Trotula
She was a well respected gynecologist that lived and worked in Salerno Italy in the Medieval Ages. She cared for and taught many women and wrote a textbook on women's health that lasted for 500 years. She was skilled in many fields of medicine including surgery but also herbal remedies and energetics. She did not forego any methods when it came to helping women attain health and even beauty. I practice much in the same way. It has been somewhat difficult to find role models as many tend to either be alternative or conventional medical providers. With my education in Anthropology, medicine, OB/Gyn, herbal medicine, combined with my artistic temperament, and love of nature, I can really relate to her. Why not have a role model who died almost 1000 years ago when she was so amazing and embodied so may of my own views related to women's health. If you too love learning about amazing women, check her out here:
http://www.amazingwomeninhistory.com/trotula-of-salerno-medieval-womens-health-advocate/
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