Dr. Vanessa Milagro Leon-Sulca
Medical Doctor & Psychotherapist specialized in Ayurveda & Psychedelic Therapy. Dr. Vanessa, a Peruvian medical doctor and psychotherapist of Andean Quechua lineage, is passionate about preserving traditional medicines and wisdom. She blends Ayurveda, psychotherapy, psychedelics, and shamanic treatments in her practice, Gnosis Clinic, to facilitate deep transformational healing at physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and transgenerational levels. Her research on Historical Trauma of colonization examines its current psychological impact, reflecting her understanding that illnesses are shaped by social, cultural, and historical contexts, extending beyond individual factors.

Why Should the Psychedelic Movement Consider the Impact of Historical Trauma from Colonization?

Dr. Vanessa Leon-Sulca, a Peruvian Medical Doctor and Psychotherapist, shares her personal journey of exploring the wounds of colonization. Using the psychoanalytic model of Transactional Analysis, her research examines the enduring psychological impact of Historical Trauma of colonization, including internalized rejection of indigenous identity: “endo-racism.” She explores how colonization marginalized shamanic traditions and impose transgenerational cultural wounds. She argues that the international psychedelic movement must be aware of these dynamics to avoid perpetuating colonial harm. By fostering cultural awareness, honoring ancestral wisdom, and building intercultural respect, she highlights how these approaches can create transformative healing pathways for individuals and societies.