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Cultural & Ancestral Healing

Caribbean Healing Traditions

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Caribbean healing traditions encompass bush medicine (herbal healing), Obeah, Spiritual Baptism, Kumina, folk healing, and many other practices unique to the islands and their diasporas. These are living traditions, carried and adapted by Caribbean communities worldwide.

Cultural origin

The Caribbean — a rich convergence of African, indigenous Amerindian, European, and Asian healing traditions, shaped by the specific histories and cultures of each island.

What a session involves

Sessions vary by tradition and practitioner. They may include herbal medicine, spiritual counsel, energy work, prayer, and ritual. The practitioner will explain their specific tradition and approach.

Who it's for

Those of Caribbean heritage and diaspora seeking to reconnect with their healing traditions, and anyone drawn to these vibrant and powerful practices.

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Cultural and ancestral practices belong to specific lineages and peoples. We ask seekers to approach them with respect, and practitioners to share their training and lineage in their profile.