Rongoā Māori · Traditional Healing · Hamilton, NZ

Heal the body.
Restore the spirit.

Mirimiri · Deep Tissue · Wairua Guided Healing

Rooted in Māori tradition, Alana Marsh offers a profound approach to healing — weaving ancient bodywork, natural remedies, and spiritually guided kōrero to restore balance across tinana, hinengaro, and wairua.

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25+ Years Experience
Rongoā Māori Practice
Elite Athlete Experience
Home-Based Studio · Hamilton
ACC Registered · VBL998
Tinana · Hinengaro · Wairua
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Healing guided by
whakapapa & wairua

Alana Marsh is a Rongoā Māori practitioner based in Hamilton with over 25 years of hands-on experience in massage therapy and traditional Māori healing. Her practice is deeply rooted in cultural knowledge passed down through whakapapa and built on decades of professional work.

She has worked alongside physiotherapists in clinical settings, with top New Zealand athletes, and with elite national and international sports teams. That breadth of experience brings real depth to her home-based practice where clinical skill meets the sacred traditions of Rongoā Māori.

Alana is also a matakite, gifted with the ability to see, hear and converse with wairua. This brings a spiritual dimension to her work that many clients find creates a profound release they weren't expecting.

ACC Registered Vendor · VBL998
25+
Years Practice
15+
Years Home Studio
Elite
Athlete Experience

E kore au e ngaro,
He kākano ahau i ruia mai i Rangiātea

Tenā koutou katoa

Ko Ngatokimatawhaorua te waka

Ko Pīwakawaka te maunga

Ko Waimamaku te awa

Ko Ahuriri te urupa

Ko Te Whakamaharatanga te marae

Ko Waimamaku te tūrangawaewae

Ko te Roroa te iwi

Ko Manumanu te tūpuna

Ko Alana ahau

Tenā koutou, Tenā tātou katoa

Your ACC Journey

If you have an injury covered by ACC, you may be eligible for Rongoā Māori as part of your rehabilitation. As an ACC Registered Vendor (VBL998), we are authorised to provide funded care to support your recovery. Our ACC-approved sessions are 60 minutes long, giving ample time for traditional healing tailored to your specific injury and wellbeing. There is no cost to you — we handle all the paperwork and invoicing directly with ACC.

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Get an ACC Claim Number

If you already have a claim, locate your claim number on the text or letter ACC sent you. If you do not have a claim yet, visit your GP, physiotherapist, or an Urgent Care clinic. They will lodge an ACC45 form for your injury and give you a claim number.

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Request Rongoā Māori Sessions

Call ACC on 0800 101 996 or email claims@acc.co.nz. Tell them you would like Rongoā Māori services from Te Atarangi Rongoā, Vendor Number VBL998. ACC will have a chat with you about your injury and how Rongoā will support your healing.

03

Wait for Confirmation

ACC will review your request and, once approved, will send a Purchase Order directly to us at Te Atarangi Rongoā.

04

Book Your Session

As soon as we receive approval from ACC, we will contact you to book your first 60-minute session. We handle everything from there — just show up and focus on healing.

No cost to you. No stress. Just healing. We manage all the paperwork and invoicing directly with ACC on your behalf.

Our Services

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Mirimiri
Traditional Māori Healing Bodywork

A sacred practice rooted in Māori culture, incorporating energy work and spiritual elements to restore balance to body, mind and spirit. Deeply connected to whakapapa and wairua.

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Deep Tissue & Sports Massage
Therapeutic Performance Recovery

Firm, focused work on the muscles that are giving you grief. Whether you're training hard, recovering from injury, or just carrying too much tension, this session gets into the layers that a regular massage doesn't reach.

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Whitiwhiti Kōrero
Spiritually Guided Discussion

A conversation guided by Alana's gift as a matakite. Together you work through what is sitting heavy, whether physical, emotional or spiritual, and leave with clarity, relief and a sense of direction.

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Pregnancy Massage
Nurturing Māmā & Growing Pēpi

Safe, supportive bodywork tailored for your pregnancy journey at any stage. Specialist positioning with focus on neck, shoulders, lower back and obliques where most discomfort settles.

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Youth Support Massage
Growing Bodies, Growing Minds

Designed for young people navigating growth spurts and active lifestyles. Relieves growing pains and muscle fatigue while supporting their bodies through this critical stage of development.

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Te Haerenga o te Mauri
Guided Partner Massage Wānanga

An intimate 2-hour guided session for two — partners, friends, or whānau. Learn the art of touch and the sacred exchange of energy in a warm, supported environment.

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Massage Table Hire
Keep the Practice Going

Professional-grade massage tables for short-term hire, specifically for those who have recently completed their wānanga training and want to continue practising at home.

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Mirimiri

Traditional Māori Healing Bodywork

Mirimiri healing

Mirimiri is a sacred healing practice deeply rooted in Māori culture. Far more than physical therapy, it weaves together bodywork techniques with spiritual and holistic elements to restore balance and wellbeing across body, mind and spirit.

Each session connects you to your whakapapa and wairua, incorporating energy work to address not only physical ailments but also emotional and spiritual imbalances. It is a profound journey of healing — one that honours the whole person.

Duration60 minutes
Investment$125
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Deep Tissue & Sports Massage

Therapeutic Performance Recovery

Deep tissue massage

Sports massage is proper, targeted bodywork for people who push their bodies hard. Alana uses slow, firm pressure to get into the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue where tension likes to hide. It is not the gentle kind, but it gets results.

If you are training regularly, recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic tightness, or just feeling like your body needs a serious reset, this is the session for you. You will leave with more movement, less pain, and a clearer sense of what your body actually needs.

Duration60 / 90 mins
60 minutes$100
90 minutes$130
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Whitiwhiti Kōrero

Spiritually Guided Discussion

Spiritual guidance

Whitiwhiti Kōrero is a conversation unlike any other. Alana was born with the gift of matakite, meaning she can see, hear and converse with wairua. During a session she listens to what is coming through and shares it with you in a way that helps you understand what is really going on beneath the surface.

Sometimes that is a physical issue that has a deeper root. Sometimes it is something emotional you have been carrying. Sometimes people just need clarity on where they are headed. Whatever comes up, clients tend to leave feeling lighter, clearer and more settled than they have in a long time.

Duration60 minutes
Investment$80
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Pregnancy Massage

Nurturing Māmā & Growing Pēpi

Pregnancy massage

Nurture yourself and your growing pēpi with a massage tailored specifically for your pregnancy journey. Safe and supportive bodywork for māmā at any stage of pregnancy, using comfortable specialist positioning to work around your changing body.

Sessions focus on relieving the unique physical pressures of pregnancy, targeting common tension points like the neck, shoulders, and glutes, with extra-focused attention on the lower back and obliques where most discomfort tends to settle.

Take a moment to breathe, soften, and let go of the aches while you are supported in a space designed entirely for your comfort.

Duration60 minutes
Investment$90
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Youth Support Massage

Growing Bodies, Growing Minds

Youth massage

Whether they are navigating the physical changes of a growth spurt or the demands of a high-energy lifestyle, the Youth Support Massage is designed for every young person. Growing pains are real — often felt as an aching or throbbing sensation in the legs — as bones and muscles develop at different rates. This session provides a dedicated space for young people to find relief from that discomfort.

For young athletes, this session is a vital tool for their future sporting careers. We focus on flushing out muscle fatigue and relaxing busy limbs to help them recover faster and perform at their best. By combining gentle techniques with targeted tension release, we support their bodies through this critical stage of growth and activity.

Safe & Professional

To ensure a comfortable environment, a parent or guardian is required to provide written consent and is welcome to remain in the room during the session.

Suggested Age9 to 13 years
Duration45 minutes
Investment$60
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Te Haerenga o te Mauri

Guided Partner Massage Wānanga

Partner wananga

Reconnect, learn, and flow in this intimate 2-hour guided session designed for two. Whether you are partners, friends, or whānau, this session invites you into a space of calm to learn the art of touch and the sacred exchange of energy.

The First 30 Minutes — Guidance

We begin with a foundational wānanga. Alana will teach you about the exchange of mauri and how the skin, our largest organ, acts as a gateway for connection. You will cover basic anatomy, the importance of setting a clear intention, and how to stay grounded while you work. You will also learn essential massage techniques including proper stance and applying pressure safely toward the heart.

The Practice — 30 to 40 Minutes Each

Each person has dedicated time to practise on the other. Alana remains close by to guide your hands, refine your technique, and ensure you both feel supported and comfortable throughout.

The Closing — Kōrero

The session wraps up with a shared kōrero of gratitude, acknowledging the work done and the connection shared between you.

What You Take Home

  • A woven blanket and throw to create a warm, comfortable environment at home
  • A small pot of massage wax for your future sessions together
Duration2 hours
Investment$420 for two
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Massage Table Hire

Keep the Practice Going at Home

Massage table

Keep the energy flowing and put your wānanga skills into practice. Alana offers professional-grade massage tables for short-term hire, specifically designed to support those who have recently completed their training and want to continue at home.

Hire Rates

  • 24 hour table hire — $30
  • 48 hour table hire — $50

Please note that tables have a maximum weight limit of 120kg.

24 hours$30
48 hours$50
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Seeing beyond
what the eyes can show

"I have been born with the gift of seeing, hearing and conversing with wairua. This enables me to pass on messaging from wairua — always given to understand the issue, whether that be physical, emotional, or for guidance in the present and future. Resulting in a profound release of stress and worries."



— Alana Marsh

Ready to begin
your healing?

Alana works from her home-based studio in Hamilton. Sessions are by appointment — reach out via phone, email, or the enquiry form and she will get back to you to find a time that works.

Not sure which service is right for you? Just get in touch and Alana will guide you to what your body and spirit needs most.

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