All of these, except the gnostic church, require an introduction in order to participate. It is practiced by descendants of the Africans brought to Barbados. As with all traditional folk beliefs this is a mixture of ancestral lore mixing with the beliefs brought forward by a new place, a new circumstance and an exposure to different cultural beliefs. It is well respected in Barbados. It can range from bush tea for a cold to spirit entrapment.
Most villages have an obeah woman as the dispenser of medicines, enchantments, and advice.
Many of these New Age activities are practices by an ever increasing expatriate community drawn to Barbados for its well known healing qualities - remember Barbados has a number of power spots which fall at the intersections of key lines on the earth's magnetic grid. If you are interested in Acupuncture you may wish to stay at the Dover Beach Hotel where you will find the 'The Beijing Acupuncture Clinic'. The clinic offers treatment for various ailments including muscular and skeletal complaints, stomach, digestive and breathing ailments and many stress-related problems.