Ancient Healing Art of Hono Hono
Honohono— A Deeper Level of Human Understanding
For Practitioners, Leaders and Individuals ready to work beyond surface level healing
Honohono Healing Training with Dion Freeman
Discover the Healer Within You
Have you ever felt that there is more within you than you know how to use?
Perhaps you feel energy, sense things you cannot explain, or wish to understand how to use your natural gifts to support yourself and others.
Healing is not only something we receive. It is also something we can learn to give.
Through the traditional Māori healing practice of Honohono, Dion invites you to reconnect with your essence, trust your intuition and discover the power you already carry.
What Is Honohono Healing?
Honohono is an ancient Māori healing practice, passed down through generations.
It works with the connection between body, mind, energy and wairua (spirit).
Through energy techniques, intuition, karakia, bodywork and traditional wisdom, you learn to recognise and release blockages, restore balance and support the healing of yourself and others.
This is not only about learning techniques, but about awakening the healer within.
Meet Dion Freeman
Dion is a traditional Māori healer from Aotearoa, New Zealand, and kaitiaki (guardian) of Honohono Healing.
Carrying the teachings of his ancestors, Dion shares this knowledge with warmth, humour and deep respect for the tradition.
His wish is to help people discover their own healing gifts and learn how to use them with confidence, care and responsibility.
Learn more
Still curious about the training?
Talk to our facilitator Michaela
For a direct call:
+31 6 27561065
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The Venue
The training takes place at Kura Waka, a warm retreat house in the north of the Netherlands, surrounded by nature and quiet space.
There is time to learn, practise, rest and integrate, with spaces for bodywork, teaching and ceremony.
Between sessions, you can relax in the garden, sit by the fire or take time for yourself.
Accommodation and organic meals are included, dietary requests are welcome.
Dion Freeman
Kaitiaki/Custodian of Honohono
Dion Freeman has been practicing Honohono since he was a child. Honohono Healing is an ancient Māori healing tradition passed down from Dion’s prominent ancestor, Tohunga Riwai Pakerau.
Dion’s grandmother, Sally Rangiuaia Deery, assigned him with the mission to bring this modality to the wider world.
Since 2008, Dion has fully committed himself to this sacred practice, guiding individuals worldwide on transformative journeys of healing and empowerment.
“The body holds the truth long after the mind forgets. With Honohono, every part of the body tells a story. With so many moving parts, it can often tell that the majority of one’s life through a few injuries sustained or blockages found within.”
— DION RANGIUAI FREEMAN
Deeper into Hono Hono Training
What is Hono Hono healing exactly
Honohono is a profound, soulful, deep healing art passed down from Tohunga Riwai Pakerau, who believed that this healing medicine is for everyone.
Unlike traditional Western practices, Honohono holistic approach goes beyond surface-level symptomatic treatments. It travels to the root of concern that the body has held when the mind could not, highlighting the energetic and emotional relevance in our bodies own aptitude to communicate.
It is an immersive and often confronting journey that helps individuals uncover, release; transform deep-seated emotional, be it physical blockages or uncovering trauma not limited to the mind but body, spirit, and/or through ancestral ties.
Who is this training for
Honohono is a profound, soulful, deep healing art passed down from Tohunga Riwai Pakerau, who believed that this healing medicine is for everyone.
Unlike traditional Western practices, Honohono holistic approach goes beyond surface-level symptomatic treatments. It travels to the root of concern that the body has held when the mind could not, highlighting the energetic and emotional relevance in our bodies own aptitude to communicate.
It is an immersive and often confronting journey that helps individuals uncover, release; transform deep-seated emotional, be it physical blockages or uncovering trauma not limited to the mind but body, spirit, and/or through ancestral ties.
More on Hono
Breath is an essential part of Māori healing. Te Hā, the breath of life, helps to move energy, soften resistance and bring awareness back into the body.
Through breath, the body can begin to open, release and remember its natural rhythm.
What you'll learn
Level 1 — Honohono Healing Foundations
Ko wai au — Who am I? Awaken your inner healer.
Empowering Energy Techniques — Protecting, balancing and clearing your energy field.
Understanding Energy Movement — Working with the flow of energy and recognising blockages.
Holistic Healing Tools — Chakras, colours, tone and karakia.
Real-World Practice — Applying your knowledge to yourself and others.
Level 2 — Advanced Honohono Healing
Honohono Advanced
Extract stagnant blockages
Relocate chakras
Mirimiri (massage) Introduction — Theory and Practical
Romiromi (deep tissue) Introduction — Theory and Practical
Heal via Distance — Theory and Practical
Crystal Location
How to use your intuition before, during and after treatments
Completing 1-hour treatments
Fast-track healing techniques for ailments including migraines, RSI, headaches, sciatica, anxiety and depression
Level 3 — Deeper Knowledge & Clinical Practice
Intricacies of Honohono — exploring deeper layers of the practice
Romiromi and Polynesian Groundwork
Clinic Day — bringing your knowledge into a practical treatment setting
Level 4 — Integration & Advanced Healing
Integration of Māori Modalities
Integrating Other Modalities Safely Within Your Practice
Energy Syncing
Groundwork Advanced
Land Healing and Blessings
Animal Healing
Spiritual Tools You Can Make and How to Use Them
Adapting Your Treatment Style
Assessment of Combined Tools
Delegating Homework to Clients
Level 4 — Professional & Clinical Practice
Starting Up
Consultation Process
Professionalism Within the Wellness Environment
Follow-up Client Kōrero
Creating a Solid Brand
Gaining Traction Within the Market
What Your Total Package Looks Like to the Public
Schedule
LEVEL 1: Foundations
1 Dec 2026
11:00–17:00
LEVEL 2: Deepening
2–5 Dec 2026
4 days
LEVEL 3: Practitioner Skills
7–10 Dec 2026
4 days
LEVEL 4 Integration
4–7 Jan 2027
4 days
The training is practical and experiential.
There is time for teachings, demonstrations, hands-on practice, questions, sharing and working with each other. You will practise both giving and receiving, allowing you to experience the techniques from different perspectives.
Between sessions there is space to rest, share meals, connect with others and integrate what you have learnt. The exact daily programme is guided by the teachers and the learning process of the group.
Translations of Maori Language
Some of the words you will hear during the training carry meanings that go deeper than a direct English translation.
Honohono — To join or connect. The name of the healing practice Dion carries through his ancestral line.
Ko wai au — Who am I? An invitation to discover your own essence and identity.
Wairua — Spirit, or the spiritual dimension of life.
Tikanga — The customs, values and respectful ways of practising that guide the teachings.
Kaupapa — The foundations, principles and purpose behind what we do.
Karakia — Prayer or invocation, used with intention and respect.
Tinana — The physical body.
Hinengaro — The mind, thoughts and awareness.
Pūmanawa — Inner gifts, intuitive abilities and the heart; a word carrying several layers of meaning.
Mirimiri — Traditional Māori massage and bodywork.
Romiromi — A traditional form of Māori bodywork that can involve deeper pressure and physical techniques.
These words are part of a living tradition. Their deeper meanings are explored through the teachings and experience with Dion.
How can I join?
How Can I Join?
You are welcome to begin with Level 1 or continue your Honohono journey through the more advanced levels.
If you have previous experience and are unsure where to begin, feel welcome to contact us.
We look forward to guiding you on your Honohono journey.
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Q&A
Do I Need Experience to Join?
No previous experience is needed to join level 1
You only need openness, respect for the tradition and willingness to learn through the body, through practice and through direct experience.
Can I join only one level?
Yes! You can join the introductory day on its own, or begin with the combined Level 1 & 2 training.
Levels 3 and 4 can be booked separately, depending on your previous experience and in consultation with us.
Not sure where to begin? Feel welcome to contact us, and together we can find the right place for you to join.
Is this a Certified Training
Yes, this is a certified Traditional Māori Healing Training.
You will receive certification for the level or levels you complete.
What is included?
The training includes teachings, bodywork practice, shared learning, accommodation at Kura Waka, organic meals, use of the retreat spaces including sauna, pool, ceremony room and space for relaxing and integration.
Participants will also receive a gift after completing the full course.
Where does the training take place?
The training takes place at Kura Waka, a retreat house in the north of the Netherlands.
Kura Waka offers warm practice spaces, shared accommodation, organic meals, a garden, fire, silence and enough space to rest between sessions.
Is it a training or a retreat?
It is both.
You come to learn and practice, but you also live in the rhythm of the retreat house. It feels like a holiday where you enrich your knowledge at the same time, with space for teaching, bodywork, sharing, food, rest, community and integration.
Can this support me if I'm going through a difficult time?
Yes, this work can be deeply supportive for people who are carrying physical, emotional, mental or spiritual tension.
Many people come to Traditional Māori Healing when they feel that something deeper is asking to be seen, felt or released — sometimes also when regular approaches have not reached the whole of what they are experiencing.
Romiromi, Mirimiri and Rongoā Māori offer another way of listening to the body, the heart, wairua and the deeper layers of life.
At the same time, this is a training and healing path, not an emergency service. If you are in immediate crisis or feel unsafe, we advise seeking support close to you first.
If you are unsure whether the training or an individual healing session is the right place to begin, feel welcome to contact us.
Testimonials
So much love, again! Thank you Kura Waka! Dancing the 5rhythms, sweating in the sweat lodge, cacao ceremony, sound healing, pool, delicious food. Wow! Super nice for 5 days in the summer after my winter weekend experience in 2024. Are you looking for something or nothing at all? Then look here! I am already looking forward to the Māori wisdom that will be shared again next month in the bodywork trainings 💛💛💛💛💛
I have been coming to kurawaka for a few years now for the Maori healing trainings, given by Ruatea. It has brought me so much beauty. And so much more beauty is yet to come. It felt like coming home immediately when I took the first step into kurawaka. Michaela ensures a warm welcome and receives you with open arms. I highly recommend attending any event at kurawaka.
Special place where you can get very unique experiences. Went there to attend workshops about Māori healing and it definitely is an experience I did not regret doing and that broaden my perspectives and abilities.
The Maori training levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 have been incredibly valuable to me and still are. I didn't really come for the bodywork, but for self-healing, insight, and I was also simply searching. It was a rollercoaster for me, but a very good one. I am still grateful that these ancient wisdoms and knowledge are shared in the training. Finally, I gained a sense of foundation within myself that I can continue to build upon, regained the feeling of "being human," and a connection with ancestors—a whole that I couldn't even imagine before the training. In fact, I can't even put into words what it has done and how it has touched me; you simply have to experience it. For me, it is a path I will continue to walk. While I initially came for self-healing, I received much more, and I ended up giving romiromi mirimiri myself. Besides the special training, you also arrive at a magical place in Kura Waka, where a special atmosphere hangs. It is clear that this was set up with a lot of love, and by the way, you can taste that same love in the delicious food. This training is simply the real deal, and I am already looking forward to participating in the next training... on to level 5
I participated in the Māori Bodywork Training, and it touched me deeply on so many levels. The experience has profoundly enriched both my life and my sense of being. During the training, our group stayed at beautiful Kura Waka, a spirited center that offers not only a safe and nurturing environment, but also honors authenticity by inviting indigenous Māori teachers to share these ancient traditions with great respect and integrity. It was an experience far beyond anything I could have imagined beforehand — truly unforgettable and deeply meaningful.
The Maori teachings are very valuable to me. It changed my body, my perception and my relationship with life and god itself. Eventhough not clear at first, my nervous system was responding totale different and was much more at ease when i arrived back home. Also the Kura-Waka school had it’s own magic, the place and food have a lot of love and care in it, so it serves the purpose perfectly. For everyone who’s ready to go deep, i can recommend.
Wow, what a way to wake up! This morning, after yesterday's third Maori session, I feel extremely blessed. I am very curious to see how this crystallizes further. But for now, I feel 'shaken, stirred, and wobbled' and absolutely happy. Dear Michael, a huge thank you for everything, and know that what you do is miraculous!!
What a fantastic place at the tip of the province of Groningen, where Maori Elder Te Kaha shared his wisdom on the role of men during pregnancy and childbirth, and massage techniques for the pregnant woman. Hostess Michaela is a multi-talent and created a safe space for a lovely group. Highly recommended! Love, Jessica
Wow wow, Kura Waka under the inspiring guidance of Michaela is warm and relaxed, making you feel right at home. I came for the Haputanga, The Maori Way of Birthing, with Te Kaha from New Zealand. It is very special that this was possible in these times. A huge thank you, Michaela, for allowing my three children to come along; they had a wonderful time (they wanted to stay even longer ;-)). It is incredibly beautiful how you bring, facilitate, and live the atmosphere, details, care, and nourishment (physical and spiritual) through Kura Waka! Thank you 💖 Warm regards, Karina
Just attended an inspiring Haputanga workshop by Te Kaha, who shared ancient wisdom regarding the birth process, in which, according to Maori tradition, the man played an important role. Something that still requires plenty of progress in today's world. The welcome was warm and loving, the food delicious, and the workshop is full of new, broadening insights that can also be applied to life after the birth process. Highly recommended.
Today we were invited to experience deep Mäori healing. The three of us were warmly welcomed to a very special place where I felt love and safety. I surrendered to a Mäori healing session where I was able to feel at very deep levels. I am deeply impressed by this special Mäori session! My daughter also chose a healing with Yolanda! Wow, what a rewarding afternoon we had!
The Maori healing session/deep tissue treatment with Michaela was profound and powerful. From the very beginning, I felt a clear, safe field where I could fully immerse myself in my body and the process. During the session, much was released; tension was released, and noticeably more space was created. What makes this treatment distinctive for me is the combination of firmness, presence, and pure attunement. Michaela senses exactly where she is needed and remains respectful and clear. A powerful experience for those who are willing to truly connect with their body and allow old layers to move. Ah 🌹🫶
I was here two weeks ago for a Maori healing session. A massage I'll never forget. I did this because I've been in pain from excessive tension for months. Nothing seems to help. But this! I was free of all my pain. I never expected that. It's not a gentle session, but so wonderful. And the people are so kind. You can be completely yourself here, in this beautiful place. You don't need anything more. Thank you so much, my dears!
