Maestra Alicia

The term “Maestra” (which in this context refers to the teacher) is used to refer to Alicia, who was once Gardel’s teacher. Her grandfather was a “tabacchero,” a type of curandero who specialized in using tobacco for medical purposes. She was initiated when she was quite young, but it was a major crisis, a traditional spiritual awakening, a death that gave her a new lease on life that ultimately inspired her to become a healer.
She has a lot of allies from her years of long-term dieting and extensive knowledge with plant-based therapies. People from the neighbouring villages travel to her for traditional treatments.
She is a strong, yet tender woman who acts as a big mama to all of the patients.