A retired naturopath has been exposed for ‘tricking vulnerable people’ into paying for magical stones to make them richer and wiser.
Donovan Rock More, who is not a qualified doctor but has a PhD in religious studies, told clients that balancing stones on their bellies and saying affirmations could heal ailments.
He also offered stones and affirmations to enhance lips, soften wrinkles, save marriages, bring world peace and sexual maturity and build confidence.
Dr More, from Cabarita, NSW, told a tribunal in Queensland that the man-made stones were from 16 different elements and had been ‘zapped’. He insisted they were ‘very special’.
Donovan Rock More (pictured), who is not a qualified doctor but has a PHD in religious studies, told clients that balancing stones on their bellies and saying affirmations could heal ailments
Dr More (right) also offered stones and affirmations to enhance lips, soften wrinkles, save marriages, bring world peace and sexual maturity and build confidence
One client Paula Ford turned to Dr More’s methods for her migraines, back and neck pain, fatigue and depression.
In 2015, she paid $1,860 to attend his seminars and buy the stones along with affirmation leaflets. But she saw no improvement after using them, reported the Courier Mail.
She even used a ‘money stone’ which was supposed to lead to ‘wiser wealth and richer income streams’ – but it didn’t bring her any extra cash.
Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal adjudicator Alan Walsh said: ‘Dr More’s bold statement in the leaflets that “this works brilliantly” was, and is, incredible.’
He said Ms Ford saw no improvements and was ‘tricked and deceived.’
‘Ms Ford did not return to health and wellbeing even though she followed Dr More’s instructions for use of the stones,’ he said.
He also said it was unfair that clients had to attend more seminars to get more stones.
Dr More was ordered to repay Ms Ford $1,860.
Dr More, from Cabarita, NSW, told a tribunal in Queensland that the man-made stones were from 16 different elements and had been ‘zapped’. He insisted they were ‘very special’ (stock image)