This course uses instructors who are healers and health practitioners from the Southwest, Mexico and the Albuquerque community to provide information on the history of Curanderismo (the art of Mexican Folk Healing) in the Southwest and Mexico.This course will provide information on the history, traditions, rituals, herbs, and remedies of Curanderismo, a folk healing tradition of the Southwestern United States, Latin America, and Mexico, amongst other countries. The course explores how our ancestors used traditional methods for healing, how they’ve shaped our cultural diversity of the past and today, and what the future might look like. The course features teachings from various aspects such as: intestinal blockage (empacho), spiritual cleansings (limpias), laugh therapy (risa terapia), shawl alignments (manteadas) and preparation of medicinal teas (tes medicinales).
It explores an integrative approach to medicine and featuring demonstrations that incorporate Curanderismo with various traditional and holistic health techniques. Consult the Information booklet for more details.
Registration is through UNM Continuing Education for personal enrichment and professional development. CEUs are offered. 2 classes are offered. Questions on registration, refunds, enrollment should be directed to ceregistration@unm.edu
Register OnlineJune 1-12, 2026
This course is designed for all community members interested in the Hispanic traditional medicine of Mexico, the American Southwest, and other countries.
June 23 - July 9, 2026
This course is designed for all community members interested in the Hispanic traditional medicine of Mexico, the American southwest and other countries.
Summer Face-to-Face Curanderismo Traditional Medicine without Borders Conference
Jun. 1, 8:30 AM
- Jun. 12, 5:00 PM
Community Opening Ceremony
Jun. 1, 9:00 AM
Grassy area in front of Anthropology Bldg #163 UNM Main Campus
Community Afternoon Workshop - Toltec Reverie
Jun. 1, 2:00 PM
Grassy area outside od Anthropology Bldg #163 UNM Main Campus
Community Afternoon Workshop - Healing Fright Susto
Jun. 1, 2:00 PM
Anthropology Bldg #163 UNM Main Campus
Community Afternoon Workshop - The 7 Directions "Tlamanalli"
Jun. 2, 2:00 PM
Grassy area outside of Anthropology Bldg #163 UNM Main Campus
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