APA Dictionary of Psychology

a practitioner who provides care grounded in culturally rooted knowledge systems and community healing traditions. Practices vary widely across regions and may include plant-based remedies, manual therapies, spiritual or ceremonial practices, and counseling or guidance that addresses physical, emotional, and social well-being. In many parts of the world, traditional healers serve as trusted sources of care and may work alongside biomedical providers within integrative or collaborative health models.