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CV History: Two Pioneer Doctors Left a Lasting Legacy in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley - Coachella Valley Independent

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Before the first white settlers arrived in Palm Springs, much of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ culture revolved around the shaman, or medicine man.The role of shaman varied, usually covering both practical and religious matters, but they were reputed to have extraordinary powers gained from spiritual beings—including the power to heal people. People relied on them to prepare the correct mixtures of herbs and potions to take, and th…
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CV History: Two Pioneer Doctors Left a Lasting Legacy in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley - Coachella Valley Independent

Before the first white settlers arrived in Palm Springs, much of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ culture revolved around the shaman, or medicine man.The role of shaman varied, usually covering both practical and religious matters, but they were reputed to have extraordinary powers gained from spiritual beings—including the power to heal people. People relied on them to prepare the correct mixtures of herbs and potions to take, and th…

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Coachella Valley Independent broke the news in on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
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