The nature of healing and sickness is central to Christian Science. The sick and sinning mortal person who is physically seen is a false representation, a misconception of the true nature of the human being.
Healing comes from rejecting the false concept in favor of the truth.
There is an absolute distinction between the divine mind, God, and false mentality. On the basis of this, Christian Science rejects the use of suggestion, will power, hypnotism and all forms of psychotherapy which use the human mind as an agent of healing. Christian Science turns human thought to the enlightening and saving power of divine truth. Healing results from drawing closer to God in thinking and living. A person who needs practical care during the course of healing may use a Christian Science nurse, who focuses on details of cleanliness.