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Manaaki Tangata Consultants

Community Health Service

Description

Our objective is to share the knowledge of traditional Māori Healing therapeutic methodologies, their historical context, and their significance within the framework of tikanga Māori. We aim to impart and apply this knowledge to foster healing within the community.

If you are currently experiencing discomfort, our primary goal is to facilitate the restoration of a pain-free existence of your hinengaro, tinana, and wairua. We are steadfast in our commitment to aiding patients to have a quality life, ensuring you feel reassured and confident in the services we deliver.

We believe trust, honesty, transparency, and communication are the building blocks of success. Together, we can help you navigate your healing process to your full potential and achieve your goals.

Manaaki Tangata Consultants: Our mirimiri and romiromi techniques are designed to provide holistic healing and maintain a well-balanced life for you and your family. 

See our website for our full range of services 

Staff

Teena Te Maro is a registered Rongoā Māori practitioner: 
 
Ko Rongowhakaata, Te Aitanga Mahaki, Ngāti Porou me Tainui toku Iwi
Ko Pahou, Rongopai, me Horahora toku marae
Ko Puketapu, Maungahaumi, Hikurangi, me Taupiri toku maunga
Ko Horouta me Takitimu toku waka


With 45 years of mastering Traditional Māori Healing, Teena has devoted her career to the healing and education of her clients and their whānau. Her approach is grounded in the principles of self-awareness and the transformative power of belief.

Teena's foundation is based on the guidance of her mentors (tohunga) and tipuna, and she is committed to preserving and sharing the knowledge (Matauranga Tikanga) of Traditional Māori Healing. If you or your loved ones need a safe, calm environment to heal, contact one of our Kaimirimiri at Manaaki Tangata Consultants.

Kaimirimiri Waikato
Vicky Rameka
Gio Toimata
Marina Pahuru
Mamae Cooper
Te Rina Clarke

Kaimirimiri Tairāwhiti
Kaa Te Mihi Puketapu - Tairāwhiti
Lorraine Tuapawa - Tairāwhiti

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Phone: 027 451 4596
Email : admin@manaakitangataconsultants.co.nz
Online : manaakitangataconsultants.co.nz/contact/

Make an appointment

We pride ourselves on delivering the Customer Service you deserve. With excellence, respect and integrity.

Referral

To access support from ACC, you will need to contact them.

Phone 0800 101 996
Email claims@acc.co.nz

You'll need to ask for a purchase order number.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Duration for all Kaimiri Services (Traditional Māori Healing) is 1 hour
ACC - Free (no surcharge - ACC must be approved before making the appointment)
EAP - Free (no surcharge - EAP must be approved before making the appointment)
Southern Cross Healthcare - $20 (Check your policy with Southern Cross before making the appointment)
Gold Card (65+) - $50
Mirimiri - $70
Mirimiri Kohatu Wera (Hot Stones) - $90
Wairua Panui - $110

Services Provided

ACC Rongoā Māori

ACC Rongoā Māori ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies. ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.

  • ACC registered rongoā Māori practitioner

ACC Rongoā Māori

ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies.

ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.

Kaupapa Māori

Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.

Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Support to make decisions, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Assistance to move around, More space to move around

Parking

"Off-street parking is available, with a designated disability area"

Region

Waikato, Tairāwhiti

Contact Details

This page was last updated at 2:52PM on December 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Manaaki Tangata Consultants.