Whaioranga Trust

Traditional Healing Services:

Our traditional healing team practices "Rongoa Māori" which incorporates a range of both Kaupapa Māori and Non-Māori Healing Modalities. We create individualised treatment plans that can include a range of modalities to increase your Hauora journey.

Services our "Traditional Healing" team provide
- Spiritual Guidance and Support
- Whakawhiti Korero/ Conversation: In-depth discussion to explore your well-being.
- Mirimiri - Contemporary Māori Massage
- Matakite - Wairua / Spiritual Healing, Seer,
- Deep Tissue Massage - Focused on deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue
- Sports Massage - Pre and Post Event
- Hapu Mama - Pregnancy and Postnatal
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Rongoa Rakau / Traditional plant medicine: Natural remedies based on Indigenous plant knowledge and much more.

We also offer these services for (EAP) clients as well see under Organisation Funded Services:

Whaioranga Trust

Marena

Rongoa Practitioner / Kaimirimiri / Traditional Healing Co-Ordinator

Ko Marena ahau. He uri nō Ngāti Pukenga, Ngāti Whakaue, Te Rarawa, me Ngāi Tahu. My background spans hairdressing, beauty therapy, and nursing. A personal health journey reconnected me to whakapapa and kaupapa Māori. I integrate clinical expertise with rongoā Māori, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, relaxation and honohono to foster safe, restorative spaces for holistic wellbeing. “He ngākau o te hauora” "When the heart is well, balanced, and cared for, the whole being thrives"

Alisha

Traditional Healing Practitioner / Kaimirimiri / Community Response Co-ordinator

Taha Kuia Ko Taupiri te maunga Ko Waikato te awa, He piko he taniwha, Waikato taniwha rau Ko Tainui te waka Ko Tainui te iwi Ko Ngaati Mahuta te hapu Ko Tuurangawaewae te marae Taha Koroua Ko Te Ramaroa te maunga Ko Hokianga whakapau karakia te moana Ko Whirinaki te awa Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka Ko Nga Puhi te iwi Ko Te Hikutu te hapu Ko Pa te Aroha te marae Ko Alisha Matiu ahau Tohu: Dip. Sports & Relaxation Massage Cert. Pregnancy and Postnatal Massage

Whaioranga Trust

Traditional Healing

Matakitetanga

1 hour, 30 mins ·

More info This is a safe space for you to share your goals and questions A-Wairua with our Kaimahi Matakite. Kaimahi will open with Karakia and the session will be led by Wairua, guiding the session as needed.

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Mirimiri (Follow-up)

1 hour ·

More info Mirimiri is a Traditional Maori healing bodywork grounded in matauranga Maori.
It works with the body, mind, and spirit, supporting the movement of mauri and the release of stored tension or trauma.
Sessions are intuitive and responsive, honouring each person’s unique whakapapa and healing journey.

*Sessions are koha based, cash is preferred as we do not have EFTpos facilities onsite* View less

Massage Therapies

Haputanga (Prenatal/Postnatal)

1 hour ·

More info Mirimiri/Massage is safe throughout all stages of Haputanga (Prenatal and Postnatal) with every session tailored to each Mama. Mirimiri provides relief from common Pregnancy aches and pains caused by constant changes in your tinana as your Pepi grows.
Postnatal sessions are gentle and focus on joint mobilisation and assisting your tinana in healing after giving birth.

*For Postnatal sessions, please check with your midwife/LMC/GP to ensure you are cleared to receive any kind of bodywork.

*Sessions are koha based, cash is preferred as we do not have EFTpos facilities onsite* View less

Lymphatic Drainage

1 hour ·

More info Lymphatic drainage is a gentle, rhythmic bodywork technique that supports the lymphatic system to move fluid, reduce swelling, and assist the body’s natural detoxification processes.
This treatment uses light pressure and slow movements to encourage circulation, support immune function, and reduce feelings of heaviness or stagnation in the body.

*Sessions are koha based, cash is preferred as we do not have EFTpos facilities onsite* View less

Organisation Funded

EAP - Mirimiri

1 hour ·

More info Please choose this session if your session is funded through your EAP Provider.

Mirimiri is a traditional Maori healing modality grounded in matauranga Maori.
It works with the body, mind, and spirit, supporting the movement of mauri and the release of stored tension or trauma.
Sessions are intuitive and responsive, honouring each person’s unique whakapapa and healing journey. View less

Other services

New Client - Initial consult booking

1 hour, 30 mins

More info Please select this option if you are a new client or have yet to register with Whaioranga Trust.

What to expect during first booking with our Traditional Healing Team:

-Whakawhiti-korero: Meeting Kaimirimiri, getting to know your needs and creating a Service Plan based on the Principles of Te Whare Tapa Wha.

-Mirimiri: Your Kaimirimiri will conduct a physical assessment and if time allows, you will receive your first Mirimiri.

*Sessions are koha based, cash is preferred as we do not have EFTpos facilities onsite*

Please note: If you do not arrive for your treatment without a min of 24 hours' notice: You will be charged a cancellation fee of $10 that will need to be paid before your next treatment.
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Whaioranga Trust

531 Welcome Bay Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, 3175

075449981

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8:30am - 4:30pm

Whaioranga Trust

531 Welcome Bay Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, 3175

075449981

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Whaioranga Trust

Whaioranga Trust

Marena

Rongoa Practitioner / Kaimirimiri / Traditional Healing Co-Ordinator

Alisha

Traditional Healing Practitioner / Kaimirimiri / Community Response Co-ordinator

Whaioranga Trust

Traditional Healing

Massage Therapies

Organisation Funded

Other services

Whaioranga Trust