Los Angeles - January 30, 2009

Shaman of the Hour

Hipster Shaman Durek Verrett

Greed, gluttony, and more schwag suites than anywhere in the galaxy: It’s no wonder most serious shamans won’t touch L.A.’s metaphysical mess with a ten-foot didgeridoo.

But Durek Verrett will. Healing this city’s angels — fallen or otherwise — is his calling.

Hailing from a long line of ministers, oracles, and medicine women, Verrett tapped into his spiritual practice at age 12 and has been spinning with Whirling Dervishes; exploring the Jaguar Jungle’s medicinal plants; and studying with the masters of ancient, indigenous, traditional, and esoteric religions, customs, and healing modalities ever since.

And don’t think you’ll meet Verrett swathed in animal pelts and puffing a peace pipe at his serene Silver Lake home; last time we saw him ousting negative energies to boost mental clarity and well-being, he was wearing Vans, jeans, and a tee.

No wonder he’s the shaman about town.

To schedule an appointment, call 213-484-1886.