MAAT, DTAA(Prof), AThR, PNZ

Jan is a Dance Movement Therapist, Arts Therapist and Physiotherapist based in Tai Tokerau, New Zealand. She is Mauri Tui Tuia Executive Director and works in partnership with community, Iwi and Government agencies including Ministry of Education, providing dance movement and arts therapy in multi-disciplinary settings. Involved with the development of the dance movement therapy profession, she teaches, supervises and presents both nationally and internationally. Her clinical and research interests explore the collaboration between dance and arts therapy, health, education and bicultural practice to support empowered community well-being.

NZRMTh, MMusTher, BMus, ATCL

Katie is a Registered Music Therapist based in Whangārei, Tai Tokerau. She is Mauri Tui Tuia Executive Director and her expertise is in clinical management, organisational leadership, and as a music therapist for children and adults with trauma, disabilities, and mental health needs. Her past roles have also included music teaching positions in tertiary, secondary and primary education, governance roles in the community including serving as a Council Member for Music Therapy New Zealand, and presenting at conferences, schools, and organisations across New Zealand. Katie’s particular interests are in developing ecological, accessible therapeutic support for whānau and supporting Mauri Tui Tuia’s team of therapists.