Rongoā Māori is the traditional healing approach of Māori. It involves the oral transmission of knowledge, a diverse range of practice, and a focus on achieving balance of the mind and the body, as well as the spiritual aspects of the person.
Rongoā Māori includes herbal remedies, physical therapies, and spiritual healing. Instep recognises Rongoā as a taonga of Aotearoa New Zealand and honours it as a gift passed down through generations.
Rongoā addresses holistic hauora (health), including wairua (spiritual), tinana (physical), hinengaro (mental) and, whanau (family) hauora. Instep have partnered with Rongoā Practitioners to offer this holistic approach to healing, uphold its Mana and increase access for all.
Rongoā may help with:
A typical Rongoā Māori session usually lasts between 1-2 hours. During the session, you will discuss with your Kaimirimiri (practitioner) what you hope to achieve. Sessions begin and end with Karakia and the acknowledgement of ancestors.
Treatment can include:
The frequency of sessions depends on your individual hauora (health and wellbeing) needs and goals. Your practitioner can help you determine the best schedule for your situation.
To find out if Rongoā Māori is available in your area
phone Instep Case Managers on 0800 284 678
Please note: Instep cannot provide alternative non-Māori forms of healing such as naturopathy homeopathy even if a Rongoā practitioner or Counsellor performs these. Always remember, in an emergency phone 111.
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