For sponsors of the Wellness Fest – Vilcabamba 2025

Conversation

Rosa Manuela Cabrera Tibanta

Spanish

The knowledge of ancestral medicine dates back to ancient times and has survived to this day. Our form of healing is physical, mental, and psychological, as we heal the body, soul, and spirit. To heal, we must connect with the universe (Pacha Mama), which provides us with wisdom and knowledge, and how to use and manage the elements found on our planet. These include plants, minerals, and other elements found in the Earth and used for health, nutrition, and human healing. It also allows us to care for and protect nature, the environment, and wildlife.

What will you discover?

Holistic vision of healing: body, mind and spirit in harmony.
Connecting with Pachamama: How to channel the wisdom of the universe.
Use of earth elements: practices with plants, minerals and natural resources.
Environmental protection: techniques for caring for nature and wildlife.

Benefits:

Comprehensive and lasting healing
Energy and emotional rebalancing
Practical tools for your daily well-being
Active contribution to caring for the planet

I'm Rosita Cabrera, I live in Quito and belong to the Kitu Karas people. I'm 67 years old and practice ancestral medicine and health. My healing method is through pulse-taking, where I diagnose and see what's happening to you or has happened to you over time. I can also see what part of your body is hurt and needs to be healed. Through this diagnosis, I can determine how to heal, what plants to use, and recommend how to take care of yourself and eat.

The wise taytas and mamas of ancestral medicine not only heal the physical, mental, and psychological; we also heal the body, soul, and spirit, because we know how to connect with the universe (Pachamama). This has allowed us to respect nature, the earth, water, air, minerals, all elements, and life in general. We are guardians of the conversation between nature and wildlife, because we know how important it is for human life and health. Our knowledge must be shared and not die within us, but endure in others. Because only then will we be aware of the benefits that Mother Earth offers us.