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.

I strive to be near my phone Monday through Saturday 9-5pm.  You can call outside of those times, of course, and I'll do my best to get back to you quickly if I cannot answer right away.  If you have any hesitation about when to call, feel free to text or email to set up a time. 

Most of my practice is done over the phone, email, or text, but I am willing to meet in person and make house calls and visit patients who are in a facility or hospital..

• I generally send invoices within the first week of the month for the previous month.

• I tend to offer generous discounts to students, teachers, and those working in the ministry.

• Treatment is offered for one day at a time.

• Patients should check in by phone, text, or email after treatment.

• The charge for treatment, prayer, and phone consultation is $20/day, or $50 for home/office visits, and I will reasonably reduce the charge for treatment when appropriate. Students and those serving the CS movement may receive additional reductions.

• 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 and treatments with patients in sacred confidence.

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