WISDOM CENTER
OF SANTA CRUZ
Tibetan medicine is the natural medicine way—it’s holistic. Similar to Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, it was developed in Tibet before Buddhism with the Bon tradition, our indigenous tradition. It is very ancient, I think it is one of the most ancient healing modalities. It has such a long history. This is what makes it very special.
Tibetan Medicine is a way of understanding the body and mind, of understanding the meaning of the relationship of the individual body to nature, and the relationships between planet, earth, and sky. Everyone has a different way of living, different personalities, different age, and different bodily energies. The herbs we have are high mountain herbs, which are very different.
TIBETAN MEDICAL DOCTOR
Menpa Phuntsog Wangmo
October 21st — 27th
The Wisdom Center is deeply honored to host Menpa Phuntsog Wangmo, known as Khewang in Tibetan, a distinguished figure in the realm of Tibetan Medicine. As International Director of the Shang Shung School of Tibetan Medicine, she has kindly offered to speak and provide consultations during her stay in Santa Cruz.
Since receiving her advanced degree from the Lhasa University School of Traditional Medicine, she has dedicated many years of work as a doctor of Tibetan Medicine in Eastern Tibet, collaborating with and directing the implementation of A.S.I.A., the non-profit and co-founding the American Tibetan Medical Association (ATMA), a national organization representing the Tibetan medical profession within the United States.
She is an exceptionally skilled diagnostician and prescribes according to both an individual’s health conditions, and their particular constitution. Without side effects, her treatments work in a slow, gentle, and deep way to correct imbalances and remediate bodily disharmonies and their symptoms. Continued care available. See website for more information.
Lecture: Introduction to Tibetan Medicine
October 21th, 2026 7 PM
$20; no one turned away for lack of funds.
In person & online
Workshop: Living in Mental Peace & Stability
October 25th 10 am- 4pm
$90 Standard; $60 low income.
In person & online
Tibetan medicine approaches to mental health with attention to depression and managing stress and anxiety and other mental health imbalances and how we can best address those issues including practical solutions such as nourishing routines for sleep and relaxation.
Consultations:
October 23 & 24, 26 & 27, 2026
Pre-registration required [priority given to Wisdom Center members]
For more information or to schedule an appointment: Call Jim: 415-794-6761
Cost is $180 for the exam and 1 month of remedies.
Exam only $75.
Additional months of remedies, $105 per month.
Cash only please.