Welcome to Puāwai
Nourish to FlourishMind, Body and Soul
Kia ora – welcome to Puāwai. I’m Karen Murphy a registered naturopath and an ACC registered Rongoā Māori practitioner.
Based in Warkworth, New Zealand, my focus is to assist with exploring the underlying causes contributing to your health concerns, restoring balance and preventing further illness.
Karen Murphy
A unique lens to health
Ko wai ahau - Who am I? Ko Māhuhu ki te rangi te waka Ko Kaipara, ko Waitematā e ngā moana Ko Tokatoka, ko Tauwhare, ko Maungakiekie e ngā maunga Ko Ngāti Whātua te iwi Ko Te Uri o Hau, Ko Te Taoū e ngā hapū Ko Pouto, ko Parirau, ko Whiti te Rā, ā ko Ōrākei ōku marae E whakapapa ana ahau ki a Pukapuka – Te Ulu o te Watu, ki te taha o toku matua. Ko toku wale ko Yato
I have a special interest in supporting those who are experiencing or have experienced, trauma, stress, anxiety, fatigue and depression. I understand and acknowledge these dynamics having served the community as a Police officer for almost 30 years and been an international athlete and NZ champion on the track, cross country and mountain running.
I draw on my Māori and Pacific heritage which provides a unique lens to health and well-being, where connection to the land, sea, self and others are essential components to uplift, and enhance our mauri – the spark within, so that we as individuals and our whānau can thrive.
Services
Natural Health Solutions
Connect with me at Puāwai for your personalised holistic health and wellness plan. A plan that is achievable and realistic for your lifestyle.
Naturopathy
A holistic, personalised and multidisciplinary approach that identifies the root causes of disease and it's symptoms, using herbal medicines, nutritional adjustments and lifestyle modifications.
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Therapeutic Massage
Relief to aching overused muscles, and restoring balance to the body and mind by allowing you the time to stop, relax, re centre and re energise.
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Rongoā Māori
As an ACC registered Rongoā Māori practitioner, I offer mirimiri, romiromi and native plant preparations, drawing on connection with the land, sea and whānau.
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Nourish to flourish
I'm passionate about nourishing and supporting your mind, body and soul, to enable you to flourish and achieve your full health potential.
- I consider the whole person – dis-ease of the mind, body and connections, when identifying the underlying causes of your health concerns and assist you in understanding these reasons.
- Individualised natural health solutions may include nutritional support, herbal preparations, lifestyle adjustments, therapeutic body work and emotional release practices.
- Working together to restore harmony between the mind, body and spirit, you become an active participant in your healing journey, uplifting your mana, confidence, energy and mauri.
- As an ACC registered Rongoā Māori practitioner, support is accessible for incorporating traditional healing practices into your health journey, including through NIB and Southern Cross if applicable.
Not sure where to start?
I am happy to discuss your health concerns with a free 15min complimentary call if desired.