About Cameron Tukapua

Professional Development Training and Experience

  • Bachelor of Acupuncture - Acupuncture Colleges of Australia, 1983- 1986

  • Member New Zealand Register of Acupuncturists 1987, Accident Compensation Corporation Treatment Provider, 1988

  • Clinical Acupuncture Practice - Brisbane, Australia and Timaru, New Zealand 1986 - 1992, Christchurch, New Zealand 1994 - 1999, Whangarei and Auckland New Zealand, 2008 - 2026

  • Retreat leader, Kalani Honua Retreat Centre, Hawaii - 1993

  • ‘Four Fold Way’ Training - Christchurch, 1994

  • Adult Teacher Training , Christchurch Polytechnic, NZ 1998

  • Founder-Principal, Christchurch College of Holistic Healing, NZQA registered Private Training Establishment, 1999 - 2006

Professional Training and Experience

  • Panel representative - New Zealand Qualifications Authority National Acupuncture standards setting committee 2002-2003

  • Professional Development trainee - One to one monthly coaching , Christchurch 1998 - 2007

  • Presenter World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Societies, Gold Coast 2004, Sydney, 2013

  • Participant - iRest Yoga Nidra Training, 2014 and 2015

  • Co-leader - Yoga and Wellbeing Retreats , China 2005 to 2015

  • Leader - Wellbeing Yoga and Qigong retreats, New Zealand , 2016 - 2026

  • Co-leader - Forest Rock 30 Day Qigong Teacher Training, Bali 2019

Group photo of people standing and sitting in front of Christchurch College of Holistic Healing building.

Groups and Retreats

My experience with groups has shown me how a united focus on learning and transformation creates a powerful healing portal. At this stage of my journey I offer small group retreats, and online coaching sessions for people who want to evolve.

Retreats are a magical experience. They remind us of the goodness, truth and beauty that lives inside us. These Heartfelt journeys combine Ancient Wisdom study, body-centered healing practices, meditation and reflection. Attending to all these levels we rejuvenate body, mind, heart and soul.

Gifting ourselves time and space to hear what our deep knowing wants for us is a wise investment. Aligning your Heart-mind-body is a path to your true Self. It is also FUN and energising. Take-away tools are offered for cultivating lifelong wellbeing.

Heart as a Bridge

“Using the lens of the three worlds we observe that the mind-body exists as a channel for universal energy.

Our being is the union of the invisible spirit of the upper world, the Heart-mind in the middle world, and the physical body of the lower world.

The Heart is the bridge between the worlds of upper and lower, inner and outer”

From ‘Heartfelt Living - How to Navigate Change and Healing’ by Cameron Tukapua

Cameron Tukapua introducing the Heart as bridge between the worlds.

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Heartfelt Living

My journey has led me to the Heart as home to our higher Self awareness. As clarity is a big driver for me, I’ve been seeking and learning for decades. Ancient wisdom teachings are very clear and simple. These holistic worldviews show us how everything is connected. They encourage healing as a natural way of being.

Across many years I have shared teachings on ‘Heartfelt Living’. They blend Chinese Medicine, and Yogic philosophies and practices, and Indigenous peoples teachings. Following these healing paths we rediscover the natural harmony that exists within us. When we are more connected, we feel happier, lighter, and freer.

Honouring our higher Self awareness is the first to Heartfelt living . It awakens our inner courage and power and is a path to an authentic life.