A person known as a 'slapping therapist' has been convicted of manslaughter following the death of a woman at one of their workshops.

In the world of alternative healing, Hongchi Xiao has recently been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter. This tragic event occurred at one of his renowned "slap therapy" workshops, where participants are encouraged to slap themselves in order to heal their bodies.

The victim, 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm, had attended the workshop in hopes of finding an alternative to her insulin medication for her Type 1 diabetes. Due to her fear of needles and her vegetarian lifestyle, she was desperate to find a different approach to managing her illness. However, instead of finding the help she was seeking, she tragically lost her life at the retreat in Wiltshire, England in 2016.

During the trial at Winchester Crown Court, it was revealed that Hongchi Xiao had failed to seek medical help for Mrs. Carr-Gomm, despite her being in a state of delirium and frothing at the mouth before her death. The chef at the workshop testified that she had been "howling in pain" and wanted to call for an ambulance, but she ultimately put her trust in those who claimed to have more experience in the holistic healing method.

This was not the first time that Hongchi Xiao had faced a manslaughter conviction. In fact, he had previously been prosecuted for the death of a six-year-old boy in Australia. The child had become seriously ill after his parents withdrew his insulin following a workshop led by Mr. Xiao. The healer was extradited from Australia to stand trial in the UK for the death of Mrs. Carr-Gomm.

Prior to her death, Mrs. Carr-Gomm had attended a workshop run by Mr. Xiao in Bulgaria in July of 2016. After the first event, she had stopped taking her insulin medicine and became seriously ill. However, she recovered after resuming her medication. Sadly, at the second workshop in October of the same year, she lost her life.

During the trial, it was revealed that Mr. Xiao had congratulated Mrs. Carr-Gomm for stopping her insulin medication, despite knowing the potential consequences. She became seriously ill once again, experiencing vomiting, weakness, and pain before ultimately passing away. Her son, Matthew Carr-Gomm, who lived in New Zealand, stated that his mother had always been interested in alternative and holistic medicine and therapies. She had been "desperate to try and cure herself."

Her death came as a shock to her family, who believed she had "a lot of life left in her." In his defense, Mr. Xiao claimed that he would never persuade someone who needed insulin to stop taking it. He also stated that he was not against medicine, but rather, concerned about its potential side effects. He reminded the court that he was not a medical doctor and everyone is responsible for their own medication.

In conclusion, the tragic death of Danielle Carr-Gomm has brought to light the dangers of alternative healing methods, such as "slap therapy." It is a reminder that despite our desire for natural and holistic approaches, the guidance and supervision of medical professionals should never be overlooked.

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