Rongoā Māori Services at Haerenga Hauora
Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou
Seek after learning for the sake of your wellbeing
Mirimiri and romiromi are deeply rooted traditional Māori healing practices that support the restoration of balance across all taha of hauora: tinana (body), hinengaro (mind), wairua (spirit), and whānau (social connection).
This form of rongoā is not “just massage” – it is a holistic approach guided by mātauranga Māori, where the practitioner works with whakapapa, mauri, and energetic flow to help address what sits beneath physical or emotional pain. Seeking to restore function and wellness to the person by assisting the body to heal and access its own healing systems.
How Can rongoā Māori Help?
Mirimiri and Romiromi are effective for pain relief, mobility issues, and emotional release. They work holistically to address not just physical discomfort but also wairua (spirit), mauri (life force), and past trauma. By clearing blockages, your body can regain vitality, balance, and self-healing potential.
Is Romiromi/ Mirimiri Right for You?
Romiromi and Mirimiri work on all aspects of your hauora (wellbeing) and can help with:
✅ Muscle tension, back pain, knee pain, sciatica
✅ Migraines, headaches, spinal misalignment
✅ Digestive issues (IBS, bloating, cramping)
✅ Anxiety, burnout, PTSD, emotional distress
✅ Menstrual disorders, hormonal imbalances, endometriosis
If you are unsure if this a healing modality for you, please feel free to reach out to us or Hera directly.
What is Romiromi?
Romiromi is a deeper bodywork-based healing practice that helps release accumulated emotional, psychological, and spiritual energy stored within the body. It works at a cellular level, clearing inherited trauma passed through whakapapa (genealogy). By releasing these energetic imprints, Romiromi supports physical healing, emotional resilience, and holistic wellbeing.
What is Mirimiri?
Mirimiri bodywork is a traditional Māori healing practice that rebalances, restores function and releases deeply-held tension in the body, through agitation of tissue, muscle, bone, blood and fluids. It is a gentle yet powerful Māori healing practice that works to energise and invigorate the body. It clears burdens, stress, and emotional blockages while promoting deep relaxation and alignment.
Techniques used include applying pressure to the trigger points and pressure points, using tools such as kōhatu (stones), spine and joint alignment techniques and the use of hands, feet, elbows and bodyweight to work the muscles and tissue.
What to Expect in sessions
Sessions last around one hour and begin with a whitiwhiti kōrero (consultation) to discuss what you’re ready to work through -whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Traditional healing methods such as karakia, takutaku, and waiata may be used.
To prepare:
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Wear loose, comfortable clothing
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Avoid eating a heavy meal beforehand
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Allow time to rest and integrate the healing after your session
As this is a deep healing practice, you may experience emotional shifts. We recommend having support systems in place -whether family, friends, or professional support.
in collaboration with Te Whare Whakaora
Haerenga Hauora is honoured to collaborate with Te Whare Whakaora to offer these healing services to our community, and hosting space for them within our clinic. To book or find out more about this service, please use the button below to view their website directly.