Rongoā Māori

Tradional Māori Medcine

ACC Rongoā

Rongoā Māori Healing with Carmel

“Rongoā is like the karanga you first hear on the marae. You will feel the call within your heart and know when it is time to begin your healing journey.” – Carmel Cochrane

My Approach

Rongoā Māori is more than healing — it is a calling. It has been carried through my whānau for generations and is the foundation of my work. This practice restores balance to the mind, body, and wairua, guided by the principles of Mauri (life force), Wairua (spirit), Tapu (sacred law), and Whakapapa (genealogy).

Through karakia, mirimiri, energy work, and rongoā rākau (herbal medicine), I help clients reconnect with themselves and release what no longer serves them.

My Practice

I have been an ACC-verified Rongoā Māori provider since 2019, before the Māori unit was established in 2020. My specialty is working with clients navigating Sensitive Claims, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

Rongoā is deeply personal, and each session is tailored to you and your healing journey.

Modalities I Work With

  • Whitiwhiti Kōrero – healing kōrero to support and guide you

  • Mahu Wairua – clearing and lifting intergenerational trauma

  • Honohono – deep energy healing across all layers of being

  • Te Hā – breathwork from my whānau line to regulate the nervous system

  • Rongoā Rākau – herbal medicine for restoring balance in the tinana (body)

  • Waewae Mirimiri – foot mirimiri to release ancestral trauma, ease inflammation, and ground the body

  • Māhuna Mirimiri – head, neck, and shoulder mirimiri to calm overwhelm, ease tension, and support restful sleep

(Please note: I do not offer full-body mirimiri or romiromi, but I can recommend trusted ACC practitioners who do.)

Accessing ACC Rongoā Māori

Every New Zealander has the right to access ACC-funded Rongoā Māori for rehabilitation after injury or trauma.

If you already have an ACC claim, you can request my services to be added to your treatment plan. If not, please see your GP to open a claim.

ACC Referral Pathway

  1. Ask your GP, Physiotherapist, Osteopath, or Chiropractor to include Rongoā Māori in your treatment plan.

  2. If you are under a Sensitive Claim, request that Rongoā Māori be added alongside your counselling support.

  3. Contact your ACC Case Manager directly, or call:

    • 0800 222 435 ext. 13 – Sensitive Claims

    • 0800 222 435 ext. 12 – Physical Injuries
      Or email: claims@acc.co.nz

Details you’ll need:

  • Vendor ID: VBA217

  • Service Codes: MBTH10 (In-person) | MBTH10T (Telehealth)

Once your referral is confirmed, you can use my online booking system to make your appointment I share this with the Manaaki Wellbeing Clinic.

Session Costs

ACC covers most of your session fee. A small surcharge applies to cover practice costs:

  • $60 – 60-minute session (In-clinic or Telehealth)

  • $30 – 30-minute session (In-clinic or Telehealth)

If the surcharge is difficult, I can provide a letter to WINZ requesting funding support.

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