Dr. Keith Loring
Description
Medical Advisor and Trainee Facilitator, Dr. Keith Loring brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and personal depth to his work. A longtime friend and former guest of the Temple, he is now devoted to an ongoing path of healing and learning with the Shipibo through plant-spirit dietas. His background in medicine is extensive: he earned his degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, later serving for many years as an Attending Physician in the Emergency Services division at San Francisco General Hospital. He also held the role of Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Loring’s professional journey has been shaped not only by his medical training, but also by his own lived experience with HIV and addiction. These personal challenges guided him toward addiction medicine, where he has spent several years supporting patients facing substance use struggles. His presence reflects both clinical knowledge and a sincere commitment to healing, making him a thoughtful and grounded guide in this space.