Sidney A. Weltmer
Founder of The Weltmer Institute of Suggestive Therapeutics
Sidney Abram Weltmer (July 7, 1858 – December 6, 1930) was an author best known for the Weltmer Method (also known as "Weltmerism") and as founder of the Weltmer Institute of Suggestive Therapeutics. Weltmer claimed his method could cure disease through suggestions and hypnosis, a practice he referred to as "magnetic healing".
His home method of healing, in which Professor Weltmer took the greatest interest because of the many and remarkable life-giving results brought about in his patients, was improved in many ways. For a period of twelve years, extensive experiments in telepathy were carried on, and these gave him valuable information which greatly helped him in his home treatment service.
The Institute was so successful that extra trains to Nevada were added. At one time, the Institute did an amazing number of treatments by mail. In fact, so many requests were being made that Nevada had to build a larger post office. During the 1920's, there were lawsuits over the Weltmer "treatments". The Institute ceased to operate in 1933.
Since that time, by sheer force of Merit, Suggestive Therapeutics has overcome prejudice, unbelief and disease.