Tahitanga Health Centre
Synergistic healthcare for the community
Patient Advocacy (Local Support)
Tahitanga's wellness support program is committed to Patient Advocacy. We offer a free service to connect with a local patient support advocate. These volunteers are available and willing to help you navigate your healthcare rights and guide the next steps to get you the care you need. Daniel Walker started the group. His story is a powerful message of why early actionable care and accuracy are at the foundations of public health. Please reach out to us through our email or phone to discuss how to engage or visit their facebook page. You can connect with them directly.
Herbal Medicine
(Herb Craft)
Julie is a local herbal practitioner. Julie has a keen understanding of the body and how medicines afftect our health journey. You may know her from Health and Herbs. She has taken over and opened Herb Craft just down the street. She is a brilliant herbal practitioner and dispensary of quality natural health products & local/ Aotearoa New Zealand made arts & crafts. No appointment needed.
Wellness Support
(Roots and Reins)
Asti drew upon her studies from the holistic Wellness Centre in Melbourne she began to share the effects of stress in society, the underlying current of culture, the benefits of cold therapy and alternative practices to enhance the sense of self. She offers foundational coaching, mentorship, and online courses for humans and their horses.
Chiropractics and Wellness
(Equalibrium- Advanced Chiropractics and Wellness Solutions)
Equalibrium foundations: We promise we'll honour your health goals whether you want pain relief or wellness care. We'll respect your time and make your visits efficient and effective. We'll protect your privacy by keeping your personal information confidential. We'll perform detailed examinations, explain our findings and answer your questions. We'll provide excellent service at a fair price. We'll offer choices and refer to other specialists as needed. We'll encourage participation and show you ways to get well faster and stay there. We'll offer clinical excellence with the latest safe and natural chiropractic care. We'll offer hope because with a revived nervous system, anything is possible.
Nutrition/Naturopathy Functional Testing Specialist
(Nourished by Nature)
Daisy Doppenberg is a brilliant practitioner who offers a range of specialties.
* Clinical Nutritionist
* Naturopathic Practitioner
* Functional Hormone Testing Practitioner
* G.E.M.M (gut ecology & metabolic modulation clinician)
* QRA Practitioner (Quantum Reflex Analysis)
* Herbal & Flower Essence Practitioner
* AromaTouch Massage Therapist
* Reiki Master (level 3)
* Menopause Weight loss Coach (level 1)
BNurs, DipH.Nut, Dip.Nat, Cert.A, Cert.RP&M, Cert.HerbFEP, Cert.QRA, Cert.AT, Cert,FT, DipMFHT, Cert.G.E.M.M.
* Registered member of The Nutrition Society
* Registered practitioner with the Complementary Medical Association
* Registered DUTCH test provider
Garden Design
(Little Oak Tree)
Sara connects people with nature through ecological landscaping. Her back graound in Permaculture (2006), Horticulture (2008), and Garden Design (2023) brings together sustainable gardening and connecting with nature. Her hands-on experience spans market gardening, working in a native tree nursery, and commercial composting. Sara's wisdom of design is truly remarkable and fun.
Surgical Support Whole Body Care (Dr. Jonathan Rosenstreich, MD)
Dr. Jonathan Rosenstreich is an extraordinary medical professional with a passion for whole-person healthcare and collaborative surgical support. His unique approach bridges the gap between traditional allopathic medicine and integrative therapies, offering patients a more empowered, informed, and holistic path through surgical care. In his own words, “I help guide and empower patients through the surgical process—before, during, and after—by drawing on traditional medicine and integrative therapies. It’s about reducing fear, improving recovery, and ensuring every patient feels seen, supported, and prepared.” – Dr. Jonathan Rosenstreich
Aromatherapy
(Scents of Peace)
Darcy conceptualised Scents of Peace after finding it difficult to find high-quality, natural aromatherapy body care that smell amazing and actually work.
Originally studying psychology, Darcy has always had keen interest in aromatherapy and the beneficial psycho-somatic effects of different scents on our mood and physical body. Scents of Peace was first established as an Aromatherapy Service in 2007 and has since grown as an alternative option in holistic health care.
Darcy is passionate about ensuring clients’ have an individualised experience and benefit from the healing effects of aromatherapy. You can find Scents of Peace at local markets, festivals and fairs or visit us in the scent studio in Atawhai by appointment.
Integrative Medicine Consultation
(Wild Wisdom)
Our Director, Founder and Integrative Medicine Specialist, Angela McGrath, works within the community to help guide clients with Integrative Care pathways. Her clinical background allows her to understand the combination of herbs and pharmaceuticals, understand test results and help guide conventional and integrative options for the best balance combining modalities. She offers free consultations. She also has a support advocate background and has been working in the community for many years. Give her a call or email, or email Tahitanga and she will be in touch.