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. Rongoā Māori can also complement conventional healthcare and does not replace medical assessment or treatment when needed.
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.
New to Rongoā and not sure where to start? Our limited-time 30-minute introductory session ($60) offers a shorter first experience of Rongoā Māori. For a more comprehensive experience, book the 60-minute First Appointment.
Already know Olivia through her community mahi? See our Community Rongoā Appointment below for a special introductory offer.
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), and she is a lifetime member of Ngā Tohunga o Ngā Hau e Whā.
Her practice has been shaped through wānanga, guidance and mentorship from her respected Tohunga, Winnie Retimana (Founder of Te Ahi Koomau Rongoā Services and Te Whare Rongo ā Io). 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 actively manages the west Auckland rongoā community clinic (Te Whare Rongo ā Io), and is connected to rongoā mahi events for Women’s Refuge, Waipareira and Hoani Waititi marae.
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. For a limited time, there is a special community introductory appointment.
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
Curious about Rongoā Māori but not sure what to expect?
This shorter session offers a welcoming introduction to Olivia and her approach to Rongoā Māori. It’s an opportunity to connect, ask questions and experience aspects of her practice.
If you’d like to explore Rongoā Māori more fully, you can book a 60-minute First Appointment.
$125 · first 60 minutes
Have you met Olivia through her community mahi? For a limited time, Olivia is offering a special introductory appointment at Top Notch Bodyworks for people who have connected with her through her community work. This full 60 minute session provides time to connect, kōrero and receive Rongoā Māori in a warm clinical setting.
Rongoā Māori appointments at Top Notch are currently 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.
Most people start with the 60-minute First Appointment, which is a full session. If you are curious about Rongoā and would like a shorter first experience, choose the 30-minute introductory session. If you know Olivia through her community mahi, choose the Community Rongoā Appointment.
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.
A First Appointment is $145 for 60 minutes and follow-ups are $80 for 30 minutes. For a limited time, a 30-minute introductory session is $60 and the Community Rongoā Appointment is $125 for 60 minutes. Rongoā Māori appointments are not ACC-funded.
Not currently. Rongoā Māori appointments at Top Notch Bodyworks are not ACC-funded. Osteopathy for eligible injuries can still be claimed through ACC.
Loose, comfortable clothing.
Mirimiri and romiromi are both forms of restorative bodywork within Rongoā Māori.
Top Notch Bodyworks is at 4/402 Don Buck Road, Massey, West Auckland, close to Westgate, Henderson, Te Atatū and Hobsonville. There is free parking and no time limit.
Book online, or get in touch with reception and we will help you find the right appointment.
