MIRIMIRI & WELLBEING WORKSHOP

THE FOUNDATIONS OF MĀORI BODYWORK AND HEALING

 

JOLIE DAVIS KAIMIRIMIRI

Jolie Davis (Ngati Kurī/Te Rarawa) traditionally trained kaimiri, founder, educator and lead practitioner at Manawa Ora, the largest provider of Rongoā Māori in the Wellington Region and one of the most trusted and recognised brands of Rongoā Māori in New Zealand.

Jolie has over 30 years experience in mirimiri and romiromi (Māori bodywork and healing) as well as her advocacy and work revitalising rongoā Māori as demand for holistic and culturally appropriate treatment and care grows. Jolie's goal is to normalise rongoā Māori and to ensure traditional Māori healing is sustainable and accessible to all people, especially whānau in need.

The Manawa Ora Foundations 2-day workshop shares traditional knowledge, practice and philosophy and is suitable for anyone on their own journey of self-discovery, reconnection and healing. This workshop also benefits mainstream practitioners and kaimahi by enhancing cultural understanding to better support and engage with whānau. It is now time to bring rongoā Māori out of the dark and empower people to achieve and maintain wellbeing.

For more information please visit the website www.manawaora.org or email: joliedavis@manawaora.org to enquire about the Manawa Ora 2-day workshops.

Jolie is a trained nurse (BN), past panel member on the ACC Rongoā Māori Advisory Panel and current member of Te Kupenga Committe (Tu Ora Compass Health PHO).

“Outside your comfort zone is where all growth happens”

Over the years, these workshops have welcomed people from all races and backgrounds - Jolie was always taught that healing is for everyone. Wānanga are therefore safe spaces for people to come together for the pupose of learning, healing and growing in a collective healing space guided by tikanga.

The 2-day workshop/wānanga includes:

  • Cultural philosophies and wellbeing from a Te Ao Māori perspective

  • Whatumanawa (intuitive diagnosis)

  • Developing self-awareness

  • Waiata (song) and takutaku to support

  • Spiritual hygiene practices

  • Introduction to mirimiri and romiromi

  • Basic floorwork protocol

  • Group interaction exercises and hands-on practice

  • Raising energy

  • The importance of selfcare and tools to maintain wellbeing.

TESTIMONIALS

…. "I had the deep pleasure and privilege of attending the Mirimiri Foundations workshop in July. It was a soul-enriching weekend learning about Māori spirituality and how it connects to healing; listening to and being guided by our intuitive knowing; and practicing bodywork on one another. Jolie is a powerful force and in her presence you feel seen, supported, and challenged in the best way. Over the two days, everyone in the group seemed to go through their own journey of awakening; understanding how we can, and need, to first heal ourselves.

I've taken so much from the course, inspired to reclaim my mana and move forward with aroha. (And have already practiced some mirimiri on friends.) I highlyyy recommend this workshop to anyone. Thank you Manawa Ora team!”

……Digne Glatzel

“If you have the opportunity to participate in a Manawa Ora Amazing life-affirming workshop, I wouldn't hesitate!”

…….Sophie Clough

“Two day Wananga left me feeling both grounded and uplifted. The experience was calm, yet deeply energising-a rare balance that made space for reflection, learning, and connection. What stood out most was the sense of whanaungatanga. Surrounded by like minded people, there was a shared warmth and openness that made the wānanga feel genuinely safe and supportive. Everyone brought their full selves, and in doing so, lifted each other. Spiritually, the wānanga offered moments of real depth and insight - in a gentle affirming way. I left feeling connected to myself, to others, and to a bigger sense of purpose. It was a beautiful reminder of the power of being in the right space, at the right time"

……Ruby wells

“I thoroughly enjoyed this wananga. It was comprehensive, learning the philosophy behind mirimiri and romiromi. I had the opportunity to delve deep into my spiritulity and connect with others on a deep and meaningful level. I would highly reccomend this course as a foundation for mirimiri and romiromi”

……Kiriti Moore

“My heart is full. I have a deeper connection to myself at a level beyond what I can currently describe. I am still processing the healing, the experience and the depth of what the Manawa Ora Workshop opened up for me and gave to me. I know I'm not the only one. This was 2 days of being immersed in the wisdom of my Tupuna. As a collective we supported each other on our journeys through sharing, laughing, crying and more. I have ventured around the world, but it was within these 2 days that I received mana from this beautiful group and healed and released beliefs that were causing resistance to connecting deeper with being Māori. If this even slightly resonates, I highly recommend being curious and connecting with Manawa Ora for healing and/or pause and listen to those nudges to join a workshop.”

…….Caryn White

EMAIL: joliedavis@manawaora.org to enquire (below)

PLEASE INCLUDE information about yourself; where you are from (whakapapa to) where you currently live and work, what you do for a living, why you want to attend a workshop and what you hope to gain from attending.