Personal Journey Of The Dental Shaman🦷🪶

Many people ask me about my life journey so far and here is a brief synopsis, sharing my journey from broken teenager to thought leader in my profession 🕊️🦷🕊️

Dr. Marc Mortiboys – The Dental Shaman

My journey into becoming The Dental Shaman began unexpectedly in the early 1970s, in the belfry of Dedham Church, immortalised in Constable’s paintings. As a choir boy and bellringer, I discovered the transformative power of sound—a thread that would weave its way through my life’s calling. My mother, a lifelong vegetarian, instilled in me an early appreciation for nutrition, herbalism, and the natural rhythms of the body.

Early childhood, however, was turbulent. Frequent moves and my parents’ divorce thrust me, as the eldest, into a protective role. Yet these challenges forged resilience and a deep hunger for exploration—both external and spiritual. As a teenager, I was drawn to progressive and space rock music, cosmic festivals at Stonehenge, and the Celtic psychedelic medicine of the early 1980s. My nickname, “Space Cadet,” stayed with me as I studied Dentistry at Guy’s Hospital, London (1982–1987).

Despite the clinical focus of my training, holistic concepts often emerged, particularly in treating gum disease. Periodontal therapy, for instance, mirrors lymphatic massage, stimulating blood supply, alkalizing acidity, and empowering patients to heal themselves. These seeds of holistic dentistry planted themselves in my consciousness, waiting to bloom.

After graduation, wanderlust took me across Australia and Southeast Asia, where I encountered indigenous medicine and shamanic practices. Time spent with Aboriginal elders in Northern Australia and Mentawai shamans in the jungles of Siberut, Indonesia, transformed my understanding of healing. A near-death experience with typhoid in Malaysia in 1990 became a profound turning point. My “spirit walk-in” with a Pleiadean Star Being awakened psychic abilities and powerful healing energy that reshaped my entire perspective.

Returning home, I faced challenges integrating this heightened awareness into conventional systems, leading to depression and ultimately my own healing journey. Training in hypnotherapy, NLP, and fire-walking under Spirit Guide Red Cloud deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection. Guided by his teachings, I began offering transformative healing to patients suffering from dental phobia. My media exposure, particularly through Channel 5, helped redefine how people approached dentistry—transforming fear into confidence.

In parallel, I immersed myself in breathwork, past-life regression, and sacred sweat lodge ceremonies. These practices connected me to profound ancestral wisdom, including visions of Native American spirit guides. They also coincided with personal milestones, such as the birth of my son, Max, which triggered vivid past-life memories of tribal resilience and motherhood in another lifetime.

In 1999, the vision for Mortiboys Dental Spa was realized, opening in 2000 with a blessing ceremony led by Diana Cooper. For over two decades, the clinic became a lighthouse of healing for patients seeking holistic approaches to oral health. Even after transitioning away from clinical dentistry, the space remains imbued with positive energy.

My spiritual journey continued to evolve, marked by pilgrimages to South India and Mount Arunachala, and mentorships in crystal healing and sound therapy. Working with tools like my Golden Healer Himalayan Quartz Crystal Skull, Geronimo, has deepened my connection to higher frequencies. The Phoenix Crystal Healing Centre, which I co-founded with my wife, Kim, now serves as a hub for holistic healing through sound, massage, and energy work.

Recently, my journey has expanded into the world of Amazonian medicines such as Kambo, Hape, and Sananga. These sacred tools have helped me integrate grief and clarity, solidifying my second Dharma: to empower others to reclaim their health and well-being.

The time has come for humanity to step into its innate power—spiritually, mentally, and physically. My calling is to spread the message of oral health, not just as disease prevention, but as a profound journey toward self-healing. With a blend of biological dentistry, shamanic wisdom, and modern insight, I aim to bridge the gap between the ancient and the contemporary, empowering individuals to heal themselves, their families, and the planet.

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