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A holistic practitioner is a professional who operates according to the principles of holism, acting as a facilitator of health and psychophysical balance through natural techniques, massage, body movement exercises, energy stimulation, meditative practices, counseling, and more. The term derives from the Greek *hòlos* (ὅλος), meaning "the whole" or "all." The holistic approach considers the totality of an individual's aspects—mind and body, as well as the environment, relationships, and social context—which must exist in a state of harmonious balance for the person to be well and happy. A holistic practitioner is not a doctor or a therapist; they do not make diagnoses or prescribe medications and treatments aimed at curing specific medical conditions. In cases of physical or mental illness, conventional allopathic medicine remains the primary point of reference. Instead, the holistic practitioner employs manual treatments, energy techniques, and natural remedies to stimulate the reactive capabilities of the person's "healthy" and vital aspects, viewing the individual as a unified whole.

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