Publications by Tanya Allport

Publications by authors named "Tanya Allport"

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"Ko Au te Whenua, Ko te Whenua Ko Au: I Am the Land, and the Land Is Me": Healer/Patient Views on the Role of Rongoā Māori (Traditional Māori Healing) in Healing the Land.

Glenis Mark Amohia Boulton Tanya Allport Donna Kerridge Gill Potaka-Osborne

Int J Environ Res Public Health

July 2022

In Rongoā Māori (traditional Māori healing), the connection with the land stems from seeing Papatūānuku/Mother Earth as a part of our identity/whakapapa (genealogy), our culture, and our wellbeing. This qualitative study aimed to explore the holistic nature and meaning of Rongoā Māori. There were 49 practitioner and patient participants who participated in semi-structured interviews and focus groups across Aotearoa/New Zealand.

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- Tanya Allport's recent research focuses on the intersection of traditional Māori healing (Rongoā Māori) and environmental well-being, emphasizing the profound connection between identity, culture, and the land.
- In her qualitative study titled "Ko Au te Whenua, Ko te Whenua Ko Au," Allport conducted interviews and focus groups with 49 practitioners and patients to investigate their views on healing practices tied to their relationship with Papatūānuku (Mother Earth).
- The findings suggest that Rongoā Māori is not only a healing methodology but also a vital component of cultural identity and ecological sustainability, reinforcing the holistic approach of integrating land and health in Māori communities.

Publications by authors named "Tanya Allport"

"Ko Au te Whenua, Ko te Whenua Ko Au: I Am the Land, and the Land Is Me": Healer/Patient Views on the Role of Rongoā Māori (Traditional Māori Healing) in Healing the Land.

Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Tanya Allport"