Rongoā Mauri was founded in 2016 by Joanne Hakaraia-Olson and her husband Nick Olson as a whare hauora — a sacred healing space dedicated to restoring balance and wellbeing through the ancient practices of Rongoā Māori. Today, Joanne serves as the kaitohu (spiritual guide and lead practitioner), supported by a small and devoted roopū of healers who are committed to the wairua of this work.
Rooted in tikanga Māori and the intelligence of te taiao (the natural world), our mahi is guided by aroha, intuition, and the mauri of Aotearoa’s native plants. We offer holistic healing for body, mind, and wairua through rongoā rākau (plant medicine), spiritual guidance, and ceremonial practice.
We are proud to be ACC Registered Providers of Rongoā Māori services, offering a range of experiences including healing sessions, immersive forest trails, and transformative wānanga across Aotearoa. Whether you are seeking personal healing, cultural reconnection, or looking to introduce this mātauranga into your workplace or community, we are here to walk alongside you.
Our offerings include:
- Traditional Māori Healing
- Kaitohu Wairua – Spiritual attunement and intuitive healing workshops
- Te Ara Tapu – Sacred journeys for wāhine
- Rongoā Mauri Trails – Guided forest immersions
We welcome you to begin the journey of reconnection and healing with us.