Traditional Māori health acknowledges the link between the mind, the spirit, the human connection with whānau, and the physical world in a way that is seamless and uncontrived. Until the introduction of Western medicine there was no division between them. The concept of Te Wheke, the octopus is to define family health. The head of the octopus represents te whānau, the eyes of the octopus as waiora (total wellbeing for the individual and family) and each of the eight tentacles representing a specific dimension of health. The dimensions are interwoven and this represents the close relationship of the tentacles. Wairuatanga - spirituality Hinengaro - the mind Taha Tinana - physical wellbeing Whanaungatanga - extended family Te Whānau - the family Waiora - total wellbeing for the individual and family Mauri - life force in people and objects Mana ake - unique identity of individuals and family Hā a koro ma, a kui ma - breath of life from forbearers Whatumanawa - the open and healthy expression of emotion