curandeiros, curadores, terapeutas
1. People who treat illnesses or injuries, especially those who use alternative or traditional methods rather than conventional medicine
The village healers used herbs and spiritual practices to treat the sick.
Os curandeiros da aldeia usavam ervas e práticas espirituais para tratar os doentes.
2. People with the ability or gift to cure diseases or promote physical, emotional, or spiritual recovery
Many believe that healers have a special gift for restoring wellness.
Muitos acreditam que os curadores têm um dom especial para restaurar a saúde.
3. Practitioners of alternative medicine, holistic health, or energy healing
The wellness center employs several healers offering different therapeutic approaches.
O centro de bem-estar emprega vários terapeutas oferecendo diferentes abordagens terapêuticas.
In Brazil, the concept of 'curandeiros' has deep cultural roots in indigenous, African, and folk traditions. While some view them with respect, others see them as practitioners of superstition. In urban centers, the term has shifted toward 'terapeutas' (therapists) and holistic practitioners. In the USA, 'healers' is often associated with New Age practices and alternative medicine, while also being used for traditional indigenous healers.
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