Nau mai, haere mai · Massey, West Auckland
A culturally grounded, whole-person approach to hauora, with Olivia Ross.
You do not need to be Māori, or to have experienced Rongoā before, to book. Olivia offers an open and welcoming space, grounded in tikanga.
He aha te Rongoā Māori? · What is Rongoā Māori?
Rongoā Māori is a Māori approach to hauora grounded in tikanga and mātauranga Māori. It recognises you as a whole person, and the relationships between your physical, emotional, spiritual, whānau and wider wellbeing.
The body, and how it is carrying things.
The mind and emotions.
Spirit, connection and identity.
The people and relationships around you.
The context of your life and what is happening in it.
At Top Notch, Rongoā Māori sits alongside our osteopathy and massage services. Each brings a different perspective on wellbeing, and you are welcome to draw on one or both.
Ngā āhuatanga · What a session may include
Kōrero, consultation and cultural support.
Spiritual grounding and protection within the session.
Restorative bodywork.
Cleansing: emotional, mental, physical or spiritual.
Energy healing.
Spiritual work.
He aha ka puta · What to expect
Every Rongoā session is individual. You don’t need to know what type of treatment you need before you arrive. There is time to connect, kōrero about what has brought you in, and allow the session to unfold in a way that feels appropriate for you.
Connecting
Arriving, connecting and creating a sense of safety.
Sharing what brings you
Space to share what is happening for you and what matters to you.
Guided by what you need
Olivia may draw on different aspects of her practice depending on you and the session.
Closing the session
Time to settle, reconnect and close before you leave. Your session finishes with a wai rākau, a traditional drink chosen to support your wellbeing.
Mō wai? · Who might book?
Olivia supports people through injury, challenge, change and restoration.
Tō kaimahi rongoā · Meet your practitioner
Rongoā Māori practitioner
Olivia is a Rongoā Māori practitioner and kaimirimiri. Her whakapapa includes Te Aupōuri (Te Kao) and Ngāti Maru (Hauraki).
Her practice has been shaped through wānanga, guidance and mentorship within Rongoā Māori, and continues to develop through ongoing learning and clinical mentorship in West Auckland. She practises within a tikanga-grounded framework that recognises the relationship between tinana, hinengaro and wairua, with whakawhanaungatanga, aroha, respect and individualised care at the centre of her work.
Olivia is active in community mahi, including work connected with Hoani Waititi Marae, Women’s Refuge, Waipareira and community clinics in Kelston.
Alongside her Rongoā practice, Olivia has training and experience in massage therapy, reflexology and beauty therapy, including international experience through the Steiner Training Academy in London and Holland America Line.
Olivia during her community mahi
Hapori · Community
Olivia also contributes to Rongoā and wellbeing work in the local community. If you already know Olivia through her community mahi and would like to continue your care with her at Top Notch Bodyworks, you are welcome to book with her at the clinic.
Te utu · Appointments and pricing
$145 · 60 minutes
A full first session, with time to connect, kōrero, receive Rongoā and settle before you leave.
$80 · 30 minutes
Shorter ongoing care, where appropriate, after your first full session.
$60 · 30 minutes
A gentle introduction if you are curious about Rongoā Māori and would like to experience it.
$125 · first 60 minutes
For people continuing their care with Olivia after meeting her through her community mahi.
Rongoā Māori appointments at Top Notch are currently private-pay only and are not ACC-funded through Top Notch.
Ngā pātai · Questions
No. Everyone is welcome, and you do not need any prior experience of Rongoā Māori or te reo. Olivia will guide you.
No. A session may include bodywork such as mirimiri or romiromi, but Rongoā Māori is a whole-person approach grounded in tikanga. If you are looking for a relaxation or remedial massage, our massage therapists can help.
Loose, comfortable clothing.
Your first appointment is 60 minutes. It begins with time to connect and kōrero about what has brought you in. The session then unfolds in response to you, and there is time at the end to settle and close.
Not currently. Rongoā Māori at Top Notch is private-pay only at this stage. Osteopathy and massage for injuries can still be claimed through ACC.
Book online, or get in touch with reception and we will help you find the right appointment.
