Rongoā Māori is a traditional healing practice that acknowledges tikanga (customs) of Matauranga Māori. This approach addresses the underlying causes of ill health, with the use of rongoā rākau (native plants). Techniques such as mirimiri and romirom (massage and deep tissue muscle treatment), korero (conversation), waiata (singing), and karakia (prayer) are used during mirimiri.

There is an increasing acknowledgment of the significant role that Traditional Māori Healing within mainstream healthcare. Ongoing discussions with Rongoā Whānau, Māori Health Providers, are focused on exploring the integration of traditional healing practices with clinical health services.