Joseph Willard is a shamanic practitioner and herbalist dedicated to restoring the bridge between ancestral wisdom and modern healing. His work is an act of remembrance—honoring his grandmother, who grew up in the Cherokee Federal Indian school and was separated from her cultural teachings. Through Asheville Herbals, Joseph reconnects with that lineage, bringing forward a grounded, heart-centered approach to plant medicine and spiritual guidance.

Joseph’s path has been shaped by extensive training with respected wisdom keepers, including Puma Freddy Quispe, Wilbert Salas Atasi, don Oscar Miro-Quesada, the Four Winds Society, and don Mariano, a renowned Q’ero Alto-Mesayoq. Rooted in Andean ceremony and infused with the echoes of his own heritage, he weaves Indigenous healing arts, plant-spirit work, and practical guidance into a cohesive and deeply supportive offering. Through his handcrafted herbal remedies and shamanic sessions, Joseph helps others reconnect with the natural world, their inner clarity, and the larger cycles that shape their lives—cultivating healing that is both ancient and entirely alive today