Research Evidence: The "Osteopathy History" Email

Document ID: `EFTA00738176` Date: July 2009

Field | Value

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From | Jeffrey Epstein

To | Reinaldo Avila da Silva

Subject | `Re: Hello from Reinaldo Avila (London)`

Key Content | A bizarre, lecture-like text about the "occult" roots of Osteopathy and Chiropractic.

Overview

This document captures a surreal exchange where Reinaldo sends a supportive note to Epstein, and Epstein responds (or forwards) a lengthy, conspiratorial history of Osteopathy—the very subject Reinaldo was studying (and asking Epstein to fund).

Transcript Summary (Chronological)

1. Reinaldo to Epstein (July 11, 2009)

"Peter and I are thinking of you at this time and send you much love and support."

"I am attaching a letter to you."

Context: This "time" likely refers to Epstein's status or recent release/legal troubles (he was released from house arrest in July 2009). The mention of "Peter" confirms Mandelson's involvement in the moral support.

2. Epstein to Reinaldo (July 12, 2009)

"please call me to discuss"

[Followed by a long block of text]

The Text: Epstein pastes a massive, unformatted block of text detailing the history of bone-setting, Osteopathy, and Chiropractic.
Key Excerpts:

"Osteopathy and chiropractic stemmed from the same occult philosophical roots"*

"A.T. Still (the founder of osteopathy) and D.D. Palmer both studied magic and metaphysics."*

"His original practice was to heal people with what he called 'magnetic healing'... a combination of laying on of hands, hypnotism and white magic."*

"A.T. Still was able to study and conduct experiments on bodies by raiding Indian graves..."*

3. Reinaldo to Epstein (July 30, 2009, 6:07 AM)

"When would it be good to have a chat again?"

4. Epstein to Reinaldo (July 30, 2009, 8:17 AM)

"Saturday" / "great"

5. Epstein to "c:1" (Internal Reply?) (July 30, 2009, 1:54 PM)

"not the brightest bulb, strange women , however kind .and loyal."

Analysis: This appears to be Epstein forwarding the chain to someone else (possibly Ghislaine Maxwell or another confidant) and commenting on Reinaldo. He calls him "not the brightest bulb" and "strange" (or perhaps referring to women), but acknowledges he is "kind and loyal."

Significance

The "Healer" Identity: This bizarre lecture on "magic" and "occult" roots is the foundation of Epstein's mentorship strategy. One month later, Epstein would insist that Reinaldo and he be "on the same page" and that Reinaldo's "talent as a healer" must be at the core (`EFTA00773927`).
Intellectual Dominance: Reinaldo offers "love and support." Epstein responds by asserting intellectual superiority, lecturing Reinaldo on his own chosen profession.
"Not the Brightest Bulb": Epstein's private comment reveals a condescending view of Reinaldo—viewing him as a high-society link ("kind and loyal") but intellectually unimpressive. This aligns with his rejection of Reinaldo's complex business plans in August (`EFTA02436169`), where he pushed Reinaldo toward "SIMPLE" healing work instead.
Mandelson's Complicity: The initial email confirms Peter Mandelson was actively "thinking of" and sending "love" to Epstein in July 2009, fully aware of his conviction and status.

Full Transcript (Formatted)

From: Avila da Silva, Reinaldo
To: Epstein, Jeffrey
Date: July 11, 2009 (5:48 PM)

Dear Jeffrey,

I am attaching a letter to you.

Peter and I are thinking of you at this time and send you much love and support.

All best wishes,

Reinaldo

From: Epstein, Jeffrey
To: Avila da Silva, Reinaldo
Date: July 12, 2009 (7:19 PM)

please call me to discuss

[Begin Long Text Block]

In the United States, as in England, there were certain families who passed their bone-setting skills down as family trade secrets. ... The Sweets became orthopedists, the Tieszen and Orton families went into Chiropractic. ...

Osteopathy and chiropractic stemmed from the same occult philosophical roots, but went in different directions. ...

A.T. Still (the founder of osteopathy) and D.D. Palmer both studied magic and metaphysics. Both attended many of the same spiritist meetings...

... Daniel David Palmer (1845-1913), founder of chiropractic, was a Freemason & an occultist. His original practice was to heal people with what he called "magnetic healing" which was a combination of laying on of hands, hypnotism and white magic. ...

... A.T. Still built osteopathy on the foundation of teachings of men such as phrenologist/hypnotists such as Joseph Rodes Buchanan. ... A.T. Still was able to study and conduct experiments on bodies by raiding Indian graves for bodies...

[End Long Text Block]

From: Avila da Silva, Reinaldo
To: Epstein, Jeffrey
Date: July 30, 2009 (6:07 AM)

Dear Jeffrey,

Hope this finds you well.

When would it be good to have a chat again?

From: Epstein, Jeffrey
To: Avila da Silva, Reinaldo
Date: July 30, 2009 (12:08 PM)

saturday

From: Avila da Silva, Reinaldo
To: Epstein, Jeffrey
Date: July 30, 2009 (8:14 AM)

Hi ya !

I will be doing my Pilates Teachers Training course this weekend so I will phone you on Saturday at 6:30pm from home.

Hope this is convenient for you!

From: Epstein, Jeffrey
To: Avila da Silva, Reinaldo
Date: July 30, 2009 (8:17 AM)

great

From: Epstein, Jeffrey
To: [Redacted/Hidden Recipient "c:1"]
Date: July 30, 2009 (1:54 PM)

not the brightest bulb, strange women , however kind .and loyal.

[Forwarding the chain asking: "What do we think of johann eliasch ?"]