“Looking back on my journey to get here, it feels inevitable that my career choices have not strayed far from my soul path. I have a passion for helping and understanding physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. My extensive background in dance and choreography has been a catalyst for observing and treating clients back to health and seeing results in pain reduction.”
TAKU HAERENGA ( My Story)
Hi, I’m Shannon.
I have always felt a calling to express and learn all things to do with the body.
After completing my Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts at the age of 18, I co founded a collaborative contemporary dance company called Backlit Productions, alongside other graduates from my class. Together we created dance productions that took us around the country performing in various arts and fringe festivals.
I worked as a dance teacher for a number of years, and taught the NZAMD syllabus to children and teens training to become elite professional performers.
After becoming a mother I felt a pull to work with the body again, so I enrolled in the certificate programme at Wellpark College, a prerequisite requirement to enter the Diploma programme.
I utilise my prior experience and complex knowledge of movement pathways and patterns to successfully and correctly help improve body mechanics and help my clients feel the best version of themselves.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate in relaxation massage NZQA level 4
Diploma in Therapeutic Massage NZQA level 6
Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts NZQA level 7
Certificate in Rongoā Māori medicine NZQA level 4
Active member of Massage NZ Association
Registered Easy Claims provider for Southern Cross.
what is te ihi?
Te Ihi is said to be the connection between te taha tīnana (physical being) and te taha wairua (the spiritual realm). it could also be considered to be potential and the realisation of potential.
The term Te Ihi embodies the essence of vitality and energy. In my practice my aim is to help you harness the power of ‘Te Ihi’ to revitalise and invigorate both tinana and wairua. With my skilled hands and the incorporation of various healing techniques my aim is to ignite the spark of your natural magnetism, fostering a journey towards holistic wellbeing and rejuvenation.