Te Ao Mārama Traditional Māori Bodywork - Pāpāmoa.

19/11/2025

Nau mai Haere mai!

Last community healing day for the year - 29th NOVEMBER.

Details below in pānui.

I hope to see you there.

Arohanui
Megs 🦋💜

13/11/2025

The body is the keeper of all experiences/stories that get locked into the cellular memory of the body. The negative ones (trauma), if not liberated over many years, can manifest into illnesses, diseases or injuries fueled by the negative internal chatter. The person isn’t anchored in their body; their thoughts are flying like a kite way up in Ranginui. Mental clarity becomes cloudy and vision becomes narrow.

The Riri (anger, resentment, hate) and fear irritate the body. It creates resistance and disharmony. A feeling of being ‘stuck’. The body becomes stagnant and congested. Stagnant waters mean paru (dirty) waters. Nothing is flowing, including energy.

Trauma rewires the nervous system; it reshapes the hormones; it recodes your immune system. So many physical bodily functions are affected along with wairua, hinengaro and whānau.

The reason why these blow out of control is disconnection and the person's diminished sense of self-worth and value which had been violated. Along with their mana & mauri. Self-care is the furthest thing from their mind in these states of being.

Healing is a lifelong journey, not a sprint. So, pressure needs to be taken off trying to heal by a certain date. One step at a time is still forward movement, and consistent movement is the winning ticket. The level of movement will vary depending on the motivation to commit to daily self-care routines/rituals. What’s your why?

The negative chatter has spent enough time hogging the limelight. The missing factor for change is compassion and love for self. For that to happen, we need to start busting down those deep core belief systems & negative thought patterns.

So where to start?... Connecting back to self! Because in the realm of disconnection is unwellness.

The first question I ask someone is “how often do you walk barefoot on Papatūānuku (Earth Mother – the ground)”?

It still amazes me how many people don’t or rarely do it. This is the first ‘tool’ to add to your toolbox. How often? Daily if you can. Even if it’s just 10min. We’ll kōrero about the power of grounding in the next post.

Always remember, love is the healer; you are the healer, and it starts with compassion for all that you have been through. Lead with this and freedom will be yours.

Arohanui
Megs 🦋💜

01/11/2025

Dealing with ACC can be daunted & overwhelming at times.
It's good to know there are services that can assist you in accessing the right pathway for what you need. 🤩

Having trouble accessing support through ACC? The experienced team Poutiri Wellness Centre can help.

Through their kaupapa Māori ACC navigation service, Poutiri Wellness provides guidance and support to help get the assistance you need.

For more information, contact Lisa at ltauariki@poutiri.org
or call 573 0091.

28/10/2025

💫 HAUORA DAY - WHAKATĀNE 💫

Nga Tohunga o te Moana a Toi are holding another hauora day on:

Saturday 1st November, 2025.
At: Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Starting at 9am.

FREE!

I will be there for the day.

If the timing & need is there, it is meant to be.

Arohanui
Megs 🦋 💜

15/10/2025

Nau mai, haere mai ki te whare o...
🦋"Te Rere o te Pūrerehua" 🦋
The Flight of the Butterfly.

A journey from darkness into the light, guided by the traditions of Romiromi, Mirimiri & Mahi Rākau. A space where people are supported to remember the true healer is already within.

A sacred, grounded space where transformation can take flight. Like the Pūrerehua, each person who enters is seen as being in a process of change. Arriving with a story held in the body & leaving more light & free, a sense of peace & more aligned with their true essence.

Ko te wairua te tuatahi
Ko te tinana te kawe i ngā kōrero
Ko te aroha hei rongoā.

Mai i te marino, ke te nekeneke
Mai i te mamae, ki te tuku
Mai i te taumaha, ki te māmā.

Spirit comes first
The body carries the story
Love is the medicine.

From stillness to movement
From pain to release
From heaviness to light.

Arohanui
Megs 🦋💜

04/10/2025

REMINDER - ON THIS WEEKEND, 19TH OCT.🦋

🪵🌳👣 MAHI RAAKAU WAANANGA - Self-help/Self-healing.

Kia ora Koutou

Our Bi-monthly practice of Mahi Raakau is on this month - OCTOBER! FEET & TORSO.
Registrations are now open.

The use of the Raakau, in all its ways and means, is a tool to help people discover the places and parts of the body that are challenged. It will always move the user to some level of understanding and knowing of oneself that may have been forgotten or thought one lacked.
The feet are considered the gateway to the body, so therefore must be worked on first. To open the body up, ignite the internal organs and to instantly bring people into the here & now.
A sequence is used to work sections of the feet which correspond to sections of the torso. The movement is slow to get the depth needed to release stored tension, stress & trauma. The work may trigger memories, injuries, past life patterns. It’s not about causing pain; it’s about awakening the body, mind & spirit.

Max capacity will be 20 people. Raakau will be provided. But for those wanting to bring their own raakau, here are the measurements.
You will need TWO sizes:
25mm diameter by 600mm length
40mm diameter by 600mm length

When:
SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2025
1pm start till 3.30pmish. Includes a light snack afterwards.
Where:
Welcome Bay Community Centre (Behind the Hall)
242 Welcome Bay Road, Tauranga.
Cost:
KOHA ENTRY (Please koha a reflection of the energy exchanged & to cover costs - ngā mihi 🙏)

TO REGISTER:
megsbodyworx@gmail.com
By EMAIL ONLY if you know you can commit to the wānanga date so that I can keep track of numbers. Also indicate if you will be bringing your own raakau or will need to borrow 1 or both.

I thank you all for your support & belief in the mahi. And for having the faith & courage to step forward to honour yourself.

Thank you always to the Welcome Bay Community Centre for your support.

Welcome to share. I look forward to seeing you soon.

Arohanui 💜🦋
Megs

02/10/2025

🌟MAURI🌟

Heading over to Hamilton tonight for the premiere feature film of "Mauri: The vital essence of all beings".
My kaiako Atarangi Muru & Donna Kerridge are in it.
Looking forward to seeing our indigenous practices displayed on the BIG screen.

Awesome to see the recognition of the huge mātauranga these beautiful wāhine have.

Mauri ora! 🌟

02/10/2025

💫 WHAKATĀNE HAUORA DAY 💫

Nga Tohunga o te Moana a Toi are providing another hauora day at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

SATURDAY 4th October. FREE!!

Details in the pānui provided.

Our Te Waka Wairua o Tauranga Moana roopu will be going to support them with their day.

If the timing feels right to receive, off you go... 🚗

Arohanui
Megs 🦋💜

29/09/2025

🦋 DAY ONE 🦋

First day in the new workspace today! A few more things to pop up but it's looking pretty cool so far. 🤩🎊

18/09/2025

🦋 TEMPORARILY CLOSED 🦋

Te Ao Mārama Traditional Māori Bodywork is temporarily closed for relocation.

NEW LOCATION WILL BE AT....
7 MARKET PLACE, PĀPĀMOA.

Upstairs at ALLIANCE ATHLETIC. 🏋🏾‍♀️
That's right! Going back to my Crossfit community for good, positive & inspiring vibes.
Not only for my kiritaki to feel the love but to get back into some seriously needed strength training & movement for myself.

Due to RESTART on:
Monday 29th September.

At this moment, a new room is being built for us. So I've grabbed the opportunity to have in mini break in Rarotonga 🌺⛱.

I thank you for your patience as we transition on to the next exciting phase. 🦋

Arohanui
Megs 🦋💜🤩

12/09/2025

If interested, jump on board with Hone Moetara. You'll be guided with a wealth of knowledge.

🌿 Rongoā Māori Training Programme 🌿

Keen to deepen your understanding of Rongoā Māori?
Join our kaupapa Māori, maramataka-aligned training programme based here in Te Puna.

Held fortnightly on Wednesdays, this immersive journey is designed to support learning in:
✨ Rongoā rākau – native plant identification
✨ Mirimiri – introduction to traditional healing massage
✨ Anatomy & physiology basics
✨ Maramataka guidance
✨ Māra kai organic principles
✨ Off-site visits to enhance practical learning

This programme is open to both beginners and those wanting to expand their current practice.

Strengthen your connection to:
🌱 Whenua (land)
🤲 Whānau ora (family wellbeing)

📋 Registrations are now CLOSED - Ngā mihi to all those that have registered - an email will be sent this week.
✅ Limited to the first 12 participants (must be 16+)
✅ Online registration form available – first in, first served
✅ Our first wānanga will be held at Te Ōturu, 4 Paparoa Road – at the māra

Don’t miss out on this unique haerenga of learning and connection. 🌿