Abstract:

This article explores the interface between TCAM and Western science, with a narrative synthesis of emergent and Indigenous research approaches for the investigation of whole systems of healing. This narrative synthesis works to bridge discourses by demonstrating the potentiality, applicability, and credibility of research methodologies representative of distinct worldviews. It acts as yet another strand in the weaving of knowledge across typical discipline and sector boundaries (Chacko, 2003). Ultimately, this synthesis aims to make a contribution to the transfer of knowledge between Indigenous and Western scientific paradigms (Saini, 2012) for the enrichment of health practices and greater choice in health care.