The word "pantherapist" is often misspelled as "pantherapst". This is because of the silent "h" in the middle of the word. The correct spelling is /ˈpænθərəpɪst/. The "th" sound is represented by the letters "th", while the "er" sound is represented by the letter "r". The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as in "pan", while the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as in "therapeutic". Overall, the word describes someone who specializes in the treatment of panthers or panther-like creatures.
One who is bound by no therapeutic school, but employs every appropriate method of treatment; an eclectic in the non-technical sense.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.