A tribal healer is a spiritual figure who is responsible for healing and providing guidance to members of a particular tribe. The two most common terms used to describe this role are 'SHAMAN' and 'witchdoctor'. A SHAMAN is a person who is believed to have access to the spirit world and can use this knowledge to heal the sick and provide guidance. A witchdoctor is a person who uses traditional medicine and rituals to heal the sick and provide guidance. Both shamans and witchdoctors are important figures in many tribal cultures.