About kimihana

A creatrix and collector of found things in the form of bone, crystal, metal and plant material, which is combined and woven into wearable or ingestible medicines. “My work is crafted with intention to nurture and assist your vessels journey on Papatūānuku. All of my offerings are handmade with great care using the finest quality materials, chosen with discernment and experience, always with the utmost respect and veneration for the environment, according to Maori protocols. Everything I create is brought into being through karakia, or genuine high magick ritual, carefully timed to focus and magnify energies both earthly and heavenly. With clarity, respect and full awareness. In the direction of internal alchemy and becoming the transmutation that we can all experience in our human bodies.”

Herbalism/Rongoa Practitioner. Working within the organic health and wellness industry for over a decade in many different roles, with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Auckland, her passions have lead to herbalism, plant medicine, rongoa, and Cha Dao (traditional tea ceremony), which supplements the foundations of her knowledge of the deep rooted wisdom of humans, and how to (w)holistically help heal ailments that may manifest into physical form. Entering deep into the Plant Realms, while spending a significant amount of time and living off-grid in the native Waitākere ngahere immersing herself in the unique Aotearoa’s flora and Rongoā Māori (traditional Māori medicine), in 2016, Kimihana began studying under her mentor, Naturopath and Māori rongoa teacher. Understanding that ancestral plants from over seas as well as the native Aotearoa herbs can co-exist in a symbiotic way. She is now running an Apothecary, growing and gardening with a biodynamic organic approach on a little whānau ran farm in Northland, Aotearoa, locally wild harvesting, and crafting her own small batches of organic seedlings, kai, as ethical as possible made organic herbal products, including hydrosols, tinctures (including making her own high grade alcohol), herbal tea blends, balms, skin care, womb care, and much more.

All Apothecary packaging is recyclable, refillable, &/or home compostable, as per my commitment to being a responsible steward of the earth. Refills are encouraged and custom blends and products on request.

Kimihana Arts partly operates under Nga Tangata o te Akaaka Matua Hauora Trust which is dedicated to providing charitable services to local communities, Hapü and whanau, Kimihana Arts has and continues to donate her Rongoā and indigenous methods of health and well-being, she is aligned with our Kaupapa, and member of the registered trust.

Jeweller: Studying jewellery design and metalsmithing for 6 years under New Zealand’s great master jewellers finishing with a Bachelors Degree of Creative Arts, while working for some of NZ’s high end fashion labels. Nationally and Internationally exhibiting her own contemporary jewellery work. There after a participating artist of the HANDSHAKE (4) Project for 2 years. She now is an archival exhibitor at Fingers Jewellery, across the street from the Auckland Art Gallery in Aotearoa. winning the 2016 Fingers Graduating Students Award.

Astro Talismanic materia. Nature and stars converge at meticulously selected times to imbue strong planetary presence into Earthy substance. Due to the often narrow windows of time - usually less than two hours - when planetary presence is most potent, the talisman range is a very rare but growing collection. Often collaborating with dear friend Dr. Aaron Cheak. Commissions are highly recommended. email: kimihanaarts@gmail.com

BOOK A SESSION: 70min Cha Dao, traditional silent tea ceremony, visit the apothecary/studio, or book a zoom session please email: kimihanaarts@gmail.com