Tata Alejandro de Santiago

Tata Alejandro de Santiago Curandero, Ajq’ij, Traditional Medicine Medic (Médico Tradicional) Alejandro is a curandero of Zapotec and Mayan blood and lineages and Ajq’ij, or Mayan priest or day-keeper.For over 24 years, he has traveled the path of indigenous medicine and spirituality, working alongside his Elder teachers and supporting communities in Mexico with traditional healing.His understanding of the need for ancestral indigenous approaches in today’s world drives his passion to share elements of his experience with the world. Part of his expertise lies in the delicate art of soul retrieval and trauma healing, particularly in matters tied to the reproductive system.Through these deeply restorative ceremonies, he addresses wounds that shape both body and spirit. In addition to his individual work, he leads group sacred healing ceremonies and speaks to audiences ranging from indigenous communities to NGOs and multinational corporations.Regularly, he contributes his expertise to respected traditional medicine clinics such as Hoja Santa Casa de los Remedios and Prosa Oaxaca, which ensure access to traditional healing for both urban and rural communities at affordable costs.For decades, he has worked to spread awareness of indigenous wisdom, medicine, and culture through diverse projects with institutions such as Fundación Dondé, Festival Cumbre Tajín / PUIC UNAM (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México), Fundación Justicia y Género.