Legal Status of the Professional Healer in Vibrational medicine in Quebec
- Martin Ladouceur
- Oct 29
- 7 min read
Legal Status of the Professional Healer in Quebec
For several years, I have practiced in Quebec as a professional healer and therapeutic magnetism practitioner specializing in fire healing and vibrational medicine, offering complementary remote interventions. My commitment has always been clear: to support individuals in their overall health journey, complementing medical treatment without ever replacing it.
Despite this transparency and unwavering ethical rigor, an administrative decision was issued against me in 2023 by the Collège des médecins du Québec (Quebec College of Physicians). This decision raises fundamental questions about the legal status of professional healers, the therapeutic freedom of citizens, and the true limits of the legal framework that governs vibrational and complementary practices in Quebec.
The Legal Positioning of Complementary vibrational medicine in Quebec
Contrary to some simplistic interpretations often circulated in the public sphere, my practice as a professional healer specializing in therapeutic magnetism and fire healing is not related to the practice of medicine.I am not a physician. I do not make medical diagnoses, prescribe treatments, or recommend altering or discontinuing any prescribed medical care.This framework is systematically explained to each person who consults me and forms the foundation of my professional ethics.
Under Quebec law, complementary or vibrational interventions are fully legitimate as long as they do not encroach on the reserved activities of healthcare professionals — namely diagnosis, prescription, or the modification of medical treatment. Within this clear legal boundary, non-medical complementary support is entirely permissible and protected under the principles of freedom of choice and therapeutic autonomy. The interventions I offer are conducted remotely, following a respectful, observation-based approach that aims to support the body’s natural regulatory and adaptive processes.These interventions are non-invasive, collaborative, and take place in parallel with the medical care already in place. The individual remains fully in control of their decisions, and the process is always accompanied by clear communication and traceable follow-up.
An Administrative Decision Without a Clinical Complaint or Medical Incident
The decision rendered by the Collège des médecins du Québec did not result from any patient complaint or clinical irregularity.No medical error, therapeutic harm, or misuse of practice was ever reported.The administrative action was initiated following an internal review of certain formulations appearing on my website, which were interpreted broadly and out of context by administrative authorities, without reference to any concrete or verifiable clinical situation.
It is also important to note that this decision was made by default, in my absence, without a hearing, without adversarial proceedings, and without any evidence of illegal medical practice being presented.Such a process raises serious concerns about procedural fairness and respect for fundamental rights in any administrative or regulatory context. The full decision is available for public consultation for transparency purposes.
👉 View the official ruling.
The Legal Foundations of Free Therapeutic Choice in Quebec
Beyond this specific administrative procedure, several fundamental legal texts reaffirm the right of Quebec and Canadian citizens to freely choose their mode of health support.These include the Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, the Civil Code of Quebec, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, all of which guarantee the freedom to seek complementary, non-medical, and natural forms of assistance, provided they are offered ethically and transparently. This legal and ethical framework supports the existence of professional healers, magnetizers, and practitioners in vibrational medicine, whose role is to act in complementarity with healthcare systems rather than in opposition to them.
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms — Section 7 “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person.” 👉 Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms – Section 7
Quebec Civil Code — Article 10 “Every person is inviolable and has a right to their integrity. No one may infringe upon them without their free and informed consent.” 👉 Quebec Civil Code – Article 10
LSSSS Québec — Article 4 “Every person has the right to participate in any decision affecting their health or well-being.” 👉 LSSSS Québec – Article 4
Quebec Professional Code 👉 Quebec Professional Code
These texts form an indisputable legal foundation. They recognize the fundamental right of every person to seek complementary approaches, provided these do not encroach upon the areas of practice reserved for medical professionals. It is precisely within this respectful and complementary framework that my vibrational support is situated.
A Vibrational Practice Already Integrated into Several International Hospital Systems
While vibrational support remains administratively debated in Quebec, numerous hospital systems around the world have already integrated these approaches as part of complementary patient care.Far from being marginal, vibrational medicine and therapeutic magnetism are today recognized in several countries as adjunctive interventions that can contribute to pain reduction, post-treatment recovery, and psychological well-being.
In France, many hospitals collaborate with magnetizers and fire-cutting practitioners, particularly in oncology units to support patients undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy. These collaborations are often framed within institutional partnerships that emphasize pain management, burn relief, and the reduction of secondary effects linked to medical treatments.
In Switzerland, certain clinics integrate bioenergetic and vibrational methods into their patient recovery programs, with supervision and documentation ensuring compliance with medical protocols.
In the United Kingdom and United States, complementary and integrative medicine programs — including practices such as therapeutic touch, biofield therapy, and vibrational interventions — are now established within several major hospitals. These initiatives are supported by clinical research projects studying correlations between subtle physiological responses, relaxation, and improved healing outcomes.
Across these examples, the underlying principle remains the same: these are structured, transparent, and documented practices carried out by professionals working in collaboration with medical teams, always in the interest of patient well-being and never as a substitute for medical care.
This international context demonstrates that vibrational medicine, when practiced within a clear ethical and clinical framework, represents not a threat to healthcare systems but an opportunity to broaden the scope of therapeutic support. Quebec, like many regions, will eventually have to reflect on this reality and adapt its regulatory framework to encourage genuine collaboration between professional healers, therapeutic magnetism practitioners, and the medical community.
In Switzerland , the University Hospital of Geneva collaborates with fire healers to relieve acute burns within its hospital services.
In France , Dr. Daniel Serin, oncologist at the Sainte-Catherine Institute in Avignon, He publicly acknowledges the clinical benefit reported by his patients in the complementary use of fire healers: "Fire healers work in 80% of cases. Either they're all crazy, or something is happening that I can't explain."
In the United States , at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, documented collaborations have taken place between doctors and practitioners in vibrational healing.
These examples demonstrate that systematic opposition to any form of complementary vibrational support is far from universal, even in some of the most advanced medical environments.
A rigorous code of ethics at the heart of the practice
Beyond the strictly legal aspects, my practice is based on a transparent and rigorous code of ethics , which guides all of my interventions:
I am not making any medical diagnosis;
I do not prescribe any treatment;
I never recommend interrupting medical treatment;
I never intervene without informed consent;
I always specify that my interventions are complementary to the ongoing medical treatment.
The legal status of healers in Quebec is thus based on this ethical rigor coupled with compliance with existing legal frameworks. My primary objective is to offer, when people wish it, respectful vibrational support alongside their usual medical care.
Contact and openness to dialogue
I remain open to any serious exchange with healthcare professionals, researchers, journalists or institutions wishing to deepen the understanding of complementary vibrational practices in Quebec.
In a context where debates on the complementarity of therapeutic approaches deserve to be conducted with rigor and transparency, I invite you to move beyond caricatures and rely on clinical facts observed internationally.
FAQ — Legal and Ethical Framework of Vibrational Medicine and Therapeutic Magnetism in Quebec
1. Does your healing practice comply with Quebec laws?
Yes. My vibrational support is strictly complementary to conventional medical treatments.I do not make medical diagnoses, I do not prescribe treatments, and I never advise anyone to interrupt or modify medical follow-up.As long as these professional boundaries are respected, Quebec law fully allows citizens to seek complementary and non-medical approaches as part of their personal well-being.
2. Why did the College of Physicians of Quebec initiate proceedings against you?
In 2023, an administrative decision was issued following an internal review by the Collège des médecins du Québec.The process was based on certain formulations that appeared on my website and were interpreted broadly by administrative authorities.No patient ever filed a complaint, no clinical harm was reported, and no illegal medical act was demonstrated.The decision was rendered by default, without a hearing or adversarial procedure, which raises serious questions about due process and the right to be heard in any fair administrative procedure.
3. What is the difference between your vibrational practice and a restricted medical procedure?
My work consists of providing vibrational and magnetic support, helping individuals rebalance their natural energy and regain inner calm.I do not engage in any medical procedures reserved for licensed healthcare professionals — such as making diagnoses, prescribing medication, or modifying treatments.This form of support is complementary and parallel to existing medical care, never a replacement for it.
4. Are there examples of integrating fire healers into hospitals?
Yes. Several recognized hospital institutions have officially integrated fire-cutting and therapeutic magnetism as complementary practices.Examples include the Geneva University Hospital in Switzerland, the Institut Sainte-Catherine in France, and documented collaborations in the United States, notably within programs associated with Harvard Medical School.These initiatives illustrate a growing international recognition of structured, ethical, and documented vibrational interventions as complementary support to medical treatments.
5. What ethical guarantees are offered to the people you support?
Every person I work with receives a clear explanation of the non-medical nature of my interventions.My code of ethics is founded on transparency, integrity, and respect for individual choice.No diagnosis or treatment is performed, and every session takes place within a framework that fully respects existing medical care.
6. Do you respect your clients’ ongoing medical treatments?
Absolutely.My vibrational support never replaces or interferes with conventional medical treatment.Each individual remains under the supervision of their physician or specialist, and my role is solely complementary, helping to promote comfort, balance, and well-being in coordination with ongoing healthcare.
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