Joao incorporates 35 different entities, who in their physical lives were doctors, surgeons, healers and psychologists who are of such a high soul elevation, they need no longer reincarnate to our physical plane. Joao can incorporate only one entity at a time but can change entity at any time, depending on what entity is required by the person being treated and their condition.

At the Centre you may purchase food, religious icons, water, crystals and videotapes, all the money going to keeping the centre running. Everyone is encouraged to wear white while at the Centre. You cannot drink the water here and bottled mineral water is sold everywhere. The bottled water at the centre has been blessed and can be purchased for about R$1 per large bottle, this water does aid in your healing. Soup is given free daily around 11am, this soup has been blessed and is delicious. Prescribed herbs are purchased at the centre for R$10 per bottle, these herbs are not labelled and it is wise to take stickers to label the order you are to take them. It is important that only you touch the contents of these herbs, for this reason we chose not to declare them in our baggage. Video tapes of surgeries can be purchased for R$10 but remember to ask well ahead to have them converted into English, as often they forget to have them ready in time.

Joao has been the study of many foreign scientific teams from Russia, Germany, USA, Japan and France, the most extensive and intense study was a two year study which was completed and presented and made available to the public in 1995, unfortunately it has never been translated into English. He encourages research into his healing abilities in the hope that medical science can utilise some of the knowledge in the treatment of mankind. Scientists have studied him in detail, performed pathological tests to reveal that the tumours, substances and tissues removed from the sick are indeed human tissues from the individuals.

All results have been positively conclusive and the scientists convinced of his capabilities, but bewildered as to what to do with the data. It is very difficult for a scientifically trained mind to comprehend how he is able to perform such amazing operations with no medical experience whatsoever. One study concludes that it is their recommendation that science should urgently devote more serious research into this matter, which could affect the life of millions throughout the world.

Television documentary crews are seen regularly at the centre and Joao encourages them to film the visible operations, often standing aside for them to film the operation up close.

FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE,
NO WORDS ARE NECESSARY;
FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE,
NO WORDS ARE POSSIBLE
Dom Inacio de Loyola

This introduction owes to Robert Pellegrino-Estrich's book "The Miracle Man",
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SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TO SOUTH AMERICA

My story began in 1995, when I was diagnosed with degeneration of the hip joints. After sometime in pain, it was found that I was born with hips that do not fit into the sockets correctly which had degenerated and worn away at the surrounding bone. After two pregnancies I also had a substantial separation of the pubic bone which made my spine and joints unstable. Due to this condition I had arthritis in my joints, degeneration in the hips, spine and neck. The doctors advised that I would continue to deteriorate until I was old enough to have both hips replaced.

Having always been reasonably fit and having led a more natural and alternative lifestyle, I decided to find an alternative to pain killers and hopefully, a better quality of life. I have tried many therapies from massage, laser treatment, acupuncture, physiotherapy, reiki, herbal supplements, 3 weeks in hospital to rehabilitate the body etc that literally ran into a few thousand dollars over time. Slowly each therapist and specialist would send me on to someone else, until no one would take on my treatment. Eventually, all exercise was removed, walking on the beach was removed, my lifestyle was decreased with each therapist until I felt abandoned, hopeless and depressed. My children wished I would get better, so I could do things other mothers would do, like get down on the floor and play dolls etc. My greatest wish was to find someone who would see me through the treatments, answer my questions, and guide me in the right direction - this was not to be. Pain is a depressing, controlling and debilitating condition that can sink an otherwise positive person into the depths of despair.

On 1 June 1999 I travelled to Auckland for yet another therapy and treatment on my hips and visited a friend who owns and operates a spiritual development school. Whilst waiting to see her, I browsed at the shelf of books for sale, not actually wanting a book at that particular time, I was surprised to be led to a book behind others on the shelf called "The Miracle Man" by Robert Pellegrino-Estrich. Upon picking up the book, I bought it instantly, not knowing the contents. My mother had passed away the previous November, I truly believe she led me to find this book.

Usually a slow reader, I read this book within a day and knew that I wanted to go to Brazil. My husband Craig, although a believer, was a little taken back at the idea, and frankly thought the desire would decrease after I settled down from the amazing book I had read. This was not to be the case, with my mother as my driving force, she helped make this trip a reality.

Craig and I have a dear friend Drew, who at 38 years old has Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia. This type of leukemia is rare for his age and there is no cure available with orthodox medicine. He had been ill for some time and the doctors held out little hope. My mother had left me some money in her will - what was left was enough for myself and my friend Drew to make this trip. When Craig realised I was totally committed to this trip, he gave me his full support, although he did not share the same faith in a recovery. I am grateful to have a husband who loves and supports me, and has the spiritual awareness to have helped me through so much. It is difficult to explain, but I had 100% faith in this trip to Brazil, even though I knew very little of what I was getting myself into. My mother came to me in my thoughts and stressed that this trip must take place in August. This left very little time for planning, but I knew I must go during August as the window of opportunity was there. Craig's mum Noeline, would come and look after my children of 5 & 7 years, run the house and look after Craig. Without this wonderful lady, this trip would not have been possible.