Rongoā Māori Services Hauraki, Takapuna & Northland Based
ACC’s Rongoa Service is available for patients seeking a more holistic approach to wellbeing and recovery who qualify for ACC. You can also book for Rongoa independently of ACC.
Enquire direct to Reception. 09 4880208 or info@globalhealthclinics.co.nz
For more info on our programs please see below or click link
How You Can Access Rongoā Māori
You must have an ACC covered injury. If support for your injury is covered by ACC, you can request rongoā Māori as part of your rehabilitation. Request this through Reception at Global Health or the ACC recovery team member who’s managing your claim, through the online service MyACC.
What is Rongoā Māori
Rongoā Māori is the traditional healing system of Aotearoa, deeply rooted in Māori culture and wisdom. It encompasses the use of native plant remedies, mirimiri (massage), karakia (prayer), and wairua (spiritual practices) to restore balance and promote holistic wellbeing. In our practice, we integrate the principles of Te Whare Tapa Whā — a Māori health model that views wellbeing through four interconnected dimensions: Taha Tinana (physical health), Taha Wairua (spiritual health), Taha Hinengaro (mental and emotional health), and Taha Whānau (family and social wellbeing). This framework reflects the belief that true health comes from nurturing all aspects of a person — mind, body, spirit, and connection to others — in harmony with the natural world.
About Our Programs
Anah Wara - Rongoā Māori Lead
ACC-registered rongoā Māori practitioner serves as the experienced and highly regarded leader and mentor of our Rongoa team. She practices part-time at our Takapuna clinic and also from her Northland centre Te Whare Rongoā.
With extensive experience, Anah has worked as a counsellor for many years and has over 20 years of practice as a medical herbalist. She is a Registered Medical Herbalist (NZAMH) and recognised Rongoā Practitioner, offering an integrative approach to recovery that incorporates traditional plant remedies in support of improved health and well-being.
Anah provides support for individuals experiencing substance abuse disorders, frequently addressing co-occurring concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and associative disorders. She possesses familiarity with Te Reo—“Ko Ngapuhi te iwi, ko Ngāti Rangi te hapu”—and is adept at working inclusively with individuals of all genders and cultural backgrounds.
Her qualifications in herbal medicine rongoā rākau, Te Ao Māori and spirituality combined with extensive clinical experience make her the ideal person to lead and help integrate the four pillars of wellbeing we prescribe through Rongoa and in our general practice at Global Health Clinics. A holistic integration of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing is at the core of all of our clinical and wellbeing programs.