healer

/ˈhilər/

/ˈhilə/

Other forms: healers

Definitions of healer

1. noun

   a person skilled in a particular type of therapy
   synonyms: therapist

   types:

   naprapath

   a therapist who practices naprapathy

   alleviator

   a therapist who makes suffering more endurable

   chiropractor

   a therapist who practices chiropractic

   curandera

   a Mexican woman who practices healing techniques inherited from the Mayans

   curandero

   a Mexican man who practices healing techniques inherited from the Mayans

   electrotherapist

   someone who specializes in the treatment of disease by electricity

   herb doctor, herbalist

   a therapist who heals by the use of herbs

   naturopath

   a therapist who practices naturopathy

   osteopath, osteopathist

   a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles

   physical therapist, physiotherapist

   therapist who treats injury or dysfunction with exercises and other physical treatments of the disorder

   clinical psychologist, psychotherapist

   a therapist who deals with mental and emotional disorders

   sangoma

   a traditional Zulu healer and respected elder

   speech therapist

   a therapist who treats speech defects and disorders

   massager

   someone who rubs or kneads parts of the body to stimulate circulation and promote relaxation

   Coue, Emile Coue

   French psychotherapist who claimed that if one imagined one was getting better, one would get better (1857-1926)

   type of:

   expert, pundit

   a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully