Ancestral Medicine
Ancient Samoan healing wisdom passed down through generations, connecting body, mind, and spirit through the power of nature and traditional knowledge.
Philosophy of Traditional Healing
The core principles that guide Samoan healing practices and understanding of health.
Treating the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - not just symptoms.
Understanding that human health is interconnected with the natural world.
Healing is supported by family involvement and community strength.
Acknowledging the spiritual dimension of health and healing.
Sacred Healing Plants
The medicinal plants that form the foundation of Samoan traditional healing.
Wound healing and anti-inflammatory
Leaves crushed and applied as poultice
Cold and fever treatment
Bark boiled into tea
Digestive health and detoxification
Seeds ground and mixed with water
Stress relief and spiritual connection
Root pounded and mixed with water
Traditional Healing Practices
The time-honored techniques and ceremonies that promote healing and wellness.
Fofo Massage
Traditional Samoan massage using coconut oil and specific pressure points.
Relieves muscle tension, improves circulation, promotes healing
30-60 minutes
Fofo practitioner (trained family member)
Lomi Lomi
Gentle, flowing massage technique that releases emotional and physical blockages.
Emotional release, stress reduction, energy balancing
45-90 minutes
Elder healer or family matriarch
Herbal Steam Therapy
Steam treatment using medicinal herbs to cleanse and heal the body.
Respiratory health, skin cleansing, spiritual purification
20-30 minutes
Traditional healer
Prayer and Blessing
Spiritual healing through prayer and traditional blessing ceremonies.
Spiritual protection, emotional healing, community support
15-30 minutes
Family elder or spiritual leader
Keepers of Healing Knowledge
The respected healers and practitioners who preserve and share traditional wisdom.
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Tama'ita'i Sulu
Master Healer
60+ yearsHerbal medicine and traditional diagnosis
Learned from her grandmother, can identify over 200 medicinal plants.
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Mata'i Tama'ita'i
Spiritual Healer
45+ yearsPrayer healing and ceremonial practices
Known for her powerful healing prayers and connection to ancestral spirits.
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Tufuga Fofo
Massage Master
35+ yearsTraditional massage and physical healing
Trained in multiple family healing lineages, teaches youth traditional techniques.
Seasonal Harvesting Wisdom
Understanding the natural cycles that guide traditional medicine harvesting and preparation.
Rainy Season (Nov-Apr)
Lauti leaves, Mamala bark, Fue seeds
Best time for harvesting leafy medicines and preparing remedies
Dry Season (May-Oct)
Ava roots, Tree barks, Dried herbs
Ideal for root harvesting and medicine preparation
Preservation & Education Efforts
Our initiatives to preserve traditional healing knowledge and pass it to future generations.
Medicinal Garden Project
Cultivating and protecting traditional medicinal plants in Alega.
Healer Apprenticeship Program
Training young people in traditional healing practices under elder guidance.
Oral History Documentation
Recording healing knowledge and stories from elder practitioners.
Community Healing Workshops
Teaching basic herbal remedies and self-care practices to families.
Preserve Our Healing Heritage
Join us in preserving traditional Samoan healing wisdom. Your support helps maintain medicinal plant gardens, support elder healers, and ensure this ancient knowledge continues to heal future generations.