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Associated Press

An alternative healer who advocates a technique known as “slapping therapy” was charged Thursday over the death of a woman at one of his workshops in England seven years ago.
Hongchi Xiao was charged with manslaughter by gross negligence in the October 2016 death of Danielle Carr-Gomm, Wiltshire Police said.
British police first sought to arrest Xiao in 2019.
He was detained after being extradited from Australia.

Xiao promotes paida lajin therapy, in which patients are slapped or slap themselves repeatedly, ostensibly to release toxins from the body.
Patients often end up with bruises or bleeding. The technique has its roots in Chinese medicine, but critics say it has no scientific basis.
Xiao, who is originally from China and runs the California-based Pailala Institute, has led paida lajin workshops around the world.
Carr-Gomm, 71, died at Cleeve House country hotel in western England while attending a workshop run by Xiao.
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Carr-Gomm’s son Matthew said after her death that she had sought “alternative methods of treating and dealing with her diabetes” because she struggled to inject insulin due to a fear of needles.
“I know she was desperate to try and cure herself of this disease,” he said.
“She always maintained a healthy lifestyle and was adamant that nothing would stop her from living a full life.”
Police said Xiao, 60, is due to appear in court in Salisbury, southwest England, on Friday.


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‘Slapping therapist’ Hongchi Xiao charged with manslaughter over woman’s death in UK

Hongchi Xiao promotes paida lajin therapy, in which patients are slapped or slap themselves repeatedly, ostensibly to release toxins from the body. Photo: Facebook

Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, died after taking part in a slapping therapy session in western England in October 2016. Photo: Facebook

Second death of ‘slapping’ patient raises concerns about safety of therapy

Daniell Carr-Gorman, 71, was found dead on October 20 in Wiltshire, Britain, after taking part in a “slapping therapy” workshop. Photo: Facebook

Slapping therapy advocate Hongchi Xiao has reportedly been arrested over the death of a British patient who underwent the treatment. Photo: Facebook

Chinese ‘slapping therapist’ Hongchi Xiao arrested over death of elderly woman in UK workshop

Daniell Carr-Gorman, 71, died after taking part in a slapping therapy session in Wiltshire, Britain, on October 20. Photo: Facebook

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Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, died in a hotel in England while attending a workshop run by the alternative healer
Xiao promotes a technique with roots in Chinese medicine, though critics say it has no scientific basis


The alternative healer promotes a technique with roots in Chinese medicine, though critics say it has no scientific basis.


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