Testimonials for Māori Healing Workshops
Joanne Hakaraia
2 March 2026
It was an honour for Nick and I to attend Wikitoria’s Level 2 Romiromi wānanga. The
space she creates is beautiful, feminine and flowing. There is a grace in the way she
carries the kaupapa creating an environment where learning unfolds naturally and
safely.
Wikitoria’s guidance is clear, embodied, and deeply anchored in the wairua of
Romiromi. We left feeling inspired, realigned, and reminded of the depth and
responsibility of this mahi.
Cran Gage and Heron supported the wānanga, and we found their contribution inspiring.
Cran’s practical approach brought clarity and lightness to the work. He reminded us that
practicality removes heaviness from the mahi — that when we are grounded and clear in
our actions, the work flows with greater ease. That perspective stayed with us.
Nick and I returned to our own practice and implemented changes immediately. That, to
us, speaks to the impact of the wānanga — it wasn’t just inspiring in the moment; it
shifted how we carry our work.
We are deeply grateful for the teaching, the space, and the integrity in which it was
delivered.
Ngā manaakitanga,
Joanne HakaraiaKaitohu Wairua
Bella Rapana
August 2025 - Whenua Ora
Priviledged was I to be able to immerse myself in tupuna matauranga with some of the best in the feild - Held safely within the embrace of Te Ao Marama strengthening my maramatanga in tupuna old healing and alignment modalities. Super honoured to sit within waananga under Wikitoria Oman and pou whakawhirinaki Cran Gage, Heron Tangohau, Mihaka Hohua and Maureen Kumeroa. Nga Mihi
Ema Rerehau
March 2025
Kia ora Wiki
Thank you again for having me at the wananga. I am so blessed to be on this journey. Most weeks I get to practice which has been great, and I am slowly making my way through the kaupare - currently on verse 2 😁Tēnā koe Huia
I would like to express my gratitude for your mahi and tautoko during the level 1 romiromi wananga. Thank you for facilitating a space for me to release what was no longer serving me.
When I left the wananga, and even now, I am a little lost for words to describe my experiences. The best way I can try to explain what happened was that it was life changing, out of this world, and one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had.
I am very grateful for receiving Papa Joe’s matauranga through both yourself and Wiki.
I just wanted to share my feedback with you and let you know how much of an impact the wananga has had on myself and my whanau.
Ka nui te mihi!
Naku i roto i te aroha,
Kimberley
January 2025
Kia ora Wiki and HuiaI am very grateful for the sharing of the teachings and for the space that you both held. The openness and gentleness of spirit you both bring is what allows such a space to be so nourishing - and these qualities in your practice is what no doubt allows for deep transformation.I know that it's me who creates my work experience, but it also helped support me to have a different experience than maybe I would have in other spaces or in different times of my life. I noticed that I didn't have the whakamā arise that I have had previously because of not having the reo, not being "Māori enough", being seen as a stranger to my own whenua and culture because of my years away. I was able to recognise my journey both with te ao Māori and beyond, knowing I'm on my path and healing those feelings of disconnection, and feel completely at ease with where I am in that. You both and the group helped create that due to the ease and warmth everything was approached with.
Ngarissa 💕
March 2023
Such a beautiful bunch of souls So much aroha and gratitude for a life changing experience over the weekend 💖Arohanui
Tanya
November 2022
Whenua Ora Level 1 - my first hand experience attending this workshop. Wikitoria host / trainer plus co-support trainer - Cran, left me truly intrigued and grateful. I left yearning to seek more, because I connected with something more powerful than I have learned through a mainstream pathway of over 20 years as a registered health professional. The practice of traditional Maori healing, demonstrated to me, an holistic whole recognition of the entire nervous system and cellular memory network of which is of particular interest to me, as I purposefully walk with and alongside people from all sectors of the community, to help break the cycle of intergenerational trauma, finding home and healing and changing the trajectory of generations to come.In the training, I had no idea I was about to be brought to a huge conscious awareness myself, of which I would term a major life shift / healing. As a result, my whole being, mind, body and soul/spirit had a sense of true knowing relating to, surrender, inner peace, restoration and balance. The training environment and expertise reflected from Wikitoria and Cran was significantly evident. Their attention to co-training delivery, was lead with the utmost care, integrity and respect to all trainee participants.I simply and wholehearted say THANK YOU💚🌀❤

