L. E. Stanhope

Leonard Erastus Stanhope (December 31, 1860 - April 27, 1941) was an American physician, surgeon, dentist, and magnetic healer.

Background
In 1897, after several years of private practise in Nevada, Missouri, Dr. Stanhope determined to open a sanitarium, leasing a mansion at the corner of Elm and Cherry for his purpose; and so the Stanhope Sanitarium and School of Magnetic Healing was born. He and his fellow practitioners reportedly aroused the condemnation of local ministers, and most subsequently relocated or abandoned their practice.

Stanhope died of "senility" on April 27, 1941 in the care of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Liberty, Missouri.

Weltmerism and Magnetic Healing
Embracing Hypnotism, Vital Magnetism, and Mental Science.

Selected Bibliography

 * "The Science of Magnetic Healing" (1898)
 * "Magnetic Healing Explained" (1900)