About Te Kahu Rongoā
Welcome to Te Kahu Rongoā, Gisborne
Where tradition meets holistic wellbeing.
Te Kahu Rongoā is a community-focused Rongoā Māori wellness clinic grounded in Tikanga Māori, Mātauranga Māori and the enduring wisdom of our tūpuna.
We are here to support our people in nurturing wellbeing across the whole of who they are — tinana, hinengaro, wairua and connection. Through traditional Rongoā Māori practices, we create a space to pause, reconnect and restore balance in a way that honours each person and their uniquel journey.
Our practice is built on manaakitanga, connection, respect and integrity. We are committed to preserving and honouring traditional knowledge while creating meaningful space for Rongoā Māori within contemporary wellbeing.
Come as you are. Reconnect with yourself. Return to balance.
Discover what guides Te Kahu Rongoā, the values we stand by, and our commitment to the wellbeing of our people and our community.
Why we are different
We bring together traditional Rongoā Māori knowledge, holistic wellbeing and genuine manaakitanga to create a deeply personal experience. Our practice honours the connection between tinana, hinengaro, wairua and whenua — creating a space where you can feel welcomed, heard, respected and supported.
Traditional knowledge. Holistic care. Meaningful connection.
Our Philosophy
He taonga te hauora — wellbeing is precious.
We believe true wellbeing begins with connection.
Connection to tinana and wairua.
Connection to whānau and whenua.
Connection to whakapapa, culture and the wisdom of our tūpuna.
At Te Kahu Rongoā, we honour Rongoā Māori as a taonga — a living body of knowledge grounded in Mātauranga Māori, Tikanga Māori and generations of traditional practice.
We welcome each person with manaakitanga, respect and compassion, recognising that every journey is different and every person carries their own story.
Our purpose is to provide a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself and be supported in nurturing your wellbeing — while honouring the traditions and knowledge that guide our practice.
Rooted in whakapapa. Guided by mātauranga.
Held with manaakitanga. Offered with care.
This is the heart of Te Kahu Rongoā.
Our Core Values
Our values are the foundation of Te Kahu Rongoā. They shape how we practise, how we care for our people, and how we honour the mātauranga and traditions entrusted to us.
Manaakitanga — We care with warmth, compassion and respect.
Whakapapa — We honour our connections to tūpuna, whānau and whenua.
Mātauranga — We respect and uphold the wisdom carried through generations.
Whanaungatanga — We nurture connection, belonging and community.
Rangatiratanga — We honour each person's mana, autonomy and unique journey.
Rooted in tradition. Guided by values.
Committed to the wellbeing of our people.
"I can't say enough about the beautiful service I received. She went above and beyond to help me and the treatment exceeded my expectations."
Kat. C