THE HAUORA PHILOSOPHY
Hauora is built around four interconnected dimensions of well-being.
Each of these pillars informs how we care, treat, and support every individual who walks through our doors.
THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND HAUORA
Hauora is more than a name; it's a way of being. Derived from Māori philosophy, Hauora represents complete well-being. It recognises that true health and high performance can only be achieved when physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health are in balance.
For Geoff Scott, this runs deeper. Born in New Zealand with family ties to Māori culture, Hauora is more than a belief; it's personal. And it's this connection that shapes everything we do.
Taha Tinana
Physical Well-being
Movement,
strength, endurance, and recovery
Taha Hinengaro
Mental & Emotional Well-being
Mindset, clarity, resilience, and stress management
Taha Whānau
Social Well-being
Relationships, community, and connection
Taha Wairua
Spiritual Well-being
Purpose, values, beliefs, and inner strength
Why Hauora Matters:
Hauora provides a framework for genuine recovery, one that encompasses the whole person, not just the injury. Whether you’re a professional athlete or someone navigating daily stress and physical strain, Hauora creates space to not just heal, but thrive.
This is how recovery becomes performance. And how care becomes lasting change.
How We Apply Hauora in Practice:
At Hauora, the philosophy guides everything we do, from your first assessment to your final session. Our multidisciplinary team considers your physical state, mental focus, lifestyle, and goals to create a plan that supports long-term performance and well-being.
Whether we’re treating an injury, designing a rehab plan, or advising on nutrition, each pillar of
Hauora plays a part:
- Clinical decisions are informed by mindset and emotional readiness.
- Physical plans are supported by nutritional and recovery protocols.
- Functional tools are selected to support real-life, whole-body needs.
This is care that respects your potential, not just your condition.
Our Values:
Hauora by Geoff Scott is built on four core values that bring our philosophy to life:
- We treat the person, not just the injury
- We believe in sustainable performance, not short-term fixes
- We combine science with lived experience
- We lead with integrity, cultural respect, and elite-level care
These values honour Geoff’s roots, his leadership legacy, and our belief in delivering high-performance care without compromise.
"Hauora brings together every lesson I've learned in high-performance sport, it's about treating the person, not just the injury."
— Geoff Scott
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