Shamanism has been a powerful form of healing through most of humanityâ??s history. As western medicine has advanced, the focus on a healthy connection to the spirit has been lost. But it gets sick too. Injury to the spirit could be the root cause of any illnesses like depression, disease and physical pain. A shaman has the ability to reach unreachable places within you â?? healing, creating clarity when there has been confusion and empowering a new life of possibility and success.