The most incredible experience, I had to get my first massage from Jolie and she hold a space for me that I really needed. It was intense and a lot of emotions were released, I got out drained but happy. Had a lot to reflect on, I felt more relaxed and in my place. Healing would be the word of my time spent there. It’s hard to describe such an amazing experience. I will go again as soon as I can!
I could not recommend enough, the energy of the place, the music the whole experience is special, ngā mihi nui to the whole team.
N Bazin
Incredibly impressive. I went in with an open mind and a terrible tailbone sprain.
What an experience. Transformative, intense, relief and relaxation. All I can really say is a heart felt thank you. Pain has reduced by 70-90% and I’ve been able to stop taking painkillers.
T Henderson
Manawa Ora are leading practitioners of excellence, and were my clear first choice to partner me in rehabilitation after a serious road injury.
They are all ninjas at truly holistic bodywork, supremely well trained, and work together as a very high functioning team. Benefitting from their valuable skills, guidance and understanding, I have recovered a level of mobility I believe it would have taken at least twice as long to achieve anywhere else. At the same time as gaining insight and being more empowered in my body, I am deeply grateful Manawa ora exist to support the wider communiity in their healing, and for their simply effective, and high vibe way of working.
M Aberdeen
I had the privilege of attending one of Jolie’s workshops this past weekend and what an amazing experience it was. I walked into this workshop with two goals in mind one was to build my knowledge and learn how to heal others and the other is to get to a point where caring for our people isn't bound by systems. Jolie is the real deal and she shared with us amazing knowledge and skill that by far achieved the first goal, but even more she gave me the ability to visualize the second goal as achievable. The biggest surprise this weekend brought was the amount of personal growth and self healing I got. My future is much clearer. Jolie asked what our expectations were for the course...but I didn't really set any because I was happy to soak up whatever she was willing to offer me and well her knowledge and skill by far surpass anything I would have set. E te rangatira, Jolie.
T Kokori - Upper Hutt
I am highly blessed and so fortunate to be able to attend this workshop. I wanted to better myself as a person and further my healing skills. I got so much more, skills to heal myself and how to think better and feel better and to stay connected with myself so I can serve the community better from a place of balance. This workshop is life transforming, fun and also seriously healing to deep crap stored in the deeper layers of the body. this is one of the best workshops I have ever attended in my life. Please go sign up!!
I Yap - Malaysia
Jolie Davis and the amazing team who work with her surely know how to create and cultivate space for wholistic and amazing healing. I have been in the health care profession for over 30 years, in various roles from residential crisis centers, to wellness programs, and serving as a professor who earned doctorate in counselling training programmes. Yet, my eyes, ears, and most of all heart and mind expended so much, within these two days- what an honour it was to experience first hand the time honored Maor healing modalities and in the process reconnect with our inner well being while experiencing the amazing healing power of connecting with Jolie, other Healers as well as fellow travelers as we take steps on this trip on Mother Earth. The profound depth of the Maori Healing goes way beyond what current master and PhD programmes offer. Jolies unwavering dedication, expertise, gift for accurate and efficient assessment, while being anchored to the healing power made such a difference in my life and in the lives of others who attended. I came in feeling drained, lonely, walked away with synergy, healthier "tune up" and most of all such gratitude for people who now are my new family, people who made time and took time to support each other... we became like such a beautiful symphony, thanks to Jolie being our amazing conductor who did not try to make us someone different, she gave us opportunity to come home, to come back to our essence. Aroha to you Jolie, the team, and members of our community who offered such a transformative experience. Gratitude will remain in my heart!
B Skudrzyk - Wellington
To hear the call and follow the direction to this workshop at Hope Island, GC for the weekend was exactly what I needed.
I was surrounded by like minded souls and reconnected through events which have become life changing and healing. It is encouraging to see and feel the inner beauty shared and flowing out of Jolie. Her natural articulation relates to all who step out of their comfort zone to partake in the workshop.
I recommend the workshop. It will empower and change one's life through the ways of old handed down. Jolie Davis and her team are on point, direct and wrapped up with a whole lot of aroha.
P Thorpe - New South Wales
I attended one of these beautiful workshops and would definately recommend to everyone! I thought I was going to learn how to heal and help others, but not only did I learn how to do that, I was also healed myself. I have suffered a lower back injury for about 4 years and im only 23 so I have had doctors tell me its a spine problem, its curvature, its this and its that. I sometimes wouldn't be able to walk or sleep at all. Couldn't afford to pay $60 a session at the physio on my student budget so I have just learned to live with the pain, like a constant massive headache, day in and day out. So coming into the workshop it didnt even cross my mind that I would be the one to get healing too. And im so so so grateful to have had Jolie, her team and our whanau from the workshop heal me. I wish I could give the kindness and healing that I received in the weekend back to them. But I know our wairua planned this wananga a long time ago; to heal, learn and help each other.
A Henry - Otaki
On a personal pilgrimage to New Zealand I attended a weekend workshop. My experience being limited to shamanic work, I was thinking this training would be general entry level intro with demonstrations around bodywork. Wrong! Day one and we were all undertaking this work.
Jolie teaches with fierce kindness threaded with humour, we had so many belly laughs while learning deep. Time stretched to accommodate 1:1 attention and group learning. Also present is a supporting team of experienced practitioners. Those of you reading here from Western European background, this work will get you out of your heads and into the wisdom of your bodies. The healing in this work is potent and there is no hiding.
For me personally the work was emotional at its core; to let go of the faltering action, step into power and undertake own work. Clearly the spirits in Europe have been talking with the spirits in New Zealand! Same message, different traditions. This healing work is for everyone. I noted attenders were from other disciplines (shiatsu, physio therapy). Me, I had no experience of body work; got stuck in and received the experience, healing and advice needed. Would also add this is a repeatable workshop, for all levels of experience, the sharing and garnering of knowledge is amazing. Warmest happy regards to Jolie and team.
J Hunter - UK
There was something let free over that weekend and everything around me is changing for the better.
I didn't mention to you about my eldest daughter Mia but I would like to share with you now...before she was born I also miscarried ... she was brought into this world via emergency C-section and was the most traumatic experience, that I had blocked out to the point I didn't remember...for years.
Like you had mentioned they are often sick kids yeh... and I often though there was something as she always got sick and was quiet lean and lanky and then seeing the diffrence between her and her sister Nya who never gets sick, is so hearty and healthy.
During my treatment Mia's birth was one of the things that came up for me and I felt soo much energy and emotion around it... I honestly thought it was no longer something I held on to.
Within days of comming home I could see the change in her... my mum and sisters have been commenting on how good she looks... and for me I have seen the life and energy come back to my baby she looks and feels healthy and her feet look normal again and no pain.
To add to this, for the first time in nearly 10 years, I can now sleep for more than 4hrs at a time and wake with no pain…I can't remember my body feeling this good.
You have awakened me on such a deep level.
I thought I understood and quiet often preached to others... the importance of healing ourselves and looking after ourselves, after your workshop I can honesty say I get it....
J Ainsworth - Melbourne
I went to this workshop not really knowing much, but went on my sister's advice. I found it to be an amazing experience. Jolie is a font of knowledge of both the spiritual & physical aspects of this traditional Maori practice. We gained foundational knowledge & basic skills in a nurturing environment with Jolie, other mirimiri practitioners & a group of like minded individuals. I had the privilege of a session with Jolie to help educate everyone & whilst it can be very uncomfortable (it hurts!), I felt it was a really healing experience. So much so I'm continuing on this journey to not only learn through the community group, but also to get healing myself. We have a lot to learn from indigenous cultures & Jolie sure knows her stuff! I'd certainly recommend attending!
K Watson - Gold Coast
I've just had another amazing weekend (workshop) Wananga with Jolie Davis from Manawa Ora & her Whanau (crew that is family). We began sharing, opening our hearts to each other & connecting to the threads that bind us all together as one big human family!
Connection to ourselves each other & the unseen is what we are reminded of... re-membering our pieces by arriving back in our sacred homes, our bodies!
How did we get there? Sticks, stones, tears, sounds, singing, laughter... by being seen, present, real. And poked, pressed, crunched too, with the occasional gentle pat!
Mirimiri is fearless, pragmatic, layered beyond measure & simple.
There is an ocean of learning yet to come... but man this work, this culture, those people drawn together to awaken potential it is so inspiring!
Self care was my 'take away' from the weekend.
G Holmes - Melbourne
Highly, highly recommend attending. This is one of the best personal development & therapeutic experiences I have ever done. From the moment you walk through the door, the learning of self begins. Jolie & her crew go over and beyond, delivering a passionate heart-centred course.
If you are looking to shift some blocks to learn new skills to add to your learning basket, this is amazing! You will want to attend!
Thanks for clearing out some internal blocks I held on to for so long! I’m now ready to conquer my journey in life.
Mauri Ora
Aniwaniwa Mahanga - Melbourne
Jolie and the Manawa Ora crew make all the participants of this incredible workshop feel like whanau (family) passing down ancient knowledge and powerful healing tools in a fun and easy-to-learn way that resonates as truth through your whole body. It’s amazing to see the transformation that takes place with people; lighting up and regaining their place and purpose.
Attending for the second time I was able to measure the astronomical change that had occured in me from the previous year! Miracles happen at these workshops.
I am deeply grateful to call Manawa Ora whanau.
H Marino, Melbourne