Scott Sandland, C.Ht. is a highly sought out practitioner for medical and dental applications of hypnosis. He has risen to a level of expertise that has attracted the attention of hospitals, private practice doctors and drug and alcohol rehab centers.

Scott has worked with many clinicians in the fields of pain control and addictions. His success has lead to a position on the board of directors for the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association and a chapter presidency for the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. With his commitment to continued education for himself and his peers, Scott is a Mentor for members of the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association.

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Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD, of Palos Verdes California, is the author of 12 books on hypnosis and the mind and a popular speaker, hypnotherapist, teacher, and spiritual counselor. She has been practicing hypnosis for 29 years and founded the International Hypnosis Federation and HypnosisFederation.com. Her numerous cutting-edge approaches to wellness include "Stockwell's Joy Therapy" and "Stockwell's Hypno-Behavior Modification" protocols. She has appeared on over 600 of radio and television shows including Donohue, Channel 11 News, Channel 9 News, The Other Side, Strange Universe, Beyond, Good Morning Australia, and Letterman. Many choose to use her interviews for sweeps. Her own television series "The Shelley Show" won an angel award of excellence for outstanding cable television. The Los Angeles Times to the National Enquirer call her "hypnosis expert."

Her 11 books include Hypnosis: How to Put A Smile On Your Face and Money In Your Pocket, Denial Is Not A River In Egypt, Overcome Addiction, Compulsion and Fear With Dr. Stockwell's Self Hypnosis System, Time Travel: The Do-It-Yourself Past Life Regression Handbook and she edited Ormond McGill's legendary McGill's Hypnotherapy Encyclopedia.

For more information visit: www.HypnosisFederation.com

Michael Ellner is the President of one of the world's largest not-for-profit Alternative Health Information Networks (HEAL -- Health Education AIDS Liaison-NYC).

He was an active member of The National Institutes of Health (NIH)Complimentary Therapies Working Group (1989-1992).

His honors include "Educator of the Year" from the National Guild of Hypnotists (1995) and the National Federation of NeuroLinguistic Psychologists (1997). Induction into the National Guild of Hypnotists (2006) Order of the Braid Council.

He is a Diplomat of the International Medical & Dental Hypnotherapy Association.

For more information visit: www.Elner.info

Carol Look's specialty is inspiring clients to attract abundance into their lives by using EFT to clear limiting beliefs, release resistance and build their "prosperity consciousness." Before becoming trained in numerous Energy Psychology methods such as Thought Field Therapy (TFT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and the Tapas Acupressure Technique (TAT), Carol was trained as a Clinical Social Worker and earned her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Hypnotherapy. She was among the first group of practitioners in the world to be certified by EFT founder Gary Craig as an EFT Master.

Carol worked as an addictions specialist for eight years at Freedom Institute, an out-patient substance abuse facility in New York City. Since 1991, she has been a team member of Touchstone, an organization that teaches people how to improve interpersonal communication skills. Dr. Look currently maintains a private practice in New York City. In addition to teaching approved Level 1 and Level 2 EFT classes, Carol leads EFT workshops around the country on the topics of Attracting Abundance, Anxiety Relief, Clearing Addictions, and Weight Loss. She has been invited to teach EFT classes for organizations such as the National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH), the Association of Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP), the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine (NICABM), the Toronto Energy Psychology Conference (Toronto-EPC) and the Center for Spirituality and Psychotherapy (CSP).

For more information visit: www.CarolLook.com

Bill O'Connell teaches hypnosis to students all over the world through his powerful audio and video home study courses. Many students have written thanking Bill for making the learning process easy and fun. In addition to his private practice in St. Charles, IL, Bill is the founder and president of Hypnosis Secrets, Inc.

Bryan M. Knight holds a degree in psychology from Sir George Williams University, a Master's in social work from McGill University and a doctorate in counseling from Columbia Pacific University for his dissertation, Professional Love: the Hypnotic Power of Psychotherapy. Dr. Knight is the author of numerous articles and several books, including the People Paradox; Enjoying Single Parenthood; Love, Sex & Hypnosis: Secrets of Psychotherapy; Health and Happiness with Hypnosis. Dr. Knight created The International Registry of Professional Hypnotherapists and The Global Directory of Hypnosis Training.

Zalman Segal is a highly respected and sought-after counselor, trainer and author. He is known for his unparalleled success in inducing clients and students to increase motivation or alter behavior patterns through hypnosis by applying strong analytical, intuitive and interpersonal skills.

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Norman Marcus M.D. is Board Certified by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Psychiatry and Director of Muscle Pain Research at NYU School of Medicine. He is the past president of The Academy of Pain Medicine and Director of the Norman Marcus Pain Institute. He lives in New York City.

Michelle May, M.D., a physician and recovered yoyo dieter is the founder of the Am I Hungry? non-diet weight management program. This comprehensive approach builds on the concepts of intuitive and mindful eating. She has spoken widely on this innovative approach to weight management at hundreds of medical conferences, hospitals, corporate wellness programs, health clubs, spas, schools, and community organizations. She is also co-author of the children's book, H is for Healthy - Weight Management for Kids.

For more information, visit: www.MichelleMayMD.com.

Mark Dworkin, LCSW is a recognized expert in EMDR. His book EMDR and the Relational Imperative has been used as a resource for advanced EMDR thinking in many continents and he has presented one and two day workshops in the USA and Europe as well as being a presenter at many EMDRIA conferences. Mr. Dworkin has been an EMDR practitioner for 17 years; on the faculty of the EMDR Institute for 13 years; he has served on the Board of Directors of EMDRIA as well as several committees; and is a HAP Trainer in Training. He received his certificate in psychoanalysis from the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis, and trained in Gestalt therapy with Laura Perls and Isadore From. He is former faculty at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (1983-90) and worked for the Bx. VA Medical Center from 1975-87. He first worked with veterans of the Vietnam War suffering with PTSD. He has a practice in East Meadow Long Island and Torrington, Connecticut. He lives with his wife of 25 years in their Long Island home with their mentally challenged dog, Zody, and sees his two sons when they visit from college.

For more information, visit: www.MarkDworkinLCSW.com.

Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN, CHN, is board certified in Clinical Nutrition & Holistic Nutrition, the author of Digestive Wellness, & Digestive Wellness for Children, & founder of Access to Health Experts. She's the Director of Doctoral Studies at Hawthorn University. Dr. Lipski is a member of the Board of Directors for the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, the Nutrition Advisory Board and faculty for the Institute for Functional Medicine. She's in private practice in Asheville, NC.

For more information, visit: www.InnovativeHealing.com.

Laurie Leitch, PhD is Co-Founder and Co-Director of the Trauma Resource Institute (TRI), a non-profit trauma training organization. She is also Director of Research for the Foundation for Human Enrichment. She has spent over 25 years as a psychotherapist using competency-based, mind-body psychotherapy. She has extensive experience providing clinical training and consultation in diverse settings. She has particular interest in "at risk" populations including survivors of catastrophic events and provided treatment and clinical training in southern Thailand after the tsunami, in Louisiana following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and in Rwanda with post-genocide counselors. Dr. Leitch's research has included social program and clinical evaluations for national foundations, the federal government, and non-profit organizations. Her specialty is cross-cultural training and research with populations who have experienced complex trauma.

For more information, visit: www.TraumaResourceInstitute.com.

Currently CEO and founder of Robertson Technology companies including NxOpinion, LLC, InfoDx Incorporated, Robertson Research Institute, Robertson Institute, Ltd. and Robertson Wellness, LLC, Dr. Robertson is dedicated to improving lives using healthcare technology; passionately pursuing its distribution to all countries in need. A world renown expert for over 20 years in biochemistry-focused, behavioral medicine treatment philosophies, Dr. Robertson develops worldwide wellness programs to enhance potential and maximize health, as well as clinical programs to address recovery from compulsive disorders, depression and addictions. Developer of the National Treatment Protocol for Behavioral Emergencies and Consultant for the National Treatment Protocol for Cardiovascular Emergencies for Emergency Medical Services; Dr. Robertson is highly sought for consultations to professional athletic programs and major corporations throughout the world. Clientele include General Motors, Fuji, Dow Corning, United Airlines, Black Dot and the U.S. Department of Defense. Expert lecturer to the American Medical Association on brain chemistry and behavior; Dr. Robertson's theories are widely published in professional journals and expressed within multiple best-seller books. Dr. Robertson's technological envisioning expanded to incorporate state-of-the-art medical decision support software in 2003. NxOpinion, cited by Microsoft CEO as the most comprehensive interactive medical diagnostic and treatment tool available, is one of the best applications of Microsoft technology to real world problems. Dr. Robertson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from Ferris State University and a Doctor of Pharmacology degree from the University of Michigan.

For more information, visit: www.RobertsonInstitute.org.

Joe Bavonese, PhD is a Licensed Psychologist and Business Coach in Michigan. Joe is the Founder and Director of the Relationship Institute in Royal Oak, Michigan, an outpatient mental health clinic with ten psychotherapists that helps singles, couples and parents create healthy relationships. Joe is also the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Uncommon Practices, which helps health care and other service providers create their Ideal Practices through the study and application of state-of-the-art business, marketing and technology principles.

Jerome Front, LMFT, designs innovative clinical training retreats and conferences in mindfulness around the country and is in private practice in Studio City. He also teaches weekly mindfulness meditation classes and has had his own mindfulness practice for 19 years. Jerome is year-round Adjunct Faculty in the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. In 2000, he created the first Graduate Course for degree credit called "Mindfulness and Psychotherapy." He has written articles on the relational and contemplative aspects of mindfulness for a wide range of publications, from the Psychotherapy Networker to the Benedictine "Desert Chronicle."

For more information, visit: www.www.JeromeFront.com.

Jeffrey S. Meyers, MD, LAc is a Board Certified physician, acupuncturist, and educator with an extensive background in holistic/evolutionary biological approaches to medicine, the arts, and spirituality. He is currently the Medical Director of Delaware Curative Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centers and has a private medical practice specializing in musculoskeletal medicine and pain management. For the past 25 years he has led seminars and classes that explore the interrelationship of biology and consciousness to the arts, sciences, and spirituality.

Henry Emmons, MD., is a consultant to seven Twin Cities area college counseling centers, as well as several other organizations, and is a popular workshop presenter. He is a past recipient of a Bush Medical Fellowship, which funded a sabbatical to study natural mindfulness therapies in the practice of psychiatry. He has created adult education programs through the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality and Healing, including "A Year of Living Mindfully" and "The Inner Life of Healers: Programs of Renewal for Health Professionals." Dr. Emmons developed the Resilience Training Program at the Institute for Health and Healing at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in January, 2007. This unique program integrates nutrition, exercise and an eight week group teaching skills in the "psychology of mindfulness" to improve outcomes in the treatment of depression.

His essay "Insights on the Inner Life of Healers" was included in the book Living the Questions: Essays Inspired by the Work and Life of Parker J. Palmer (Jossey-Bass, 2005). His first book, The Chemistry of Joy: A Three Step Program for Overcoming Depression through Western Science and Eastern Wisdom, was published by Simon and Schuster in January of 2006.

For more information, visit: www.HenryEmmonsMD.com.

Ed Tick, Ph.D. has been working with veterans and survivors of war, violence and trauma since the late 1970s. He specializes in using psycho-spiritual, cross-cultural, and international reconciliation practices to help veterans and cultures heal. He directs Sanctuary: A Center for Mentoring the Soul, and Soldier's Heart: Veterans' Safe Return Programs, in Albany, N.Y. He has published 4 books: Sacred Mountain, Encounters with the Vietnam Beast (1989), The Practice of Dream Healing (2001), The Golden Tortoise: Vietnam Journeys (2005), and most recently War and the Soul, winner of ForeWord Magazine's Bronze Medal in Psychology.

Julie Ryder has worked as a physiotherapist in the NHS and private sector for 30 years. She specializes in postural advice and soft tissue massage. Julie is also a fully trained Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist, who utilizes her years of experience within the medical profession to provide a practical and efficient approach.

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Kathleen A. Brehony holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and has been in private practice for twelve years. She has been published widely in academic journals and has been on the faculty at Virginia Tech. She is the author of Awakening at Midlife: Realizing Your Potential for Growth and Change, which was a finalist for the "Books for a Better Life" award. Dr. Brehony divides her time between Virginia and Los Angeles.

Damian Hamill was certified as a Master Hypnotist by the Proudfoot School of Clinical Hypnosis & Psychotherapy in 1997 and subsequently obtained his Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis, with Distinction, from the Brief Strategic Therapy Foundation. He also holds the Foundation's Advanced Practitioner Certificate and is a member of the Foundation's Teaching Faculty.

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Danie Beaulieu, Ph.D, is a psychologist, an international therapy trainer and prolific author based in Québec City, Canada. She is co-developer of Impact Therapy and Eye Movement Integration Therapy, authoring 17 books in French and three in English on these topics. She is founder and president of Académie Impact, a training institute, publishing house and developer of concrete therapeutic aids.

Blake H. Tearnan, Ph.D. graduated from the University of Georgia's Clinical Psychology Program with a specialization in clinical and medical psychology. He has held positions at the University of Wisconsin, University of Nevada Medical School and the V.A.M.C. in Reno. He also was Clinical Coordinator at the Sierra Pain Institute, Director of Sonora Pain Center, and currently is Director of Behavioral Medicine for the Functional Restoration Program at the Northern Nevada Functional Restoration Program in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Tearnan also is a founding partner of the Reno Spine Center, President of www.HealthNetSolutions.com and a consultant to various groups including Innovative Health Solutions and the American Academy of Pain Management. Dr. Tearnan has published widely in the areas of medical rehabilitation, health, pain, and anxiety disorders. He is the author of numerous psychometric instruments on general health, pain, and disability including the Pain Disability Report, Behavioral Assessment of Pain, and the Life Assessment Questionnaire. Dr. Tearnan is also the author of 10 Simple Steps to Managing Chronic Pain which was published by New Harbinger Publications in the spring of 2007.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, Michael Cohen brings a wealth of knowledge to his practice. Originally a Samaritan, he went on to train in Counselling and clinical hypnotherapy. He sees clients for one-to-one therapy and runs workshops on such topics as stress management, developing a positive attitude and self-hypnosis. He has served as Chair of The Association of Professional Therapists, and edited their journal 'Suggestions.' He is a registered member of the National Council for Hypnotherapy.

His corporate clients have included:

Dixon's Store Groups PLC Reed Business Publications The Home Office B.U.P.A. psychological services.

For more information visit: www.HypnosisAndHealing.co.uk

Mark Phoenix formally trained in hypnotherapy in 1996 under the renowned hypnotherapist Neil French. He has worked at Manchester University and has a Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy and was elected to be a Member of the International Association of Hypno-Analysts, European's largest professional association of Analytical Hypnotherapists and recently elected to be placed on the Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists, one of only four registered in Spain. Mark has written many articles both in the UK and here in Spain, and has appeared on local television.

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Ann Berger, MSN, MD, is one of the foremost specialists in pain management in the nation. A medical oncologist specializing in pain treatment, she has written and edited numerous books on pain and palliative care for patients and health-care providers. Dr. Berger is also senior editor of the most widely used textbook on palliative care, Principles and Practice of Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology. She currently resides in Darnestown, Maryland.

Anita Johnston, PhD is the author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food through Myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling which has been published in five languages. She is the Director of the Anorexia & Bulimia Center of Hawaii which she co-founded in 1982, is the Clinical Director and the Founder of the 'Ai Pono Intensive Out-Patient Eating Disorder Programs in Honolulu, and Clinical Consultant to Focus Center for Eating Disorders in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Johnston has a private practice specializing in women's issues and is a recognized international workshop presenter, lecturing widely to professional organizations, universities, medical institutions, and the community at large.

For more information, visit: www.DrAnitaJohnston.com.

Robert Kelly has studied hypnotherapy for about seventeen years. For the last fifteen years he has been in full time practice.

Robert has studied and/or trained with most of the recognized experts in the fields of: hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, counseling, clinical supervision, forensic hypnosis, sexual abuse/sexual offending and many more. He is the Administrative Secretary of The IAPH, and Director of Training/Continuing Professional Development as well as being director of his own training organization, and a published author. Robert is the senior lecturer in the IAPH, and is recognised by many as the most significant figure in the field of Analytical Hypnotherapy, and smoking cessation. In his own clinical practice, Robert has helped over 10,000 clients - including stopping over 6000 smokers. He still treats 30+ clients every week.

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Tim Law specializes in 'Pure' Hypno-analysis (analytical therapy), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy especially for OCD and male sexual problems and Clinical Hypnotherapy. Tim is also particularly successful with older children and young adults. Tim's earlier career in business has lead to him to develop highly successful training courses for corporate clients, including Hypnosis for Sales Success, Hypnosis for Management and many personal development programs.

For more information visit: www.TheHypnoClinic.co.uk

Melany has always been driven by a strong sense of fairness and balance. While pursuing a demanding career as a victims' rights attorney, Melany encountered stresses that led her to seek out alternative remedies.

In her efforts to obtain greater harmony and balance in her own life, Melany discovered hypnosis to be a powerful, life changing process. The transformations she achieved through hypnotherapy led her to explore the field in greater depth.

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(Note from Tim Brunson DCH: Dr. Treffert is the psychiatrist who worked with Kim Peek, the autistic savant, who was portrayed by Dustin Hoffman in the hit movie Rain Main. He is included here due to his work on the concept of the "accidental savant." He is a pioneer in the concept that we all have hidden abilities that are waiting to emerge.)

Dr. Treffert graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1958, interned in Eugene, Oregon, and then completed a Residency in Psychiatry at University Hospitals in Madison, Wisconsin. In 1962 he joined the staff of Winnebago Mental Health Institute where he developed the Child-Adolescent Unit. In 1964 he was named Superintendent of the Institute, a position he held for 15 years. In 1979 he left that position to divide his time between the private practice of Psychiatry and a position as Executive Director of the Fond du Lac County Health Care Center. During that time he was also Medical Director of the Alcoholism Rehabilitation Unit of St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac. In 1991 he retired from those positions and now combines private practice with writing and lecturing.

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Rachel Law specialises in stopping smokers, cognitive behavioural therapy and hypnotherapy for childbirth (Hypnobirthing).

"Many clients come to me having spent a lot of time 'putting up' with things; be it depression, excess weight, stress, worries and even physical ailments, believing them to be things that they have no control of. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a truly fantastic treatment and often many clients who've sought my help with one thing also gain huge benefits in other areas of their life."

For more information visit: www.TheHypnoClinic.co.uk

Alvaro Pascual-Leone, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in Neurology at Harvard Medical School, Director of the Laboratory for Magnetic Brain Stimulation, Attending Neurologist, and Director of Research at the Behavioral Neurology Unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He holds appointments as Adjunct Associate Professor in Psychiatry at Boston University, and as Associate at the Cognitive Neuroscience Section of the Faculty of Arts and Science at Harvard University. Currently, he is also the Associate Director of the General Clinical Research Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

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Edward J Longo - ABH CCH RBT: This renowned Hypnotherapist has provided hypnosis and hypnotherapy services for depression, ADHD, panic attacks, and major disorders such as Alzheimer's. Amazingly, through the process of advanced hypnotherapy, empowerment becomes a most effective tool. When clients learn to incorporate the power of the subconscious mind, even their elusive, desirable dreams seem to manifest as if By MAGIC.

As an ABH Certified Hypnotherapist, Edward J Longo administers alternative methods that are designed to help subjects transform their minds.

For more information visit: www.AffinityZone.com

During her career as a teacher in further education Jayne William has delivered workshops and teaching sessions to all walks of life on the subject of personal development. Her topics include subjects such as business and personal planning skills, communication, time management, public speaking and positive outlook, as well as other essential subjects such as Maths, English, and Information Technology. An experienced practitioner in NLP Jayne advises her clieints on ways to enrich their lives and realize their aspirations.

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Harry Cannon D.Hyp FNRAH MIMDHA MAPHP is an Advanced Hypnotherapist and Harley Street specialist, practicing in Carterton, West Oxfordshire and Harley Street, London, Initially studying hypnotherapy in 1988 Harry then went on to become certified through the UK's Hypnotherapy Control Board. He later became (by invitation only) a registered practicing member of the International Association of Hypno-Analysts. He was honoured by the association by being offered a seat on the council of management. This was in recognition of his dedication to the association and the help he constantly offers his fellow members.

www.HarryCannon.com

Yvonne Herrington completed her initial hypnotherapy training with the International Association of Hypnotherapists (IAH) in 1995 and has been in practice for 12 years. Throughout that time she have helped thousands of clients overcome their difficulties and emerge as the person they were destined to be. She is a cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT).

For more information visit: www.Changes.co.uk

Peter Moule, Advanced trained & Accredited Hypnotherapist, Hypno-Analyst & Peak Performance Consultant, uses his skills in Hypnosis, as a practitioner, master practitioner and trainer of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and as a Stress Counsellor to help you overcome life's problems. His work on hypnosis, hypnotherapy and psychotherapy has featured in the media many times and he is frequently called in to BBC Essex as an expert in his field.

For more information visit: www.Petermoule.com

Santwani is Certified in Classical Homeopathy (CCH) by the Council for Homeopathic

Certification (CHC) after rigorous tests, and has practiced the Classical Homeopathy since 1968. He has authored several books on Homeopathy, sold worldwide, and has earned the registered membership and RSHom(NA) of the North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) for having met the highest standards of competency in Classical Homeopathy; is a member of the California Homeopathic Medical Society; and is the recipient of awards for his contribution to the art and the science of Homeopathy.

Rebecca Darling presents and facilitates the training programs for corporate clients and one-on-one coaching clients.

Rebecca Darling SWC(c),CH is a certified Stress & Wellness Consultant/Coach (certified by the Canadian Institute of Stress/Hans Selye Foundation). She is a consulting hypnotist certified by the Ontario Hypnosis Centre in Toronto and certified by the UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts & Sciences/Stress Management. With an Associate Degree from the Art Institute of Atlanta, she began her business career in the fashion cosmetic industry. Based in New York City and Los Angeles she worked with Halston Fragrances, Max Factor, Christian Dior, Jean Patou and the Doral Corporation spa care line, Terme di Saturnia building extensive experience in marketing management, sales, corporate training and product development.

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