Dr. Sandra Pacheco, a Practitioner of Curanderismo during troubled times
Dr. Sandra Pacheco earned her Phd. from the University of California and has been an educator and administrator for over 25 years. Dr. Pacheco is the co-founder of Curanderas Sin Fronteras, a women's healing collective in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her research and published works has been focused on bridging ancestral medicines with modern practices.
HealthCare UnTold · Gerado Sandoval, Barbara Garcia, Dr. Sandra Pacheco, Barbara Ann Garia
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Show Notes
Dr. Pacheco's journey in higher education, therapy and western medicine, and her rediscovery of her ancestral medicines.
The importance of understanding both traditional practices and western medicine in both therapy and primary care.
The role of capitalism in health care delivery and its impact on people of color.
The importance of being self aware and close to nature during this pandemic, embracing our traditional practices and wellness to help us through these troubled times.