Ancient Wisdom: The Sacred Foundation of Māori Bodywork

Mirimiri and Romiromi are integral parts of Rongoā Māori healing practices—traditional Māori medicine passed down through generations. These practices are deeply rooted in Māori tikanga (customs), spiritual traditions, and a heartfelt connection to land (whenua), whakapapa (lineage), and spirit (wairua).

Historically, they were performed by tohunga (spiritual healers) as a holistic approach to health, wellbeing, and spiritual harmony. Despite the challenges faced during colonisation, these ancient arts have endured, and today they are being revitalised with deep respect and honour, supporting authentic healing grounded in kaupapa Māori (Māori customary practice).

book a session

Sacred Māori Arts: Connecting Hinengaro (Mind), Tinana (Body), and Wairua (Spirit)

Rooted in Māori wisdom, Mirimiri and Romiromi are gentle, intuitive practices that work harmoniously with your body’s natural energy. They are a form of somatic healing—body-based work that encourages the release of stored tension, trauma, and stagnant energy from tissues and cellular memory. This holistic approach helps restore balance and supports a deep reconnection with your whole self—hinengaro, tinana, and wairua.

Honouring the deep tikanga (customs) of Māori healing, these practices create a safe and nurturing space for profound renewal. They acknowledge that our life experiences—both visible and unseen—are stored within the body’s cellular memory. Through compassionate, intuitive touch, the aim is to gently release long-held tension and stagnant energy, enabling your body’s innate wisdom to realign and restore harmony.

This space is calming, deeply connective, and fosters a sense of peace—helping you feel more relaxed, renewed, and in harmony with your true self.

book a session

 

The power of a single step

Embarking on a journey of healing and self-awareness is much like taking that first step on a long road.

As Buddha wisely said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

When it comes to bodywork, every small move and gentle touch can lead to profound healing and transformation.

Through ancient Māori practices, I invite you to begin this personal voyage—trusting that with each step, you’ll deepen your connection to your body, release what no longer serves you, and move toward greater wellness and harmony.

Together, we can start your journey today.

Mirimiri

Mirimiri is a spiritual and energetic practice that prepares the body for deeper healing. It helps to open, balance, and clear energetic pathways, grounding the body in a peaceful state. Using intuitive movement—activating cellular memory—Mirimiri may also incorporate techniques such as tapping, waiata (singing), kōrero (conversation), sound, and spiritual healing, depending on what is appropriate for each session. These practices gently release stored tension, pāmamae (deep pain or trauma), and stagnant energy. This creates a solid foundation for Romiromi (physical adjustments) and supports holistic wellbeing.

Mirimiri and Romiromi 

Invest in your wellness and rediscover your inner balance. 

romiromi

Romiromi is the hands-on, physical component of the session. The practitioner uses parts of their own body to align and gently adjust the client’s bones, muscles, and tissues. Tools such as kōhatu (stones) and rākau (wooden sticks) may also be used throughout the session to apply deeper pressure. This approach stimulates acupressure and acupunctural points to shift energy, ease imbalances, and release stored pain from the body.

Balance your Hinengaro (Mind), Tinana (Body) and Wairua (Spirit)

Book your session to begin your healing journey. 

Book a session