We welcome people from all regions to attend our Services.
Te Ahi Kaa- Whānau-Led, Whānau-Centred, Whānau-Driven
ACC Rongoā Māori
We are a registered ACC Rongoā health provider supporting Kiritaki through traditional Māori Rongoā practices of Mirimiri, Karakia and Whitiwhiti Kōrero.
Māori rongoā is a traditional Māori health practice that encompasses a range of natural healing methods and therapies rooted in Māori culture and spirituality.
It involves the use of: Physical Techniques: Mirimiri (traditional bodywork techniques) to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation.
Spiritual and mental health: Addressing mental and emotional wellbeing through karakia.
Natural Resources: some examples kawakawa, mānuka, kumarahou, koromiko, kānuka for their healing properties.
The Holistic Approach: Rongoā takes a holistic view of health, considering not just the physical body but also the mind, spirit, and the connection to the environment. This approach emphasizes the interrelationship between these elements and the importance of maintaining balance.
The Cultural Significance: The practice of rongoā is deeply tied to Māori cultural beliefs and traditions. It reflects a worldview that sees health as a state of balance and interconnectedness, influenced by ancestral knowledge and practices.
Rongoā is not just a set of treatments but a way of life that incorporates Māori values and understanding of health and well-being.
Staff
We are a registered ACC Rongoaa Māori Health service led by Jeanette with Tamorangi. We have a team of experienced Wahine (Shardaye, Rangi, Kumeroa, Charleen) and Tāne (Boxer& Mac) Rongoaa Practitioners whose only goal is to help you feel well inside and out. We are determined to grow more practitioners to be of benefit to you, your whānau and all within the communities aiding in better health and wellbeing outcomes.
Living my Life team is led by Danielle and Tennille, they both are highly experienced within health and social services. They will help you forge those pathways to living the life you want and reaching the goals you set.
Our ACC Navigation service is led by Boxer and Hayley. They will guide and assist you through ACC systems and processes. Their assistance will ensure your journey through these processes is easy to understand and navigate through.
For more information on our other services go to: www.teahikaa.co.nz
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday / Sunday Rongoaa Māori Health Service can be discussed and arranged with one of our Rongoaa Practitioners.
Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct). Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Services Provided
ACC Rongoā Māori
Kaupapa Māori
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access,
Wheelchair accessible toilet,
Mobility parking space,
A longer appointment time,
Support to make decisions,
Assistance to move around,
Quiet, low sensory environment,
More space to move around
Public Transport
We are located next to a bus stop and across the road from a taxi stand.
Parking
We have 6 parking spaces includes 1 disability parking space at the front of our building plus a large public parking area directly across the road and a large parking area behind us.
