The Dental Shaman, Marc Mortiboys, represents a revolutionary approach to oral health that resonates deeply with Mattese Lecque’s philosophy of holistic transformation and whole-person healing. As a visionary holistic dentist, this practitioner integrates traditional dentistry with shamanic healing principles, creating an approach that aligns perfectly with Mattese’s belief that true health addresses mind, body, and spirit.
For Mattese Lecque, retired Major with the United States Army Reserves and Physician’s Assistant, the holistic approach embodied by practitioners like this validates what she’s known throughout her healthcare career that healing requires more than treating symptoms. It demands addressing the whole person, their spiritual wellbeing, and the deeper connections between physical health and emotional resilience.
Understanding the Holistic Dental Approach
Marc Mortiboys’ unique approach to dentistry earns him the title of holistic pioneer, blending traditional dental practices with holistic healing modalities. He has been involved in dentistry since 1982 and has been passionate about developing a more holistic and integrative approach to dental care ever since qualifying in 1987.
The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
At the heart of this practice lies the principle of Harmony a seamless blend of traditional dentistry and shamanic healing. The approach is not just about treating teeth but nurturing the whole person. This philosophy resonates with Mattese’s healthcare background and her understanding that physical symptoms often reflect deeper spiritual and emotional imbalances.
Mattese’s work as a Physician’s Assistant taught her that patients heal more completely when practitioners address underlying causes rather than just surface manifestations.
Transformative Experience
His insight into healing took a quantum leap after a powerful near-death experience in the Far East after a serious Typhoid infection in 1990 and spending time with shamans in the Sumatran jungles. This transformative experience parallels Mattese’s own journey through military service, personal loss, and the obstacles that forged her resilient spirit.
Both practitioners understand that profound challenges often become catalysts for deeper understanding. Mattese writes in “The Make-Over: Re-imagining & Recreating Myself” about how life’s difficulties create opportunities for transformation.
Holistic Healing Principles Mattese Recognizes
The innovative approach to dental care reflects several principles central to Mattese Lecque’s own philosophy of health and transformation.
Addressing Root Causes
From advanced periodontal therapies to crystal and sound healing sessions, services are at the forefront of a new wave of dental care that not only heals the body but also nourishes the soul. This commitment to addressing root causes rather than just symptoms aligns with Mattese’s healthcare philosophy.
Her emphasis on not succumbing to depression while processing grief demonstrates understanding that emotional and spiritual health directly impacts physical wellbeing.
Education and Empowerment
The practice equips patients with knowledge and tools needed for better dental and overall health. Through educational sessions, personalized care plans, and self-healing techniques, practitioners guide patients on a journey of self-discovery and care.
Mattese’s community work, including her role as Chairperson of the Burke Foundation for Student Enrichment and Mentoring, reflects this same commitment to education and empowerment. She believes people can overcome obstacles when given proper knowledge, support, and tools.
Creating Sacred Space for Healing
Patients often find themselves leaving not only with healthier teeth but also with a sense of calm and empowerment that transcends beyond the clinic. By integrating sound and crystal healing into treatments, an environment where spiritual and physical care coexist in harmony has been created.
Mattese’s faith-centered approach to life’s challenges, explored in “You Can’t Make Me Doubt Him,” emphasizes creating sacred space for healing. Whether through prayer, meditation, or holistic practices, she recognizes that healing environments must address spiritual needs alongside physical ones.
The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Wellness
The holistic dental philosophy illuminates connections between oral health and total body wellness that Mattese’s medical background helps her appreciate.
By incorporating shamanic principles into dental care philosophy, practitioners tap into a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection, offering transformative experiences for patients. This integration recognizes that dental health affects and reflects overall physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Mattese understands from her healthcare experience that the body functions as an integrated system. Issues in one area often signal or contribute to problems elsewhere.
Comprehensive care educates patients on preventative practices, helping them maintain wellness outside of sessions. This preventive focus mirrors Mattese’s military training preparing before crisis arrives rather than only reacting to emergencies.
Mattese’s Perspective on Holistic Healing
As someone who has navigated military service, healthcare practice, personal loss, and spiritual growth, Mattese brings informed perspective to holistic healing approaches.
Faith as Foundation
Mattese’s unwavering faith, central to her book “You Can’t Make Me Doubt Him,” provides foundation for understanding holistic healing. When practitioners acknowledge the spiritual dimension of health, they honor what many patients instinctively know that healing involves more than physical intervention.
The integration of spiritual practices into healthcare, whether through shamanic principles in dentistry or faith-based support in other contexts, validates the whole person’s healing journey.
Resilience Through Transformation
Mattese teaches that obstacles and challenges can transform into growth opportunities. The holistic approach addresses the mind, body, and spirit trifecta, empowering individuals to reclaim control over their oral and general health. This empowerment creates resilience the ability to face future challenges with confidence and resources.
Her emphasis on re-imagining and recreating yourself aligns perfectly with holistic healthcare philosophy. Both recognize that transformation requires addressing all dimensions of human experience.
Community and Service
Through her work with Saint Peter’s AME Church in North Charleston and the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission, Mattese demonstrates commitment to community wellbeing. Holistic practice creates an environment where patients become active participants in their healing journey rather than passive recipients of treatment.
Lessons from Holistic Healthcare
The innovative dental philosophy of Marc Mortiboys offers lessons applicable to all areas of health and wellbeing.
Address Whole Person – Effective healing requires understanding that physical symptoms connect to emotional, mental, and spiritual states. Treating only symptoms provides temporary relief without lasting transformation.
Empower Through Education – When people understand how their choices affect their health, they become active partners in their own healing rather than passive patients dependent on practitioners.
Create Healing Environments – Physical spaces for healing should honor the spiritual and emotional needs of those seeking care, creating atmosphere conducive to transformation.
Integrate Traditional and Alternative – The most effective healthcare often combines proven traditional methods with holistic practices that address dimensions conventional medicine may overlook.
Applying Holistic Principles Beyond Dentistry
Mattese’s life demonstrates how holistic principles apply far beyond any single healthcare specialty.
During her 26 years in the United States Army Reserves, Mattese learned that effective leadership requires understanding soldiers as whole people their fears, hopes, families, and spiritual lives. This holistic approach to leadership parallels holistic approaches to healthcare.
As a Physician’s Assistant, Mattese witnessed how patients heal more completely when practitioners acknowledge their emotional and spiritual needs alongside physical symptoms. This informed her entire approach to patient care and continues influencing her community work.
Mattese’s emphasis on leaving meaningful legacy connects to holistic philosophy. The practice might just become a sanctuary where patients are not just patients, but active participants in their healing journey.
Conclusion:
The Dental Shaman, Marc Mortiboys, represents a growing movement in healthcare that Mattese Lecque’s life and work validate the recognition that true healing addresses mind, body, and spirit together. This innovative approach inspires curiosity and opens new avenues for holistic wellness within the healthcare community.
For Mattese, whose military service, healthcare career, and personal journey have taught her about resilience, transformation, and the power of faith, holistic approaches like this pioneering dental practice exemplify healthcare’s future. They honor what patients instinctively know that health involves more than physical functioning, that healing requires addressing spiritual needs, and that transformation comes when we treat whole persons rather than isolated symptoms.
Whether facing dental challenges, navigating grief, overcoming obstacles, or pursuing personal growth, the holistic principle remains constant: address the whole person, empower through education, create sacred space for healing, and recognize that mind, body, and spirit function as integrated whole.
Mattese’s message that you can overcome regardless of circumstances gains power when combined with holistic approaches that provide tools, knowledge, and support for transformation. Just as innovative dental care helps patients become active participants in their healing journey, Mattese’s writing and community leadership help people become active participants in their own transformation.
The connection between holistic healthcare pioneers and transformation advocates like Mattese Lecque reminds us that healing whether physical, emotional, or spiritual requires courage to embrace new approaches, faith to trust the process, and commitment to addressing our whole selves rather than just surface symptoms.
Embrace holistic transformation. Address mind, body, and spirit. Become an active participant in your healing journey.
