Ra-ana Gardner tōku ingoa.

I’m a country wahine from the Wairarapa and Manawatū. I currently live in the depths of south Otago with my tamariki (children) and mokopuna (grandchildren).

All my life I have had a connection with my tūpuna and they guided me to the path I am on today.

Seven years ago, I experienced a healing that brought balance to my tinana (body), hinengaro (mind), and wairua (spirit), serving as a catalyst for the revival of my taonga (gift) of matakite (special intuition). This transformative healing was known as Honohono. Since then, I have undergone training to offer Honohono to assist others in reconnecting with their own taonga.

It’s because of this and my tūpuna informing me that I was to provide healings to the tangata/people of Aotearoa and the world that I now own and operate Tūpuna Healing Aotearoa.

Through Tūpuna Healing Aotearoa, I aim to create an ahurutanga (warm & safe) space where individuals can explore and embrace their unique taonga, drawing kaha (strength) and mātauranga (wisdom) from their ancestral connections.

I acknowledge that everyone’s healing is deeply personal and transformative, and I am blessed and honored to guide people and animals on this path as my tūpuna have done for me. Each session is unique to the individual's needs, ensuring a holistic approach that respects the tapu (sacred) nature of their journey.

In addition to healing sessions, I also offer workshops for Honohono that focus on realigning ones tinana, hinengaro, wairua and releasing whakapapa/genealogy trauma. These wānanga (gatherings) are where we share stories, knowledge, and experiences. You learn to embrace your healing abilities and share this with whaiora (person looking for wellness). In my own trainings of Honohono I have gained a collective growth with my pairs and became a member of a whānau fill of like minded people.

My believe through this mahi (work), we can all reclaim the inner healers and carry forward the legacy of our tūpuna with mana (pride) and koronga (purpose).