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Vera Moura, MD

Titles

Research Instructor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation's Program on Integrative Medicine

Education

Medical School: Catholic University of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, 1969
Post-Medical: Psychoanalyst, International Federation of Psychoanalytic Societies, Bahia, Brazil, 1989

Sub-Specialties

  • mind-body-spirit medicine
  • ancient mystical traditions, including Andean, Native Brazilian, Afro-Brazilian and Native American
  • shamanic counseling
  • energy healing and harmonizing

Lectures

"Shamanism." Mindfulness Course, Program on Integrative Medicine, UNC Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, September 29, 2008.

"How Mind-Body Skills Can Help with Chronic Illness and Recovery from Surgery." UNC Lung Transplant Support Group, September 3, 2008.

"Mind-Body Skills for Self-Care." UNC Wellness Center, October 14, 2008.

Courses & Workshops

Mind-Body Skills Group Program, Program on Integrative Medicine, UNC Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2009-2010.

Ancient Ways of Healing for the 21st Century: A Journey to the Elements, 2009.

For more information about these courses, contact vera_moura@med.unc.edu or call 919-966-8586.

Recent Publications

Moura, Vera, MD and Gaylord, Susan, PhD. "Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Healing Journey," Health & Healing, Vol. 10, No. 5, p. 31.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Features

Philip Austin

In the previous issue of The Rehabilitation Reader:

2011-2012 Best Docs

Drs. Alexander and Lee
are on the national list
of Best Doctors.

Best Teachers

Congratulations to Dr. Alexander, Dr. Gaylord and Dr. Walker for induction into the UNC Academy of Educators. The academy "serves as a forum for bringing together our best educators . . . to learn from each other and to share their expertise and perspectives."

Acupuncture at PM&R

Water Lily
Acupuncture Clinic