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Native Wisdom

Community Health Service

Today

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Description

At Native Wisdom, we weave the sacred wisdom of our ancestors into modern healing journeys, guided by the enduring energies of Te Hihiri (radiant life force) and Te Whe (the elemental breath of creation). Through the sacred pathways of the Poutama process—a stairway to spiritual elevation—we walk alongside you to restore balance, harmony, and connection to your deepest essence.

Our Mission
Rooted in the timeless teachings of Te Ao Māori (the Māori worldview), we honor a kaupapa (purpose) steeped in reverence for tapu (sacredness) and noa (the healing power of simplicity). Our practices are crafted to awaken your mauri (vital spark), bridging ancient Rongoā (traditional healing) with transformative Holistic Life Coaching. Here, you are invited to reclaim your inner strength, align with your life’s purpose, and navigate challenges with the resilience of your ancestors.

Our Approach
Every touch, word, and remedy at Native Wisdom is infused with the sacredness of tikanga (protocols) and kawa (rituals), honoring the delicate dance between tapu and noa. From  Rongoā remedies to our heart-centered coaching, we nurture the body and mind and the spirit of the land and people. This is healing as it was meant to be—a return to wholeness, where compassion and connection reign.

Why Walk With Us?

  • Culturally Anchored Healing: Reconnect to traditions that honor earth, spirit, and community.

  • Holistic Restoration: Blend the wisdom of Rongoā with personalized strategies for growth.

  • Sacred Space: Step into a sanctuary where love, respect, and ancestral guidance light your path.

We are more than a healing center—we are a movement. A call to remember, to heal, and to rise. Together, we cultivate resilience, nurture whanaungatanga (kinship), and sow seeds for a future where every soul thrives in harmony.

Haere mai—enter this sacred space, and let your journey of renewal begin.*


Inspired by the past, grounded in the present, healing for generations to come.

Staff



Hiwatiterangi is our ACC Rongoā Practitioner

Tēnā koutou Katoa

Ko Whakarara, Tu Kohatu ngā Maunga
Ko Ngamoko te Awa
Ko Ngāti Ruamahue te Hapu
Ko Ngāti Kahu te Iwi
Ko Hiwaiterangi Temara tōku ingoa

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

022 1070685

kiaora@nativewisdom.love

Referral

Make an appointment

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Partial fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

To honour the sacredness of this practice and as an energy exchange, we have a $20 surcharge. This contribution supports the ongoing healing process and helps you actively engage in your wellness journey, a reciprocal relationship between healing energy and self-care.

Hours

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Wed 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: Good Friday (18 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Sunday (20 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Monday (21 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), King's Birthday (2 Jun, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Matariki (20 Jun, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Labour Day (27 Oct, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Waitangi Day (6 Feb, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

Services Provided

ACC Rongoā Māori

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.

Kaupapa Māori

Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.

Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.

Region

Central Lakes

Contact Details

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

  • Location

    Central Otago

This page was last updated at 12:40PM on March 11, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Native Wisdom.