Tim Brunson DCH

Welcome to The International Hypnosis Research Institute Web site. Our intention is to support and promote the further worldwide integration of comprehensive evidence-based research and clinical hypnotherapy with mainstream mental health, medicine, and coaching. We do so by disseminating, supporting, and conducting research, providing professional level education, advocating increased level of practitioner competency, and supporting the viability and success of clinical practitioners. Although currently over 80% of our membership is comprised of mental health practitioners, we fully recognize the role, support, involvement, and needs of those in the medical and coaching fields. This site is not intended as a source of medical or psychological advice. Tim Brunson, PhD

Jef Gazley



Jef Gazley, M.S., LMFT, LPC, LISAC, DCC has practiced hypnosis and counseling for over thirty-five years and is the owner operator of www.asktheinternettherapist.com since 1998 and www.hypnosistapes4health.com since 2004. He is the author of thirteen mental health educational videos and mental health DVDs, numerous hypnosis tapes and hypnosis CDs, and is currently writing a book on Distance Counseling and another book on Tri-Brain Trauma Therapy, which is the theory he has developed.

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Michael Mayer, PhD



Psychologist/ Qigong teacher specializing in self-healing methods for health problems, presents his approach to bodymind healing at hospitals, universities, and workshops such as Esalen Institute, and is a keynote speaker. Dr Mayer, cofounder/staff member of a multidisciplinary integrative medical clinic, pionereed the integration of Qigong and Psychotherapy, and was first to train doctoral psychology students in these methods. The World Institute for Self-healing gave him an award for outstanding research and contribution to the advancement of mind-body medicine. Author of ten publications, his newest book is Secrets to Living Younger Longer: The Self Healing Path of Qigong, Standing Meditation and Tai Chi.

For more information visit: www.bodymindhealing.com.

Gina Graci, PhD, C.BSM



Gina Graci, PhD, C.BSM is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist and is employed as a private practitioner specializing in both sleep disorders and psychosocial oncology. She has conducted clinical trials with funding from both the private and public sectors. Her clinical and research interests include both sleep and oncology. Dr. Graci also has presented and published widely in leading medical journals and has been interviewed frequently for stories in national and local print and broadcast media. She can be contacted at gmgraci@aol.com.

Gil Boyne



Gil Boyne has made numerous original contributions to the contemporary practice of hypnotherapy. He has brought to the counseling professions an awareness of the "inner wisdom" of the human psyche. He teaches that the "inner creative mind" not only knows all the questions but knows all of the answers as well.

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Kathy Sexton-Radek, PhD, C.BSM



Kathy Sexton-Radek, PhD, C.BSM is Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice part-time at Suburban Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine, Westmont, Illinois for the last twelve years. She is a Full Professor of Psychology at Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois where she has taught undergraduate and graduate Psychology courses for the last twenty-six years. She is the author of a number of peer-reviewed presentations, articles, book chapters and books in the areas of Sleep Medicine, Health Psychology and Anti-Violence programming in Schools. Her most recent publication, "Combating Your Sleep Problems", is coauthored with Dr. Gina Graci. She lives with her husband, Matt and three sons, Brett, Neal and Ted in North Riverside, Illinois. She can be contacted at ksrsleep@aol.com.

David Barron



David Barron is a certified master practitioner of NLP and Certified Hypnotherapist who studied with Kenrick Cleveland and Mark Cunningham. A member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, he has over 15 years of experience in the field of Hypnosis and NLP. He has taught many courses and workshops in the field of persuasion and has been a guest speaker in communications related areas. Some highlights and recent notes: He is a consultant at InnVision to help the homeless gain the needed personal resources they need to transition into traditional housing. He recently appeared on BayTV on the topic of Road Rage.

Louise LeBrun



Louise LeBrun - Founder of the WEL-Systems® Institute and creator of CODE Model Coaching™ - is committed to changing lives! With humour, compassion and a deep connection to the human Spirit, she believes that with safety, science and a touch of the sacred, anything is possible. Her journey has been one that combined practices and technique (Trainer of NLP and Hypnosis ) with the world of energy (Reiki Master, Full Initiator of Huna and life-long student of quantum science), leading her to discover that the whole could be greater than the sum of its parts - and that magic lives in the discovery of evolution for its own sake.

For more information visit www.wel-systems.com.

Deirdre Barrett, PhD



Deirdre Barrett, Ph.D. is author of the 2007 book, 'Waistland: The R/evolutionary Science Behind Our Weight and Fitness Crisis'. Dr. Barrett is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. She is a Past President of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, and Editor in Chief of the journal Dreaming. She is also President of American Psychological Association's Div. 30, The Society for Psychological Hypnosis. Deirdre authored three trade books including The Committee of Sleep (Random House, 2001) and was editor of Trauma and Dreams (Harvard University Press, 1996). Dr. Barrett's commentary on dreams has been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, CNN, Fox, The Discovery Channel, and Voice of America.

Derrick Lonsdale, MD



Derrick Lonsdale received his medical training in England. He emigrated to the United States in 1960 and after resident training in pediatrics at Cleveland Clinic, was invited to join the staff in the Department of Pediatrics. In 1982, Dr Lonsdale took early retirment to practice nutrition based Alternative Complementary Medicine. He is a board certified pediatrician, Fellow of the American College of Advancement in Medicine and Certified Nutrition Specialist.

Edgar A. Barnett, MD



Dr. Edgar A. Barnett began his medical career in England, practicing under the National Health Services until 1966 at which time he emigrated to Canada. He continued his medical practice in Kingston, Ontario, Canada as a certified family practitioner, Chairman of the Department of General Practice at Kingston General and Hotel Dieu Hospitals and lecturer at Queen's University.

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Kevin Daily



Kevin first turned his attention to Hypnosis in 1987. After years of study became a qualified Hypnotherapist in may 1994, since then has continued to study new ways that Hypnosis and other related therapies can help people to over come there fears, stress, Anxities, unwanted habbits etc. Hypotherapy has the potentail to help if not remove the symptoms of a wide variety of conditions. Hypnotherapy can also help with personal development such as personal performance improvement. In 2007 Kevin decided to make his own self help CDs Using his experience of one to one therapy sessions and transferring this knowledge on to his own range of Improve your life therapy Cds. Kevin also offers free personal help and advice on how to gain the most from using Hypnosis and his CDs.

For more information visit www.fenland-hypnotherapy.co.uk.

Patricia V. Scott, B.C.H.



Patricia is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Professional Speaker specializing in behavior modification, self-improvement seminars and motivational training. She has a B.S. in Clinical Hypnotherapy and is a Ph.D. candidate with American Pacific University with additional Certifications/Training in Medical and Immune System Hypnotherapy, Hypnotic Anesthesiology, EEG Biofeedback, Addictions Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Metaphysical Counseling, and Fitness and Nutrition. She is a Certified Manager with over 700 hours training in management, leadership, supervisory, and interpersonal skills through the James Madison University, Virginia. Patricia also enjoys speaking to groups and organizations, tapping into her previous 20 year career as a professional singer, actor, dancer, published songwriter and autho.

For more information visit: http://www.uphypnosis.com

Nancy Hunter



Master Hypnotist Nancy hunter is a clinical member of the Ontario Society of Psychotherapists (OSP), a Master Practitioner of classic and advanced Ericksonian hypnosis, certified with the National Guild of Hypnotherapists (NGH). Nancy is also a registered Canadian Art Therapist (RCAT) - registered with the Canadian Art Therapy Association (CATA) and Master NLP Practitioner. Nancy is available in person for Therapy Sessions in Toronto, Canada.

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Ormond McGill



Ormond McGill was known as the "Dean of American Hypnotists. He has an international reputation for his books on hypnotism, meditation and mysticism. Prominent in the field of hypnotism for over 50 years, he is author of The Encyclopedia of Genuine Stage Hypnotism; A Better Life Through Conscious Self-Hypnosis; The Art of Stage Hypnotism; Hypnotism and Meditation; Power Hypnosis Hypnotherapy and his autobiography The Secrets of Dr. Zombi: The autobiography of Ormond McGill.

For more information visit www.ormondmcgill.com.

Linda Williams, CRNA, JD



Linda Williams is certified registered nurse anesthetist in private practice in West Virginia. She is also an attorney licensed to practice law in Colorado, a consultant, and international lecturer on medical-legal issues. She has published numerous articles on legal issues for CRNAs and has appeared as an expert on healthcare issues on Dateline NBC, The Evening News with Tom Brokow, and C-Span.

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Don Mottin



Don Mottin first became interested in hypnosis while stationed in Japan, serving in the United States Marine Corps in 1972. In 1976, Mottin joined the police department and began refining his hypnotic techniques in the field of criminal investigations.

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Alan Crossley



Master Hypnotist Alan Crossley began studying Hypnosis over 25 years ago. He has trained extensively at the University of Toronto Campus with award winning Hypnotist and Trainer Dr. Mike Mandel. Alan has also trained with the National Guild of Hypnotists, NLP Canada and through the Holistic practitioner program at Centennial College.

He is a Master Hypnotist, Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner,certified Reflexologist, EFT Practitioner and certified member of the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH). You will find that Mr. Crossley has a soothing, relaxing voice that will help you easily drift off into a wonderful trance experience.

For more information visit www.hypnosisdownloads.org.

Frederick “Cork” Graham



Frederick "Cork" Graham was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Cork has lived and traveled extensively throughout Asia, and Latin America, first as a Third Culture Kid (TCK), and then as an award-winning journalist. Cork was a guest speaker on NBC, CBS, ABC, PBS and Good Morning America. He lectures on many subjects including Vietnam, political prisons, guerrilla warfare, post-traumatic stress, hypnotherapy and environmental issues. Cork is also the second American trained by the US Navy Seals at the Salvadoran Naval Special Forces School.

For more information visit: www.CorkGraham.com

Michael Duguay



Michael is an energetic and effective professional with solid experience in motivating, mentoring and training individuals and groups to attain personal and professional excellence. Michael has served clients in the automotive, real estate and customer service industries through inspirational presentations and one to one coaching and consultation. A creative and innovative individual, Michael has developed a series of workshops focused on A.D.A.P.T. I N G developmental and behavioral change from within. A master of Clinical Hypnotherapy and a Certified Hypnotist, Michael holds a Practitioners Certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and is a member of good standing with the National Guild of Hypnotists and the Ontario Association of Hypnotherapists. A past director of C.A.P.S. (Canadian Association of Professional Speakers), Michael has an innate ability to engage participants and identify potential for success in individuals resulting in improved personal and professional performance.

For more information visit www.adapting.ca.

Carol Henderson



Carol Henderson is the founder of New Day Hypnotherapy, LLC. She practices in the Overland Park, Kansas area, serving the greater Kansas City area.

Carol holds a B.S. degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She is a former art teacher, as well as a former Health Educator for the City of Kansas City, Missouri.

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Peter McLaughlin, CCHt



Peter McLaughlin is a Hypnotist certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners and the National Guild of Hypnotists. He was trained by Tim Simmerman and the legendary Gil Boyne in Santa Fe, NM at the American Academy of Hypnotherapy. He has also received training in Neuro-Linguistic Programing from the NLP Training Center in New York City. His training consisted of a variety of techniques and methods including NLP, Regression, Basic and Advanced Suggestion, Gestalt and Ericksonian.

Mr. McLaughlin is licensed by the state of Connecticut as an EMT - Emergency Medical Technician and he volunteers with the Brookfield, CT Headquarters Fire Department as a Firefighter and EMT. Peter resides in Brookfield with his wife and three children.

For more information visit www.bluesky-hypnosis.com.

Lisa Zaccheo



Lisa Zaccheo is one of the few Board Certified Hypnotists in New England. In addition, she is certified in advanced clinical hypnosis, regression, complimentary medical, child & adolescent and forensic hypnosis by the National Guild of Hypnotists. She is also certified by the National Board of Hypnotists and is a member of the National Federation of Hypnotists. She earned a B.S. in psychology from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and has successfully worked with thousands of clients, both adults and children, on a myriad of issues.

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Carmen Lynne, C.Ht., G.It.



Carmen Lynne has been helping clients for a number of years using a combination of hypnotherapy, guided imagery, neurolinguistic programming and cognitive behavioral therapy. She specializes in chronic pain, addictions and trauma. She can also help you with anxiety, stress, weight management, fears and phobias, relationship issues and many other problems that people face. She is a natural and empathetic healer with a creative approach to therapy based on her years as a creative artist (writer, actress, singer, dancer). Other healing modalities she incorporates into sessions on an as-needed basis are dreams analysis; handwriting analysis and numerology.

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Mark Avnet, MPS/CCHt



Mark Avnet is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners and the National Guild of Hypnotists.

Mr. Avnet trained with world-renowned hypnotherapist and educator Tim Simmerman at The Hypnotherapy Academy of America, with the legendary Gil Boyne, pioneer of 20th century hypnotherapy, and with Paul Durbin, Director of Clinical Hypnotherapy at Methodist Health System Foundation/Methodist Hospital.

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Bobbie Escolas



Bobbie Escolas has been privileged to experience the power of Angels in her life. They inspired her to learn hypnosis and subtle energy techniques so that she can help people heal their lives. She has authored two books of poetry, and six guided hypnosis recordings. She practices transpersonal hypnosis that integrates body, mind and spirit. She also offers workshops on various topics that connect body mind and spirit. Before devoting herself solely to this calling, she worked as a marketing executive for over twenty years.

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Lauren Archer



Lauren Archer offers mind-body hypnotherapy and coaching, using an integrative approach to positive achievement and wellness, serving the greater Seattle area, especially Seattle's Eastside. She teaches weight loss and wellness classes at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center in Kirkland.

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Kenneth Doka, PhD



Dr. Kenneth J. Doka is a Professor of Gerontology at the Graduate School of The College of New Rochelle and Senior Consultant to the Hospice Foundation of America. A prolific author, Dr. Doka has written many books, and he has published over 100 articles and book chapters. Dr. Doka is editor of both Omega: The Journal of Death and Dying and Journeys: A Newsletter to Help in Bereavement.

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Babette Rothschild, MSW, LCSW



Babette Rothschild has been a practicing psychotherapist and body-psychotherapist since 1976 and a California Licensed clinical Social Worker since 1978. She is a member of the International and European Societies for Traumatic Stress Studies, the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists and the National Association of Social Workers. Babette has trained extensively in Transactional Analysis, Gestalt Therapy, Psychodrama, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing and Somatic Experiencing, and is a certified Bodynamic Analyst and certified Radix Teacher.

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Reid Wilson, PhD



R. Reid Wilson, PhD is a licensed psychologist who directs the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center in Chapel Hill and Durham, North Carolina. He is also Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

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Diana Fosha, PhD



Diana Fosha, PhD, the director of the AEDP Institute, is the developer of AEDP, a healing-based, transformation-oriented model of psycho–therapeutic treatment. She is the author of The Transforming Power of Affect: A Model for Accelerated Change (Basic Books, 2000), and of numerous articles on healing transformational processes in experiential psychotherapy and trauma treatment.

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Pat Ogden, PhD



Pat Ogden, PhD, is the founder and director of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, an internationally recognized school that specializes in training psychotherapists in somatic/cognitive approaches for the treatment of trauma, developmental and attachment issues. She is a co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, served on the faculty of The Naropa University in the Somatic Psychology and Contemplative Psychology departments from 1985 to 2005, and lectures internationally.

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Lino Stanchich, LN, LMBT



Lino Stanchich is a Licensed Nutritionist, Kushi Institute Certified Macrobiotic Educator and Counselor, and Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist with over 40 years experience. He is a respected author and teacher of the macrobiotic diet, philosophy, and lifestyle, along with energy exercises (Chi Kung), shiatsu massage, Do-In self-massage, and Conscious Eating Techniques. Mr. Stanchich received the prestigious Aveline Kushi Award, from Michio Kushi in 2006.

As a former faculty member of the Kushi Institute, Lino currently serves on the K.I. Summer Conference faculty, both in the U.S.A. and Europe. He is a member of the Kushi Institute Macrobiotic Educators Association.

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Margaret Lee Lyles



Margaret Lee Lyles, known as "Marge" to most, was a busy massage therapist when, in 1992, she discovered she had a malignant tumor. She opted for natural healing without chemotherapy or radiation. Six months after the diagnosis however, Marge contracted hepatitis-A virus, causing the tumor to regain size and forcing her to choose a lumpectomy to spare her life.

In her third year of recovery, her doctor encouraged her to practice the "Reiki" healing method to strengthen her immune system. Today, in her mid-seventies, the author maintains her remission from cancer with a strong enthusiasm for living. She does not claim Reiki cured her cancer but definitely feels it is largely responsible for her current state of wellness.

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Nanci Trivellato, MS



Nanci Trivellato, MS is one of world's leading non-local consciousness researchers, with over 20 years of experience as an educator, research, and practioner of out-of-body experience and psychical perception. Trivellato is the editor of the Journal of Conscientiology, a quarterly consciousness science publication read in over 30 countries for over a decade. An international circuit speaker, currently based at IAC Campus in Portugal, she is IAC's Director of Research and Scientific Communication. Trivellato has been featured in numerous media around the world from Brazil to Japan, People Magazine to Univision's Show de Cristina. Her best-known research are a survey on the out-of-body experience with over 12,000 participants; the Projective Field experiments on remote perception; Goal: Intrusionless on training energy perception and self-defense; and studies on the so-called vibrational state.

For more information visit www.iacworld.org.

Nelson Abreu



Nelson Abreu is an electrical engineer and consciousness scholar. He has been researching and practicing subtle energy, out-of-body experience, and related phenomena for over a decade. Abreu is a volunteer-instructor at International Academy of Consciousness - Florida Office. His most recent work is a chapter on out-of-body experience and remote perception published in the International Consciousness Research Laboratories anthology "Filters and Reflections: Perspectives on Reality." The former Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research Laboratory intern has lectured in several cities and academic conferences. At University of Florida, he co-created an annual curricular course on Consciousness Studies.

For more information visit www.iacworld.org.

Anne Arsenault



Anne Arsenault has spent over 15 years studying health related topics, along with numerous courses and counseling people on their health. She is a Certified Nutritional Consultant (CNC), with a Certificate in Reflexology and has also taken many other Holistic Health related courses. She has managed Health Stores and Natural Food Sections in larger stores. One of her goals has always been to simplify health so that everyone can use and understand it. What good is all the knowledge if you cannot educate people in a way they can understand and learn to change and better their life?

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Joyce-Anne Locking



Joyce-Anne Locking B.Mus. is a member of The Canadian League of Composers. Several of her chamber music compositions are housed in the Hornbake Library, University of Maryland. Other compositions are kept at Halgrims Church, Iceland and The Cleveland Chamber Orchestra Library.

Joyce-Anne was a member of a committee formed by The League of Canadian Poets to launch youngpoets.ca, set up to encourage an appreciation of poetry and aid in teaching budding young poets, resources for teachers are included on this website.

Joyce-Anne recently launched a weekly column in the Life section of the local newspaper and is actively promoting nature, good health and the creative arts.

Brenda J. Crawford-Bee



Brenda, sometimes called "BJ" hails from the Motor City. She and husband Tommy Bee, a former jazz disc jockey in Los Angeles now reside in Phoenix. Brenda is affiliated with self-empowering forums and writes articles for other respected self-help, self-empowering online networks, an expert contributor on self Improvement and has published many articles. Her first e-book, the "Can Do Handbook," will be available soon. As a public service, she conducts Workshops and leads Discussion groups as a community service.

For more information visit http://www.BeeBlessedDaily.com.

Charles Skillas, PhD, DD, BCH, FNGH, CI



Dr. Skillas is a National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) Board Certified Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist practicing in Atlanta GA. He is an NGH Certified Instructor in Hypnotherapy, a Fellow of the NGH (FNGH) and he earned a Doctorate of Divinity (DD) in Spiritual Healing Arts. He has practiced Energy Medicine and Hypnotherapy since 1981, is a member of the Business and Metaphysical Teaching Faculty of St. Johns University and is a Faculty Member of The National Board of Hypnotherapy and Hypnotic Anesthesiology.

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Savely Savva



Savely Savva founded the Monterey Institute for the Study of Alternative Healing Arts (MISAHA- nonprofit corporation) in 1990 and has been serving as Executive Director thereof. The objective of the Institute was scientific study of the phenomenon called 'energy healing'-- the ability of some talented individuals to interfere with the organism's control system by intent. From 1993 to 2005 Savva edited quarterly periodical "MISAHA Newsletter." A serious effort was made to organize an International Scientific Symposium on Paradoxical Effects in Biophysics and medicine in 2005 that failed due to lack of funding (41 abstracts by scientists from 13 countries were published in the Newsletter).

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