Fernando Levi-Mahua
Maestro (Unan'ya) of shipibo-konibo
"I was born here in Peru, in my native community. My father's name is Fernando, my mother's name is Yolanda. Mom has always been very knowledgeable about medicinal plants. She is a very good herbalist, and can make very strong infusions for any disease. But you should not be surprised, because Yolanda is the daughter of my grandfather Pascual, one of the strongest and most respected shamans that can be found in Peru. I also have a brother and two sisters who also have children of their own. I am married to Delsie, and we have two daughters - Fiorella and Emeli, and a son - José.
Our family is big. My grandfather Pascual gives me knowledge through our Family and is my Maestro. I proudly accept the knowledge and Power of Noya Rao. I remember as a child attending Grandpa Pascual's ceremonies, and learning the traditions of Noya Rao. And now, during the ceremony, I take my son Jose, so that he also learns from an early age.
At the age of 14, I began the serious path of the herbal diet at the initiative of my grandfather. I received the Power in order to share it with those who need it. Grandpa always said that I had a big heart and that I would help people. Now I have grown up and become a Maestro Curandero."