RONGOĀ MĀORI
We are honored to welcome a traditional Mātanga Rongoā/Rongoā Practitioner - Puawai Tawa-Butler to our team at ReDefined.
Puawai brings not only a deep understanding of whakapapa (ancestral knowledge) passed down through generations, but also a forward-thinking approach to Rongoā (Māori Healing Practices).
ACC Registered and Rongoā provider for Telus Health, NIB, and Southern Cross Health Insurance, Puawai is passionate about sharing the wisdom of Rongoā and collaborating with you on your wellbeing journey.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Through open communication and a collaborative approach (kōrero/connection), we will co-create a personalized Hauora (Wellness) plan tailored to your specific needs. This plan may incorporate a variety of traditional tools:
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Karakia/Pastoral Care: Spiritual guidance and support
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Whakawhiti kōrero/Counselling & Conversation: In-depth discussions to explore your well-being
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Purea/Cleansing: Rituals to promote inner balance
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Mirimiri/Body work & Massage: Physical therapy techniques for relaxation and healing
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Rongoā Rakau/Traditional plant medicine: Natural remedies based on indigenous plant knowledge
MEET PUAWAI
PUAWAI TAWA-BUTLER
Registered Nurse for over 10 years, I weave my clinical experience with the wisdom of Traditional Rongoā Māori.
I am passionate about fostering connection - to yourself, your surroundings, and your community - and I offer Rongoā Māori as a pathway to reconnect with your inner well-being.
Rongoā Māori & Mirimiri
Mirimiri is an ancient Māori tradition.
Mi: a spacial vibration & Ri: a divine celestial vibration
Mirimiri is an exchange of vibration. This form of healing is utilised to assist in clearing and releasing energetic blockages within the body. Within Te Ao Māori we look at a person in their entirety.
Utilising Mason Durie's model of health 'Te Whare Tapa Wha' we work together to create a Hauora/Health Plan that addresses not only your Tinana/Physical Health but also your Hinengaro/Mental & Emotional Health, Wairua/Spiritual Health & Pastoral Care and Whanau/Family & Social Health.
Rongoā Māori is an ancient and traditional taonga (gift) that comes from our tupuna (ancestors).
The 3 aspects of Rongoā are:
• Rongoā Rakau – herbal or plant remedies in the form of drinks, oils, tinctures, and balms.
• Karakia & Prayer - komiri/conversation & talk therapy, pure/energy cleansing & clearing.
• Mirimiri & Romiromi - the physical or bodywork by the movement of the body’s soft tissue, using not only my hands but also kohatu/rocks & rakau/sticks.
Each session is tailored to where you are and what you need at the time. Rongoā Māori can assist with stress, anxiety, sleep, pain, and realignment, bringing clarity and returning balance to the mind, body, and spirit.
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