Christchurch City

Rongoā and Hauora at Koha Fitness and Health Club

At Koha Fitness, Kandace Smiler offers both personal training and traditional Māori wellness services, delivered with integrity and care—but each held in their own dedicated space and practice.

While these services are not blended, the kaupapa of hauora (holistic well-being) underpins everything Kandace offers. Clients can access personal training to build strength and fitness, or choose to engage in mirimiri (traditional Māori bodywork) and rongoā Māori (healing with native plants and karakia) in a separate but connected pathway.

This unique offering exists because of the whakawhitinga (shared space) at Koha Fitness—a place where modern health goals and traditional Māori healing can exist side by side, each enriching the other in their own right.

Build strength. Reclaim wellness. Choose your path.

First personal training session is included – nau mai, haere mai!

  • Hauora Coaching: Personal Training

    Personal training programs are tailored to your goals, combining functional fitness, strength development, and cardiovascular conditioning with mindfulness and a connection to the natural environment.

    Begin Your Hauora Journey – A Complimentary Introduction Awaits!

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  • Rongoā Consultation and Mirimiri

    Through mirimiri and rongoā, I provide therapeutic support to enhance recovery, reduce stress, and align your wairua (spirit) with your fitness journey.

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  • Wellness plans

    The Whakapakari Ora wellness programs are holistic offerings tailored specifically for wāhine (women) to support their hauora (well-being) through a blend of traditional Māori practices and modern wellness strategies. These programs focus on hormone balance, rongoā Māori, fitness, kai (nutrition), sleep, and stress management, all aligned with the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar)

By Appointment

Hours at Koha

Times and availability varies so please click the link to secure your preferred time slot.

At our Christchurch city locations we offer the convenience of evenings.

Discounts are available for Kaumatua (over 65), Students, Concessions. Message to receive discounts.
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Christchurch City Location

Koha Fitness and Health Club

48 Hereford Street, Central Christchurch

2 hours complimentary parking

at the near by West End Car Park.

Please note the entrance to the carpark is

via Cashel street.

Google Map for Carpark

About Koha Fitness and Health Club

MORE THAN A GYM

WE ARE YOUR LOCAL HEALTH CLUB, YOUR THIRD SPACE, YOUR PAIN CAVE OR SAFE HAVEN - YOU CHOOSE!

At Koha Fitness, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your fitness goals and lead a healthier, happier and fitter life. Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to provide a welcoming and motivating environment for individuals of all fitness levels.

Located right in the heart of city centre!

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