Definition of HEALER

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This was meant to bolster a physician’s scientific credibility at a time when many practising healers were quacks, charlatans and frauds. — The Economist, "Making medical clothing that kills bugs," 28 June 2018 There’ll be a visit to a traditional Balinese healer and a trek up an active volcano where a guide will cook a meal using steam vents from the volcano. — Phil Marty, chicagotribune.com, "A wild look at Indonesia, a lauded hotel at a winning price and more," 2 July 2018 Seattle Indian Health Board’s residency program trains family doctors in a federally qualified community health center with a team of family and pediatric physicians, nursing professionals and traditional healers. — Bettina Hansen, The Seattle Times, "Seattle Indian Health Board’s residency program celebrates its graduates," 30 June 2018 After 81-year-old Olivia Arevalo Lomas — a traditional healer and indigenous activist — was shot last Thursday near her home in the region of Ucayali, suspicion turned to Woodroofe, who was believed to be a client of hers. — Gabriella Paiella, The Cut, "Canadian Man Lynched in the Amazon After Being Accused of Shaman’s Murder," 23 Apr. 2018 This mismatch between her underlying vocation (healer) and her overarching job function (technician) is what fries her heart and soul. — Philip Chard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Burnout reflects a conflict between our inner calling and what we have to do," 13 July 2018 Endless Sea, Blue Sky, Celestial—remind us of the ultimate healer (the ocean). — Marisa Spyker, ajc, "Here is your sneak peek of the 6 color palettes you’ll see everywhere in 2019," 13 July 2018 By late afternoon, despite the presence of healers and sages, kombucha and bone broth, spirits are flagging. — Karen Helle, chicagotribune.com, "Go ahead, hate Goop; Gwyneth Paltrow is having the last laugh," 14 June 2018 Sitting on a mattress strewn across the floor with white sheets, Pamela Moronci closes her eyes while a traditional healer starts to chant in the indigenous Shipibo language. — Fox News, "Psychedelic tourism thrives in Peru despite recent killing," 7 June 2018

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