healer
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She was this extraordinary polymath from the 12th century who was a healer, a writer of revelations and an early environmentalist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Supporting actress could see a rare horror villain role rewarded for Amy Madigan in "Weapons," or go to "One Battle" revolutionary Teyana Taylor or "Sinners" Hoodoo healer Wunmi Mosaku.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
"I was feeling very weak and was scared for my life. When the healer saw me two days later, he said I was lucky to be alive."
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
But it’s mostly a smart exploration of these two types: the wanton destroyer who relishes chaos and the wise, patient healer looking to preserve and protect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
At last, Marie says, "Yarrow is a powerful healer."
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
Adam Hussein, a 35-year-old representative for Mongbwalu's traditional faith healers, fretted about Ebola denial and called on everyone to take precautions.
From Barron's ● May 24, 2026
But the way it tethers its bruised healers to the human condition’s laws of gravity is potent medicine for coping.
From Salon ● Feb. 7, 2026
In Renaissance England, skillful surgeons and herb-dispensing healers competed with charlatan doctors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
Sheku Tarawallie, president of Sierra Leone's Council of Traditional Healers, is adamant that "diabolic" juju men like Kanu are giving healers a bad name.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
But I also knew that Gran and all the other witch doctors and rootworkers and healers before her put up with a lot more than voices in a marsh, or some silly girl’s jokes.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
