BREAKING: Alternative healer guilty of manslaughter over woman's death at slapping therapy workshop

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Published 2024-07-26
An alternative healer has been found guilty of the gross negligence manslaughter of a diabetic woman who died after she stopped taking her insulin at his slapping therapy workshop.

Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, was one of 30 "keen disciples" of Hongchi Xiao who attended a week-long retreat at Cleeve House in Wiltshire in October 2016, Winchester Crown Court heard.

Xiao, 61, who has no medical training, had been an "exponent" of paida lajin therapy, which sees patients being slapped or slapping themselves repeatedly, for 10 years.

Mrs Carr-Gomm, from Lewes, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1998 and had sought alternatives to insulin injections because of her vegetarianism and fear of needles.

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All Comments (21)
  • @missfoxglove8989
    No real healer would ever suggest they stop their medicine that had been prescribed by their doctors. In fact, most herbalists advise checking with one's doctor before using herbal remedies.
  • @isabelstokes4042
    These people, along with homeopaths, aromatherapists, chiropractors, and all the other quacks should all be prohibited from 'practising.' They are a menace.
  • @Obsidiansoul74
    I'm happy this man has been arrested but I'm still perplexed how people fall for this. As a cancer patient I was bombarded with alternatives which would hav killed me if I didn't have surgery and pharmacy help. Please let this stop someone else falling for this total garbage alternative health.
  • @spyingonnextdoor
    It's important to understand how many people suffer from mental health throughout the world. It's past desperation.
  • @andrewjohnston3440
    The term "alternative healer" should always set alarm bells ringing. It's a safe bet that they've got a screw loose.
  • @cindy-mq6pl
    What is WRONG with people???????? Why do they believe in these charlatans????????
  • @nigelcarren
    Now this legal precedent has been set, will 'priests' of all denominations now be arrested for the hope they also provide? Just a comment from a fan of joined-up thinking. Peace, and bless that poor lady's soul. 🌞
  • @DarkHelixia
    My Alternative Healing Therapist also gives me the option to stop medication. I always say no, I trust my doctor more - to be honest not sure why I even book Crystal Healing with Reiki sessions, my head is as bald as it's ever been ...