A sobadora, derived from the Spanish verb "sobar" (to knead or rub), is a traditional healer commonly found in Latin American cultures. Similar to a curandero or huesero, a sobadora utilizes massage, manipulation techniques, and sometimes herbal remedies to address physical ailments such as muscle pain, sprains, and digestive troubles. Their healing approach often blends physical manipulation with a touch of spirituality, drawing upon ancestral knowledge and folk medicine traditions.