Rogério Mariani (a.k.a. Bari Meri-”Shaman Son of the Sun”), is a Brazilian spiritual leader and healer with over 25 years' experience. He is the founder of the “Spirit of the Healer: Continual Improvement” training and is active in environmental programs and native Councils, which focus on ethnic and cultural preservation. A pioneer in the introduction of native methods in urban settings and institutions in Brazil, he gives courses throughout the Americas.