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Te Ara Hou Wellbeing
ACC-registered Rongoā Māori Service, Kaupapa Māori
Today
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Holistic Māori Health & Recovery Support | Rongoā Māori | Bodywork | Coaching
Te Ara Hou Wellbeing provides culturally-aligned holistic care grounded in the principles of Rongoā Māori. We support individuals and whānau to restore balance, reduce pain, and improve overall wellbeing through a combination of traditional Māori healing practices and modern therapeutic approaches.
Our Approach
We specialise in Rongoā Māori, incorporating natural plant-based remedies, mirimiri (therapeutic bodywork), lifestyle guidance, and person-centred care. Each session is tailored to the individual, with a focus on supporting recovery, emotional balance, and long-term wellness.
We work with:
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Individuals experiencing stress, fatigue, or anxiety
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People recovering from injury or tension-related pain
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Clients navigating trauma or emotional overwhelm
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Those seeking a holistic and culturally aligned pathway to wellbeing
- ACC sensitive claim clients (approved)
- ACC physical claim clients (approved)
Booking & Availability
Appointments are available both in-person and online (where appropriate).
Referral pathways include self-referral, GP recommendation, and ACC providers, some EAP (Employee Assistance Programs) via your employer.
Staff
Arron Learmond - Business Owner and Rongoa Māori Provider (Whk)
Rachel Allen - Executive Assistant (Whk)
Sally Brunckhorst - Remedial Massage Therapist (Whk)
Shamrock Gay - Remedial Massage Therapist (Whk)
Gabriela Schivitz - Remedial Massage Therapist (Auckland)
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki, Older adult / Kaumātua, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access, Contact us, Make an appointment, Referral, Website / App
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Partial fees apply, Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
ACC copayment - $25. Cash, Eftpos or Bank transfer accepted
Private clients - please enquire ([email protected])
Hours
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Tue – Fri | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
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| Sat | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Services Provided
ACC Rongoā Māori ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies. ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.
ACC Rongoā Māori ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies. ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.
- ACC registered rongoā Māori practitioner
ACC Rongoā Māori
ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies.
ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.
Disability Assistance
Quiet, low sensory environment, Support to make decisions
Additional Details
Child / Tamariki friendly, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Online / virtual / app, Phone, Speak with men / tane, Speak with women / wahine
Travel Directions
27 Pouwhare Street, Whakatāne
158 Lake Road, Belmont
Public Transport
Whakatāne and Auckland have bus routes available to each location (or nearby)
Parking
Whakatāne - Please park on the road
Belmont, Auckland - On site parking
Region
Bay of Plenty
Website
Contact Details
52 Boon Street, Whakatāne
Bay of Plenty
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
027 7836225
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Mobile
0279451549
Email
Website
158 Lake Road, Belmont, Auckland
North Auckland
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
027 7836225
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Mobile
0279451549
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 11:43AM on May 7, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Ara Hou Wellbeing.