Understanding rongoā Māori
Rongoā Māori is a profound traditional Māori healing system. It's deeply rooted in mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and guided by tikanga (customary practices), offering a holistic path to wellbeing. At Māwhiti Ora, we honour these foundational principles in every aspect of our healing journey.
The essence of rongoā Māori
Rongoā Māori recognises wellbeing as relational, shaped by the deep connections between people, whenua (land), and te taiao (the natural environment). Healing aims to restore balance by strengthening mauri and upholding mana.
Mauri and mana
Grounded in mauri (life force) and mana (prestige, spiritual power), rongoā Māori strengthens your inner vitality and spiritual integrity through respectful, culturally safe practice.
Tikanga and whakapapa
Guided by tikanga (protocols) and honouring whakapapa (genealogy, connections), our sessions are delivered with deep respect, ensuring a safe and meaningful healing experience that connects you to your heritage.
Holistic wellbeing
Rongoā Māori encompasses practices like mirimiri (bodywork), karakia (prayers), wai ora (healing waters), and rongoā rākau (plant medicines), applied with care and integrity for complete hauora (holistic health).
Māwhiti Ora: your path to holistic healing
At Māwhiti Ora in Hastings, New Zealand, we specialise in mirimiri, offering a unique Rongoā Māori experience. Our sessions are delivered with intention, care, and profound respect for tapu (sacredness) and mana, ensuring a culturally safe and professional environment for your healing journey.
Professional & culturally safe healing
Māwhiti Ora provides professional Rongoā Māori services that complement ACC and other health services. We are dedicated to supporting injury recovery, easing muscle tension, regulating stress, and enhancing overall hauora within a deeply culturally safe setting. Our commitment to care, sustainability, and integrity underpins every session.
Experience profound wellbeing
Our clients at Māwhiti Ora consistently report feeling lighter, energised, and more content after experiencing Rongoā Māori. Whether you're seeking recovery, stress regulation, or simply a deeper connection to your wellbeing, you can expect positive, transformative changes from our holistic approach.
