Te Whare Hihiri — House of Energy, Frequency + Flow — is an indigenous-led healing sanctuary, Māori and Samoan owned and led. We hold space for Mirimiri (Māori bodywork) and Fofō (Samoan healing), Sound + Breath journeys, and community wellbeing practices — lived and passed down, not borrowed from a trend.
Our founder's own words: "I can't help anyone else's people be well if mine aren't well first." That's the whare in one sentence.
People arrive already over-extended — the one everyone else relies on, holding up through change and grief, who's never learned that rest is productive and asking for help isn't failure. Underneath most of it is grief they didn't know they were carrying, until it starts releasing on the table.
A place to put the weight down. Every session — 1:1 or in community — is held with Tika (doing what's right, not what's easiest), Pono (truth over performance, we're honest about what you actually need), and Aroha (love and compassion for every person who walks through our door, wherever they're at).
Come as you are. Leave as who you're becoming.
- MirimiriMiriMiri is a traditional Māori massage approach that works with spiritual love. The form uses hands and forearms in a rhythmic approach to release deeply held tension in the body through the touch on tissue and muscle, lymphatic, circulatory, respiratory and digestion systems. The approach works throughout the full body, front, back, and stomach. MiriMiri works directly with the holistic healing system that integrates the body, mind and spirit. If the terms are broken down Mi – means “to stimulate” and Ri – means to agitate. The energy of care is said to transmute energy at a cellular, muscular and energetic level. The practice is deeply rooted in Māori traditions and beliefs, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all aspects of being. Mirimiri aims to support healing, strengthen spiritual connections, and nurture overall wellbeing through a culturally rich and sacred approach.
- RomiromiRomiromi is a traditional healing practice of the Māori people of New Zealand. It encompasses a holistic approach to healing and well-being, focusing on the connection between the physical body, mind, and spirit. Romiromi practitioners use massage techniques, bodywork, and energy healing to restore balance and harmony within individuals. The practice involves deep tissue work, stretches, and manipulation of the body, combined with spiritual and energetic elements. Romiromi is holistic and traditional and has the aim of aligning and supporting the tinana ~ body temple, wairua ~ spirit and mauri ~ life force. It is a profound and transformative healing modality that honors the indigenous wisdom and cultural traditions of the Māori people.
- Kōrero MiriMiriKōrero MiriMiri is a traditional Maori healing practice that combines massage, bodywork, and therapeutic conversation. Rooted in Maori cultural traditions and holistic principles, it aims to restore balance and well-being by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the individual. Practitioners use their hands, energy, and intuition to provide therapeutic touch and engage in meaningful conversation with clients. Kōrero MiriMiri encourages open dialogue, active listening, and sharing of thoughts and emotions to support healing and personal transformation. It honors Maori wisdom, cultural practices, and values while offering a nurturing and empowering experience for the individual seeking healing.