Rongoā Māori is informed by a body of knowledge that has as its core the enhancement of Māori wellbeing. It is a traditional healing practice in culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori with an emphasis on the spiritual dimension of health.
Rongoā Māori healing is formulated in a Māori cultural context, in which the understanding of events leading to ill health and its impacts are addressed through a range of culturally bounded responses. These responses include rakau rongoā (native flora herbal preparations), mirimiri (massage), whitiwhiti korero (pastoral care) and karakia (prayer).
Clinic Opening Hours
Mon, Wed & Fri: 9am – 5pm
Tue & Thu: 9am – 8.30pm
Sat (fortnightly): 9.30am – 3pm
ACC Covered Injury & Rongoā Maori
If ACC agrees to provide you with support for your injury, ACC will pay for Rongoā Māori Services as part of your Recovery and Rehabilitation. You can request this through the ACC Recovery Team and you will need your ACC Claim Number.
They will talk to you about your injury and how you expect Rongoā Māori Services will assist you. For more assistance you can contact ACC:
0800 101 996
claims@ acc.co.nz
Cancellation Policy
Ringa Atawhai Mātauranga is committed to providing exceptional care. Unfortunately, when one patient cancels without giving enough notice, they prevent another patient from being seen. Please call us at 09-430 3307 or free phone at 0508-EDUCATE by 2:00 p.m. on the day prior to your scheduled appointment to notify us of any changes or cancellations. To cancel a Monday appointment, please call our office by 2:00 p.m. on Friday. If prior notification or communication is not given, you may be charged $20 for the missed appointment.