"Itzhak Beery beautifully describes an extraordinary personal journey that upends our conventional understanding of medicine and healing. Like a scientist on a deep quest he presents the shamanic model for healing and how effectively it has worked over the ages. This brilliant book expands our possibilities for health and healing. A must-read to be prescribed to all seeking healing as well as for their health professionals." * Stephan Rechtschaffen, M.D., cofounder of the Omega Institute and creator and director of Blue Spir * "This intriguing book is a call to action and a challenge to integrate shamanic knowledge about health care with modern science. Itzhak's latest contribution to this body of wisdom guides us along that path. I highly recommend it." * John Perkins, author of the New York Times Bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man * "Shamanic Healing is an important book for the times we live in, as so many people in the Western world are searching for alternative ways of healing. This book provides a wealth of shamanic healing methods from indigenous cultures that can be integrated into anyone's life and/or their work with clients. Itzhak Beery did a brilliant job bringing this work to us." * Sandra Ingerman, M.A., author of Soul Retrieval and Speaking with Nature * "Belief structures tend to put a fence around our consciousness, as Itzhak Beery shows in his new book on shamanic healing. He creates a bridge between ideals that no longer serve us and the ancient, yet current, practices of ancient shamanism up until today. Beery's book offers a new model to transform our sick care into holistic health care." * Lynn V. Andrews, author of Coming Full Circle * "In Shamanic Healing, Itzhak Beery has created an extraordinary book that records generous teachings brought to life through his accounts of adventures and healing stories from which readers may extract techniques and insights that may enrich their lives. Itzhak is a medicine man, and he has created very good medicine indeed. " * Hank Wesselman, Ph.D., author of the Spiritwalker trilogy * "Shamanic Healing supports the ongoing revolution in health, as the modern world discovers alternative methods can be effective for many types of maladies--physical, psychological, and even spiritual. Itzhak Beery's book provides a clear, coherent introduction and overview of these ancient practices, which are evermore popular." * Daniel Pinchbeck, author of How Soon Is Now? * "Through crisp narrative and excellent storytelling, Itzhak Beery takes on the timely and powerful subject of shamanic healing and its relevance in our modern world. In a world where we find our medical model bankrupt and too often causing illness and death instead of healing, people are seeking alternatives, including the ancient, effective ways of shamanism. Here you will find an excellent and comprehensive introduction to the world of shamanic healing based on South American traditions. His book is a real contribution to shamanic literature." * Jose Luis Stevens, Ph.D., author of Encounters with Power * "Izhak Beery's passionate love of shamanism gives us a glimpse at how rich and fulfilling shamanic work can be in one's life. He writes with an urgency to embed shamanic healing practices into our Western world, so we may align all our senses harmoniously with the supportive energies of the Earth and assure the survival of our species. An excellent book for all who seek to deepen their understanding of shamanic healing practices." * Tom Cowan, author of Fire in the Head * "Itzhak Beery has written a spectacular book. This honest, nonlinear journey into the very heart and soul of shamanism rekindled my heart's flame and strengthened my commitment to the shamanic path that we share." * Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D., coauthor of Soul Whispering * "Itzhak Beery's heart and compassion encompass all of his teachings, and his fierce commitment to the integrity of this work is an inspiration to all who come in contact with him. His brilliant writing will open you to the beauty and elegance of walking the shamanic path." * Michael Stone, teacher, activist, writer, and radio host *