38-42 Rangitikei Street Takaro Palmerston North City Manawatū-Whanganui 4440
Description
Our Approach
We honour the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Our healing mahi is shaped by karakia, wairuatanga, tikanga, kawa, aroha, whakapapa, and manaakitanga, ensuring a safe, supportive space for transformation.
We offer:
Mirimiri & Romiromi – Traditional bodywork for physical and spiritual healing
Wairua Intervention – Intuitive healing, karakia, and wai cleansing
Counselling & Whānau Support – Strength-based, trauma-informed approaches
Cultural Supervision – Guiding practitioners in kaupapa Māori frameworks
Māmā Ora – Wellbeing services for mothers, supporting the ora of whānau
Wānanga & Group Sessions – Collective healing spaces for growth and connection
Staff
Joanne Te Paiho – Founder, Indigenous Counselling Practitioner
With over 22 years of experience, Joanne works with individuals, couples, and whānau impacted by trauma. Her approach blends counselling with wairua intervention, mirimiri, and kaupapa Māori practices, ensuring healing is holistic and culturally grounded.
Moana Marino – Counsellor & Whānau Support
Moana has nearly a decade of experience working alongside individuals facing stress, anxiety, PTSD, and grief, including those bereaved by suicide. She provides narrative therapy, bicultural supervision, and trauma-informed support.
Erena – Māmā Ora Specialist
Erena is passionate about supporting mothers, recognising their central role in whānau wellbeing. She provides Māmā Ora Navigation, mirimiri, cultural supervision, and rongoā hair care, empowering wāhine to heal and thrive.
Zarnia – Mirimiri & Romiromi Practitioner
Zarnia brings deep wairua understanding to her mahi, using pūrākau, karakia, and takutaku to create a safe space for trauma release. She values whānaungatanga, manaakitanga, and kotahitanga, guiding individuals on their healing journey.
Hours
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Mon – Fri
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Services Provided
ACC Rongoā Māori | Māori healing
Kaupapa Māori
Additional Details
Child / Tamariki friendly,
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi,
LGBTQIA+ friendly,
Online / virtual / app
