Fatemeh Saki

Advisor

Richard Sosis

Entrance Year

2023

Research Interests

My research focuses on shamanistic healing rituals and culture-bound syndromes in Iran and Central Asia. I am interested in how traditional healing practices intersect with modern medical and psychological frameworks and how local belief systems shape health and illness experiences.

About

What sparked your interest in anthropology?

I became interested in anthropology through my studies of traditional healing practices in Iran. Exploring how different cultures conceptualize health, illness, and spirituality led me to investigate broader anthropological questions about belief systems, ritual practices, and cultural adaptation.