What is a Christian Scientist Practitioner?

Those who advertise in the Christian Science Journal as Practitioners are devoted to the full-time public practice of Christian Science—the prayer-based system explained in the book Science & Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. They are experienced in the healing ministry of Christian Science and are available to give treatment through prayer for life challenges.  

Additional services may include office visits, in-home, hospital, or other care facility visits.   Those who contact a practitioner listed in the Directory Services of The Christian Science Journal don't have to be Christian Scientists or attend church. The services offered by practitioners are available to the public.

Christian Science Practitioners are usually self-employed. Fees and payment are determined by the individual practitioner and should be discussed prior to engaging their services.  Most charge between $15-75/treatment.  See my practice policies below.

AVAILABILITY

At any time, you can text or email to set up a specific time to talk. I strive to be available by phone Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 to 4 pm. I can also be available outside these hours and on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, but it may be easiest to contact me first by text or email.  

PRACTICE OVERVIEW

• I reserve specific Christian Science treatment for those who are relying exclusively on Christian Science, and will lovingly pray alongside those who are relying on alternative methods.

 • I hold conversations with patients in sacred confidence.

• As a basis for these policies, please see Manual of The Mother Church, by Mary Baker Eddy, page 46.

TREATMENT AND PAYMENT

 • CS Treatment is offered for one day at a time except in rare cases in which daily communication is not possible. 

 • Patients should check in by text, email or phone within a day after CS treatment. 

• Pay as you can, but do not let a concern about payment prevent you from requesting help.

• The charge for treatment, prayer, and phone consultation as of April 1, 2023 is $50/day, or $75 for home/office visits, and I will reasonably reduce the charge for treatment when appropriate. Students and those serving the CS movement, like CSNs and CSPs, may receive additional discounts. When you receive a discount, you can consider your total a sliding scale from the discounted amount to the full amount with the discounted amount being the minimum due. As always, please let me know if you have questions or need accommodation.

• I send out email invoices at the end of each month

FUNDING ASSISTANCE

You can use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay C.S. Practitioner invoice.  Here is information about this option: https://hsastore.com/hsa-eligibility-list/c/christian-science-practitioner

If you or someone you know needs financial assistance with paying CS Practitioner bills, the Principle Foundation offers practicing Christian Scientists need-based grants for this as well as for other living expenses. The application process is easy. You can call 800.826.7756, email info@principlefoundation.org, or find out more at https://www.principlefoundation.org 

A foundation that helps with CS Nursing grants is the National Fund for Christian Science Nursing, which you can find at nfcsn.org.