I’m thrilled to unveil the latest addition to the Alternative Archetypes series: The Medicine Person -a figure of ancient wisdom reborn for modern times.
In cultures around the world, medicine people have long served as healers, seers, and spiritual guides – those who walk between the worlds to restore harmony where there is fragmentation. The Medicine Person archetype emerges not only in shamans and traditional healers, but in anyone who brings soul-level care to their community, weaving together emotional, spiritual, ecological, and physical wellbeing.
At a time when so many are experiencing burnout, disconnection, and imbalance, this archetype reminds us that healing is not a solo journey. It is a relational, reciprocal process rooted in reverence – for nature, for spirit, for community, and for the unseen web that connects us all.
This archetype is part of the Healing & Service Path and calls forth qualities like compassion, presence, ritual wisdom, and integrity. You might see the Medicine Person in a hospice nurse, a forest therapy guide, a community elder, or a trauma-informed coach. Their tools vary – but their essence is the same: to bring wholeness where there is hurt, and to honour the sacred in the everyday.
Want to go deeper? Explore the full archetype description, including a soulful video that brings the Medicine Person to life.