Mataora Hotoke-Takirihi is a Health and Medicine Facilitator, who blends ancient traditions with modern knowledge. Mataora has dedicated his life to the art of healing and has qualifications in Traditional Maori, Chinese Medicines and Modern Western Medicine. He provides a unique service, drawing from 20 years of experience inclusive of international models of health delivery. 
Mataora has designed a consultation process, to weave together individually tailored techniques and treatments. Mataora delivers multifaceted and dynamic tailored treatments for clients. These methods are proven to assist healing, rejuvenation, and promote good health. His mode of delivery encompasses Acupuncture, Massage and Herbology intertwined with traditional philosophies, ancient wisdom and a modern understanding of science.
Mataora began his journey into Medicine in 1998 at The NZ School of Acupuncture and TCM (NZSATCM), where he studied Chinese Herbology, Acupuncture, Tuina, Taiji and Qigong and Western Medical Science for four years. Mataora then spent 8 years in Asia practicing and refining his medicinal knowledge his martial arts skills including Gongfu (Kungfu) Taiji (Taichi) and Qigong (Chikung). During this journey he acquired qualifications in Usui Reiki ( 1st and 2nd Degree). 
On his return to New Zealand Mataora became fully commitment to providing clinical services throughout New Zealand and Internationally. He incorporated further study of Rongoa Maori Medicine at Te Wananga o Raukawa in 2003, where he came to appreciate the importance of spirituality in medicine.  Mataora also believes he is part of a growing community that is learning to appreciate the greater depth and meaning of such practices as Taiji, Qigong, Yoga; with his knowledge and spiritual connection to these practices he is open to enhance, grow and support these practices within the Bay of Plenty
Mataora is the Founder of Maunganui Mass Meditation and Co-Founder of NZ Mass Meditation organizations. His varied knowledge of medicine helps cater for the diversity of people and their positions in life. His knowledge of multiple disciplines also aids his understanding of what does and doesn't work in relation to the condition and individual. Mataora now weaves together all he has learned to create individually tailored baskets of knowledge, including specific techniques, treatments and powerful natural medicines. 
Mataora promotes knowledge as the center of his work and runs workshops, programs and classes designed to spread awareness and share information. He believes in sharing knowledge with a focus on mass awareness, which on the whole creates deeper harmony and balance within one-self, others and the environment
Mataora looks towards beginning the journey of good health with you by providing an open invitation to ensure good options and choices are provided for your health and well-being.
Good with Health, Good for Life.

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