Embracing Plant Medicine in Modern Healthcare
Joe Tafur, MD, is an integrative family physician, curandero, author, speaker, and a pioneer in bridging traditional Amazonian plant medicine with modern medical practices. His unique expertise is grounded in years of academic research in mind-body medicine at the UCSD Department of Psychiatry, followed by a six-year immersion in traditional healing at Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual in the Peruvian Amazon.
During his transformative experience in the Amazon, Dr. Tafur delved into the study of Traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine (TAPM) and Shipibo shamanism under the tutelage of master ayahuasquero Ricardo Amaringo. He became adept in ayahuasca curanderismo, uncovering the potential for shamanic practices to alleviate modern health issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, migraines, and digestive disorders.
From the wealth of integrative case studies accumulated at Nihue Rao, Dr. Tafur has developed theories linking the profound world of shamanic healing to modern medical understanding. Dr. Tafur’s acclaimed book, The Fellowship of the River: A Medical Doctor's Exploration into Traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine, shares his unique experiences and integrative theories on the role of spiritual healing in modern healthcare. His website is www.drjoetafur.com
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