Te Hokioi - Our Kaitiaki
ACC Registered Service Provider for Rongoā Māori & Maternal Birth Injuries
Welcome to Hokio(i) Life (Hokio Therapy NZ Ltd) ACC Vendor Code: VBF009
Since 2018, we've dedicated ourselves to serving the well-being of our extended family, our whanau, within the community. While our roots are firmly in the Waikato region, our commitment extends across the Auckland Region, and our reach has taken us as far as Otaki to Ahipara.
I've been honored to collaborate with esteemed individuals like Papa Hohepa Delamere and Manu Korewha. I recall a particular instance during year 2000 when they reached out to me at an unconventional hour, around 3 am, while parked outside my home. They needed a third companion for a significant endeavor down the road. It's memories like these that remind me of the profound connections and shared purpose that bind us.
In the face of the ongoing pressures on healthcare services, characterized by extended waiting times and staff shortages, we find solace in our ability to offer temporary support until these challenges are alleviated.
Just as mauri represents a lifelong journey, we understand that we are all integral parts of something greater. And so, with this understanding, our journey begins anew.
Rongoā Māori proving a success for ACC
https://www.teaonews.co.nz/2022/08/04/rongoa-maori-proving-a-success-for-acc/
Ngati Whatua Marae - A day of Romiromi and hapūtanga to support whānau
Our donation-based clinics, via Te Uenuku Whakawhiti Roopu
(you can find this page on facebook) or known as "koha based clinics" are held in West Auckland bi monthly, typically at the Corbans Estate Arts Centre. These sessions are open to anyone available on Saturdays and looking to book a 30-minute session. How does this work? - Koha is koha, whether you pick some veges from your garden, rocked up with a plate of boil up, dropped a gold coin in the Kite. Anything is considered a koha.
Many of our community members view these clinics as a safe and welcoming space to gather on the weekends before heading out for a well-deserved lunch. We make an effort to prioritize sessions for hapūtanga (pre/postnatal pregnancy) when possible, but this depends on the response from expecting mothers and their families once we advertise these events on our Facebook page. So, the sooner you respond, the better.
Outside of these scheduled events, we often operate from our home-based setup. You can make bookings through email, Facebook Messenger, or text. If you prefer to call, please leave a message, and we'll get back to you, keeping in mind that we have other work commitments.
For ACC referrals, a purchase order is usually required before scheduling an appointment, although we understand that each case is unique, and we can work out a solution depending on your current circumstances. You'll receive a text reminder one day before your appointment.
If you need to cancel, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. Wishing you all a fantastic week, whanau!
Nau mai Whakatau mai
