Fi2W Producer Danny Bloch has the story of a Maya man in Brooklyn practicing a traditional form of healing as a boqol b’aaq — also called a huesero or bonesetter — drawing on knowledge from his hometown in Guatemala and adapting it to meet the needs of his community in NYC.
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A Maya Bonesetter in Brooklyn - Feet in 2 Worlds
The U.S. healthcare system can be daunting to navigate — especially for newcomers. But immigrants who practice traditional forms of healing can be crucial lifelines in their diasporas. Producer Danny...