As well as it's a path that I feel very close to, if not in the strictly shamanistic sense. I hope it's not lame to say that I've always felt healing is an innate aspect of who I am.

There's nothing lame about that at all. I feel healing is innate to all people; though some feel it more strongly than others, and so bring their wisdom to the table for the growth and health of others as well.

But I see no lameness here!