Traditional Healing Clinic
The Traditional Healing Clinic offers traditional Alaska Native approaches to health in an outpatient setting, in conjunction with the Nuka System of Care. Tribal doctors assist customer-owners using traditional physical, traditional counseling, and talking circles.
Clinic Referrals
For a referral to the Traditional Healing Clinic, please contact your primary care provider. All outpatient services are fully integrated inside the Nuka System of Care.
Traditional Healing Services Offered
Holistic wellness for customer-owners of all ages
Traditional Counseling
Meets you where you are in your wellness journey, providing a safe space to explore behavior change through reflective listening, dialog, self-discovery, and self-acceptance.
Healing Hands
A physical modality using varied hands-on pressure to relieve physical pain, increase mobility, and treat the root causes of muscular or structural imbalances.
Healing Touch
An intentional energy therapy influencing the biofield surrounding the body. Non-invasive techniques restore harmony, balance, and place you in a position to self-heal.
Talking Circle
An ancient cultural ceremony of sharing and responding to story. Rooted in authenticity and love, it is confidential, without judgment, encouraging self-discovery and growth.
What to Expect During Your Traditional Consultation
We honor relationships and ancestral heritage. Here is the intake process designed for a supportive, comfortable consultation experience:
Referral & Greeting
Your clinical team coordinates a direct referral. When arriving, you will be warmly greeted in our nature-inspired foyer.
Tribal Doctor Consultation
We sit down in a peaceful circle to talk about physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Ancestral Care Methods
Based on relationships and traditional wisdom, we may utilize traditional healing touch, native botanical teas, or therapeutic herbal remedies.
Alaska Native Healing Garden
The garden includes edible and medicinal flora used for generations. Alaska Native values, beliefs, and practices are incorporated for the ultimate benefit of customer-owners.
You may view the healing garden directly from the Anchorage Native Primary Care Center lobby.
Upcoming Cultural Classes & Events
Taught by Traditional Healing employees who share skills passed down from Alaska Native Elders.
Fur Poms Making
Learn traditional fur sewing techniques from our resident Elders.
Traditional Storytelling
Sit in a confidential circle sharing ancestral legends and personal story.
Leather Pouches Crafting
Hand-stitching traditional pouches using native hides and beads.
Devil's Club Hanging
Harvesting and crafting wall hangings utilizing natural Alaskana Devil's Club.