Whakapakari Ora offers a restorative and authentic Māori healing experience through Rongoā Māori, the traditional wellness system of Aotearoa. Located at Koha Fitness & Health Club in Christchurch City, this is a cultural and spiritual offering open to all who seek connection, clarity, and wellbeing.

Whether you’re a visitor to New Zealand or a local wanting to explore indigenous healing practices, our private sessions are tailored, safe, and deeply rooted in tikanga Māori (cultural values).

What Is Rongoā Māori?

Rongoā Māori is an ancestral healing system that works holistically with the wairua (spirit), tinana (body), hinengaro (mind), and mauri (life force). Our sessions may include:

• Mirimiri Wairua: Gentle, intuitive energy healing to realign your spirit and restore balance. This is not massage, but a spiritual practice guided by breath, light touch, and karakia (prayer).
• Rongoā Rākau: Plant-based remedies such as balms, teas, and oils made from native New Zealand rākau (plants).
• Whakawhiti Kłrero: Therapeutic conversation to clear blockages and support emotional wellbeing.

Who Is It For?

Our sessions are open to everyone:

• Travellers seeking meaningful cultural experiences
• Visitors curious about indigenous wellness traditions
• Locals dealing with stress, overwhelm, or fatigue
• Anyone wanting a deeper connection to self and whenua

You don’t need prior knowledge of te ao Māori – just openness and respect.

Book Your Rongoā Session

We invite you to experience this sacred healing practice guided by qualified Māori practitioners in a safe and supportive space. Return to your journey grounded, uplifted, and reconnected.

About Whakapakari Ora

Whakapakari Ora is a Māori wahine-led practice dedicated to restoring hauora (holistic wellbeing) through traditional healing. We honour the knowledge of our tupuna (ancestors) and share it in a way that is inclusive, safe, and mana-enhancing for all.

Haere mai – come as you are, and leave with restored wairua.