A healer is a person who uses their skills and abilities to help others improve their physical, emotional or spiritual well-being. This can involve using various techniques such as massage therapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, energy work, counseling or other forms of alternative medicine to promote health and healing in others. The term "healer" is often associated with holistic practices that focus on treating the whole person rather than just the symptoms of an illness. Healers may also draw upon their own personal experiences and spiritual beliefs to guide them in their work, and they often have a deep understanding of the connection between mind, body and spirit.