Haerenga Hauora

05/08/2025

🛑 Feeling exhausted? Snappy? Unmotivated?
That might not be “laziness” — it could just be your body asking for a breather & some TLC.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.
Whether it’s emotional burnout, sensory overload, or physical tension — taking a break when you need one is part of showing up for yourself and your hauora.

💬 In counselling, we talk a lot about recognising the early signs — and not waiting until you’re running on empty to do something about it.

👉🏼 That might look like setting boundaries.
👉🏼 Or making a little more space for sleep, nature, stillness, or playfulness.
👉🏼 Or getting support for what your body’s been holding on to.

💆🏼 Need help with that last one?
Osteopathy, acupuncture, and shockwave therapy can all support your nervous system to let go of stress stored in the body — and help you feel like yourself again.
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📍Book at www.haerengahauora.com/book

04/08/2025

An important update from our Counselor, Rach.

If you're coming up with blanks on the local Google search, you can find Counsellors at the following sites:

https://nzac.org.nz/site/counsel/find
https://www.gumbootfriday.org.nz/get-a-counsellor
https://www.psychologytoday.com/nz/counselling/no/whangarei

As well as your GP.

📢 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

My private counselling waitlist is currently 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱. I’m not taking on any new clients at this time.

This wasn’t an easy call, but the list is at capacity and I need to make sure I can actually support the clients I already have. If you're already on the list, you're still on it - don't stress! Admin will be in touch when your name comes up.

If things are escalating or there are safety concerns, please don’t wait. Reach out to other local counsellors and ask to be added to their waitlists too. If someone has space sooner, my suggestion would be to take it.

He waka eke noa. I'll always advocate for youth getting the support they need, when they need it.

03/08/2025

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 🎤✨

Ali & Rach had the privilege of speaking at Whangārei Girls’ High on Friday where we shared a bit about our mahi, how we got into the field, and what it’s really like working in allied health.

Such a cool opportunity to kōrero with the next generation of healers, helpers, and movers - asking thoughtful questions and already thinking big about their futures. 💭💪🏽

Ngā mihi nui to the team at WGHS for having us!

💬 Thinking about a career in health, counselling, or osteo? Drop your pātai below - or come chat to us in clinic. We love a good yak.

29/07/2025

How cool is this mahi! 👀

Hera also works out of our Maunu clinic every second Wednesday

We're excited to open the doors to our Romiromi Community Clinic in Whangārei this Friday, 1 August.
If you've ever been curious about Romiromi or Mirimiri and its holistic healing benefits, this is a beautiful chance to come along, connect, and kōrero with one of our kairomi.
Everyone is welcome - nau mai, haere mai.

29/07/2025

🚗 💸 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱? WDC is looking at changing carpark prices in the CBD – and while it doesn’t affect our clinic locations directly, it is something we reckon everyone should be sharing their whakaaro on.

Because parking isn’t just a convenience thing. If it gets harder to access town for work, healthcare, or even just for those long lunches and slow strolls through the shops (which are actually great for our connection and hauora btw) then it can create real barriers for our people, and wellbeing.

💬 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘆 - they're sharing some of the changes they'll be doing the warrant the price increase & looking for feedback.
https://www.wdc.govt.nz/Whats-new/Have-your-say/Current-Consultations/PMP-Survey

Survey closes 4:00pm, Wednesday 13 August 2025.

28/07/2025

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆?
You’re not alone - it’s one of the most common reasons people come to us.

Osteopathy works by looking at how your muscles, joints, and nervous system all connect. We treat the cause, not just the pain.

📍 Quiet bookings available Thursday at Whau Valley
🔗 www.haerengahauora.com/book

27/07/2025

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆?
You're not alone - it's one of the most common reasons people walk through our clinic doors.

So why see an osteopath for it?

At Haerenga Hauora, we take a whole-body approach. That means looking at how your muscles, joints, and nervous system are working together, and figuring out what’s actually behind the pain.

Whether it’s an old injury or a new tweak, we’ll help get you moving again; helping you feel more mobile, less tight, and back to doing what you love.

⭐ 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺:

✔ Keep moving - gentle walks, swimming, or even stretching can help
✔ Try wheatbags or cold packs to settle discomfort
✔ Make small desk or chair tweaks if you’re working long hours (check out our reels for this one!)

✅ 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗮 + 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲

📍 Appointments available at Maunu & Whau Valley
🔗 Book online: www.haerengahauora.com/book

27/07/2025

𝙳𝚒𝚍 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚑𝚎𝚊𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎'𝚜 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚞𝚙𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚘𝚏 𝚜𝚘𝚌𝚒𝚊𝚕 𝚖𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚊 𝚊𝚌𝚌𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝟷𝟼𝚢𝚛𝚜?

𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 - and like any tool, it depends how we use it.

Used well, it can foster connection, community, and identity - all powerful protective factors for mental health, especially for our rangatahi.

But it can also become a source of distress. Not because social media 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘴 poor mental health, but because it’s part of a much wider issue.

We live in a world that encourages constant tech use - to the point where many of us struggle to function without it. And that’s not just a youth problem. Adults are just as caught in these habitual, maladaptive cycles: always on our phones, always plugged in. Instant feedback, and constant stimulation is reshaping how we relate, connect, cope, and regulate.

📲 Swipe through below for more kōrero on the topic & join me in the comments with your whakaaro on the topic 👇🏼

✍🏼 Rach Littley: Counsellor

21/07/2025

You might remember this case from earlier – I’ve just written up the full story behind it, including how shockwave helped her double her range of movement in one session and how it can you help you.
Check it out 👉🏼 https://www.haerengahauora.com/post/shockwave-therapy-client-result-whangarei
Cheers Ali Littley: Osteopath

20/07/2025

Read Rach Littley: Counsellor latest post about boundaries & relationships.

Should they write a blog guide about how to create healthy boundaries in relationships? Let us know in the comments 👇🏼✨

18/07/2025

𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 & 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥: 𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣
Yup, you heard right! - just one 💥

Our client had been dealing with ankle pain for 18 years. Eighteen.

She’d tried it all - and was told surgery was the only option 😩

➡️ At the start, she could only bend her knee 2.5cm past her toes
➡️ After one session? 𝟱.𝟱𝗰𝗺. That’s double the range and way less pain.

This is why we love shockwave therapy. It’s quick, powerful, and ideal for stubborn, long-term injuries that just haven’t budged.

Shockwave therapy is available at our Whau Valley clinic with our trained practitioners, Ali & Michael.

Spotted someone limping through life lately? Tag them or send them our way 👣

📍 75 Whau Valley Road
☎️ 09 437 0238 | 🔗 Book online: www.haerengahauora.com/book

16/07/2025

𝘿𝙚𝙨𝙠 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮’𝙫𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝟭𝟮 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙗𝙤𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜?

From repetitive strain injury (RSI) to neck and shoulder tension, the desk life can do a number on your body.

Here are 4 simple wrist stretches demonstrated by Michael, one of our resident osteopaths (and voiceover superstar, if we do say so).

They’re easy, effective, and a good first step. But if you’re still feeling tight, tingly, or sore - book in for a proper osteopathic tune-up. We help your tinana bounce back, faster.

📍 Whangārei - Maunu & Whau Valley
🔗 www.haerengahauora.com/book
☎️ 09 437 0238