Maa te Aroha - of love, for love.
Maa te Aroha offers a combination of Mirimiri, Massage and Kahuna Bodywork. It was born from a love of helping others by providing a sense of calmness and relief from physical and emotional discomfort, and a passion for holistic healing.
My dedication to creating a safe and nurturing space will help you feel at ease to accept, release and let go.
Mirimiri is an ancient and traditional form of massage based on maori philosophies surrounding holistic wellbeing. Mirimiri is inspired by nature and guided by wairua (spirit), it incorporates ones connection to the environment and is delivered intuitively. Mirimiri can be likened to a gentle caress from the beginning of time, or the vibrational exchange between Papatuanuku (Earth mother) and Hinemoana (Goddess of the sea).
Karakia guides the rhythmic stroking techniques and enables the body and spirit to be calm.
Gentle breathing techniques encourages a connection to ones self allowing the release of tension and stress and returning the body to a balance closer to its natural state. It is a form of healing that promotes harmony between body, mind and spirit and can be used alongside other medical treatments.
60mins - $60
KAHUNA BODYWORK
Kahuna Body Work is a style of bodywork developed by Kahuna Abraham Kawai'i. It is designed to restore balance to body systems by using long rhythmic flowing movements to release muscle tensions and shift energetic blockages. This style of therapy releases toxins, improves circulation and lymphatic drainage and is beneficial for the respiratory systems. It is an excellent aid in the release of anxiety and stress bringing clarity, joy, trust and an open heart.
Kahuna bodywork begins with the client undressed and covered with a sheet lying face down on the massage table. Warm oil is applied and a dynamic flowing motion is performed over the body. The soft part of the forearm is used for long sweeping motions which encourages cell communication and synchronisation of the heartbeat and breath in the client almost immediately. Both the front and the back of the body are worked on if the client is comfortable with this.
60mins - $60
90mins Full body- $85
MASSAGE
Massages tailored to your needs..
Using warm oil, gentle or strong pressure will be applied to the muscles and joints of the body to ease pain and tension using a combination of kneading, long flowing strokes in the direction of the heart, deep circular motions, vibration and tapping and passive joint movement techniques.
30mins - $40
60mins - $60
90mins - $85
Every session is a unique experience - it may be physically healing, release emotions or leave a sense of general relaxation. A sharing of the present moment with connection, breath, joy, acceptance and love ♥
Come and unwind in the peaceful environment of our Lakehouse Wellness Hub.
