Sacred Medicine

Sacred Medicine by Dr. Lissa Rankin is a transformative exploration of healing that bridges science, spirituality, and global wisdom traditions. After leaving behind a thriving medical career in 2007 to focus on her own well-being, Rankin embarked on a decade-long quest to answer some of medicine’s most puzzling questions: Why do some people heal while others don’t? Can faith and belief truly impact recovery? What lies behind the mystery of spontaneous remission? In this part travel memoir, part investigative guide, she journeys across the globe, meeting both revered and flawed healers, visiting sacred sites, and exploring both Indigenous wisdom and leading-edge trauma research. Sacred Medicine offers insight into what truly supports healing when conventional approaches fall short. With practical tools, real stories, and hard-won wisdom, this compelling book provides readers with a grounded and hopeful roadmap for becoming “miracle-prone” in their own healing journeys.