. Māwhiti Ora truly provides a sacred space."
Aroha R.

Connect with us
Opening hours
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact
02102205091
mawhitiora@gmail.com
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